Brendan Byrne
Assistant News Director & 'Are We There Yet?' HostByrne is WMFE's Assistant News Director, managing the day-to-day operations of the WMFE newsroom, editing daily news stories, and managing WMFE's internship program.
He also covers space news for WMFE, everything from rocket launches to the latest scientific discoveries in our universe. He hosts WMFE's weekly radio show and podcast "Are We There Yet?" which explores human space exploration.
Byrne began his career at WMFE as a college intern and has held producer and reporter positions during his decade-long tenure at the station. He is pursuing a graduate degree in communication from the University of Central Florida.
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A settlement reached this week is rolling back large parts of the Parental Rights in Education law, what critics have called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
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SpaceX is launching its third orbital test flight off Starship. How high are the stakes? Plus, a glimpse into the history of women in the space program and the fight for female astronauts.
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There’s a new book club at Brookshire Elementary in Winter Park. It was started in response to statewide book bans.
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As NASA explores human isolation on other planets, the agency’s plan to return Mars rocks to Earth is in limbo.
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Pine Hills residents take issue with the nickname “Crime Hills" and say the community was given it unfairly.
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Former NASA astronaut Winston Scott shared his academic journey that brought him to space and his hope for the future of space exploration.
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This year for Black History Month, WMFE is telling the stories of Central Floridians who make our lives richer through their service. We meet Ulysses Floyd, a 95-year-old retired teacher and beloved union pioneer.
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A new satellite will track things like hurricanes and volcanoes from space. Plus, a conversation with the Walkabout the Galaxy podcast hosts Josh Colwell, Audrey Martin and Jim Cooney about humans on Mars.
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A student at Windermere Preparatory School started the school's first Black Student Union, and works to keep Black trailblazers at the forefront through the school's Instagram page.
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New technology on the moon and a space art competition that highlights the importance of space.