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🎙️ The Andy Beshear Podcast Real people. Real conversations. Real connection. Hosted by Andy Beshear, this independent and professionally produced weekly show goes far beyond politics. Each episode features open, unscripted conversations with fascinating guests from all walks of life—leaders, educators, innovators, creators, and everyday people with extraordinary stories to tell. This isn’t a political podcast—it’s a human one. We talk about what’s really going on in the world: family, faith ...
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How to Love a Human

Dr. Candice Nicole

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Human AF | Learning to Love Associate Professor @ University of Kentucky Founding Director @ Center for Healing Racial Trauma @ dr.candicenicole on IG and FB *OLD Apple Podcast feed has reviews from 2017, but UPDATED feed does not*
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Connecting with people is like a vitamin B injected advanced Google search, except better. Inspiration fuels the creative process, and there is little that excites me more than interesting people who teach me something new (which is pretty much anyone I run into these days). Join me for this People-Inspired Podcast where I get to talk to inspiring people about what and who inspired them. We will fill the tank and crank that flywheel, proving that one person's story is often all you need to g ...
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Accused

Cincinnati Enquirer

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Season 4: When Rhoda Nathan's lifeless body was discovered in her hotel room, it was assumed she'd had a heart attack. The autopsy proved otherwise: Nathan, 67, had been viciously beaten to death, punched so hard by her assailant that two of her teeth had been knocked out. Days later, a hotel employee went to the hospital to be treated for an infection in his hand, which was teeming with a bacteria most often found in human mouths. That, plus a pendant an officer said was discovered in the t ...
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Literacy Mindset

Jeff Pendleton

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The MindPlay podcast brings together education leaders to explore current and future K-12 instruction. Focused on curriculum, teaching, and innovation, it offers insights into literacy, personalized learning, and technology, helping educators improve student outcomes and drive meaningful change in schools.
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Quantum Quest: A Cassini Space Odyssey might be the biggest movie you've never heard of. It's a 2010 animated sci-fi movie starring Chris Pine, John Travolta, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Amanda Peet, James Earl Jones, Mark Hamill, William Shatner, Samuel L. Jackson, Jason Alexander, Sandra Oh, and Neil Armstrong. It ran in one theater in Kentucky, then disappeared forever. It never got a wide theatrical release or home video release and it's never been on any streaming services. I set out to find ...
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Think Humanities

Think Humanities

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Kentucky Humanities is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities in Washington, D.C. The Council is supported by the National Endowment and by private contributions. We are not a state agency, and we receive no state funds, but we are proud partners with Kentucky's cultural, heritage, arts, and tourism agencies. Why are we Telling Kentucky's Story? More than just history, by Kentucky's story we mean Kentucky's writers, inventors, judges, musicians, arch ...
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The Indiscriminate Interests Podcast is two Marine Corps veterans (who happen to be morons) and one normal functioning human. Talking about everything from cryptids and aliens, to serial killers and conspiracy theories. We're dumb, but we love talking about spoopy, weird, and funny stuff, and occasionally we're sort of funny ourselves. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/indiscriminateinterests/support
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Having the Craic

Caleb McDonnell, Mike Ream, Gaff

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The "Having the Craic" podcast, hosted by Caleb McDonnell, Mike Ream, and Gaff, offers a lively mix of Irish humor, real estate insights, business discussions, and random banter. Caleb is a black Irish Realtor and real estate investor, Mike is a former athlete turned entrepreneur from the Midwest, and Gaff adds a touch of Kentucky charm. Each episode features entertaining guests sharing their experiences and stories, creating a blend of laughter and engaging conversations. The trio's diverse ...
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Fall of Roe

Christine Charbonneau

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The Fall of Roe Podcast is hosted by a forty- year veteran of the service-provision side of abortion rights. Chris Charbonneau caps her career as Planned Parenthood’s longest serving CEO with her new stint; guiding us through what is happening on the ground to people seeking abortion care as Roe falls. She interviews movement colleagues throughout the Country, and clarifies the implications of the looming (and actual) disaster unfolding in the USA, not from a legal perspective, but explores ...
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The Bridge

Kentucky Office of Rural Health

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The Bridge Podcast bridges the gaps between living in, understanding, and improving rural health across the Commonwealth! In each episode, we explore the unique challenges and triumphs of healthcare in rural Kentucky, with topics ranging from preventative care to the latest innovations in rural healthcare delivery. We talk to experts, frontline healthcare workers, and community members to shed light on the resilience and resourcefulness that define our communities. Whether you’re a healthcar ...
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Phyto means ”relating to plants” or ”Plant-based” and Revival means an improvement in the condition or strength of something. That is what we are going to talk about! Your Host Dezaraé Haley, HHP served in Iraq from 2004-2005 and served a deployment to Kosovo in 2003. She has dusted the sand off her boots and dug her toes into the soil. This wife and mom of 4 will talk about what it is like being a veteran, a healer, a mom, a wife, and a Community Herbalist. If you like Plants, Shadow work, ...
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Bit by a Fox Podcast

Prairie Rose: Drinks Writer & Educator

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A boozy podcast with bite! Each week, host Prairie Rose, founder of the award-winning cocktail and spirits blog Bit by a Fox, will talk drinking culture, imbibing through history, and what’s trending today in the world of intoxicants. She’ll talk to the personalities and experts behind the booze - from scientists and historians to master distillers, wine makers and industry insiders. Every week She'll uncover the hidden stories behind the glass, with plenty of cocktail party fodder to spare. ...
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PBM on the Rocks

Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency

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It's time to break the ice on pharmacy benefit managers' "drink the Kool-Aid" rhetoric! Join Pharmacists United for Truth & Transparency as we host guests from across the healthcare industry to discuss pharmacy news, healthcare issues, & (of course) PBMs... over cocktails.
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, Dr. Michael Taylor, Director of Special Education for Bryant School District in Arkansas, shares how his unique journey—from high school Spanish teacher to special education leader—shapes his approach to literacy and learning. Dr. Taylor dives into why language development in early childhood is a critical predic…
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Justin Maierhofer is the Senior Vice President of Government Relations at the Tennessee Valley Authority and serves as TVA’s representative on the newly formed Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority. With more than two decades of experience in public power and federal energy policy, he’s helping lead TVA through a landmark moment: becoming t…
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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of the Andy Beshear Podcast! It’s Episode 17 and we’ve got not just one – but two – southern Democratic governors on the mic. We discuss the tariff troubles, bipartisanship vs. nonpartisanship, and welcome back our very special guest, First Lady Britainy Beshear (and Winnie! 🐾) Our guest this week is former…
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In this episode from our Oklahoma series, host Jeff Pendleton sits down with Susan L. Jones, Director of Special Education at Marlow Public Schools in Oklahoma. With a background that spans from deaf education interpreting to leading district-wide special education efforts, Susan brings a deeply human perspective on literacy equity, early intervent…
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset with Dr. Lisa Hill, host Jeff Pendleton sits down with Dr. Lisa Hill, Director of Instruction at Canyon ISD in Texas, for an insightful conversation about what it truly takes to develop strong readers and writers in our schools. Dr. Hill dives into her district’s approach to core instruction, emphasizing the impo…
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Send us a text It’s Episode 16 – and we’re welcoming Senator Angela Alsobrooks, talking about the dangers of anger politics and diving head first into this week’s headlines. (Spoiler alert: Someone’s wearing Gap jeans in Vogue... 👀) This week’s special guest is Senator Angela Alsobrooks – Maryland’s new junior Senator and a rising star in the Upper…
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, host Jeff Pendleton talks with Dr. Bobbi Gillham, principal of Pansy Kidd Middle School in Poteau Public Schools, Oklahoma. Dr. Gillham brings 27 years of experience and a multifaceted career across elementary, curriculum leadership, and now middle school leadership. Her passion for literacy, data-driven instruc…
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Welcome to another episode of MindPlay’s Literacy Mindset, where we dive into the heart of education with leaders who are shaping the future of literacy. In this episode, host Jeff Pendleton sits down with Dr. Patricia Mondragón-Doty, Director of Instruction, Curriculum, and Assessment at California’s Oak Grove School District. Patricia brings a we…
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In this special live recording from our Lexington AI Meetup, we sit down with Steve Crossan, a founding member of Google DeepMind’s AlphaFold team and former Google product leader. Steve helped launch groundbreaking AI research as part of the team that built AlphaFold, the model that cracked one of biology’s grand challenges. AlphaFold can predict …
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Send us a text Welcome to Episode 15 – Andy is talking all things labor unions with the first woman president of the AFL-CIO, the devastating impacts of the “Big Ugly Bill” on rural communities, and switching it up by “kicking it old school” with Will and John. This week’s guest is AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler! The AFL-CIO represents nearly 15 mill…
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In this special Oklahoma Edition of The Literacy Mindset Podcast, host Jeff Pendleton sits down with Blaine Wise, Principal of Glenpool Middle School in Oklahoma, to explore how passion-driven leadership and creative collaboration are driving real results in student literacy. Wise shares his personal journey from social studies teacher to principal…
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, host Jeff Pendleton is joined by Danieli Parker, Director of Innovation and Instructional Technology at Hallsville ISD in East Texas, for a no-fluff, all-substance conversation on how to elevate literacy without losing the foundational skills that make reading stick. Parker shares how her district balances instr…
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, Jeff Pendleton sits down with Dr. Jim Masters, superintendent of Henry County Public Schools in Kentucky, to unpack a roadmap for real, data-driven literacy transformation. With nearly three decades in education—and a track record of turning around school performance—Dr. Masters reveals why culture must come bef…
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Send us a text It’s Episode 14—and we’re diving into big headlines, bigger heart, and a whole lot of laughs. This week’s guest is New Orleans Saints quarterback and former Louisville Cardinal Tyler Shough, who opens up about his winding road to the NFL. From major injuries to major comebacks, Tyler shares how he found resilience, purpose, and even …
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I’m thrilled to spend a few minutes with the inspiring Bill Mott, Hall of Fame, award-winning Thoroughbred trainer. Bill has had a long and successful career training race horses since he was 15 years old in South Dakota. In 1978, he struck out on his own after riding and training for Jack Van Berg, and by the time Bill was 45 years old, he was the…
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, Jeff Pendleton sits down with Dr. Kellen J. Adams, superintendent of Leavenworth USD in Kansas, to unpack what it really means to place literacy at the heart of a school district’s mission. With a unique blend of military-influenced demographics, generational roots, and socioeconomic challenges, Leavenworth stan…
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What happens when Cincinnati’s first nine-figure startup exit gets reinvested into the region’s next big opportunity? In this episode, we’re joined by Adam Koehler, the Covington-based entrepreneur behind Content Credits. After being part of the Dotloop exit to Zillow for $108 million in 2015, Adam didn’t head for the coast. Instead, he reinvested …
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In today’s episode, Dr. Balsley shares her deep-rooted passion for inclusive education, shaped from childhood through her extensive leadership experience in special education at both state and national levels. We’ll delve into the evolution of special education policy, charting the milestones from exclusion to inclusion over the past 50 years, incl…
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Send us a text It’s Episode 13—and we’re dropping it a day early to kick off your Fourth of July with some red, white, and real talk. 🇺🇸 This special holiday episode features a conversation with social media influencer turned entrepreneur Griffin Johnson, who opens up about his journey from a small town in Illinois to building a career across platf…
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In this episode of the Literacy Mindset Podcast, Jeff Pendleton sits down with Larry Brunson Jr., Director of Special Education at Victor Valley Union High School District, to explore the evolving challenges and bold opportunities in literacy education from grades 7 through 12. With over 26 years in education, spanning K–12 and higher ed, Larry sha…
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Chad Burnett, Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at Eanes Independent School District in Austin, Texas. Drawing from his background in both secondary education and administration across Texas and Massachusetts, Dr. Burnett shares his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of literacy instruction.…
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Send us a text It’s Episode 12—and we’re not holding back. This week, we’re joined by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, a longtime friend and former fellow Attorney General. From flipping red seats blue to leading recovery efforts after natural disasters, Governor Stein breaks down what it really means to make government work for the people—and w…
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In this conversation, Glen shares the eye-opening discoveries he made as a teacher when he realized just how many students reached high school lacking essential reading skills, and how that ignited his mission to address literacy earlier and more effectively. Together, Brian and Glen dive into the lessons learned from shifting a district’s literacy…
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In this episode, we sit down with Wes Keltner, founder & CEO of Gun Interactive, to unpack how his Lexington-grown studio turned cult-classic horror IPs like Friday the 13th and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre into viral, multiplayer blockbusters. Wes walks us through his “make fear fun” philosophy, his jouney from Second Life storefronts to server-me…
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the heart of what it takes to help every student learn to read, especially those who face unique challenges. Our host, Jeff Pendleton, sits down with Dr. Taneka Tate, assistant director of special education at Fort Smith Public Schools in Arkansas. With a background that spans teaching, coaching, and leadership…
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Send us a text It’s Episode 11—and we’re digging deep. This week, we’re sitting down with Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, a bestselling author, Army veteran, and self-described “improbable governor” who went from childhood adversity to national leadership. Wes gets real about what shaped him—losing his father at three, getting arrested at 11, and f…
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In today’s episode, host Jeff Pendleton welcomes Lana Ingram, principal at Harding Charter Preparatory Elementary in Oklahoma City, for a deeply insightful conversation. With over twenty years in education across both public and charter schools, Lana brings a unique perspective to early literacy and foundational skills. She shares her journey from …
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In this episode, your host, Jeff Pendleton, sits down with Dr. Precios Armstrong, Director of Special Education at East Lansing Public Schools, to dig deep into what it really takes to help students become successful readers. Dr. Armstrong shares her unique journey from aspiring attorney to passionate educator and offers a wealth of insights on bui…
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Send us a text It’s Episode 10, y’all—and we went big. To mark this milestone, we brought in two major guests who know a thing or two about leadership, policy, and staying grounded in unpredictable times. First up, it’s VP Candidate & Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—a teacher, veteran, and former congressman who gets real about everything from balancin…
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Daniel P. McGarry, Superintendent, and Ed Marshaleck, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, from Upper Darby School District in Pennsylvania. Together, they share an unflinching look at the challenges and breakthroughs of leading a district with over 12,000 students, where more than …
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In this episode, we sit down with Valent co-founders Evan Knowles and Ryan Rudd to explore how their Lexington-based startup is transforming how teams respond to RFPs. Through a concept they call Decision Rooms, Valent empowers human teams to collaborate directly with AI agents - streamlining proposal workflows, unlocking collective intelligence, a…
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This episode marks Part 3 of a special mini-series - produced by Middle Tech in collaboration with the GAME Change coalition. Over the course of three episodes, we’ll explore how Kentucky and Tennessee are working to become a national hub for circular economy innovation and sustainable manufacturing. This initiative is part of a regional effort to …
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, host Jeff Pendleton is joined by Dr. Grant Rivera, Superintendent of Marietta City Schools in Georgia, for a no-fluff, all-substance conversation on what it really takes to lead a district-wide literacy transformation. Dr. Rivera shares how his district moved from a fragmented, site-based approach to becoming a …
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Send us a text Two guest governors. One podcast. Zero teleprompters. Episode 9 of The Andy Beshear Podcast hits the road to Portland, Oregon for a special on-location edition at the Democratic Governors Association—and you’re invited behind the scenes! First up, meet Governor Matt Meyer of Delaware: a former middle school teacher, Teach for America…
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Join the Phyto Revival podcast as we delve into the intriguing world of tinctures. Learn about the various types - alcohol, glycerin, and apple cider vinegar - and discover how these methods can uniquely extract beneficial phytochemicals from herbs. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about creating their own herbal remedies at home, caterin…
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, host Jeff Pendleton sits down with Wayne Lyles, Superintendent of DeKalb County Schools in Alabama. With a career spanning 30 years in education and a deep-rooted commitment to his home district, Lyles shares his journey from a high school teacher to leading a rural school district. He offers invaluable insights…
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Today, I'm excited to spend time with my inspiring friend, Trisha Addicks, whom I knew in an early chapter of my life at the University of Georgia as Trisha Grode, friend and Chi Omega sorority pledge sister. I didn't know then that Trisha would go on to make Greek Life her purpose, but her passion for helping young women all over the country manag…
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The therapeutic effects of rain sounds and nature-based audio are multifaceted, extending across emotional, psychological, and physical domains. These natural sounds foster relaxation, reduce stress, enhance sleep quality, and promote mindfulness. Listen to this episode when you want to envision being outside in the forest or just to aid your favor…
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In today’s episode, host Jeff Pendleton sits down with Andrea G. Valadez, Director of Special Education and Support Services at Heartland Charter School in California. Andrea shares her unique journey from school psychologist to educational leader in an innovative virtual-home school hybrid environment. Together, they dive into Heartland’s distinct…
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Send us a text Self-made billionaire, chronic entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban joins The Andy Beshear Podcast for Episode 8—and you’ll want to hear this one from start to finish. From his unconventional start in business (which includes disco dancing and sororities in college) to his take on today’s political lan…
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This episode marks Part 2 of a special mini-series - produced by Middle Tech in collaboration with the GAME Change coalition. Over the course of three episodes, we’ll explore how Kentucky and Tennessee are working to become a national hub for circular economy innovation and sustainable manufacturing. This initiative is part of a regional effort to …
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In this episode of Literacy Mindset, we sit down with Dr. Prissy LeMay, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction at Grandview C-4 School District in Missouri. With a deep commitment to literacy and student success, Dr. LeMay shares how her district is implementing the Science of Reading, leveraging data-driven strategies, and fosterin…
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Lepidext is a Lexington-based biotech company developing a natural, non-chemical solution to control one of agriculture’s most damaging pests - the corn earworm. Founded by Dr. Bruce Webb, a University of Kentucky professor emeritus and virus researcher, Lepidext uses a modified virus to sterilize pest populations without harming the environment.Th…
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