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Apollo 11: Beyond the Moon

Join CNN's Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter for a behind the scenes look at the remarkable Apollo 11 mission. This podcast features new interviews with astronaut Michael Collins, author Margot Lee Shetterly and Apollo 11 film director Todd Douglas Miller. If you're a space nerd like us, join us for a very special 50th anniversary look at the moon landing...Apollo 11: Beyond the Moon.

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The Apollo Media Moment and the Birth of the Modern Conspiracy Theory
Apollo 11: Beyond the Moon
Jun 13, 2019

The Apollo 11 mission was the first of its kind not only in the science field, but also for the media's ability to live broadcast history around the world. Brian speaks with CNN Space Correspondent Rachel Crane and historian Doug Brinkley about the unique media moment that was Apollo 11. Then, Brian discusses the birth of conspiracy theories following the moon-landing with writer Elizabeth Svoboda.