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Actor William Shatner on his new book, Star Trek and his travel to space

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Posted on October 7, 2022 · The actor who played Captain Kirk made history and boldly went where few men have gone before.

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Ballot measures explained (Oct. 6, 2023)

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Posted on October 6, 2023 · On Friday's show: We get an explanation of the ballot measures voters will decide in the November election. And we learn more about a spacecraft built in Houston that will be the first commercial craft to land on the moon.

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