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 has a graduate degree in communication from the University of Central Florida, where he is an adjunct instructor of audio journalism.
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Central Florida Public Media and StoryCorps are bringing together strangers with differing political beliefs for guided conversations. -
A medical concern involving one of the crew members cancelled a planned spacewalk Thursday. Now NASA says the issue could cut the entire mission short. -
So far, the Space Coast has tallied 109 orbital rocket launches, with a potential to hit 110 by year’s end. -
A follow-up visit from our series from earlier this year "Medically Unnecessary" that looks at Florida's expansion of the children's health insurance program.
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The dress rehearsal for NASA’s Artemis II launch will help prepare the astronauts for the real launch date, which is planned for no earlier than February. -
As of this year, Florida rules allow for reclaimed water — recycled wastewater — to be treated and distributed for drinking. While no utilities in the state are actually doing this yet, some in the water industry say that day is likely not too far off.
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Central Florida Public Media and StoryCorps are bringing together strangers with differing political views for guided conversations.
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Central Florida Public Media and StoryCorps are bringing together strangers with differing political beliefs for guided conversations.
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The decision comes after a June 2024 test flight when the spacecraft’s thrusters failed, prompting leaders to return the vehicle without its crew of two astronauts. -
A play at Rollins College’s Annie Russell Theatre this weekend looks at the difficulties Zora Neale Hurston had getting her 1933 play seen on campus.
