# Monday, August 17th, 2026

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Podcast: [Here First](https://stenobird.com/podcast/here-first-3071566)
Published: 2026-08-17T11:45:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/here-first/2026-08-17/monday-august-17th-2026
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