Joe Pappalardo(II)

Joe Pappalardo an author of five books and internationally recognized, award winning journalist. He is author of the non-fiction books: "Sunflowers: The Secret History," "Spaceport Earth," "Inferno," "Red Sky Morning" and "Four Against The West." After working as a daily newspaper reporter in Mexico and Texas, Joe focused on magazines, serving on the staffs of National Defense and Smithsonian Air & Space, before joining Popular Mechanics for a 7-year run, rising to senior editor. He also served as editor in chief of the Dallas Observer and contributes to National Geographic, Smithsonian Air & Space and Popular Mechanics. He has also appeared on various national television news shows, including CNN, CSPAN and Fox News.