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On Nerdette, our guests assign us homework. It\u2019s usually something to read, watch, or do \u2014 like a great book, a compelling TV show, or a life-changing daily routine. 

We\u2019ve been lucky enough to have famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on the show TWICE, and both times he assigned homework that essentially asks you to save the world.

\u201cIf I were to give homework, the homework would be that there are problems society faces \u2014 civilization faces \u2014 that cannot and will not be solved awaiting the next app on your smartphone,\u201d Tyson told Nerdette co-host Tricia Bobeda in 2017.

\u201cAsk not what your cell phone can do for you,\u201d Tricia replied.

\u201cYes!\u201d Tyson said. \u201cAsk what you can do for civilization.\u201d

Kaboom. 

Why are we replaying these bits of homework right now? Well, our little program is turning five years old \u2014 FIVE \u2014 and we\u2019re asking you to join the team. 

These last five years of Nerdette wouldn\u2019t have been possible without you. You\u2019ve listened. You\u2019ve told your friends to listen. And maybe, on occasion, you\u2019ve kicked us a couple dollars to show us how much you appreciate the voices we bring you.

Well this is one of those occasions. If you like Nerdette, please donate to support the show\u2019s future. Any amount really, REALLY helps. And as a thank you, we\u2019re offering some pretty sweet gifts. Like mugs, sweatbands, buttons, and even Lady Nerds of History posters. Read about what you can get (and donate!) here: www.wbez.org/nerdalert

Oh yeah, one more thing. THANK YOU YOU\u2019RE THE GREATEST.

(And if you want to hear the full versions of both of our interviews with Neil deGrasse Tyson, check them out here and here.)

This special rebroadcast was produced by Stefania Gomez.