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Episode Synopsis
For Alyssa Nilemo, growing up mixed race in Colorado was akin to what Unaffiliated voters experience. She was connected to two opposing worlds but fully at home in neither. Her brother Chris reflects on how their upbringing forced them to mediate conflicting feelings about their identities, ultimately shaping their distinct paths. While Chris leaned into Japanese culture, Alyssa chose a life dedicated to caring for others.
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