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Gateway: A Guide to Convincing Your Child that the Life of An Astronaut is Not For Them

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Cosmos In The Cosmos

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Mar 14, 2026

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5546

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Summary

Join host Catherine and her guest Kira as they discuss Gateway, Frederik Pohl's one and only win. Throughout this episode they discuss the downsides of space travel, the legitimacy of Freud, and what constitutes healthy love.