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John Hodgman John Hodgman is a comedian, writer, and actor best known for his work on The Daily Show and as the "PC" in Apple's iconic "Get a Mac" ad campaign. Hodgman's series of books, including The Areas of My Expertise and Medallion Status. He has appeared on shows like Bored to Death and Parks and Recreation, and voiced characters in animated series like Adventure Time. In addition to his comedy, Hodgman hosts the popular podcast Judge John Hodgman, where he humorously settles disputes among listeners. He frequently performs live shows, blending stand-up and storytelling.	Guest
Leah Plunkett Leah Plunkett is a legal scholar and teacher whose work focuses on digital privacy law and digital life for kids, teens, andfamilies. Currently, she is an Assistant Dean at Harvard Law School and an associate with the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.Plunkett is best-known for her first book, "Sharenthood: Why We Should Think before We Talk about Our Kids Online," which was published in 2019.Previously, Plunkett was an Associate Dean and Associate Professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law. Before she became a teacher, she was a legal aid lawyer with New Hampshire Legal Assistance. She founded the Youth Law Project, which represents kids and teens in special education and school discipline cases.Plunkett received her B.A. in History and Literature from Harvard University and her J.D. from Harvard Law School.	Guest
Andre Dubus III Andre Dubus III is an author. He teaches full-time at the University of Massachusetts Lowell.Dubus III's first novel, "Bluesman," was published in 1993.Dubus III received his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.	Guest
Sasha Polakow-Suransky Dr. Sasha Polakow-Suransky is an investigative journalist and author. Currently, he is the Deputy Editor of Foreign Policy Magazine.Previously, Polakow-Suransky was the International Opinion Editor of the New York Times. Before that, he was Senior Editor at the Council on Foreign Relations, and a contributing editor at the American Prostpect.Polakow-Suransky's first book, "The Unspoken Alliance: Israel's Secret Relationship with Apartheid South Africa," was published in 2010. His second book, "Go Back to Where You Came From: The Backlash Against Immigration and the Fate of Western Democracy," was published in 2017.Polakow-Suransky received his B.A. in History and Urban Studies from Brown University, and his Ph.D. in Modern History from Oxford University.	Guest
Richard Blanco Richard Blanco is a poet, public speaker, author, and civil engineer.	Guest
Adam Sowards Dr. Adam M. Sowards is an environmental historian who focuses on North America, especially the West. His work focuses primarily on the history of public lands and their relationship with American democracy. Currently, he is a writer. Previously, he was a Professor of History at the University of Idaho.Sowards writes the “Reckoning with History” column for High Country News. His work has appeared in Time, The Conversation, and Vox. He has published four non-ficiton books. His first book, "The Environmental Justice: William O. Douglas and American Conservation," was published in 2009.Sowards received his B.A. in History from the University of Puget Sound, his M.A. in History from Arizona State University, and his Ph.D. in History from Arizona State University.	Guest