# Friday, May 22nd, 2026

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Podcast: [Here First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/here-first-3071566)
Published: 2026-05-22T11:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/here-first/2026-05-22/friday-may-22nd-2026
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## Resource

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