The Light in the Covid Tunnel - Dr. Keith and Jeff on life in lockdown

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The Light in the Covid Tunnel - Dr. Keith and Jeff on life in lockdown

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Dr. Keith Witt and I have way too much fun discussing the consequences, in all four quadrants, of life in the time of COVID-19.
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