Today we find out why where you were born affects how much you'll earn--even if you don't live there anymore. We hear about a Swedish preschool that reverses how boys & girls are treated, & how it affects the students. We debate whether trans people should be portrayed in movies by trans people. We find out why your Instagram pics are probably copying other people's. We discuss the latest reality tv craze. Sarah talks about magic, & we learn about the ways magic has changed over the years.

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252: Love Island, Hometown Discrimination, & Close-up Magic