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2. Outrage and Optimism with Ellie Goulding

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May 2, 2019

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Christiana and Tom meet with Ellie Goulding and discuss how she has worked to integrate her activism and her music, her latest song recorded for the Our Planet documentary, and how young people can manage their mental health in the context of a changing climate.

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May 2, 2019

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2. Outrage and Optimism with Ellie Goulding: Christiana and Tom meet with Ellie Goulding and discuss how she has worked to integrate her activism and her music, her latest song recorded for the Our Planet documentary, and how young people can manage their mental health in the context of a... by Outrage + Optimism
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