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Dec 3
17m 9s

You've Got A Friend

Rotary magazine
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In response to a “friendship recession,” Rotary members are finding ways to make connections they cherish, starting in their own clubs. This story (https://www.rotary.org/en/responding-friendship-recession) by Chicago journalist Kate Silver appeared in the August 2024 issue of Rotary magazine. This audio version of her story is narrated by Linda Yu. 
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