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Competitive Scrabble and the Penguin and the Egg

By Lucas Willard,

Pat Bradley, Jody Cowan

Published July 29, 2024 at 3:00 PM EDT

This new Webb image shows two galaxies: a Penguin (NGC 2936) guarding an Egg (NGC 2937).

For some, Scrabble is more than just a board game. On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge we’ll attend a competitive Scrabble tournament.

We’ll learn about a high school graduate who has devoted himself to recording the stories of veterans.

And NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is marking two years of science operations.

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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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Pat Bradley

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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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