Cognitive Dissonance

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Thank you to Chris Matheson for joining us! His new book The Buddha's Story comes out August 31st. https://www.amazon.com/Buddhas-Story-Chris-Matheson/dp/1634312007 Stories From The Week A Bible Burning, a Russian News Agency and a Story Too Good to Check Out Marjorie Taylor Greene, a QAnon Supporter, Wins House Primary in Georgia

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