The Martian Craze of the Gilded Age (with David Baron)

02/01/2026 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

Mars and Martians. They go together in the public's mind. The Earthling fascination with "alien invaders" goes back a long time. But why? And what does it say about all of us here on Earth? Dean explores this cultural phenomenon with David Baron, author of "The Martians."