Brendan Byrne
Assistant News Director & 'Are We There Yet?' HostBrendan Byrne is Central Florida Public Media's Assistant News Director, managing the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, editing daily news stories, and managing the organization's internship program.
He also covers space news for Central Florida Public Media, everything from rocket launches to the latest scientific discoveries in our universe. He hosts the weekly radio show and podcast "Are We There Yet?" which explores human space exploration, and Central Florida Public Media's "The Wrap," a weekly news roundup podcast. He is a frequent contributor to NPR's national programs.
Byrne began his career at Central Florida Public Media 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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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.
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The crew of four commercial astronauts flew to the International Space Station last month on a SpaceX rocket and capsule. Their time in space was extended several days due to poor weather off Florida.
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A Volusia County Council vote this week paves the way for a controversial fuel storage facility. The project worries many Ormond Beach residents.
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Plankton and staph bacteria are being studied in space to help keep humans and our oceans safe.