Brendan Byrne
Assistant News Director & 'Are We There Yet?' HostBrendan Byrne is Central Florida Public Media's Assistant News Director, managing the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, editing daily news stories, and managing the organization's internship program.
He also covers space news for Central Florida Public Media, everything from rocket launches to the latest scientific discoveries in our universe. He hosts the weekly radio show and podcast "Are We There Yet?" which explores human space exploration, and Central Florida Public Media's "The Wrap," a weekly news roundup podcast. He is a frequent contributor to NPR's national programs.
Byrne began his career at Central Florida Public Media as a college intern and has held producer and reporter positions during his decade-long tenure at the station. He is pursuing a graduate degree in communication from the University of Central Florida.
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The Orlando Museum of Art and the Central Florida Astronomical Society are hoping to inspire people to see the connection between art and space. Plus, we take a look at how the space economy is fairing under the new presidential administration and its policy changes. -
Six months after purchasing Rockledge Hospital, Orlando Health closed the facility because it “was purchased in poor condition and doesn’t meet its standards for patient care environments.” -
In our own galaxy, a planet’s orbit slowly got closer and closer to a star, resulting in the star gobbling up its own planet. Plus, one veteran astronaut is using his inspiration from his space career to inspire others to reach for the stars. -
Florida lawmakers are considering whether to lower the age of buying and selling a gun from 21 to 18. -
One of the rovers on Mars made a big discovery on the red planet: the largest organic carbon molecules to date. This discovery could lead scientists closer to answering the age-old question: could there have been life on Mars? Plus, just like pirates roam the seas, the idea of pirates or criminals in space could be more of a reality than science fiction. -
Despite a pause in President Trump's tariffs, there's still uncertainty for some businesses here in Central Florida.
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The company’s Project Kuiper joins other internet constellations like SpaceX’s Starlink with the aim of blanketing the globe with broadband internet access. -
In an interview with Ars Technica’s Eric Berger, Starliner’s commander Butch Wilmore revealed that the spacecraft’s thruster issues led to one of the most harrowing journeys in his aerospace career. Plus, while we send robots to the moon, the success of a mission begins in the control room. -
Legislation moving through the Legislature would change the rules for working teenagers.
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The “Are We There Yet?” team hosted a live panel discussion featuring experts on telescopes at the Daytona Beach Museum of Arts and Sciences. For centuries, telescopes have played a crucial role in science and exploration.The way telescopes work is simple: They magnify distant objects by collecting and focusing light. But through this simplicity, they can illuminate the complexities of the cosmos.
