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It's Friday, May 16, 2025. Today, Bruce Saller on purchasing renewable industry; and the New Dominion Podcast on music, medicine, and Medicare.
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Environmental Cents: Purchasing Renewable Energy
By Bruce Saller
If you can't afford solar panels, you can still be part of the clean-energy solution by choosing a renewable energy option for your home.
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NEW DOMINION PODCAST: Music and Medicine and Medicare
By Cori Blanch
Dr. Jim Wright, a gerontologist by day and a Rockstar by night, joins Cori and Marty via zoom in via Zoom in Richmond. We discuss the role that music plays in is his life, the role that Medicare plays in supporting the elderly, and the important work to be done in ensuring those who need nursing care have access to safe facilities.
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