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Short Run: 'Essential trust: Episode IV'

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“Does this really help students understand Latin?” If it didn’t, I tossed it; a curricular Marie Kondo-ing, writes Latin teacher Abbi Holt. (Getty Images)
“Does this really help students understand Latin?” If it didn’t, I tossed it; a curricular Marie Kondo-ing, writes Latin teacher Abbi Holt. (Getty Images)

Find a full transcript of the episode here.


Trust is essential for survival, for relationships, for a civilized society. But trust needs an unexpected ally: skepticism.

But what happens when your skepticism turns into cynicism, or outright disbelief?

In the fourth episode of On Point's series Essential trust, we discuss the need for healthy skepticism.

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Meghna Chakrabarti Host, On Point

Meghna Chakrabarti is the host of On Point.

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Jonathan Chang Producer/Director, On Point

Jonathan was a producer/director at On Point.

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Tim Skoog Sound Designer and Producer, On Point

Tim Skoog is a sound designer and producer for On Point.

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Stefano Kotsonis Senior Producer, On Point

Stefano Kotsonis is a senior producer for WBUR's On Point.

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