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The Best of Our Knowledge
The Best Of Our Knowledge

Supernatural stories and reading science

By Lucas Willard,
Jody Cowan, Samantha Simmons
Published October 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM EDT
The Mount, home of American author Edith Wharton, in Lenox, Massachusetts.
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The Mount, home of American author Edith Wharton, in Lenox, Massachusetts.  

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: The home of Gilded Age writer Edith Wharton celebrates the supernatural. The largest donation ever made to one public university will support its efforts to improve literacy. And we’ll learn more about the New York Air National Guard’s mission to support research in Antarctica.  

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Lucas Willard
Lucas Willard is the Executive Producer of WAMC's Northeast Notebook. After joining the station in 2011, Lucas has held several titles at WAMC, including Berkshire Bureau Chief, Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief, and Assistant News Director.
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Jody Cowan
One of the newest additions to the WAMC team, Jody Cowan has a naturally curious approach to media production and strong passion for story telling. Jody's work is currently showcased on the shows 51% and The Best of Our Knowledge.
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Samantha Simmons
Weekend Edition Host/Reporter.


She covers Rensselaer County, New York State politics, and local arts and culture.

She can be reached by phone at (518)-465-5233 Ext. 211 or by email at ssimmons@wamc.org.
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