Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry Next stop, Mars?
Apr 9, 2026
Louise Perry, cultural commentator and writer known for sharp takes on sexual politics, joins to talk Artemis II and why the moon still captivates. She shares her romantic attraction to space and rebuts critiques that prioritize poverty over exploration. The conversation ranges from Anglo cultural ties to exploration, to risk, economics, and how innovation shapes our future.
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Artemis II As Historic Achievement And Political Rorschach
- The hosts frame Artemis II as both a historic human achievement and a lightning rod for criticism about priorities.
- They describe the mission as the furthest humans have travelled and a subject of domestic debate over value and cost.
Space Debate Reveals Cultural Divide Over Modernity
- Public reactions to Artemis II split along deeper cultural values about modernity and exploration.
- Louise Perry argues the debate is spiritual: some see innovation as progress while others view industrial expansion as hubris.
Childhood Obsession Linked Apollo And Captain Cook
- Louise Perry describes her lifelong romantic fascination with space despite fearing flying.
- She connects childhood obsessions with Apollo and Captain Cook to an emotional admiration for explorers.