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Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition

Casey Dreier

Booking Overview

This is a monthly interview show focused on space policy, exploration, national security, and the governmental systems shaping spaceflight, typically featuring senior policy experts, academics, authors, and former government or aerospace officials. Credible pitches include space-policy analysts, former NASA or federal officials, aerospace-security specialists, researchers on U.S.-China space competition, and authors with authoritative space history or policy expertise; booking difficulty is high because guests generally have substantial institutional credentials.

Metrics

Episodes: 126

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 141.0k subscribers

Instagram: 710.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

advocacy@planetary.org

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Host

Casey Dreier - Chief of Space Policy at The Planetary Society and host of the show, focusing on the politics, policies, and systems that enable space exploration.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior policy analysts, fellows at established think tanks, former NASA or federal officials, academic researchers, aerospace-security experts, and authors with recognized expertise in space history or policy.
Required Achievements:  
Senior positions at NASA, federal agencies, think tanks, or research institutions, Published books on space history or policy, Advisory roles involving U.S. space strategy or national security, Recognized subject-matter expertise in aerospace or science policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Clayton Swope - Commercial Space Stations, Nasa's Transition From The International Space Station, And Aerospace Security

Liz Ginexi - Federal Science Grants, Proposed Office Of Management And Budget Rules, And U.s. Science Policy

Rebecca Lowe - The Philosophy Of Human Spaceflight, Artemis II, And The Distinction Between Human And Robotic Missions

Stephen C. Smith - The History Of Cape Canaveral And The Development Of The Kennedy Space Center As A Hub Of U.s. Spaceflight

Patrick Besha - China's Long-term Space Strategy, U.s.-china Competition, And The Future Of Space Geopolitics

Recent Topics

Space Policy, Space Exploration, Aerospace, Space Security, Geopolitics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition
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What does “science as a service” really mean?

October 09, 2026

Jack Kiraly, chief of advocacy for The Planetary Society, and planetary scientist Britney Schmidt join Casey Dreier to examine NASA’s push toward “science as a service,” and why science is so much more than buying data.

The Long Space Age with Alex MacDonald

September 04, 2026

Alex MacDonald, former Chief Economist at NASA and author of "The Long Space Age," joins Casey Dreier to explore more than two centuries of privately funded space exploration in America.

“Science: A New Golden Age” - Reimagining U.S. science policy

August 07, 2026

Casey Dreier is joined by Zach Pirtle, deputy director of the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes at Arizona State University, and the Planetary Society's Chief of Advocacy Jack Kiraly to dissect the White House's "Science: A New Golden Age" report, which calls for a sweeping reimagining of how the U.S. funds and conducts science.

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition
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How do I get in touch with Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition?

Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition is hosted by Casey Dreier. Its publicly listed email is advocacy@planetary.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition?

The publicly listed email for Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition: advocacy@planetary.org.

How many listeners does Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition have?

Podseeker estimates Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition?

Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior policy analysts, fellows at established think tanks, former NASA or federal officials, academic researchers, aerospace-security experts, and authors with recognized expertise in space history or policy. Common among recent guests: Senior positions at NASA, federal agencies, think tanks, or research institutions; Published books on space history or policy; Advisory roles involving U.S. space strategy or national security. Recent guests include Clayton Swope, Liz Ginexi, and Rebecca Lowe.

How hard is it to get booked on Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Planetary Radio: Space Policy Edition cover?

Recent episodes cover Space Policy, Space Exploration, Aerospace, Space Security, and Geopolitics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

advocacy@planetary.org

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