If you've seen "Disclosure Day" or "Age of Disclosure," you're going to want to join us for this fascinating discussion with famed bestselling sci-fi/sci-fact author Dr. David Brin. Long known for his universe-spanning visions, storytelling skills, and occasionally contrarian viewpoints, this episode will not disappoint! Our discussion ranged from reactions to Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" to why people believe in AI and more. This week's guest co-host is ace science journalist Susan Karlin.

Host: Rod Pyle

Co-Host: Susan Karlin

Guest: Dr. David Brin

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There are NASA Administrators, and then there are NASA Administrators—all are very accomplished individuals, but some stand out for their unique backgrounds and on-the-job successes, and Jim Bridenstine is one of the latter. Entering service as the new NASA Administrator in 2017 with a background as a Navy pilot, Congressman, and museum director, he was an unconventional choice, and faced some headwinds in the appointment—but Jim turned out to be exceptional in the job, especially given the state of NASA when he took it on. Join us to hear his experiences with our favorite space agency and what he's doing today.

Headlines:

• SpaceX Shatters Records with Largest IPO Ever
• NASA Faces Backlash Over Artemis 3 Diversity
• Scientists Propose Magnetosphere Shield Against Solar Storms

Main Topic: Jim Bridenstine & Quantum Space

• Jim Bridenstine's Unconventional Path to NASA Leadership
• Overcoming Political Challenges as NASA Administrator
• Launch and Evolution of the Artemis Moon Program
• Securing Bipartisan Support and Budget for Artemis
• Reflections on Artemis 2 Success and Artemis 3's Challenges
• The Need for a Robust Lunar Lander Solution
• NASA's Global Influence and Soft Power
• The Role of Private Investment in Space Exploration
• Bridenstine's Leadership at Quantum Space
• Quantum Space's Ranger Spacecraft and Military Space Tech
• National Security and Distributed Satellite Architectures
• Small Satellites and Future Space Warfare
• Quantum Space's Move to Go Public via SPAC
• Vision for Moon Bases and Lunar Resource Utilization
• Geopolitics of the New Moon Race and First Mover Advantage
• Quantum Space's Ambitions in Cislunar and Lunar Operations

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Jim Bridenstine

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Recorded live from the International Space Development Conference in McLean, Virginia, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik are joined by Apollo legend and former Johnson Space Center director Gerry Griffin. Griffin takes us on a journey through his extraordinary career, from his appointment as a flight director in the wake of the Apollo 1 fire, through the audacious decision to send Apollo 8 around the moon, all the way to the nail-biting rescue of Apollo 13. We also venture behind the scenes of Ron Howard's Apollo 13 film, where Griffin reveals the real story behind some of Hollywood's most famous dramatic liberties. It's a rare, firsthand account of the golden age of human spaceflight — from one of the few people who was there for all of it.

Headlines:

• Space Station Faces Recurring Air Leak Crisis

Main Topic: Jerry Griffin's Legacy in Space Exploration

• Transition from Fighter Pilot to Mission Control
• Gemini and Apollo Era Engineering Breakthroughs
• The Apollo 1 Fire: Lessons and Safety Changes
• Fast-Tracking from Apollo 7 to Apollo 8 Lunar Orbit
• Insights From the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
• Apollo 13 Crisis Management Onscreen and in Reality
• The Evolution and Importance of Mission Control Teams
• Reflections on NASA's Culture and Training Through Decades
• Preparing Future Generations for Artemis and Beyond

(Note: Apologies for the video flickering that occurs in the podcast.)

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guest: Gerry Griffin

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