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What's the Big Idea?

Journalists, politicians, authors, creators and newsmakers from our community and around the nation come together to take a hard look at the people, policy and events that shape our lives.

What's the Big Idea?

Season 2 Episode 7 | 53m 15s | CC

What's the Big Idea?

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