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Ep. 581: "The Velocities of Youth"

Roderick on the Line

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Naps, Polio, and Public Perception

This chapter humorously examines the bizarre connection between napping and innovation, leading to a deeper exploration of Franklin D. Roosevelt's battle with polio. It highlights the contrast between his public image and personal vulnerability, while reflecting on societal views of weakness and the universal experience of pain.

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