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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition

Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition

The Planetary Society

The politics, policy, and history behind space exploration.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - How NASA Came to Be

How NASA Came to Be

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10/05/18 • 14 min

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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - After the Midterms—Looking Ahead with Marcia Smith

After the Midterms—Looking Ahead with Marcia Smith

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11/16/18 • 14 min

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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - Canada's Uncertain Future in Space (with Kate Howells)

Canada's Uncertain Future in Space (with Kate Howells)

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12/07/18 • 14 min

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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - Lori Garver on what a NASA Administrator (and Deputy) actually does

Lori Garver on what a NASA Administrator (and Deputy) actually does

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04/06/18 • 14 min

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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - Space Policy Edition #9 – Congress Plots New Space Legislation Amid Trump’s Tumultuous First Two Weeks

Space Policy Edition #9 – Congress Plots New Space Legislation Amid Trump’s Tumultuous First Two Weeks

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02/06/17 • 14 min

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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - Our Moral Obligation to Explore Space

Our Moral Obligation to Explore Space

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05/01/20 • 71 min

Philosopher James Schwartz shares his thoughts about the ethics of space exploration, commercialization, and settlement.
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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - Happy Fiscal New Year!

Happy Fiscal New Year!

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10/11/19 • 56 min

October 1st kicked off federal fiscal year 2020—a day that should also have kicked off a new budget for NASA. But Congress has not funded the space agency yet, instead passing a temporary stopgap measure to keep the government open until November 21st. Brendan Curry, The Planetary Society's Chief of D.C. Operations, joins the show to discuss the latest political developments in Washington, good news for planetary defense, and how the funding delay could spell trouble for the space agency's 2024 lunar goal.
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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - Why Apollo Ended (with John Logsdon)

Why Apollo Ended (with John Logsdon)

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09/06/19 • 69 min

As NASA struggles to return humans to the Moon by 2024, it's worth asking: why did it stop in the first place? Space historian John Logsdon joins the show to discuss the politics behind the decision to abandon the Moon in 1972. Casey and Mat also discuss the proposal to offer a $2 billion prize for sending humans back to the Moon and establishing a base there, and why that's not good public policy.
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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - Shutdown

Shutdown

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01/18/19 • 58 min

In a government shutdown seemingly without end, we bring you two stories from individuals directly impacted by the crisis. NASA scientist and union representative Lee Stone discusses the missed paychecks, loss of science, and lasting negative consequences to the public sector scientific workforce.
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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition - A Commercial Future for the Space Station?

A Commercial Future for the Space Station?

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05/04/18 • 14 min

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    • FAQ

    How many episodes does Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition have?

    Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition currently has 122 episodes available.

    What topics does Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition cover?

    The podcast is about News, Podcasts, Science and Politics.

    What is the most popular episode on Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition?

    The episode title 'Why Apollo Happened (with Roger Launius)' is the most popular.

    What is the average episode length on Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition?

    The average episode length on Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition is 64 minutes.

    How often are episodes of Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition released?

    Episodes of Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition are typically released every 28 days.

    When was the first episode of Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition?

    The first episode of Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition was released on Jun 3, 2016.

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