Racing Extinction with Leilani Münter

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Racing Extinction with Leilani Münter

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Apr 22, 2016

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We’re waving two very different green flags this week when Neil Tyson interviews NASCAR driver and environmental activist Leilani Münter. Eugene Mirman co-hosts, with guests Dr. Marcia DeLonge and Don Anair of the Union of Concerned Scientists.

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