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Feb 2024
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Who To Save And Who To Let Die: The Life...

Other People’s Lives
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This week we speak with a young paramedic about the reality and trauma of her job. She talks about the unimaginable situation of having to choose who to save and who to ignore and discusses why she ultimately loves the job.  Head to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code OPL you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers!  Go to https://zbiotics.com/OPL to ... Show More
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