Planetary Radio brings you the human adventure across our solar system and beyond. We visit each week with the scientists, engineers, leaders, advocates and astronauts who are taking us across the final frontier. Regular features raise your space IQ while they put a smile on your face. Join host Mat Kaplan and Planetary Society colleagues including Bill Nye the Science Guy, Bruce Betts, and Emily Lakdawalla as they dive deep into the latest space news. The monthly Space Policy Edition takes you inside the DC beltway where the future of the US space program hangs in the balance. Visit planetary.org/radio for the space trivia contest, an episode guide, and much more.
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We Have Sampled an Asteroid! And the Search for Life Above Venus
The OSIRIS-REx spacecraft appears to have collected its first sample from asteroid Bennu, while a team led by Jane Greaves has discovered what could be evidence of life in the clouds of Venus.
Beyond Earth’s Edge: A Celebrity Space Poetry Jam!
Creators of an outstanding new collection of poems about spaceflight and exploration join Mat Kaplan to talk about the book as Bill Nye and other notables read selections.
Protectors of Earth! (and Other Worlds)
NASA’s planetary protection officer joined Mat Kaplan’s Humans to Mars summit panel for a great conversation about protecting worlds throughout the solar system from what could be devastating contamination.
Space Policy Edition: Divining Biden's Space Policy with Jeff Foust
Where would a Biden Administration take US space policy and NASA? Casey Dreier and space journalist Jeff Foust synthesize a best guess based on the available evidence.
Exploring the Cosmos With Heidi Hammel and AURA
Astronomer and planetary scientist Heidi Hammel’s AURA shines bright across our solar system and beyond.
A Fond Farewell: Solar System Specialist Emily Lakdawalla
Planetary Society Solar System Specialist Emily Lakdawalla makes a big announcement, and share stories from her long history with the organization.
Have We Found Evidence of Life on Venus?
It could be a profound and historic discovery made on Earth’s nearest planetary neighbor.
Space Policy Edition: The Moon-to-Mars Strategy, with Dr. Scott Pace
The National Space Council’s Scott Pace talks with Casey Dreier about the current administration’s sweeping new strategy that integrates all elements of space development and exploration.
A Planetary Mystery is Solved, and it’s Bill Nye’s Anniversary!
Former Dawn mission director Marc Rayman of JPL reveals the secrets of the bright spots on dwarf planet Ceres, and we celebrate his 10 years as Planetary Society CEO with Bill Nye.
The Sirens of Mars Call to Us
Georgetown University planetary scientist Sarah Stewart Johnson chronicles the long history of our fascination with Mars and the possibility of life there, culminating with Perseverance, the new rover now headed there.