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Profile: Kevin Esvelt

Clip: Season 45 Episode 105 | 8m 22s

Kevin Esvelt is on a mission to eradicate Lyme disease on Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard.

Aired: 04/04/18 | Rating: NR

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