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The Best of Our Knowledge
The Best Of Our Knowledge

Climate education and sports betting

By Lucas Willard
Published November 4, 2024 at 3:00 PM EST
Madeleine Reynolds
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WAMC
Student athletes and coaches meet with New York Congressman Paul Tonko at Siena College

Four years ago, Columbia University launched the Columbia Climate School. We’ll speak with Climate School Dean Dr. Jeffrey Shaman.

And a New York Congressman wants to place new restrictions on mobile sports betting. We’ll learn how sports betting affects student athletes

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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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