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August 12, 2020

Season 2020 Episode 3031

Valerie Jarrett discusses Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the presidential election. Activist DeRay Mckesson reflects on Harris' past record as a prosecutor in California. Historian Rutger Bregman makes the case for a more optimistic view of human nature. Bestselling author Kurt Andersen joins Walter Isaacson to explain the origins of America’s hyper-capitalism.

Aired: 08/11/20
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See how jungle animal parents raise children by mastering their environment.
Ocean parents must master dedication and intelligence to raise their young.
Animal parents must overcome freshwater’s constant changes.
Explore mammals’ surprising origins, long before the age of dinosaurs.
This frog dad goes to extreme heights to find the safest home for his tadpoles.
Trapped on the wrong side of a flooded river, an elephant mom must decide if it’s safe to cross.
Cichlid parents must learn to work together to protect their young.
James gets himself in a tough spot when he takes on a new role. Jimmy tells Siegfried hard truths.
James arrives at Hensfield dog track to take on the role of attending vet.
When danger threatens the nest, these crane parents must stand together.
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