What’s next for defense spending?, What’s in a name (change)?

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We check on the progress of the National Defense Authorization Act. Then we discuss with a historian of ethnic identity why people continue to change their names.

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Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Royce Podeszwa Producer
  • Kirsten Fermaglich Guest
  • Caroline Coudriet Guest

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