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America from abroad: Episode 1

Jillian Myers and Ivy Bloomfield • October 7, 2025
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Join Blueprint Managing Editors Ivy Bloomfield and Jillian Myers on the first episode of America from Abroad! We discuss what it’s like coming to America from another country after having lived in a different country for a long time. This episode we were joined by guest stars Luis Solagnier and Romina Papavero from Venezuela. Thanks for listening!

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