Ira Flatow

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1,345 appearances 25 recordings 2 series first heard Apr 2026 last heard 2d ago

Ira Flatow’s voice in public audio — every appearance, attributed to the second.

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Recordings per month over the last 12 months — 25 in all, peaking in Jun 2026 with 6.

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And that is Dark Sky International has certified dark sky places in the U.S. voice-verified

and around the world. voice-verified

Lots of parks, reserves, even urban night sky places. voice-verified

Have either of you been to dark viewing locations? voice-verified

I've seen some ads for weekend retreats to visit even. voice-verified

John, you ever been to one? voice-verified

And, of course, if there is money to be made in tourism, perhaps we'll see more of these dark sky tourist places. voice-verified

Well, give me, John, your top pick of where should I go? voice-verified

You've been to these places. voice-verified

It is really awesome, and is it not? voice-verified

Let me ask both of you, any quick fixes to the light pollution problem that you would suggest? voice-verified

What can I do? voice-verified

Or is this a thing that needs to be solved through government action? voice-verified

Good to hear. voice-verified

That sounds hopeful. voice-verified

We have run out of time. voice-verified

I'd like to thank my guests, John Barentine, astronomer and principal consultant at Dark Sky Consulting. voice-verified

Craig Childs is author of The Wild Dark, Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light. voice-verified

And it's our Sci-Fi Book Club pick for July. voice-verified

Read it with us. voice-verified

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