The Judge Who Wanted To Be Atticus Finch

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The Judge Who Wanted To Be Atticus Finch

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Mar 23, 2018

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A San Francisco judge wearing a space tie (yes, outer space) is setting the tone for future climate change court battles. But who is he? We learn about Judge William Alsup.

Guests: Sarah Jeong, senior writer for The Verge and Molly Peterson, KQED science reporter

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Mar 23, 2018

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