The recent episode of the taz podcast covers two major events: the postponement of the Artemis II mission following a failed rehearsal and the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. The host, Sophie Fichtner, engages with science editor Enno Schöningh to address whether space exploration should be pursued by humans at all, conversing about the implications of relying on robotic exploration instead. They question the necessity and impact of human involvement in such ambitious endeavors.

In addition to the moon mission discussion, sports editor Andreas Rüttenauer provides insights on the Winter Olympics, where calls for world peace have resonated, but may lack genuine impact. The podcast serves as a platform to examine the significance of grand statements made in the context of global sporting events, and Rüttenauer also shares which competitions he is looking forward to watching during the games in Italy. The juxtaposition of space exploration and athletic competitions in this podcast highlights the diverse themes of ambition and the human experience.

This episode is part of the taz's ongoing efforts to provide meaningful journalism while acknowledging that as a cooperative, its legitimacy comes from its readers. The podcast aims to inform and invoke thought among its audience about the pressing issues of exploration and sportsmanship in today's world, raising questions about values, responsibilities, and the future of human endeavors.