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How Are Ballot Questions Funded?

September 21, 2026

First up, we’re learning about the financial backers behind this year’s ballot questions, with Commonwealth Beacon reporter Chris Lisinski.

Then, Edgar meets TikTok creator Alexis Nikole Nelson – a.k.a The Black Forager – for a conversation about her brand-new cooking guide Happy Snacking, Don't Die!

Lastly, we’re reflecting on 30 years of the WNBA with journalist and author Tamryn Spruill, out with a comprehensive telling in The W: A History of the WNBA.

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