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Ever wonder how belief systems are shaped? How about misinformation? In episode four of the Filter podcast, our hosts Ieshia and Vicky do just that.

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Trailer: The Filter Ep. 4 Teaser on Beliefs and Misinformation

In this teaser, you’ll get a peek at what episode four is about: belief systems and misinformation.

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A chef sprinkles salt on his dish. This accompanies the trailer to The Filter Podcast's third episode where hosts Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho learn what people did to find meaning during the lockdown.

Trailer: The Filter Ep. 3 Teaser on Time and Projects

In episode 2, Filter Podcast hosts Ieshia Downton and Vicky Diaz-Camacho tackle the topics of parenting and education.

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Jill McKeever, creator of the perfume brand For Strange Women, mixes together a new scent using organic plant material.

Alternative Fragrance Shop Serves (Scent)sitive People

For Strange Women, a natural perfume store based in Kansas City, creates unique scents for people all over the world.

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Melanie Arroyo knew she wanted to be a therapist. But she didn't know that would lead her into politics. (Vicky Diaz-Camacho | Flatland)

Meet Melanie Arroyo, Therapist-Turned-Politician

In four years, 29-year-old Melanie Arroyo became a U.S. citizen, a practicing therapist and now the first Latina city council member in Lenexa.

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