About this episode

Leah Elson discusses her journey to NASA and the importance of space funding, while Aaron Siri addresses glyphosate lawsuits and health implications.

Leah Elson, biomedical scientist and aspiring astronaut candidate, shares her journey toward applying to NASA and explains why space exploration—and its funding—matters more than ever. Then, Aaron Siri, constitutional lawyer and vaccine injury attorney, breaks down the growing legal battle over glyphosate (Roundup), its potential health risks, and the fight over corporate liability. A wide-ranging conversation on science, policy, and the future of human health

People in this episode

Host: Brad Smith

Guests: Leah Elson, Aaron Siri

Topics covered

• NASA budget cuts
• space exploration
• glyphosate lawsuits
• health risks
• science policy
• future of human health

Keywords

• NASA
• astronaut
• glyphosate
• Roundup
• health risks
• legal battle
• space exploration
• biomedical science

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NASA, Roundup, Curiouscast

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