Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition
The Planetary Society
The politics, policy, and history behind space exploration.
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May 5, 2023 • 1h 20min
SpaceX's Starship vs. the environment, with Eric Roesch
Eric Roesch, an environmental policy expert, joins Planetary Radio to discuss SpaceX's Starship, environmental regulations' role in commercial space travel, and responsible space exploration.
Apr 7, 2023 • 58min
The motives behind NASA's billions — Jean Toal Eisen on how Congress funds the final frontier
Jean Toal Eisen, former senior staff on the Senate Appropriations Committee, joins the show to reveal the decision-making process, priorities, and motivations of those who control the U.S. space program's funding.
Mar 3, 2023 • 1h 11min
The Tricky Ethics of Space Settlement
Dr. Erika Nesvold, astrophysicist and author of the new book Off-Earth: Ethical Questions and Quandaries for Living in Outer Space explores the ethical challenges facing our species as it dips its toe into living beyond our home planet.
Feb 3, 2023 • 1h 17min
The White House's Matt Daniels on the U.S.'s New Cislunar Strategy
Dr. Matt Daniels of the White House's Office of Science and Technology Policy joins the show to discuss the White House’s new cislunar space strategy, its ambitions, and implications for the future of lunar exploration and development.
Jan 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
JPL Director wants "every brain" to have the chance to work in space exploration
Jet Propulsion Laboratory Director Laurie Leshin wants to give every brain in the country the opportunity to work in space exploration.
Dec 2, 2022 • 1h 14min
NASA's Economic Impact with Alex MacDonald and Joshua Drucker
What is NASA’s return on investment? NASA chief economist Alex MacDonald and University of Illinois Chicago professor Joshua Drucker provide revealing answers from a new economic impact report.
Nov 11, 2022 • 58min
What the Congressional Midterms Mean for Space Science
Bethany Johns of the American Astronomical Society talks with Planetary Society Chief Advocate Casey Dreier about how changes in Washington after the midterm elections may affect support for science.
Nov 4, 2022 • 1h 39min
Space Policy Edition Bonus: Q&A with Casey Dreier and Bill Nye
A special Space Policy Edition featuring a recent policy and advocacy webcast that gave Planetary Society members the opportunity to query Chief Advocate Casey Dreier and Society CEO Bill Nye.
Oct 7, 2022 • 1h 3min
The Geopolitics of a Successful SETI Detection
How will nations react if (when?) humanity detects the presence of an alien intelligence or civilization? That’s the topic Planetary Society Chief Advocate Casey Dreier takes up with his guest, astrophysicist Jason Wright.
Sep 2, 2022 • 1h 4min
Mike Gold on Crafting the Artemis Accords
Former NASA Associate Administrator Mike Gold shepherded the Artemis Accords, a set of bilateral agreements for collaboration in human space exploration. Casey Dreier spoke with him in Florida as we awaited the launch of Artemis 1.
