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Jul 2016
24m 7s

The Pokémon Question

NHPR
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Pokémon Go is getting people outside and moving around, but is that enough? When it comes to developing a lasting appreciation for the natural world, will augmented reality make a dent? Sam hashes it out with a Poké-believer and a Poké-skeptic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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