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May 2018
35m 20s

Ride or Die

NHPR
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Storm chasing is a pursuit we love to hate in the comment section, but if you look at the TV ratings, or YouTube views, it’s clear that we can’t look away, either. So what motivates chasers to actively put themselves in front of a storm when everyone is else is taking shelter? And, ultimately, do we owe them an apology? Learn more about your ad choices. Vis ... Show More
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