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Hidden Brain, Shankar Vedantam
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| Date | Apple Podcasts | Pocket Casts |
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| Oct 1 | #45 | #40 |
About the show
Escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in the natural world. Rich in imagery, sound, and information, BirdNote inspires you to notice the world around you.
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Song of the Mountains: The Brown-backed Solitaire
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