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Hrishikesh Hirway writes songs to keep his mother's memory alive

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Published July 23, 2026 at 2:45 PM MDT

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On Wild Card, famous guests answer the kinds of questions we often think about but don't talk about. Musician and podcast host Hrishikesh Hirway talks about paying attention to the miracle of being alive.