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Math and Musings

Math and Musings

Columbus Day: 10/9/26

Oct 9, 2026 · 16 min · 8 segments

Mike and Franklin risk a certain degree of political incorrectness discussing a certain controversial figure from history, at one time celebrated the second weekend in October: Christopher Columbus.

Speakers: Mike O'ConnellHostFranklinGuest

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