Dr. Robert Zubrin, former engineer at Lockhead Martin and president and founder of the Mars Society joins us today for a groundbreaking conversation. We discuss the obstacles and opportunities with a fully functional human Mars colony. Questions discussed include:

-Can Mars be terraformed and, if yes, how and how long would that take? 

-What key requirements need to be met for a Mars colony to be successful?

-The merits and issues with underground bases on Mars

-What will be the main export of a Mars colony to Earth?

-Can Mars soil grow plants?

-What would be the best political system to run a Mars colony?

-What currency will be used in Mars colony?

-Whatever 

-Is Saturn's moon Titan a better option for human colonization than Mars?