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Jennifer Loveberg of San Marcos, California, sent a box of tangerines to the hosts, leading to a discussion about the fruit's unique seed characteristics. Another producer, Eric Asbury, requested a "Don't Be A Denier" jingle, prompting a sarcastic performance regarding the "settled science" of climate change. The hosts continue to process a record number of $200 donations from the "200 Club."
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared on Charlie Rose to discuss "science deniers" and the role of journalism. Tyson argues that journalists should not give equal time to fringe perspectives on established scientific truths, such as climate change. He suggests that "emergent truths" should be reported without the obligation of providing a balanced platform for skeptics.
Neil deGrasse Tyson appeared on television to discuss a perceived "war on science," targeting climate change and vaccine deniers. Tyson argued that science is not something people can "cherry-pick" and that society must embrace scientific innovation to avoid regressing.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, host of the "Cosmos" reboot on Fox, appeared on CNN to discuss the "war on science." Tyson argued that scientific truths are not subject to "cherry-picking" and compared climate change skeptics to members of the Flat Earth Society. Critics argue that Tyson and the media are using science as a political tool to shut down debate on issues like man-made global warming.
