Ep. 1759 - The Media Does Not Want To Talk About This HISTORIC NASA Launch. Here’s Why.

March 31, 2026

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Matt Walsh opens by drawing a parallel between NASA's upcoming Artemis II mission and the 1968 Apollo 8 flight, which captivated a quarter of the world's population with its lunar orbit and iconic "Earthrise" photo. Apollo 8 marked humanity's first departure from Earth's orbit, celebrated as a unifying triumph amid national strife, beating the Soviets in the space race and earning its crew hero status. Walsh argues Artemis II represents a similar milestone after decades of NASA stagnation.

Artemis II: A New Milestone in Deep Space

Scheduled for Wednesday at 5:24 PM Central, Artemis II will send four astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—in the Orion spacecraft to the moon's far side, about 4,700 miles beyond Earth, farther than any prior crewed mission. The 10-day trip includes a record re-entry speed of 25,000 mph, surpassing all previous human spaceflight. No crew has left low Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972, making this the first such attempt in over 50 years. It's part of a race with China, aiming for lunar presence by 2030, with stakes including potential territorial claims.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:28) **Apollo 8 Historic Broadcast** - Recounts Christmas Eve 1968 moon orbit, Genesis reading watched by 1/4 of world, Earthrise photo, heroes' welcome
2 (03:46) **Artemis II Mission Overview** - Details Wednesday launch, 10-day trip to moon's far side, 4 astronauts, record deep space distance and re-entry speed
3 (05:21) **Public Ignorance on Artemis II** - Man-on-street interviews in Boulder show most unaware of moon mission
4 (07:43) **Media Blackout Under Trump** - Claims press ignores story to deny Trump/NASA credit, contrasts with Katy Perry space hype
5 (08:50) **Why Artemis II Matters Now** - Dismisses "been there" skepticism, notes no recent collective U.S. triumphs, all big moments negative (9/11, COVID)
6 (11:13) **Space Exploration as Unifier** - Argues pushing into space counters polarization, like SpaceX astronaut rescue ignored by left
7 (13:14) **Astronaut on Embracing Risk** - Clip of commander Reid Wiseman: risk required to leave planet, seize moment

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Show Notes

NASA's Artemis Launch is tomorrow, but the media is actively trying to ensure you hear nothing about it because it would make Trump look good. Also, the Supreme Court made a historical decision by ruling against the conversion therapy ban. And Sunny Hostin outright lies to try and convince you not to have kids.

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