The Milan Cortina Winter Games have begun, and some athletes have already made history.  We tell you how one state went from the bottom to the top for fourth grade reading and math. A project born out of a family’s loss hopes to save lives by publishing letters written by strangers with reasons to stay. This shellfish was extinct for over 200 years in Dublin Bay until now – and the reason it’s back might surprise you. Plus, a teenage boy is being called a hero after a family kayaking trip turned dangerous. 

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Joshan Chana

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Samantha Lindell  

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