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Meaningful Conversations: Loretta Claiborne & Maria Shriver

Loretta Claiborne and Maria Shriver sitting down both smiling; Maria has her arm around Loretta's shoulder. — Loretta Claiborne & Maria Shriver sit down for a one-on-one conversation.

Special Olympics Vice Chair & Athlete, Loretta Claiborne joins, Maria Shriver, as a special guest on her podcast "Meaningful Conversations." Maria and Loretta discuss the power of friendship and the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi. Listen to this episode and every episode of "Meaningful Conversations" on iTunes. Subscribe on Apple Podcast & listen to the latest episode here.

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