Remembering The Moon Landing, President Trump’s Latest Remarks

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This July 21, 1969 photo made available by NASA shows the U.S. flag planted at Tranquility Base on the surface of the moon.
This July 21, 1969 photo made available by NASA shows the U.S. flag planted at Tranquility Base on the surface of the moon, and a silhouette of a thruster at right, seen from a window in the Lunar Module. AP Photo

50 years ago, Neil Armstrong became the first human to set foot on the moon. We discuss the anniversary and the future of space travel. Plus, the latest on President Trump’s remarks against multiple congresswomen.

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Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Lee Rayburn Technical Director
  • Jean Creighton Guest
  • Andra Gillespie Guest

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