On August 21st, 2017, millions of Americans flocked to see a total solar eclipse as it ventured across the continental U.S. Beyond the visual and scientific marvel, the event came at a time of great division in our country. The path forward is unclear, and rife with political disagreements, shame and fear for our future. But the eclipse obscured all of that for a while, creating unity and a sense of perspective and place in the universe. This week, we speak with technology journalist Wade Roush about his thoughts and experiences on the eclipse. How might it serve as a metaphor for our current political climate? What is its value as a natural phenomenon?

Further Reading:

Wade's podcast, Soonish

The New York Times, "A Total Solar Eclipse
Leaves a Nation in Awe"

The Washington Post, "‘We are all just mind-boggled:’ scenes from the total solar eclipse of 2017"

Forbes, "The Great American Eclipse And Its Effect On Retail Traffic"

The New York Times, "Pictures From the Great American Eclipse"

The Telegraph, "Great American eclipse, in pictures"

Fox News, "The Great American Eclipse -- what did we learn?"