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The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best Of Our Knowledge

War and speech

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan

Published January 1, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST

A child participates in a lesson at the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability in Bethlehem

On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: The Israel-Hamas war has intensified debate over free speech on college campuses. And we’ll speak with an internationally-known advocate for human rights in the West Bank about how the war has affected learning and the natural environment.

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Lucas Willard

Lucas Willard is a news reporter and host at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, which he joined in 2011. He produces and hosts The Best of Our Knowledge and WAMC Listening Party.

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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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