Episode
The Martian Craze of the Gilded Age (with David Baron)
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- Looking Up
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- Jan 2, 2026
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- 1013
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Summary
Mars and Martians. They go together in the public's mind. The Earthling fascination with "alien invaders" goes back a long time. But why? And what does it say about all of us here on Earth? Dean explores this cultural phenomenon with David Baron, author of "The Martians."