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The Best of Our Knowledge

The Best Of Our Knowledge

Student demands and a record-setting genome

By Lucas Willard,

Jody Cowan

Published July 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT

The New Caledonian fork fern species Tmesipteris oblanceolata

The spring 2024 semester was marked by student protests across the country. On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge, we’ll speak with an organizer at Bard College, where administration officials reached an agreement with Pro-Palestinian demonstrators.

A new public authority is hoping to steer the future of a recently-closed college in Albany, New York.

And we’ll learn about a rare fern with a record-setting genome.

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The Best Of Our Knowledge

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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