Entire Program – July 8, 2009

Today on The World: Leaders at the G8 summit agree on targets for reducing greenhouse gases, moondust becomes a medium for a former Apollo astronaut turned artist, and a view of President Obama’s Moscow visit, courtesy of Russian TV. Listen

Moon artist

It’s been almost 40 years since a human first walked on the moon. Neil Armstrong made that giant leap for mankind in July 1969. 11 other men walked on the lunar surface between 1969-1972. Of that intrepid dozen, only one is an artist. Lisa Mullins talked with Apollo 12 astronaut Alan Bean.

Moon art from someone who’s been there

Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Alan Bean, former Apollo astronaut, now artist. Bean was the fourth man to walk on the moon. These days, he tries to capture his experiences in space on canvas.
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Alan Bean’s artwork