The 8-Year-Old Behind Artemis II’s Moon Mascot

About this episode

The episode discusses the historic Artemis II mission and features an 8-year-old involved in it, alongside topics on climate change, addiction recovery, and youth in politics.

She once worked at this hospital as a janitor – now she’s returning for her residency. The Artemis II mission is historic – hear how an 8-year-old became a part of it. Scientists are seeing a phenomenon for the first time in the wild, and it’s offering new clues about how species can adapt to climate change. A major study examines the role spirituality and religion play in addiction recovery. And a high school freshman made it onto the ballot in this state’s gubernatorial race. Sign up for the CNN 5 Good Things newsletter here. Vote for 5 Good Things for a Webby here. Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco Producer: Eryn Mathewson Senior Producer: Matt Martinez Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Amanda Swinhart, Giana Asterito Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Krista Bo Polanco

Topics covered

• Artemis II mission
• climate change
• addiction recovery
• politics
• youth involvement

Keywords

• Artemis II
• moon mascot
• climate adaptation
• spirituality
• addiction
• gubernatorial race
• youth politics

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Organizations: CNN Podcasts

Places: state

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