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Jul 2024
36m 57s

They Flew

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Carlos Eire, author of 'They Flew: A History of the Impossible,' joins the pod to discuss levitating saints, post-postmodern spirituality, and why he has hope for the future.


Read Stephen's review: https://www.realclearbooks.com/articles/2024/05/10/the_impossible_is_indeed_possible_1030642.html

Get his book: https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300280074/they-flew/


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