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Sep 2020
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Can A House Divided Stand? with Sec. Jul...

Sony Music Entertainment / Jonathan Van Ness
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There are fewer than 50 days until the 2020 United States elections, and over at Getting Curious, we’re feeling a little… shaky. To lay the foundation for this final stretch of election season, Jonathan’s calling on an expert in strong leadership, intersectional policies, and enduring hope: Sec. Julián Castro. Sec. Castro has served as Mayor of San Antonio, ... Show More
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