The Last Moon Landing and Apollo's Legacy

Debunking Moon Landing Conspiracy Theories

The End of Apollo and NASA's Murky Future

Priorities in Space

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Billionaires in Space! 

What's Next in Space Exploration?

The Moon. We hit it and quit it. But after more than 50 years is it time to rekindle the relationship? We'll explore the reasons we stopped going to the moon and why NOW is the right time to go back (we see you, Artemis). 

Also, how does a return to the moon get us closer to landing humans on Mars? And how do we overcome some of the logistical and psychological challenges of traveling 35 million miles to our neighboring planet? 

GUEST: Andrew Chaikin, author of the book A Man on the Moon. Check out his cool new website: DoSpaceBetter.com 

The Moon. We hit it and quit it. But after more than 50 years is it time to rekindle the relationship? We'll explore the reasons we stopped going to the moon and why NOW is the right time to go back (we see you, Artemis).&nbsp;
Also, how does a return to the moon get us closer to landing humans on Mars? And how do we overcome some of the logistical and psychological challenges of traveling 35 million miles to our neighboring planet?&nbsp;
GUEST: Andrew Chaikin, author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Man-Moon-Voyages-Apollo-Astronauts/dp/014311235X">A Man on the Moon</a>. Check out his cool new website: <a href="https://dospacebetter.com/">DoSpaceBetter.com</a>&nbsp;

Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history — from the Revolutionary War to rock & roll feuds. Got a question? Send it to AmericanHistoryHotline@gmail.com.

Bob Crawford searches for the best historians and experts to answer listener questions about American history &mdash; from the Revolutionary War to rock &amp; roll feuds. Got a question? Send it to AmericanHistoryHotline@gmail.com.

American History Hotline

American History Hotline with Bob Crawford

Why Haven't We Returned to the Moon in 50+ Years?

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The Duel

In 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in the most infamous duel in American history. But what happened next?

Did Burr face murder charges? Was he convicted? And why did he go full Gary Busey? (You'll have to listen to understand that reference!) 

Bob calls up Yale historian Joanne Freeman (The Essential Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings) to unpack the astonishing second act of Aaron Burr’s life. From criminal indictments to conspiracies, a treason trial and exile, the duel was just the beginning for Aaron Burr. 

In 1804, Vice President Aaron Burr shot and killed Alexander Hamilton in the most infamous duel in American history. But what happened next?
Did Burr face murder charges? Was he convicted? And why did he go full Gary Busey? (You'll have to listen to understand that reference!)&nbsp;
Bob calls up Yale historian Joanne Freeman (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Hamilton-Letters-Writings-Publication/dp/1598535366">The Essential Hamilton: Letters and Other Writings</a>) to unpack the astonishing second act of Aaron Burr&rsquo;s life. From criminal indictments to conspiracies, a treason trial and exile, the duel was just the beginning for Aaron Burr.&nbsp;

What Happened to Aaron Burr After He Killed Alexander Hamilton? 

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No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent Daylight Saving Time. But he did muse about its practicality in a 1784 essay. So, if Franklin didn't invent DST, where did all this springing forward come from? 

Bob calls up Chad Orzel (A Brief History of Timekeeping: The Science of Marking Time, from Stonehenge to Atomic Clocks) to get to the bottom of this question. 

Oh, and don't forget to change your clocks on March 8th! 

No, Benjamin Franklin did not invent Daylight Saving Time. But he did muse about its practicality in a <a href="https://fi.edu/en/science-and-education/benjamin-franklin/daylight-savings-time">1784 essay</a>. So, if Franklin didn't invent DST, where did all this springing forward come from?&nbsp;
Bob calls up Chad Orzel (<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brief-History-Timekeeping-Science-Stonehenge/dp/1953295606">A Brief History of Timekeeping: The Science of Marking Time, from Stonehenge to Atomic Clocks</a>) to get to the bottom of this question.&nbsp;
Oh, and don't forget to change your clocks on March 8th!&nbsp;

Why Do We Spring Forward? 

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Was the Disney movie Balto actually based on a true story? A listener wants to know if this heroic snow dog was real—or just a Hollywood invention. 

To get answers, Bob calls up Dr. Nicole Burt of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. It turns out, the real Balto is actually IN her museum. What?! 

Bob and Nicole dive into the truth behind one of the most beloved animated films of the 1990s by exploring the real 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska. How did a deadly diphtheria outbreak create a hero sled dog? And what happened to Balto once the spotlight of fame dimmed? 

It’s an episode that will have you heading to Alaska and hop on a dog sled! Or, at least, pop in an old VHS of Disney’s Balto.

Was the Disney movie Balto actually based on a true story? A listener wants to know if this heroic snow dog was real&mdash;or just a Hollywood invention.&nbsp;
To get answers, Bob calls up Dr. Nicole Burt of the <a href="https://www.cmnh.org/">Cleveland Museum of Natural History</a>. It turns out, the real Balto is actually IN her museum. What?!&nbsp;
Bob and Nicole dive into the truth behind one of the most beloved animated films of the 1990s by exploring the real 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska. How did a deadly diphtheria outbreak create a hero sled dog? And what happened to Balto once the spotlight of fame dimmed?&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s an episode that will have you heading to Alaska and hop on a dog sled! Or, at least, pop in an old VHS of Disney&rsquo;s Balto.

Was Disney’s Balto a True Story?

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/2afa940f-64da-4970-9999-b3ae01862afa/transcript

Why Haven't We Returned to the Moon in 50+ Years?

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