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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Spelling Bee Preview

    Tonight, a group of twelve kids will stand in front of a live national audience to try and earn the Scripps Spelling Bee crown. The action starts live on ESPN at 5pm PT, and our guest is here to tell us what we should keep our eyes on during the broadcast.

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    By Madeleine Brand • May 30, 2014 • 1 min read

    Tonight, a group of twelve kids will stand in front of a live national audience to try and earn the Scripps Spelling Bee crown. The action starts live on ESPN at 5pm PT, and our guest is here to tell us what we should keep our eyes on during the broadcast.

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    Concussions, School Food, and Spelling Bee Preview
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    2. 17:22School Food Fight
    3. 25:14Talking to Boys About Violence Against Women
    4. 41:07Spelling Bee PreviewYou’re reading this
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