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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition

The Planetary Society
NASA
Space Policy
Space Exploration
Artemis Program
Trump Administration
Lunar Exploration
China
Apollo Program
Sublime Experience
Congress
NASA Artemis Program
Cultural Significance Of the Moon
Spacex
Space Science
Commercial Space Sector
Workforce Reduction
Cremains On the Moon
Planetary Society
Mars Sample Return
Funding

The politics, policy, and history behind space exploration.

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Casey Dreier is joined by Liz Ginexi, a former Program Officer at the U.S. National Institutes of Health, to break down a 400-page proposed rule change from the U.S. Office of Management and Budget that could fundamentally reshape how the federal gov... more

Casey Dreier, chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, sits down with Rebecca Lowe, philosophy senior fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, to explore why human presence in space is so different from robotic missions, and w... more

Casey Dreier, chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, sits down with Stephen C. Smith, author of Return to Launch and Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex communicator, to explore how a remote Florida peninsula became the heart of U.S. spacef... more

Casey Dreier, chief of space policy at The Planetary Society, speaks with former NASA strategic advisor on China, Patrick Besha, about China’s long-term space strategy and what real competition in space may look like in the decades ahead.

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Elizabeth Ginexi
Former NIH program officer; writer and commentator on science policy
National Institutes of Health / Substack author
Episode: A proposal to stifle American science
Rebecca Lowe
Philosophy Senior Fellow at the Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Mercatus Center, George Mason University
Episode: Why humans matter — The philosophy of Artemis II
Stephen C. Smith
Author of Return to Launch, Florida and America's Space Industry
Author; Substack The Space Pundit
Episode: Return to Launch — Cape Canaveral's unlikely history
Marcia Smith
Founder and editor of Space Policy Online
Space Policy Online
Episode: Change for the Sake of Disruption at NASA
Dr. JS. Johnson-Schwartz
Philosopher and author, focusing on the moral implications of space exploration
Episode: The Moral Case for Space Science
Lou Friedman
Executive Director Emeritus of the Planetary Society and advocate for Mars sample return
Planetary Society
Episode: Should a (potential) biosignature revive Mars Sample Return?
Maxwell Zhu
Graduate student at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs, co-author on China's space science project
Yale University
Episode: China’s growing space science ambitions
Franklin Foer
Staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Does the rise of Elon mean the fall of NASA?
Dr. Bhavya Lal
Professor of Policy Analysis at the Rand School of Public Policy and co-author of the report on in-space nuclear power.
Rand School of Public Policy
Episode: Is this the moment for in-space nuclear power?

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Casey Dreier
Chief of Space Policy at the Planetary Society; frequent host and policy analyst.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Sean

    Brilliant show so informative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marskid555
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Are Democrats Falling Behind

    Such a good episode, not just for this show but in terms of space podcasts in general. Bookmarking this one for repeated listens and some deep thinking.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oak Galaxy
    Australiaa year ago

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High-quality conversations that connect budgets to real outcomes.
Balanced discussions between policy, history, and industry implications.
Guests bring strong expertise and diverse perspectives on space policy.
Insightful policy takeaways that are easy to translate into advocacy pitches.

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A proposal to stifle American science
Q: What can listeners do if they oppose these changes?
Listeners can submit comments during the 45-day Federal Register window, encourage representatives to block the rule via the Congressional Review Act, and participate in advocacy through the Planetary Society action center and supporting Substack analyses.
A proposal to stifle American science
Q: How does the current NIH funding process work and how would these changes alter it?
NIH typically uses a peer-review process for funding with study sections and advisory councils; the proposed changes would reduce the authority of peer review and place pre-issuance review under senior political appointees, risking politicization and delays in funding.
A proposal to stifle American science
Q: What is the federal register and why are we looking at these proposed changes?
The federal register contains the government's rules; the changes would shift from guidance to regulation, centralize grant decisions at the OMB, and alter how agencies interact with peer-reviewed science, potentially slowing funding and politicizing decisions.
The Moral Case for Space Science
Q: What are the problems with space settlement now as a moral obligation for the survival of the species?
Immediate plans for space settlement overlook the harsh conditions and ethical implications for future generations living in such environments.
The Moral Case for Space Science
Q: What is the moral case that you make for space exploration?
The moral obligation to explore space centers on the knowledge we gain, which has intrinsic value beyond economic benefits.

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A policy- and issue-focused program examining space exploration through politics, history, and philosophy. Episodes frequently explore NASA funding, space policy dynamics, and the global context of space science, often featuring researchers, policymakers, and industry observers who dissect how budgets, legislation, and public opinion shape the trajectory of space programs. Notable strengths include a strong emphasis on advocacy and policy impact, plus guests who provide historical context, ethical considerations, and economic perspectives on space activity. The show stands out for turning complex policy topics into accessible discussions with clear takeaways for listeners who want to understand how decisions today influence future explorati... more

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2. Rebecca Lowe
3. Stephen C. Smith
4. Marcia Smith
5. Dr. JS. Johnson-Schwartz
6. Lou Friedman
7. Maxwell Zhu
8. Franklin Foer

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