Will Saletan: Courage Is Contagious

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Will Saletan: Courage Is Contagious

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Feb 28, 2022

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Democracy and freedom have seemed to be on the decline. But Ukraine's pushback against authoritarianism has lit a spark around the world. Will Saletan is back for Charlie and Will Mondays.

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Feb 28, 2022

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Will Saletan: Courage Is Contagious

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