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Apr 2021
4m 21s

Unsung Hero: A Cold Nevada Night

Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
About this episode
In every episode of Hidden Brain, we thank an Unsung Hero. Many listeners have written to say they love this segment, even sharing their own Unsung Heroes. Today, we're sharing one of those stories with you. 
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