Sawyer enabling clean water everywhere. Founder Kurt Avery.

A video interview with Kurt Avery about Sawyer Products and Sawyer filters.

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February 25, 2025

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Fred Fishkin

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Veteran radio reporter, Fred Fishkin, is the producer of Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear. Fred has won numerous awards during his career, including the Edward R. Murrow award for investigative reporting from the national Radio and Television News Directors Association.

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