In this episode of Star Stuff, Kevin Schindler sits down with Hopi artist Gerald Dawavendewa to celebrate the unveiling of his breathtaking 30-foot mural at the Astronomy Discovery Center. Gerald shares the story of his journey from the village of Moenkopi to the Cherokee woods of Oklahoma, exploring how these distinct landscapes shaped his unique artistic vision.

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When Rusty Schweickart looked back at Earth from orbit on Apollo 9, he saw something fragile and worth defending. In this episode of Star Stuff, we sit down with the astronaut and co-founder of the B612 Foundation to talk about one of biggest threats to life on Earth: asteroid impacts.

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In this intimate conversation, Cody Half-Moon sits down with filmmaker and author Adam Nimoy to explore the profound personal and cultural legacy of his father, Leonard Nimoy. From behind-the-scenes Star Trek stories and reflections on growing up in the shadow of Spock, to candid discussions of addiction, recovery, and reconciliation, Adam opens up about writing his memoir The Most Human, navigating fame, and finding healing through storytelling. The episode also dives into the enduring impact of Spock on identity and fandom, the emotional weight of legacy, and the wisdom Adam offers to anyone trying to repair a fractured relationship.

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