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Nov 13th: Debunking Myths and Rediscovering Wonder with Phil Plait

Phil Plait “The Bad Astronomer,” discusses his journey from debunking astronomy myths to writing popular books & consulting science fiction.

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Audio Engineer: Richard Drumm
Executive Producer: Pamela L. Gay

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