Astro Turf: M.G. Lord's New Book About the Private Life of Rocket Science

The author of Forever Barbie has now created an intensely personal and insightful reflection on the evolving culture of space exploration, Astro Turf: The Private Life of Rocket Science. We talk with her about this American institution. Emily Lakdawalla says planets aren't as round as you many think in this week's Q&A. Bruce Betts offers mercurial advice, and hands out another Planetary Radio t-shirt to the latest trivia contest winner.