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Monday, April 17, 2017

Season 7 Episode 80 | 26m 46s

Baystate Health's Dr. Peter Friedman discusses the negative impact he sees an ACA repeal having on the fight against opioid addiction. Libertas Academy Charter School founder Modesto Montero discusses his educational philosophy & the Springfield, MA school's upcoming lottery. Preview the upcoming Agent Orange Forum taking place on April 22, 2017 at Greenfield Community College.

Aired: 04/16/17
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Explore the life and legacy of notable Black scholar and civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois.
Follow the Artemis mission to bring humanity back to the Moon for the first time since Apollo.
Archaeologists investigate the dramatic origins of democracy in ancient Greece 2,500 years ago.
At Reteti Sanctuary, caretakers prepares to release their oldest orphans into the wild.
Unseen immigrant workers keep the Kentucky Derby running.
Johannes Moser and Scott Yoo perform Brahms Double Concerto, 1st movement.
Elisabeth Brauss and Scott Yoo discuss the relationship between Schumann and Brahms.
In northern Kenya, a remarkable conservation experiment is unfolding at Reteti Sanctuary.
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