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Sep 2025
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Fix Your News Diet NOW (Before It Breaks...

Daily Stoic | Backyard Ventures
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How do you stay informed without losing your mind? In this episode, Ryan sits down with journalist and historian John Avlon to discuss how to fix your “news diet,” why local journalism matters more than ever, and what studying Lincoln can teach us about leadership, empathy, and navigating chaos. They talk about Lincoln’s surprising use of humor, the ways his ... Show More
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