When the Culture Wars Came for NASA

This podcast episode explores the allegations of discrimination against gay employees by James Webb, the namesake of NASA's Deep Space Telescope. Hakim Oluseyi, a scientist who initially supported the allegations, conducted research and found contradictory evidence, concluding that Webb was not directly involved. The episode raises questions about the role of personal identity in historical research, the moral responsibilities of leaders, and the challenges of confronting the past.