Hello and welcome to the political orphanage. When other people are reading angry memes, you're reading thoughtful books, when other people

are eating cheap fast food. You're eating thoughtful books. Why are you eating books?

I guess they're high in fiber.

I'm more of a cheese guy myself, but you know what, either way?

If you were inclined towards problem solving over partisan tug-of-war competitions, you're on the right moonbase.

And speaking of moon bases, today I'm bringing on an honest to God astronaut.

We're going to get into space policy and the future of space exploration.

And if it's better to spend money on rockets or mosquito nets here on Earth,

or just hand it back to taxpayers, we'll get into all of that,

but I'm going to kick it off by asking Dr.

Tom Jones what happens if I cry in space.

Actually several questions I have about bodily functions in space.

As a comedian I did want to ask if you can propel yourself with flatulence and zero-g environments, but I chickened out.

Don't worry, though. I have not one, but two NASA-related comedy sketches after the interview.

Take that, Pod Save America with your pitiful amount of astronaut guests and pathetically

tiny NASA adjacent humor.

Quick announcement. tiny NASA adjacent humor.

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