Best Brian Dunbar Podcasts (2025)

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Mars is Hard. Here's Why. 46:03

5d ago46:03

46:03

NASA astronaut Stan Love discusses the challenges of sending humans to Mars and what it will take to get us to the Red Planet. HWHAP 391.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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A New Era of X-ray Astronomy with IXPE 26:32

7d ago26:32

26:32

IXPE, or the Infrared X-ray Polarimetry Explorer, is NASA’s first space telescope dedicated to studying X-ray polarization from extreme objects like black holes and quasars.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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How Lying In Bed For 60 Days Helps Astronauts 27:17

8d ago27:17

27:17

In space, microgravity changes the body. Body fluids shift from the legs toward the head, the back of our eyes flatten, we lose muscle strength, our bones lose some of their density, and even the amount of blood pumped by the heart with each beat drops. To learn more about how microgravity affects the human body and develop new ways to help astrona…

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Exploration park 39:13

12d ago39:13

39:13

Two NASA experts talk about Exploration Park, a research facility near Johnson Space Center will enable collaboration with the agency on space hardware development. HWHAP 390.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Runway to the Stars 34:54

19d ago34:54

34:54

A NASA aircraft operations expert discusses the aviation history and work being done at Ellington Field in Houston as a training ground for astronauts. HWHAP 389.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Risk Management at NASA 33:38

21d ago33:38

33:38

Big or small, we all take risks nearly every day. But how does NASA manage it? Dr. Mary Skow, NASA’s first agency risk management officer, explains.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Private Astronaut Mission Management 53:28

26d ago53:28

53:28

NASA and Axiom Space mission managers discuss how they work together to enable private astronaut missions ahead of Axiom Mission 4’s launch. HWHAP 388.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Cosmic Dawn with Nobel Laureate John Mather 18:47

28d ago18:47

18:47

The James Webb Space Telescope is doing something astronomers dreamed about for decades: peering into our universe’s early past, a period known as cosmic dawn. A new NASA documentary—also called Cosmic Dawn—chronicles the inside story of Webb’s design, construction, and launch. John Mather, who won the 2006 Nobel Prize for Physics, proposed the tel…

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Mission Control: Eye of the Storm 1:01:43

1M ago1:01:43

1:01:43

A NASA Flight Director and Capsule Communicator, or CAPCOM, discuss their roles and journeys to some of the most recognizable positions in Mission Control. HWHAP 387.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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NASA's Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project 30:06

1M ago30:06

30:06

NASA’s Air Traffic Management-eXploration Project aims to accommodate the growing demand of traditional and emerging aircraft that share the friendly skies.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Moon Material Flammability 46:17

1M ago46:17

46:17

Two NASA experts discuss an experiment that will further our understanding of flame behavior on the lunar surface to keep astronauts safe. HWHAP 386.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Earth Series: What's Next for NASA Earth Science 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

NASA has a record of Earth observations going back more than 50 years. What might be in store for the next 50 years? In this finale of our Earth series, we hear from two scientists helping to chart the course of NASA Earth science. There are still many unanswered questions about our home planet. As the only planet that we know to have life, studyin…

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Commercial and International Lunar Rovers 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Two NASA project managers discuss how astronauts will drive on the lunar surface during future Moon missions. HWHAP 385.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Universe in Living Color with SPHEREx 27:23

2M ago27:23

27:23

NASA's SPHEREx mission will map 450 million galaxies like we’ve never seen before.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Politics and appearance: Mangione's supporters explained 27:21

2M ago27:21

27:21

A deep dive into the supporters of Luigi Mangione, featuring some exclusive new data, and considering how this case might be influencing US social attitudes to political violence.BBC World Service Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield joins us to discuss why some people around the world have taken to this case so passionately. We’re also joined …

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Natural Disaster Response 45:57

2M ago45:57

45:57

A NASA scientist discusses how imagery and data collected from the International Space Station can support natural disaster response teams on the ground. HWHAP 384By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Behind the memes: Luigi Mangione and Brian Thompson 25:11

2M ago25:11

25:11

A deep dive into the lives of Luigi Mangione and the man he is accused of murdering – healthcare executive Brian Thompson. Who is the real Luigi Mangione and what do we know about his alleged victim? BBC reporter Mike Wendling joins us from Chicago to tell us more about the health insurance CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down outside a New York…

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Earth Series: Monitoring the Air We Breathe 39:17

2M ago39:17

39:17

Take a deep breath, and you’re inhaling oxygen from Earth’s atmosphere. Take a walk outside, and the atmosphere is shielding you from harmful radiation. NASA research provides crucial data to understand air quality and the intricate processes happening in the sky above us. In this episode, hear the inside story of NASA’s research into the ozone lay…

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Mission Control: Special Operations 57:20

2M ago57:20

57:20

Four NASA flightcontrollers discuss specialized operations like spacewalks and spacecraftarrivals that keep the International Space Station running. HWHAP383By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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The Mangione conspiracy theories 33:30

2M ago33:30

33:30

Pokemon, number 286, eyebrow length – we explore the popularity of conspiracy theories and where they come from. This episode unpicks some of these theories and why they spread on platforms like TikTok and Reddit. Over three million posts went up on social media the week after the shooting of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and the arrest of suspect …

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Episode 152: EZIE Does It 15:49

2M ago15:49

15:49

What can the auroras tell us about our planet’s relationship with the Sun? NASA’s EZIE mission looks into it.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Earth Series: From Space to Your Plate 31:53

2M ago31:53

31:53

Earth has an incredibly varied and ever-changing landscape—jagged mountains, arid deserts, lush rainforests, rolling wheat fields. Before NASA came on the scene, no one was keeping a systematic eye on the ground from above. NASA scientist Brad Doorn explains how one long-running satellite program collects the data farmers need to grow the crops tha…

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Court update: Mangione’s plea 16:29

2M ago16:29

16:29

This is the podcast that takes a step back to unpick and understand this story, and we'll also be bringing you news updates.Luigi Mangione enters his pleas to all federal charges over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mr Thompson, a father of two, was gunned down outside a Manhattan hotel late last year. Mangione faces four federa…

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This is Mission Control Houston 1:14:17

2M ago1:14:17

1:14:17

After 37 years atNASA, an experienced commentator of more than 80 shuttle flights shares lessonsof communications and leadership ahead of his retirement. HWHAP 382By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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How US healthcare works 32:35

2M ago32:35

32:35

This is the podcast that takes a step back to unpick and understand this story, and we'll also be bringing you news updates. The murder of health insurance CEO Brian Thompson shocked America but also led to rallies and protests about the country’s complicated and sometimes controversial healthcare system. Phrases like “Deny Defend Depose” appeared …

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Earth Series: The Ocean, Now in Full Color 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

Life all over the planet—even far from the coasts—depends on the oceans. A pair of NASA satellites, PACE and SWOT, is giving us a fresh look at Earth’s water. PACE tracks color changes driven by tiny plankton, which give us a big-picture view of ocean life. By measuring sea level height from space, SWOT shows ocean currents and other features in ne…

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Commercial Lunar Tools and Science 46:24

2M ago46:24

46:24

Two NASA Artemis experts discuss how the agency is preparing future moonwalkers to use new tools to explore the unique science near the lunar South Pole. HWHAP 381By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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What's coming next 3:22

3M ago3:22

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We just want to give you a quick update – a heads up that we have some new episodes on the way. With this podcast, we are bringing you episodes when there are developments in the case but are also bringing you episodes in which we try to unpick and explain the facts and examine and get to the bottom of conspiracy theories. On 23 April, we’ll be pub…

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Episode 151: Designing Missions 16:55

3M ago16:55

16:55

NASA’s design labs are where engineers develop concepts for missions and scientific instruments.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Earth Series: How NASA Sees Our Blue Marble 29:12

3M ago29:12

29:12

NASA is an exploration agency, and one of our missions is to know our home. In the 1960s, NASA astronauts orbiting the Moon captured a revelatory view of Earth. Today, NASA explores our home planet with a fleet of dozens of spacecraft. In this episode–the first in a miniseries all about Earth–we take in the view from space with Karen St. Germain, t…

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Mission Control: Schedule and Inventory 56:30

3M ago56:30

56:30

Four flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss how they create astronauts’ daily schedules, track where all equipment is stored, and manage electricity and internet on the space station. HWHAP 380By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Welcome to Earth 3:55

3M ago3:55

3:55

There’s one planet NASA studies more than any other: Earth. With our unique vantage point from space, NASA collects information about our home in ways nobody else can. In this podcast miniseries, celebrate our home planet by learning how NASA studies Earth—including unique views of ocean color and sea level, land data that help farmers improve crop…

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Commercial Lunar Spacesuits 55:35

3M ago55:35

55:35

NASA and Axiom Space experts discuss the lunar spacesuit Axiom is developing that astronauts will wear when they step foot on the Moon again during the Artemis III mission. HWHAP 379By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Episode 150: Urban Air Taxis 18:40

3M ago18:40

18:40

Flying taxis? NASA is working on it.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Curious Universe Live: Art and Science with Astronaut Matthew Dominick 29:59

3M ago29:59

29:59

NASA has a long history of bringing together science, engineering and art. Space exploration is a human endeavor—one that requires creativity. In this special live episode, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick and comedian and musician Reggie Watts talk flow states, aircraft ejector seats and more. Plus, a new NASA tool that lets you make music from ico…

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News update: US prosecutors seek death penalty 12:07

3M ago12:07

12:07

This is the podcast that takes a step back to unpick and understand this story, and we'll also be bringing you news updates. US attorney general Pam Bondi has announced prosecutors will seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting dead UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December. Mangione’s lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifi…

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The Pursuit of Lifelong Learning 56:49

3M ago56:49

56:49

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim discusses his upcoming mission to the International Space Station, his experience in the military and medical field, and his journey to becoming an astronaut. HWHAP 378By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Mission Control: Crew Health Consoles 47:11

3M ago47:11

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Three flight controllers from NASA’s Mission Control Center discuss their roles and how they monitor and maintain a healthy crew aboard the International Space Station. HWHAP 377By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Episode 149: Spacecraft Thermal Blankets 13:14

3M ago13:14

13:14

Originally a fashion designer, Paula Cain is a NASA thermal blanket technician, working to protect spacecraft from the extremes of space.By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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I Want My NASA TV 57:47

4M ago57:47

57:47

NASA Johnson’s multimedia team leads discuss what it takes to capture and share the story of space exploration and how methods have evolved since the Apollo era. HWHAP 376By National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

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Inside the Team That Keeps Hubble Flying 39:44

4M ago39:44

39:44

When it launched in 1990, NASA expected the Hubble Space Telescope to last for about 15 years. Thirty-five years later, Hubble is still showing us the universe as no other telescope can. Go behind the scenes with Morgan Van Arsdall, deputy operations manager for Hubble, on an audio tour of Hubble’s control center. Morgan’s team keeps Hubble operati…

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