John Glenn
Person
John Glenn (1921–2016) was an American astronaut, Marine Corps aviator, and Democratic U.S. senator from Ohio. He became the first American to orbit Earth in 1962 and later flew in space again at age 77.
Discussed alongside John Glenn
- Explain It to Me
Work · 2 episodes together · 1 show
- New York City
Place · 2 episodes together · 2 shows
4 episodes featuring John Glenn
Today, Explained
Parties turn strangers into communities
As communal nightlife declines, the episode makes the case that gatherings are not frivolous but engines of belonging, experimentation, and friendship.
Sep 20, 2026 · 32 min
The Bulwark Daily
Politics and memory reshape the South’s Democratic prospects
The episode connects electoral strategy with the deeper cultural memories and identities that shape how voters understand political change.
Sep 17, 2026 · 1h 32m
Today, Explained
Dating apps falter as singles rebuild connection offline
The episode examines why romantic relationships are declining while many people still want intimacy, and offers ways to date with more agency.
Sep 13, 2026 · 33 min
Morning Wire
Nepal disaster leads an evening of global warnings and losses
The broadcast links a humanitarian disaster and escalating Russia-Britain tensions with consequential U.S. legal, political, and space developments.
Aug 28, 2026 · 12 min