Katherine Johnson

Sasha Nauta, The Economist's public policy editor, discusses the evolving landscape of global abortion access amidst U.S. legal battles. Katherine Johnson, the pioneering black mathematician from NASA, is celebrated for her crucial calculations that propelled early space missions. The conversation highlights how banning abortion fails to reduce its occurrence, the health risks involved, and contrasts the dire U.S. situation with progressive global trends. Additionally, they address workplace equality and the importance of women's representation in policy-making.

Explore the turbulent year of 1968 and how NASA took a monumental risk with Apollo 8, venturing further from Earth than ever before. Dive into the Apollo 8 mission, the astronauts' experience orbiting the moon, and witnessing the far side of the moon. Reflect on Earth's smallness and the iconic 'Earthrise' photo, as well as the impact of Apollo 8 on humanity's perspective of the universe.