The Glenn Beck Program How NASA's Artemis Missions Will Transform the Economy | Guests: Jared Isaacman & Charlie Duke | 4/2/26
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Apr 2, 2026 
Victor Davis Hanson, historian and strategist, offers geopolitical perspective. Charlie Duke, retired astronaut and youngest Moon-walker, shares firsthand lunar memories. Jared Isaacman, entrepreneur and acting NASA chief, discusses commercial space leadership. They talk about Artemis II’s launch, lunar science and infrastructure, space economy and ports, and why U.S. leadership in space matters.
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Artemis II Marks The Start Of A Spaceport Economy
- Artemis II signals a shift from symbolic missions to building sustained space infrastructure and an emerging space economy.
- Glenn frames the Space Coast as the future 'spaceport' where launch lanes, orbital hubs, and lunar logistics become strategic economic corridors.
Charlie Duke On Apollo Science And Returning To The South Pole
- Charlie Duke recalled Apollo's scientific payoff: 600 pounds of moon rocks and multi-year experiments that yielded overwhelming evidence we landed.
- He emphasized returning to the South Pole to investigate suspected water ice and build a moon base.
Apollo Transit Choices And How Mission Control Saved Apollo 13
- Charlie described mission timelines: Apollo's 72-hour transit allowed orbital insertion with fuel margins; faster transfers lack braking capability.
- He recounted Apollo 13's fuel cell failure and how Mission Control and the lunar module saved the crew.