Shubham Kanodia, the lead on a paper about a so-called forbidden planet, TOI 5202 b, joins us to talk about this strange world and why it's upending our understanding of planetary formation.

Exoplanet enigma: Unpacking the discovery of a "forbidden" planet

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This week on Planetary Radio, we'll share what happened during this year's Day of Action and why it matters.

Day of Action 2024: The Planetary Society goes to Washington

We explore how Doctor Who has influenced the scientific community with Russell T. Davies, the past and present showrunner of the iconic science fiction TV series.

TARDIS Talk: Space, Time, and “Doctor Who” with Russell T. Davies

Should policymakers spend more time looking - really looking - at the Moon? Chris Cokinos thinks so. He’s the author of a new book, Still As Bright, which explores the evolving role of the Moon in our culture, our history, and our dreams of spaceflight.

Space Policy Edition: The power of the lunar sublime

Bob Pappalardo, Europa Clipper's project scientist, visits The Planetary Society headquarters in Pasadena, CA, to share the story of the mission's vault plate, humanity's next collection of messages to another world.

Europa Clipper’s message in a bottle

This week on Planetary Radio we take a trip to The Planetary Society’s Eclipse-O-Rama festival in Fredericksburg, Texas, where hundreds gathered to witness the April 8 total solar eclipse.

Exoplanet enigma: Unpacking the discovery of a "forbidden" planet

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