https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx2Ph9e1Rgg The cosmic inflation of the early universe is a subject of intense interest in cosmology and in this hangout Dr. Brian Keating, professor of physics at UCSD, will help us understand the latest research and theories that address how our universe began and what it was like in the first few moments.  We also talk about what inflation must have been like in the first few moments of the universe.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://astrogear.spreadshirt.com/ for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by Astrosphere New Media. http://www.astrosphere.org/ Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.