Future meets present: A Philly kid's dream job interview

NPR | By Janet W. Lee

Published August 1, 2026 at 9:29 AM EDT

A 7-year-old aspiring scientist in Philadelphia interviews an adult who shares his idea of a dream job about his career in conservation science and birding.

Janet W. Lee

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