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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 52 MIN

Who Invented The Care Package?

from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News

First up, Edgar learns about the first-ever care package – delivered 80 years ago – and discusses the state of global humanitarian aid with Michelle Nunn, CEO of CARE. Then, Edgar talks with music journalist Tim Reilly about what everyone gets wrong about Bob Dylan.  Lastly... What’s the weirdest thing you can buy at the Oddities & Curiosities expo? Edgar gets a debrief from GBH Morning Edition producer Diego Lopez. 

First up, Edgar learns about the first-ever care package – delivered 80 years ago – and discusses the state of global humanitarian aid with Michelle Nunn, CEO of CARE.  Then, Edgar talks with music journalist Tim Reilly about what everyone gets wrong about Bob Dylan.   Lastly... What’s the weirdest thing you can buy at the Oddities & Curiosities expo? Edgar gets a debrief from GBH Morning Edition producer Diego Lopez.

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