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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Blue Origin commercial astronaut and founder of the nonprofit organization SpaceKids Global, Sharon Hagle, is going back to space, this time, with an audience of young people audience. Eight lucky winners from SpaceKids Global’s contest will be able to watch Hagle launch into space and be a part of a Press Squad: interviewing members of Blue Origin’s team. -
This week, we hear from our panel of Central Florida voters about how they are feeling this election season. Plus, a controversial parks plan heads back to the drawing board. -
Scientists will study the crew of SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission analyzing how the human body reacts to the environment of space and Mars has water hidden under its surface. -
Three days after launch, the crew will attempt an ambitious and risky spacewalk -- the first for an all-civilian mission. -
If you live outside of Volusia County and you like to frequent the beaches there, you’ll soon be paying more to park. -
University of Florida researchers are brewing beer in microgravity and one author believes that humanity needs to focus on the needs of our own planet before focusing on space exploration. -
Two candidates are on next Tuesday’s Primary ballot for the 9th judicial circuit state attorney race that serves Orange and Osceola counties. What's at stake? -
NASA is weighing its options when it comes to returning two astronauts on Boeing's Starliner space craft. Plus, we'll hear about robotic bees on the International Space Station. -
Republicans will choose the supervisor of elections in Lake County this month. Incumbent Alan Hays says Florida is the gold standard in election administration. Challenger Tom Vail is one of at least nine supervisor candidates in Florida backed by election deniers -- and his solutions could affect voters more than most. -
Since arriving in June, Boeing and NASA have been investigating issues on the Starliner spacecraft, including helium leaks and faulty thrusters.
