This interview is a precursor to a later standup special George Carlin created called "I Kinda Like It When a Lotta People Die". He recorded the show on September 9&10, 2001 in Las Vegas. The release of the show was cancelled when 9/11 happened. The show was later released in 2016.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Kinda_Like_It_When_a_Lotta_People_Die

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHXrvc6Mjds

Regarding his point about meteors, small mammals ,and dinosaurs:

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Comedy daddy speaking to my soul 😳