On the show Tuesday

9:06: How young libertarians could change American politics

9:45: Op-ed with Jessica Bennett on the rise of employer-paid egg freezing benefits

10:06: Caleb Scharf on the cosmic significance of life on Earth

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In his new book, Scharf argues that while life on earth isn't unique, it is rare to live on a planet so unusually situated and part of such an exclusive club of planetary systems that can support life 

10:50: Book pick

11:06: Minnesota schools tackle student mental health