Beneath the silver glow of the moon, we find ourselves cradled in the infinite embrace of the cosmos, where whispers of the Space Race evoke dreams of a time when the stars were a grand stage for rivalry and ambition. As the chill of the Cold War settled over the Earth, two behemoths, the United States and the Soviet Union, cast their gazes upwards, each determined to unfurl their banners in the celestial void, marking achievements not just in technology but in the realms of human courage and ingenuity. The soft beep of Sputniks orbit and the distant glint of rocket fire illuminate our shared journey through nights quiet domain, where every twinkling star holds a story of triumphant hornblows and silent reflections on what lies beyond. Tonight, let these ancient lights lull us into a serene exploration of dreams once dreamt under the same boundless sky. This episode is hosted by Ashley Johnson. Check out more of our shows and get your free trial of Whisper Premium: www.whisper.fm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/channel/whisper-fm/id6466174594 Whisper.fm on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whisper_fm