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Blue Dot

Blue Dot

By: Dave Schlom Matt Fidler
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 Blue Dot, named after Carl Sagan's famous speech about our place in the universe, features interviews with guests from all over the regional, national and worldwide scientific communities. Host Dave Schlom leads discussions about the issues science is helping us address with experts who shed light on climate change, space exploration, astronomy, technology and much more. Dave asks us to remember: from deep space, we all live on a pale, blue dot. Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Science
Episodes
  • Blue Dot: Tribute to an American hero: NASA astronaut Jim Lovell

    Blue Dot: Tribute to an American hero: NASA astronaut Jim Lovell
    Dec 19 2025
    Host Dave Schlom is joined by some very special guests to celebrate the life of one of NASA's greatest astronauts, James A. Lovell Jr.
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    52 mins
  • Best of Blue Dot: California's landscapes: human and natural history with artist and author Obi Kaufmann

    Best of Blue Dot: California's landscapes: human and natural history with artist and author Obi Kaufmann
    Dec 5 2025
    Artist and writer Obi Kaufmann joins host Dave Schlom to discuss his documentation of California's wild and scenic places.
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    52 mins
  • Best of Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director

    Best of Blue Dot: Bill Nelson: Congressman, astronaut and NASA Director
    Nov 28 2025
    Bill Nelson joins host Dave Schlom for a special conversation about his life in public service at NASA. Nelson served representing the people of his home state of Florida for 30 years, first in the House of Representatives and then the Senate.
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    52 mins
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