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Nov 2018
2h 33m

EXPERTS ON EXPERT: Sam Harris

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Sam Harris is an American author, neuroscientist and podcast host. As the most referenced person on Armchair Expert, Sam enters the attic with an unparalleled reverence. On this special Thanksgiving episode of Experts on Expert, Sam makes our podcast dreams come true. The two discuss Sam's commitment to honesty, they talk about the country's political polari ... Show More
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