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At a gun show in Oregon, buyers and sellers talk about gun laws following last week's shooting at a community college. Some gun owners say the attack shouldn't be used as a reason to pass more laws.

About 90% of people on Medicaid are enrolled into a managed care program. A proposal floating around in the state legislature would increase that number...

Do-it-yourself bangs, extensions, and color: stylists and barbers have seen some wild pandemic hair as newly vaccinated Americans emerge for professional grooming.

Borders between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been closed since October, disrupting trade around the region. It's part of a broader dispute over how to handle increasingly active militant groups.

The humorist has expanded his podcast series into a book of essays on the historical figures (and objects, like station wagons, and empires, like Prussia) that didn't get enough love the first time.

Kate Cox was in the middle of a pregnancy emergency when the Texas Supreme Court denied her an abortion. Now, she's a Democratic activist who will speak at the DNC.

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to culture critic Nelson George about racism and sexism among the gatekeepers of pop culture. An interview by Rolling Stone founder Jann Wenner set off the latest firestorm.

Dean and guest Michael Zeiler, a geographic information systems specialist and creator of greatamericaneclipse.com, discuss the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024 in Looking Up’s triumphant return! Stay tuned for more new episodes, now releasing every other Friday!

Dean gets to the root of this question with guest Oliver Morton, Senior Editor for the Economist and author of the book, "The Moon: A History for the Future." They discuss Musk's likelihood for a Mars landing, and what the future of private space travel could mean for present Earthlings.Should you be on the rescue-ship to Mars? Tell us what you think by writing to us at looking up@wvxu.org and let us know what job skills will get you to Mars someday. Send us your thoughts at lookingup@wvxu.org or post them on social media using #lookinguppodcastFind Us Online: Twitter: @lookinguppod @deanregas, Instagram: @917wvxu @deanregas, Tiktok: @cincinnatipublicradio @astronomerdean, Episode transcript: www.wvxu.org/podcast/looking-up, More from Dean: www.astrodean.com

The Grand Canyon Conservancy Field Institute brings in experts and amateurs alike from all over the world as part of their Astronomer in Residence program. Dean speaks with current astronomer in residence Dr. Jennifer Hoffman, professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Denver, and reflects on his own time there. Listen in to learn how you too can apply for this amazing opportunity! New episodes, now releasing every other Friday!