Episode 3: A Knock to the Head
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As the NHL and NFL struggle with an epidemic of concussions, we talk about brain science and sports policy. Santa, Jen and their guest, Dr. Naznin Virji-Babul, discuss mysteries of the brain, the social impact of concussions, and the role that Universities like UBC should play in making sports safer. This episode's featured artist is Sam Tudor. Watch the music video for his song "New Apartment" here.   
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