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		ethbro on July 28, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: NPR One "a more just, verdant, and peaceful world" Well that sponsorship was obviously well-spent!

mikeash on July 28, 2014 [–]

I recognize the phrase and can even hear the hosts speaking it in my head... but I couldn't tell you the name of the sponsor. I'm sure it'll come to me.

kasey_junk on July 28, 2014 | [–]

Macarthur foundation. Most famous as being givers of the "genius grants". Founded by the people that owned Bankers Life Insurance.

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