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Aug 22
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Are ear pods making us feel disconnected...

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Have you found yourself trying to chat to someone only to find they have their ear pods in? In this edition of The Conversation Hour we explore just how much ear pods are contributing to people feeling social isolation. 

Also in this edition, a big win for Softball Australia plus why the We Do Not Care Club is having an impact. 

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