

178 - Weirdest Midlife Crisis (with Tim Fernholz)
Dec 12, 2024
Tim Fernholz, a journalist and author focused on space policy, joins for a lively discussion. He breaks down the intriguing nomination of billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA's administrator and explores how his corporate background could reshape the agency. The talk delves into the complex interplay between government and private space ventures, especially under the Biden administration. Finally, the conversation wraps up with a humorous look at the year's weirdest space stories, revealing the quirky side of space exploration.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Booze, Politics, and Space: A Complex Mix
01:44 • 16min
Navigating NASA's Future in a Commercial Space Era
17:24 • 31min
Navigating Planetary Protection Policies and NASA's Future
48:10 • 2min
A Billionaire's Unconventional Journey to NASA Leadership
50:38 • 3min
Exploring Space Attitudes and Highlighting the Year's Weirdest Space Stories
53:32 • 3min
A Fun Recap of Space Exploration Oddities
56:59 • 3min