Join space reporter Lauren Grush, known for her book on America’s first women astronauts, and author David Barron, who explores our fascination with Mars, as they delve into our cosmic neighbor's allure. They discuss the passionate political and public support for Mars missions, weighing humanity's aspirations against earthly challenges. The episode also uncovers the historical obsession with the red planet, from 19th-century maps to contemporary myths, and reflects on how visions of Martian civilizations shape our imagination and cultural narrative.
