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"Behave" author Robert Sapolsky describes how the criminal justice system relies on outdated science and discusses neurological differences between liberals and conservatives. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c ... Show More
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