Smart Girl Dumb Questions: Casey Dreier answers why space is worth it

<p>This week on Planetary Radio, we&rsquo;re sharing a special conversation from our friends at the Smart Girl Dumb Questions podcast. Host Nayeema Raza sits down with The Planetary Society&rsquo;s Chief of Space Policy, Casey Dreier, to explore one of the most common questions in space exploration: Why does space matter, and is it really worth the cost?</p> <p>Casey breaks down how space exploration impacts daily life, from GPS and weather forecasting to cutting-edge technologies and scientific discoveries that could reshape our future. Together, Nayeema and Casey unpack the big ideas behind NASA&rsquo;s ~$25 billion budget at a moment when U.S. national priorities are shifting.</p> <p>Stick around after the interview for a special U.S. Thanksgiving-week edition of What&rsquo;s Up with Chief Scientist Bruce Betts.</p> <p>Discover more at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-smart-girl-dumb-questions">https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-smart-girl-du...