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by xorbax 876 days ago
Yes, the story is essentially linked to a podcast called Radiolab* that has used the story as a story pitch about submitting the name for the the asteroid.

The link isn't the thing-itself, it's part of a media campaign. The naming committee apparently has two dangling votes left for the decision. The podcast came out today and the decision is expected in the next few weeks.

* I originally said Reply-All

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Are you sure it was Reply-All? Their latest show listed is Sept 2023 on https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all and nothing newer shows up in my podcast app.
Yep. I loaded the app, looked at the name, and screwed it up.
Yeah, I donked it. I think there was some serious drama around Reply-All - they both float in the same shallow pool