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Nick is recording from his neighbor's WiFi, Eric's in the van, Paula is doing her own audio engineering, but the gang got it together anyway! We kick things off with an airline Rapid Fire before getting into a full question bag that covers racing, going pro, travel logistics, and a Chattanooga guide for a UK family about to combine 70.3 Worlds with Disney World.This week we discussed:Airline rapid fire: favorite snack, drink, seat, airline, and Paula's method for dealing with an overweight bag at the counterShould there be a separate finish line tape for the top age grouper at Ironman races with a pro field?Is there anything in triathlon that matches the euphoria of finally landing a skateboarding trick?Run form analysis: when to think about it, when to leave it alone, Paula's mirror trick on the Kickr Run, and why fixing one thing can break something else up the chainAirline luggage horror stories — Eric's €550 Lufthansa bill and why United loyalty is a financial decisionTurning pro: do you actually need a lawyer, contract clauses worth paying attention to, and where to train when you make the jumpOpen water vs. pool for easy swims in summer, is it even a question?Feeling flat, disconnected, and off 17 days out from Ironman Wisconsin, what's actually happening and what to do about itChattanooga as a destination for a UK family combining 70.3 Worlds with Disney World: the honest guide, how many days at Disney is too many, and what to actually expect from the cityA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive. To submit a question and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast————————Wahoo Kickr (link)

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Hakan Yilmaz is an airline management and operations consultant, and a longtime listener to the show. He returns to the podcast to share everything relevant in aviation today, what he sees through his work and travels.Notably, we discuss the trend of the enhancement (and increase) of the premium part of the flying experience, as opposed to an apparent worsening of flying in economy, including what is the perceived value of premium versus the actual value (including the hiccups of seat certification).We also debate whether low cost airlines' glory years are behind them (Ryanair being the exception), whether AI is more than a buzzword for airlines (besides those pesky chat bots), how narrow bodies are creating new opportunities for medium to long haul travel (is United the de facto third Japanese carrier?! Will they ever have a Pokemon livery then??), and what is the future global outlook for air travel.Does Finnair have the best business seat there is? Can Kirby make United an Emirates? Other good questions we touch on (plus quoting Sir Tim Clark, the Emirates Almighty, is often a good idea).Hakan can be found on Twitter:https://x.com/LAflyrThe Lufthansa book we mention:https://www.amazon.com/Lufthansa-First-Years-Hartmut-Berghoff/dp/3791393898The seat map site that is taking over the world:https://www.aerolopa.comHakan appeared in episodes 124 in 2023, and 140 in 2024. Like Bond, he will return. Happy flying!_____A show created and hosted by Paul Papadimitriou: Instagram - LinkedInThe show is on Instagram - Facebook - Bluesky - more links on the websiteVideo and audio on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever you podcast.

“Airlines are a terrible business. They're capital‑intensive, unionized, and heavily regulated… there's very little moat.” So Warren Buffett once observed. But is that still true? In this episode, we examine the thesis for investability and try to understand the direction and shape of flying.  Ed discusses the economics, competition, premiumisation, the case for “a moat” or structural advantage, and what customers want.   He also explains why the competitive landscape has changed, why new entrants will find it much harder, the opportunity with retail-in-flight, the extraordinary partnership with American Express via Sky Miles, and the reason why future returns might well be higher than those of the past. ‍ The Money Maze Podcast is kindly sponsored by J.P. Morgan Asset Management*, IFM Investors, World Gold Council and LSEG.*During the episode we cite J.P. Morgan Asset Management as Europe's leading active ETF provider by assets under management. This is sourced from J.P. Morgan Asset management and Bloomberg, data as of 30 March 2026.

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  One million reservations for the Salt Lake Temple open house were snatched up in under 24 hours — more batches are coming. Plus, a salmonella outbreak hits two Utah counties and there's a new shuttle to Arches National Park. Then it's Flock Watch: Florida is pulling license plate reader cameras off state highways. KSL Investigative Reporter Matt Gephardt joins us with a wild Gephardt Gets It story about a former Taylorsville mayor charged under two different names. JetBlue and Southwest are going upscale — first-class cabins, custom cocktails, and airport lounges from budget airlines. We'll rank the loudest states in America, break down the $20 billion livestream shopping boom on TikTok and Whatnot, and settle the great aluminum foil debate: does the shiny side actually matter? 

Guest Co-Host Dave Hilfman. Guest: Reporter Chris Sloan profiles Canadian North Airlines; Topics: United's new international destinations; TSA drops Gold+ Program, Keeps SPP; Carl Icahn divests most of JetBlue stake, gives up Board seats; FAA seeks termination of 2 LGA controllers; Proposal to rename Nashville Int Airport for Dolly Parton; Listener input on AA's product improvement plans, Would Delta be losing money without AMEX partnership?

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Send us Fan Mail⚠️ Grenz-Chaos, kaputte Kabinen und gekaufte MeilenDie Flugbranche warnt vor bis zu 90 Minuten Wartezeit durch das europäische Entry-Exit-System. American Airlines setzt eine Taskforce gegen kaputte Sitze und defekte Bildschirme ein. Außerdem verkauft Miles & More bis zu 225.000 Meilen mit Bonus, Statuspunkten und Lounge-Gutscheinen.Würdet ihr 2.650 Euro für das größte Meilenpaket bezahlen? Diskutiert mit uns in den Kommentaren!

Today we have a special guest Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: An Irreverent Aviation Tale. Kevin encourages pilots and non-pilots alike to persevere through setbacks, appreciate the mentors who shape our lives, and never lose their sense of humor along the way. Affiliate Link to book: https://amzn.to/4zjCd2W Coaching and Mentorship: https://www.aviationcareerspodcast.com/coaching/ We will help … Continue reading ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter → The post ACP466 Kevin McDermott Author of Flight Path: Lessons in Perseverance, Passion, and Laughter appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

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Send us Fan Mail✈️ TAP-Verkauf, First-Class-Aus und Miles-&-More-DealTAP schreibt kurz vor der möglichen Teilprivatisierung fast 100 Millionen Euro Verlust. Wir analysieren, ob Lufthansa oder Air France-KLM der bessere Partner wäre. Außerdem hält sich Americans echte First Class länger als geplant – und die Miles-&-More-Gold-Karte lockt kurzfristig mit Gutschein, Meilen und Statuspunkten.Lohnt sich die Kreditkarte wirklich? Und braucht eine Airline heute noch eine First Class? Diskutiert mit uns!

Charles Graham shares his extensive journey through the aviation industry, from early interests inspired by air shows to leading major airline and leasing companies. Discover insights into the evolution of aviation networks, aircraft leasing, and strategic challenges faced by industry leaders.  We discuss the evolution of aircraft leasing, the challenges of aircraft conversions, and the future of freighter capacity amidst market cycles and technological advancements.

Send us Fan Mail✈️ Neue Wien-Route, Lounge-Luxus und A380-AbschiedAmerican Airlines verbindet Wien erstmals täglich mit Philadelphia und setzt dabei auf den Airbus A321XLR. Swiss baut in Zürich zwei große neue Lounges, Discover übernimmt Lufthansa-Strecken und Qantas schickt den A380 früher in Rente. Außerdem analysieren wir den großen Umbau des Qantas-Vielfliegerprogramms.Ist der A321XLR die Zukunft der Transatlantikstrecken? Und sollte Status auch am Boden gesammelt werden können? Diskutiert mit uns!

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Who actually deserves that empty first-class seat—and should an airline ever downgrade a passenger to make room for its own crew? Ed and Richard kick things off with two very different upgrade situations on American Airlines. Richard found himself first on the upgrade list with two seats remaining, only to see those seats occupied by non-revenue flight attendants. That leads into a much bigger debate over a family reportedly downgraded from business class on a Miami–Milan flight to accommodate deadheading pilots. The guys discuss the important difference between deadheading and non-rev travel, whether award passengers should be more vulnerable to downgrades, and why these decisions can undermine airline loyalty. Then, Flying Blue is introducing Light, Standard and Flex award tickets, effectively bringing the unbundling trend to award travel. A Light business-class award can mean no advance seat assignment, no lounge access and no changes or refunds. Flying Blue elites retain some benefits, but Ed and Richard worry about what this trend means for everyone sitting on a pile of airline miles. They also react to Starlux selling miles for a whopping four cents apiece and do the math on whether buying enough for a business-class award could possibly make sense. Spoiler alert: they're not reaching for their wallets. Plus, Alaska Airlines is expanding its international ambitions with new Seattle flights to Paris and Athens, and the FAA has Ed and Richard debating one of the most pressing issues in aviation: apparently, your pre-departure beverage could be an evacuation hazard. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ Richard gets skipped on the upgrade list Two first-class seats remained Non-revenue flight attendants ended up sitting up front Why published elite benefits should actually be honored ✈️ Should passengers ever be downgraded for airline crews? Deadheading pilots versus non-rev employees A family downgraded on a Miami–Milan flight Award tickets versus cash tickets How these decisions affect customer loyalty ✈️ Flying Blue unbundles award tickets New Light, Standard and Flex awards Business class without lounge access or advance seat selection Change and refund restrictions Why this could function as an award-price increase ✈️ Flying Blue status becomes more valuable Elite benefits still apply to Light awards The advantage for travelers who matched status through Bilt Why status matters when airlines start stripping benefits from fares ✈️ Would you buy Starlux miles for four cents each? Roughly $6,000 for enough miles for a 150,000-mile award Why an expensive cash fare doesn't necessarily make that a bargain When buying miles can make sense ✈️ Alaska expands to Paris and Athens New service from Seattle Why Athens is becoming such a popular destination Greek islands and connecting leisure demand How much service the market can support ✈️ Alaska's 787 service challenges Flight attendants raise concerns about staffing Large premium cabins and additional service elements Comparing staffing with other long-haul carriers ✈️ The FAA comes for your pre-departure beverage Airline-provided cups must be collected before pushback Why Richard thinks the rule is ridiculous Ed's foolproof method for guaranteeing himself a pre-departure beverage ⏱️ Episode 451 Timestamps 10:16 – Richard gets skipped for a first-class upgrade 13:12 – Non-revs vs. deadheading crews: who should get the seat? 15:28 – Should an award passenger ever be downgraded for a pilot? 18:13 – Flying Blue introduces Light, Standard and Flex awards 19:23 – Business class without lounge access, seat selection or flexibility 22:30 – Starlux sells miles for an eye-popping four cents each 24:40 – Alaska adds Seattle–Paris and Seattle–Athens 28:40 – Alaska 787 flight attendants raise staffing concerns 30:14 – The FAA's new enforcement around pre-departure beverages

Send us Fan Mail✈️ Neue Strecken, nutzlose Luxussitze und Wasser-StreitUnited Airlines startet 2027 gleich fünf neue Europa-Strecken mit dem Airbus A321XLR. Gleichzeitig lagern bei der Airline Hunderte Business-Class-Sitze, weil sich die Boeing 737 MAX 10 jahrelang verspätet. Und Condor streicht auf kurzen Flügen kostenloses Wasser – will es aber weiterhin verkaufen.Hat Lufthansa beim A321XLR falsch entschieden? Und muss Wasser an Bord kostenlos bleiben? Diskutiert mit uns in den Kommentaren!

Bobby has a dilemma of leaving a group chat that is blowing up his phone. Amy shared an update on her flight to Ecuador and why it turns out it might have been too good to be true. Bobby shares how he deals with people coming after him trying to get a reaction out of him. Bobby ran into a listener on the street yesterday and she showed up in the studio…we found out why!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jesus freak Whitney Lynn recently held Alaska Airlines passengers hostage to her sermon and got kicked off of the flight. How do we approach street (and sky) evangelists who can't keep their beliefs to themselves?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thethinkingatheist--3270347/support.

As a former airline pilot and industry analyst for more than four decades, Kit Darby has seen a lot of job market cycles. In this episode he shares his wisdom, with plenty of practical advice for aspiring professional pilots, including an honest assessment of the job market right now, what airline pilots actually make over a 30-year career, and what COVID changed about the airline business. Kit also talks about some lessons learned from his airline and military career, including mastering full motion airline simulators and flying the unique OV-1 Mohawk in the Army. and In the Ready to Copy segment, you'll hear about preparing for job interviews, under-appreciated airlines, and helicopters vs. airplanes.SHOW LINKS:* Kit's website: https://kitdarby.com/* Airline hiring resources: https://www.fapa.aero/job-hunting-pilots* PilotWorkshops Mastery: https://sportys.com/mastery

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Self-storage is one of the most misunderstood asset classes in commercial real estate. Most investors assume it's a simple, low-complexity play. Ryan Gibson built it into a billion-dollar operation by treating it like anything but. As Co-Founder and President of Spartan Investment Group, Ryan has organized over $1 billion in capital across 90 facilities and 7 million square feet in 15 states, ranking Spartan as the 29th largest self-storage operator in the country. In this episode, he breaks down the market selection framework, operational systems, and ancillary revenue strategies that separate serious operators from everyone else in the space. About Ryan Gibson Ryan Gibson is Co-Founder and President of Spartan Investment Group, the 29th largest self-storage operator in the United States. He has organized over $1 billion in capital across 90 facilities and 7 million square feet in 15 states. Before real estate, Ryan was a commercial airline pilot. He applies aviation's checklist-driven, risk-first discipline to every aspect of how Spartan evaluates deals and operates properties. He is also co-host of the Passive Income Pilots podcast. What We Cover in This Episode How aviation checklists and go/no-go decision-making translate directly to real estate underwriting The Swiss cheese model of risk stacking and why deals fail for multiple reasons, never just one How to identify the right moment to set the parking brake and walk away from a deal Why Ryan avoids hyped markets and what he looks for in lesser-known markets instead Specific markets with strong fundamentals: Lincoln NE, Northwest Arkansas, coastal South Carolina, coastal Georgia, and markets near military bases and universities The market structure insight that led Ryan to self-storage: 70% mom-and-pop ownership, 10% REIT, and the aggregation opportunity in between How renting his own storage unit during a home renovation changed Ryan's entire investment focus The fish-in-the-middle strategy: buying mom-and-pops, aggregating, and positioning for an eventual institutional exit Spartan's current portfolio (90 stores, $1B AUM) and growth target of 300 stores The virtual manager kiosk system: how one store manager can run five facilities remotely How Spartan's distributed team opens East Coast and West Coast stores outside normal office hours AI voice technology running the after-hours call center, and why it performs as well as their former offshore team How 65% of bookings happen through the kiosk screen with less than 10% face-to-face The tenant insurance captive: how Spartan adds $70,000 to $80,000 in NOI on property takeover, worth over $1 million in valuation at a six cap Why U-Haul partnerships are no longer worth the labor cost How to register every property for cell phone tower placement and generate triple-net lease income Leverage thresholds by deal type and why fixed-rate debt is non-negotiable How Ryan uses Claude AI connected to Spartan's data warehouse to cut 50 monthly investor updates from 80 hours to 7 hours Key Insight Ryan discovered self-storage the way most people discover something that changes everything: by accident. He was renting a unit during a home renovation that stretched from five months to a year and a half. When the landlord raised his rent 20%, he tracked the owner down to complain. The owner told him he had 500 units, raised rents 20% after six months, and nobody ever moved out. Ryan did the math on the spot. That one conversation reoriented his entire investment career. Today Spartan owns 90 facilities. It started with a $20 monthly bump on a unit full of stuff he probably should have thrown away. Why This Episode Matters Self-storage is often treated as a set-it-and-forget-it asset, but Ryan's framework shows it rewards operators who understand demand dynamics, leverage discipline, and operational integration at scale. Investors considering the asset class will come away with specific market criteria, a concrete underwriting framework, and a realistic picture of how scale changes the economics. The tenant insurance captive alone is a revenue strategy most real estate investors have never encountered and can apply immediately on their next acquisition. Find Out More Website: https://spartan-investors.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gibson1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@passiveincomepilots/videos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SpartanInvestmentGroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spartaninvestmentgroup/ Sponsors Today's episode is brought to you by Green Property Management, managing everything from single family homes to apartment complexes in the West Michigan area. https://www.livegreenlocal.com And RCB & Associates, helping Michigan-based real estate investors and small business owners navigate the complex world of health insurance and medicare benefits. https://www.rcbassociatesllc.com

Spirit shut down on May 2 with roughly $8.1 billion in debt and about 17,000 people out of work, and the estate has been selling the pieces since. A court approved 22 LaGuardia slots to JetBlue for $58.5 million in July. Last week's lot was the data. The August 14 notice out of the Southern District of New York itemizes 100 million emails, 500 million Microsoft Teams chats, around 30 million lines of code, pricing from 7.2 billion competitor flights, 7.5 billion passenger transaction records going back to 2008, and more than 175,000 employee records dating to 1986. Google says a third party will scrub personally identifiable data before the handover. Rick thinks $10 million is low, and that the next liquidation will have somebody in the room asking what the internal record is worth.A HarrisX and Allison Worldwide study of 705 teens aged 13 to 16 and 750 parents puts Mom ahead of any platform, creator, or celebrity on which brands Gen Alpha teens end up liking. Dads introduce new brands at 60% against 39% for moms, but moms carry which brands the kid actually likes, 73 to 58. Nike sits first with dads and Walmart first with moms. Any plan that treats parents as a single line item is funding discovery and approval at the same weight when the survey says those are two jobs held by two people.QXO reported $3.25 billion in quarterly sales against $1.91 billion a year ago, with a $55 million net loss and $130 million in adjusted net income. Kodiak Building Partners accounted for about $595 million of the top line. Brad Jacobs told investors he wants $50 billion within a decade. He did not break out organic growth.PayPal traded above $300 a share in 2021 at a market value north of $280 billion. The Wall Street Journal reports that Stripe and private equity firm Advent International approached in July at $60.50 a share, valuing the company near $53 billion. PayPal called the price insufficient and the two sides have been negotiating since.Also this week, the Investor Minute: MUD Jeans files for bankruptcy, Home Depot-owned SRS Distribution moves for Noland Company, and 3 funding announcements.The Watson Weekly is sponsored by Avalara. For e-commerce brands, tax compliance gets harder with every new channel, state, product, and market. Avalara Agentic Tax and Compliance automates the work behind the scenes so merchants get accurate tax at checkout, clear visibility into tariffs and duties, and fewer surprises when the order arrives. More at avalara.watsonweekly.comSubscribe to the newsletter and find every episode at watsonweekly.com

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Meta is back in court, facing allegations from four states that Instagram and Facebook are designed to hook kids and harm their mental health. Gerrit De Vynck of the Washington Post breaks down the case. A Florida primary is testing how redistricting has reshaped Black political power. Claire Heddles of the Miami Herald explains why Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s run in a historically Black district has divided Democrats. Airlines are pushing back against ICE’s growing presence at their gates. The Wall Street Journal’s Andrew Tangel details how a wave of arrests is creating new tensions. Plus, Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial was postponed indefinitely, why school-vaccine exemptions are up, and how ice-cream makers are adapting to the GLP-1 era. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Airlines are locked in a “stand-off” over whether to cut ticket prices, and Mark Carney is making a last ditch bid to avert Donald Trump's latest tariff threat. Plus, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history and Malaysia has been an unassuming AI winner.Mentioned in this podcast:Mark Carney in last-ditch effort to avoid Donald Trump's latest tariffsAirlines in ‘stand-off' over price cuts as jet fuel costs easeEbola outbreak becomes DR Congo's deadliestMalaysia profits from data centre boomWant to get in touch? Email us at podcasts@ft.comNote: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts The FT News Briefing is produced by Victoria Craig, Sonja Hutson, and Saffeya Ahmed. Our show is mixed by Sam Giovinco and Alex Higgins. Additional help from Gavin Kallmann, Michael Lello, Peter Barber and David da Silva. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Flo Phillips is the FT's global head of audio. The show's theme music is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is sponsored by Epsilon.Loyalty Buyer's Guide from Epsilon - a free practical guide to help you evaluate loyalty platform options. Download it here now. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------As part of our Best of the Back Catalogue, we're revisiting a fascinating conversation with Paul Smitton, now President, International and Partnerships at Ascenda and formerly CEO of Asia Miles ( now Cathay / the Cathay Membership Programme.)A true loyalty industry veteran, Paul shares insights from his remarkable career, from his “baptism of fire” building Air New Zealand's first loyalty programme in 1991 to leading one of Asia's most recognised loyalty programmes, Asia Miles.In this episode, Paul explores the importance of customer focus and innovation, sharing his thinking on blockchain, WhatsApp and the evolution of Asia Miles' partnerships across dining and eCommerce.It's a great conversation filled with practical insights, memorable stories and a powerful reminder of what it means to have a true loyalty mindset.The episode was released in 2020.Show Notes:1) Paul Smitton2) Cathay / the Cathay Membership Programme3)#65: Paul Smitton talks Asia Miles, Innovative Ideas in Airline Loyalty and Preparing for Travel's Inevitable Rebound

Das Wall Street Journal rechnet vor, dass die großen Techkonzerne rund drei Billionen Dollar an Verpflichtungen tragen, die nicht in ihren Bilanzen stehen, also Kaufzusagen, noch nicht begonnene Leasings, SPV-Konstruktionen und Bürgschaften. Davor geht es um OpenAIs neues Zehn-Gigawatt-Projekt in Ohio, für das Nvidia einen Teil garantiert, und um die Frage, ob GPUs sich wie Flugzeuge oder Schiffe finanzieren lassen. Anthropic soll Ende Juli bei 65 Milliarden annualisiertem Umsatz gelegen haben und peilt für 2028 rund 200 Milliarden an. Stripe kauft OpenRouter für sieben Milliarden. Berkshire erhöht die Alphabet-Position um 83 Prozent, auf Buffetts eigenen Wunsch. Aus China kommen drei Milliarden Qwen-Downloads und ein neues Modell von Z.ai. Google ersteigert für zehn Millionen den Datenbestand einer insolventen Fluglinie. Unterstütze unseren Podcast und entdecke die Angebote unserer Werbepartner auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠doppelgaenger.io/werbung⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Vielen Dank!  Philipp Glöckler und Philipp Klöckner sprechen heute über: (00:00:00) Titelsuche (00:01:08) 10 Gigawatt in Ohio (00:02:15) Absatzfinanzierung (00:04:53) Nvidias Bilanz (00:16:05) Die 3 Billionen (00:35:42) Emissionen der Rechenzentren (00:38:19) Misstrauen gegen KI-Chefs (00:40:42) OpenAI-Umsatz (00:42:42) Stripe kauft OpenRouter (00:46:34) Anthropic-IPO (00:55:43) 13F und Berkshire (01:00:46) Qwen-Downloads (01:05:01) GLM 5.3 (01:06:05) Shein fällt weiter (01:06:50) Uber und Zipline (01:12:56) Cursor Origin (01:15:28) YouTube-Views (01:20:35) Google kauft Spirit-Daten (01:29:51) Apple und das Kartellamt (01:31:00) Teickes attuned.world (01:38:43) Thelens Tweet (01:45:22) Grok (01:48:43) Amazon zerschneidet Bücher (01:54:49) Metas COPPA-Prozess Shownotes OpenAI sichert sich 10 Gigawatt in Ohio, Nvidia stützt die Finanzierung - wsj.com Halbleiterkonzerne finanzieren ihre eigenen Kunden - news.crunchbase.com Warum die KI-Ausgaben 3 Billionen höher liegen als ausgewiesen - wsj.com 60 geplante Rechenzentren und ihre CO2-Bilanz - ft.com Junge Menschen misstrauen den KI-Chefs - futurism.com OpenAI-CFO Friar: Enterprise ist jetzt größer als Consumer - cnbc.com Stripe kauft OpenRouter für über 7 Mrd. - bloomberg.com Anthropics IPO-Bewertung hängt an der 2028er Umsatzprognose - reuters.com Anthropics Umsatz vervierzehnfacht sich im zweiten Quartal - bloomberg.com Berkshire erhöht die Alphabet-Position und steigt bei Constellation aus - wsj.com Alibabas Qwen-Modelle kommen auf 3 Milliarden Downloads - bloomberg.com Z.ai bringt GLM-5.3 als offenes Coding-Modell - decrypt.co Shein senkt die IPO-Bewertung auf rund 25 Mrd. - reuters.com Uber und Zipline wollen eine Million Drohnenlieferungen am Tag - wsj.com Cursor startet Origin gegen GitHub - siliconangle.com GitHub war den halben Tag offline - engadget.com YouTube ändert die Zählweise für Views - theverge.com Google ersteigert die Daten von Spirit Airlines für 10 Mio. - news.bloomberglaw.com Apple ändert die Tracking-Abfrage nach dem Verfahren des Bundeskartellamts - reuters.com Julian Teicke kündigt attuned.world an - linkedin.com Klage gegen xAI: 7.000 Missbrauchsbilder aus einem Kinderfoto - washingtonpost.com Amazon zerschneidet seltene Bücher fürs KI-Training - techcrunch.com Meta vor Gericht wegen Suchtdesign und COPPA - engadget.com

Patrick Arnzen is CEO of Thrust Flight & former airline pilot. He tells Chris and Amy that airlines, 'don't look far enough down the road,' and are facing a shortage of pilots. He says these shortages come in waves, 'its kind of feast or famine,' noting that it takes a significant period of time, about 2 years, to get a pilot trained enough to get to an airline position.

Bankruptcy. Merger. A frozen pension. Furlough. These are words every airline pilot hopes they will never hear. Today's guest has experienced all of them—and still managed to rebuild, reinvent himself, and come out on top. Paul Horsley is a retired airline pilot and the author of “Why the Rich Don't Die Broke”. Paul, welcome to … Continue reading ACP464 A Pilot’s Second Act After The Pension Disappeared → The post ACP464 A Pilot’s Second Act After The Pension Disappeared appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Airbnb just partnered with TripAdvisor to bring 425,000 experiences onto its platform — a move that signals Brian Chesky isn't just dabbling in experiences anymore, he's building a second business inside the first. The crew breaks down what this means for the future of in-destination travel, why the real unfair advantage might already be sitting inside every host's guidebook, and whether this is Airbnb's best play in markets where short-term rental bans are tightening the grip on its core product. Edwin brings the European perspective: Barcelona's courts just sided with the city, 10,000 units disappear by 2029, and the ripple effects are spreading.   Then the conversation shifts to IHG, which is taking a completely different approach to the owner economics pressure wave sweeping the industry. While Hilton cuts fees and Marriott rolls out rebates, IHG is pitching a full services package — marketing, digital support, training, group booking — and telling owners to trust the value. Edwin's challenge is sharp: don't tell me the service has value, show me the PL. The panel explores whether regional marketing studios could actually be the unlock and what happens when brands start making owners more dependent on infrastructure they don't control.   The big closer: Blackstone just paid $2.5 billion for a 25% stake in AeroPlan, valuing Air Canada's loyalty program at $10 billion — more than the airline itself. Scott calls it a data and credit card gold mine. Ben says the airline business is a commodity and loyalty is where the differentiation lives. And somehow the whole thing detours into a love letter to Blackstone CEO John Gray's Instagram and why the best business development tool in 2026 might just be a jog through Central Park with your phone out. — This Week in Hospitality is presented to you by Journey. Journey is a loyalty platform built specifically for independent boutique hotels and high-touch hospitality brands. Our mission is to give operators the same powerful rewards engine, data intelligence, and guest insights that major chains rely on — without asking them to give up the individuality, soul, or story that makes their property extraordinary. If you're an owner or operator of an extraordinary, independently owned and operated hotel or residence — and you want to see whether your property is a fit for the Journey Alliance — you can learn more and apply at https://www.journey.com/alliance — Special Guest: Sarah Kopit — Editor-in-Chief of Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkopit   Your Hosts: Zach Busekrus — Journey LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachbusekrus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthestays/   Scott Eddy — Global Travel & Hospitality Expert @MrScottEddy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrscotteddy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrscotteddy/   Ben Wolff — Founder of Onera & Oasi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambenwolff/   Edwin Kramer — Luxury Hotelier Consultant & Former GM LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwinckramer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edwinkramer/

Most high-income W-2 earners eventually run into the same problem. Their income gets better, but their structure does not. Airline pilots are one of the clearest examples. They can earn exceptional money, receive strong retirement contributions, and build what looks like a very successful financial life on paper. But as the income grows, so does the constraint: almost all of it is active, highly taxable, and tied to a system that gives them very few levers to pull. And pilots are not the only ones facing this. Doctors, executives, engineers, senior tech employees, corporate leaders, and employees sitting on major equity events can all end up in the same position. A big salary, bonus, liquidity event, or IPO can create life-changing income, but if that income is still flowing through a W-2 structure, the tax problem does not disappear. In many cases, it becomes more obvious. In this episode of Money School Elite, I sit down with Ryan Gibson, former airline pilot and co-founder of Spartan Investment Group, to talk about the difference between earning more money and changing the facts of your financial life. Ryan spent 17 years as an airline pilot before building a self-storage company with 90 facilities, roughly 7.5 million square feet, and about 200 employees. He understands the high-income W-2 problem because he lived it, and his perspective goes beyond simply making more, saving more, or maxing out retirement accounts. We get into why pilots and other high earners often pay more in taxes as their income rises, how strong retirement contributions should change the way they think about excess cash flow, why ownership opens up tax advantages employees often cannot access, and how self-storage can give investors exposure to real estate without buying themselves another job. This is not really a conversation about pilots, and it is not only about self-storage. It is about how high-income earners can turn income into structure, ownership, cash flow, tax efficiency, and long-term financial control.   About the Guest Ryan Gibson is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Investment Officer of Spartan Investment Group, a commercial real estate firm focused on self-storage and private real estate investment opportunities. A former airline pilot with 17 years of active flying experience, Ryan brings a unique perspective to wealth-building for high-income W-2 professionals, especially pilots who are earning high incomes but often facing significant tax challenges. Through Spartan Investment Group, he helps individual investors access private real estate opportunities designed to create diversification, cash flow, tax advantages, and long-term wealth outside the traditional W-2 and 401(k) framework. Spartan has grown into a national self-storage platform with 90 facilities, roughly 7.5 million square feet, and approximately 200 employees. Ryan's real estate experience spans residential development, self-storage, infill development, finance, sales, marketing, investor relations, tax foreclosures, inherited homes and estates, and real estate syndication. He is also the co-founder of Passive Income Pilots, a platform and podcast that educates pilots and other high-income professionals on passive investing, tax strategy, real estate, and building wealth beyond the paycheck.   Spartan Investment Group: spartan-investors.com Join the Free Academy: ryan@spartan-investors.com Passive Income Pilots Podcast: https://passiveincomepilots.com/ Ryan Gibson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-gibson1/   About Your Host From pro-snowboarder to money mogul, Chris Naugle has dedicated his life to being America's #1 Money Mentor. With a core belief that success is built not by the resources you have, but by how resourceful you can be. Chris has built and owned 19 companies, with his businesses being featured in Forbes, ABC, House Hunters, and his very own HGTV pilot in 2018. He is the founder of The Money School™ and Money Mentor for The Money Multiplier. His success also includes managing tens of millions of dollars in assets in the financial services and advisory industry and in real estate transactions. As an innovator and visionary in wealth-building and real estate, he empowers entrepreneurs, business owners, and real estate investors with the knowledge of how money works. Chris is also a nationally recognized speaker, author, and podcast host. He has spoken to and taught over ten thousand Americans, delivering the financial knowledge that fuels lasting freedom.   Resources Private Money Guide:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/book-podcast Wealth Wednesday Webinar: https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/wednesday-webinar-podcast Mapping out the Millionaire Mystery:  https://go.moneyschoolrei.com/newbook-podcast    

The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Wednesday, August 12, 2026Susan Crabtree, National Correspondent for Real Clear News, joins the show to discuss the results, and controversy surrounding last night's primary elections in Wisconsin, South Carolina and Minnesota.John Daniel Davidson, Senior Correspondent for The Federalist, joins Rod and Greg to discuss his piece about how the problem with Democratic Socialists of America isn't socialism, it's the fact that decades of immigration from Muslim-majority third-world countries have turned the Democrats into militant anti-Americans.Anna Giaritelli, Immigration Reporter for the Washington Examiner, joins Rod and Greg for a conversation about why airlines are upset about the uptick in illegal immigrant arrests by ICE at the nation's airports.Breccan Thies, White House Correspondent for The Federalist, joins the program for a conversation about his piece on how Colorado is using tax dollars to groom kids into believing they are “transgender” without parental consent via the state's “I Matter” program.

Send us Fan Mail✈️ Lufthansa-Umbau, A380-Ziele und neue LoungesLufthansa stoppt vorerst die Flottenerosion bei der Mainline – doch City Airlines kann offenbar trotzdem weiterwachsen. Außerdem schauen wir auf die A380-Strecken im Winter 2026/27, Revoluts geplantes eigenes Lounge-Netzwerk und das neue Gewinnspiel von American Express und Payback.Diskutiert mit: Ist die Flottenzusage ein echter Kompromiss, und würdet ihr für eigene Revolut Lounges mehr bezahlen?

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. Airline lounge access keeps getting more expensive—and Ed and Richard are wondering who is actually paying these prices. This week on Miles To Go, they break down American Airlines' latest Admirals Club changes, including higher membership prices and a revamped Executive Card. With individual lounge membership now costing hundreds of dollars and family access climbing even higher, the guys debate whether the airline credit card is now the only logical way to buy into the ecosystem. That leads to a broader discussion about whether airport lounges deserve as much weight as they get when travelers evaluate premium credit cards. Crowding, long lines, limited space, and inconsistent food all make Ed question how much real value lounge access adds. Richard also shares a surprise about JetBlue Mint: even on an expensive transcontinental Mint ticket, lounge access still isn't included unless you're flying transatlantic. Then the conversation shifts to a brand-new luxury resort cancellation controversy, where a well-known YouTuber arrived only to find his reservation had been canceled at the last minute. Finally, Richard gives an update on his Frontier GoWild Pass—and admits that, despite owning it, he still hasn't actually managed to use it. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ American Airlines raises lounge prices Admirals Club membership gets more expensive Family access can cost up to four figures Why the Executive Card may be the better path ✈️ AA Executive Card changes Higher annual fee Vacation credits Lyft credit increase AAdvantage Hotels earning More Loyalty Point opportunities ✈️ Are airport lounges overrated? Crowding at Centurion and Chase lounges Limited usefulness at your home airport Why lounge access may not justify a premium annual fee ✈️ JetBlue Mint's missing lounge perk Transcontinental Mint still doesn't include lounge access Discounted paid entry instead Why Ed and Richard find the policy surprising ✈️ A luxury hotel opening controversy A reservation canceled the night before arrival Whether a hotel should cancel a reviewer's stay Why opening-week hotel reviews can be misleading ✈️ Should you stay at a hotel right after it opens? Operational growing pains Incomplete facilities Why both Ed and Richard prefer to wait ✈️ Frontier GoWild Pass update Richard still hasn't used it Limited availability Why it may work better for retirees, students, or flexible travelers ⏱️ Episode 449 Timestamps 0:48 – Vegas heat, travel week setup, and getting started 2:39 – American Airlines raises Admirals Club pricing 6:38 – AA Executive Card changes and whether it's worth $695 10:38 – Are airport lounges really worth premium-card annual fees? 12:20 – JetBlue Mint still doesn't include lounge access on transcon flights 14:06 – M2G passes 9,000 YouTube subscribers 16:53 – Luxury resort cancels a YouTuber's reservation at the last minute 19:42 – Is reviewing a hotel during opening week actually useful? 21:53 – Frontier launches another GoWild Pass offer 22:34 – Richard's GoWild Pass update: has he used it yet?

The Idiots have a blast from the past guest and try not to rehash Ted's failures.  Ted once again tip lying over the truth.  AIrline flight is great if you aren't luggage.  Brad Pitt is a jagoff, according to Ted.

Eating Free at Nude Dining Steakhouse is News AF – August 11, 2026 Also available on YouTube. News AF is back with Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson as they break down the most offbeat, actual-factual headlines of the week. From stories about nude steakhouses in Florida to viral falls caught on camera, the crew tackles wild news events and the odd ways people are making headlines. They share personal stories of awkward tumbles, debate the weirdest new sports, and dig into the logic (or lack thereof) of dining in the buff. This episode covers a range of bizarre and laugh-out-loud news items. The conversation opens with personal injury tales, sprained ankles by creeks, viral dance fails, and the enduring pain (and embarrassment) of bad landings. The hosts dissect the new “Slippery Stairs” competition, a slapstick sport all about chaotic wipeouts. They move on to discuss a steakhouse offering a clothing-optional dinner experience, complete with high-priced menus, confusing wordplay, and skepticism about who actually wants to eat a porterhouse without pants. Airline stories abound, too: a canceled flight thanks to a stubborn kid refusing to buckle up and a child discovered asleep and forgotten on a school bus. In the “neighbor news” segment, Danny updates everyone on his late-night mowing neighbor and the technology arms race that's making midnight yard work quieter than ever. Later, the group discusses a man driven to criminal mischief by the drone of a neighbor's pond pump, and a real-life vampire wannabe arrested for drinking lamb's blood and leaving animal remains at churches. Closing out, they debate the value of a new influencer degree at Arizona State and whether practical trades or viral fame make for smarter careers. Tyson details his ankle injury and the comedic fallout with his kids Dissection of “Slippery Stairs” and why physical wipeouts are so endlessly watchable Deep dive into the rules, pricing, and appeal (or lack thereof) of a nude steakhouse Flight drama: Should a child's meltdown be enough to ground an entire plane? Recap of weird neighbor behavior and technology’s role in neighborhood disputes Bizarre cases of obsession: from fish-killing revenge to real-life vampire rituals in the UK Pros and cons of launching a career as a professional influencer versus learning a skilled trade This episode lays out a carnival of strange stories and sharp commentary—are nude dining nights and influencer degrees a sign of the times, or just passing fads? Find out where laughter, confusion, and a dash of skepticism meet by listening to the full episode for all the details and plenty of takes you won't hear anywhere else. 00:00 Ankle Injuries and Falling Mishaps 06:32 Tyson Discovers Slippery Stairs 11:04 Nude Steakhouse Sparks Debate 16:39 Air Travel Disrupted by Child 23:34 Boy Left Alone on Bus 33:17 Neighbor Dispute Over Pump Noise 39:08 Netflix Billboard Man Stunt Discussed 43:21 Wildfire Betting Markets Critiqued 47:05 ASU Launches Influencer Degree 54:12 HVAC Influencers and Viral Content 01:01:05 AI Generates Outrageous Podcast Thumbnail To order Rob’s book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Need to catch up on more Actual Factual news? Archive of News AF Subscribe to News AF on iTunes View the News AF Archive News AF on Youtube Group AF Facebook Page Be sure to check our some great offers from our sponsors

Eating Free at Nude Dining Steakhouse is News AF - August 11, 2026 Also available on YouTube. News AF is back with Rob Cesternino, Tyson Apostol, and Danny Bryson as they break down the most offbeat, actual-factual headlines of the week. From stories about nude steakhouses in Florida to viral falls caught on camera, the crew tackles wild news events and the odd ways people are making headlines. They share personal stories of awkward tumbles, debate the weirdest new sports, and dig into the logic (or lack thereof) of dining in the buff. This episode covers a range of bizarre and laugh-out-loud news items. The conversation opens with personal injury tales, sprained ankles by creeks, viral dance fails, and the enduring pain (and embarrassment) of bad landings. The hosts dissect the new "Slippery Stairs" competition, a slapstick sport all about chaotic wipeouts. They move on to discuss a steakhouse offering a clothing-optional dinner experience, complete with high-priced menus, confusing wordplay, and skepticism about who actually wants to eat a porterhouse without pants. Airline stories abound, too: a canceled flight thanks to a stubborn kid refusing to buckle up and a child discovered asleep and forgotten on a school bus. In the “neighbor news” segment, Danny updates everyone on his late-night mowing neighbor and the technology arms race that's making midnight yard work quieter than ever. Later, the group discusses a man driven to criminal mischief by the drone of a neighbor's pond pump, and a real-life vampire wannabe arrested for drinking lamb's blood and leaving animal remains at churches. Closing out, they debate the value of a new influencer degree at Arizona State and whether practical trades or viral fame make for smarter careers. Tyson details his ankle injury and the comedic fallout with his kids Dissection of “Slippery Stairs” and why physical wipeouts are so endlessly watchable Deep dive into the rules, pricing, and appeal (or lack thereof) of a nude steakhouse Flight drama: Should a child's meltdown be enough to ground an entire plane? Recap of weird neighbor behavior and technology's role in neighborhood disputes Bizarre cases of obsession: from fish-killing revenge to real-life vampire rituals in the UK Pros and cons of launching a career as a professional influencer versus learning a skilled trade This episode lays out a carnival of strange stories and sharp commentary—are nude dining nights and influencer degrees a sign of the times, or just passing fads? Find out where laughter, confusion, and a dash of skepticism meet by listening to the full episode for all the details and plenty of takes you won't hear anywhere else. 00:00 Ankle Injuries and Falling Mishaps06:32 Tyson Discovers Slippery Stairs11:04 Nude Steakhouse Sparks Debate16:39 Air Travel Disrupted by Child23:34 Boy Left Alone on Bus33:17 Neighbor Dispute Over Pump Noise39:08 Netflix Billboard Man Stunt Discussed43:21 Wildfire Betting Markets Critiqued47:05 ASU Launches Influencer Degree54:12 HVAC Influencers and Viral Content01:01:05 AI Generates Outrageous Podcast Thumbnail To order Rob's book, The Tribe and I Have Spoken, visit www.robhasabook.com Be sure to subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Need to catch up on more Actual Factual news?Archive of News AFSubscribe to News AF on iTunesView the News AF ArchiveNews AF on YoutubeGroup AF Facebook PageBe sure to check our some great offers from our sponsors Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DOCKET ALERTS:   Todd Blanche was confirmed as permanent attorney general after Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy remembered that he's an unprincipled hack.   Trump's lackey Will Scharf is being promoted from staff secretary to White House Counsel in advance of the midterms.   The White House is once again trying to fire Federal Reserve Board Member Lisa Cook after the Supreme Court blocked it the first time.   DOOFUS OF THE DAY: Senator Mike Lee, who vowed to block the Senate going into recess until it passed the SAVE America Act. He did not. Instead Majority Leader John Thune made him preside over the session, ensuring that he could not object.   MAIN SHOW:   On Friday, the DC Circuit affirmed the trial judge's order blocking Trump's tacky ballroom — at least the above-ground portion. The government tried to shield this project from judicial review by claiming that the Office of the Executive Residence, which manages floral arrangements and routine maintenance of the White House, was actually superintending the $600 million construction project. But the appeals court nixed it.    The administration hopes to use a similar ONE WEIRD TRICK to slap white paint all over the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. It claims that the project is being overseen by the White House Office of Administration, rather than the General Services Administration. TBD whether Judge Dabney Friedrich lets them get away with it.   Airlines hate Skiplagged.com, which tells consumers how to save money by hopping off flights at the layover. They've failed to shut the site down using various tort claims, and so they tried copyright and trademark.   SUBSCRIBER BONUS:   After the Supreme Court blocked him in June, Trump is once again trying to end birthright citizenship by executive order.   National Trust for Historic Preservation v. National Park Service [DC Circuit Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/73239730/national-trust-for-historic-preservation-v-nps   National Trust for Historic Preservation v. National Park Service [Trial Docket] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72028010/national-trust-for-historic-preservation-in-the-united-states-v-national/   Cultural Heritage Partners v. Trump  https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/71918245/cultural-heritage-partners-pllc-v-trump/   American Airlines, Inc. v. Skiplagged, Inc.  https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/67699985/american-airlines-inc-v-skiplagged-inc/   United Airlines' Contract of Carriage https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/contract-of-carriage.html   Trump EO: "Ending Birth Tourism" https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/ending-birth-tourism/   Trump EO: "Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship" https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/08/continuing-to-protect-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/ Show Links: https://www.lawandchaospod.com/ BlueSky: @LawAndChaosPod Threads: @LawAndChaosPod Twitter: @LawAndChaosPod  

Today we have a returning guest Elliot Mintzer to discuss Building the Right Hours. Sponsor: https://pilotcounsel.com/ Talking Points: 1. Every Hour Is Not Created Equal 2. Chase Responsibility Before You Chase Aircraft 3. Learn the Business, Not Just the Airplane 4. Seek Mentors Who Challenge You 5. Think Like a Future Chief Pilot From Day … Continue reading ACP463 Hours vs.The Right Hours with Elliot Mintzer → The post ACP463 Hours vs.The Right Hours with Elliot Mintzer appeared first on Aviation Careers Podcast.

Zach Griff spent nearly seven years as The Points Guy's most recognizable reporter, filing dispatches from first-class cabins and airport lounges around the world—before walking away in 2025 to launch his own venture, From the Tray Table. Today he joins Matt to talk about what actually makes airline food good, the science of why food tastes different at 30,000 feet, the credit-card-fueled arms race over airport lounges, and how one might achieve the coveted Delta 360 status. And it's the return of Three Things, where Aliza and Matt discuss what's interesting in the food world and beyond including amazing juice at Olabisi Sips, stops at Morning Sunshine Market in Ellenville, NY, Eataly Caffè in Manhattan, and Win Son in Brooklyn. Also: Maya Kaimal's new Indo-Chinese sauce line, and watching Moonlighting for the first time is highly recommended. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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A flight connection does not have to mean hours spent waiting at the airport. In this episode of The Places Where We Go, Art explains how an ordinary layover can sometimes be transformed into a planned stopover—and a second destination within the same journey. He also shares how a connection in Toronto led Art and Julie to realize, just a little too late, that they could have added a couple of days to visit family before continuing to London. Learn how couples can evaluate a potential stopover, search for multi-city itineraries, compare the complete cost, and decide whether to schedule the visit on the outbound or return journey. The episode also covers baggage, entry requirements, separate airline tickets, hotel locations, airport transportation, and ways to enjoy a short visit without overloading the itinerary.   Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at ThePlacesWhereWeGo.com to access links to all the resources mentioned in this episode. Stay informed and inspired for your travels, and join us again next time as we uncover more incredible places to explore! ❤️ Support the Show If this episode helped you stay travel-smart, please leave us a review—it helps more travelers discover the show! The Places Where We Go Resources PODCAST: Released every other week in your favorite podcast app WEBSITE & BLOG www.theplaceswherewego.com

When comes to UAP sightings, some of the most reliable witnesses are our pilots, but only 5% of them are reporting their UAP sightings, largely due to fear of what may happen if they do. Dr. Phil speaks with "Kurt," A major U.S. airline pilot, speaking on condition of anonymity, to discuss the fear he claims is keeping pilots from reporting UAP sightings seen from the cockpit, including losing their careers, or even being deemed medically unfit to fly. Plus, find out why "Kurt" claims its pilots themselves, that are largely to blame for keeping other pilots from reporting their UAP sightings.This episode is made possible with the support of our sponsor: Retirement Ready? Get up to $20,000 in FREE Gold & Silver with a qualified purchase. Text ASKPHIL to 50505 or visit https://DrPhilgold.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Markets whipsawed this week as Trump called off strikes, Iran denied talks, and stocks surged then pulled back on every new headline. Learning to separate signal from noise when geopolitical events drive extreme short-term volatility is one of the most valuable skills a long-term investor can develop.Today's Stocks & Topics: The Walt Disney Company (DIS), Market Wrap, Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (AYA), Airlines, Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE), Iran Peace Signals and Market Volatility: How to Invest When Headlines Move Markets, Taking Profits, Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (PANW), Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD), Artificial intelligence (AI) Use.Our Sponsors:* Check out Anthropic and use my code Claude.ai/invest for a great deal: https://www.anthropic.com* Check out Chilipad and use my code INVEST for a great deal: https://sleep.me* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/INVEST for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code INVEST20 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Listeners call in to rant about fast food orders, Nationals cheap ownership, airline delays, and more.

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(August 06, 2026) Senators voted today to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for taking the Fifth. President Trump’s sons have garnered $3.2BIL in federal contracts. Lawmakers call for the Pentagon to probe the Trump family backed companies. You will now start to see advertising in your car. Airlines push back against ICE enforcement at airports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nice call on the over yesterday, Doug. Five star lock on the strikeout. We're plugged in and this is where the newsmakers make news. Jackson's Gordon Gecko look. Jackson's tone. FiDi. Papers is no longer entertaining DMs. Doug is suspending Jackson for his poor attitude.Boys Club. It's been remedied. Sittin' over here with the Texas Red Ass. People do DM radio producers. We need to get Doug dancing naughty on TikTok. Sneaky links. Chairman dropped a foot emoji on Snapchat last night. Doug's Quarter Zip chimes in and wants to talk Snapchat and dating apps. Snap streaks. DQZ met his wife on a dating app. Pork drunk. Doug's less about length and more about girth. Workshopping a new chant. Trying to figure out this Snapchat foot emoji thing. Stop driving to drive a wedge between Papers & Chairman. Sybians.Peaky Blinders. Favorite Tom Hardy role? Rain in the forecast for the round with McGreevy tomorrow? Lose em in the 10th guy. Are we right in the middle of a war between Joe Buck & Oli Marmol? Audio of Marmol talking about Joe Buck's comments from the night before. When was the last time Doug took a bath? Only 4% of Americans take baths over showers.The Brothers Time have an invitation for Tim & Jackson. Skull poundings in Austin. Steve Winwood. High heeled girls in red boots. They're not happy in Pittsburgh and someone called into sports talk radio from the Wendy's drive thru. Boring heteros. Seafood from White Castles. Chicken rings and pressed rib meat. Bottomless mimosas. Papers is anti biscuits.Zaxby's coming to STL? Giant biscuits. Tim's a little boy pig. The Cat ran into Doug Vaughn and tweeted about it. Choose your airplane seat: TMA edition. Doug's bragging about his bladder. Prod Joe's boxing career. The Instant Lesbian. Interesting little thought experiment. You like spine tattoos?People still giving their thoughts on the Choose Your Seat post. Doug with his pocket constitution. Audio of Lance Lynn saying other teams should follow the Dodgers' playbook. Lot of debate on the topic. Jeff Passan on The Rich Eisen Show talking about the inevitable work stoppage in 2027. Players don't wanna be the group that goes back on the salary cap thing. Are the owners prepared for two years without baseball?Lots of votes coming in for the TMA Flight. Doug and the Mile High Club. Doug brings whores on flights (Tinsel & Dora). Congrats to our July Listener of the Month: Big Al. Martin Landau. Ivan Herrera on the MLB Network right now in-studio.Sam Cooke, brother. Spike Lee at his best is as good as anybody. Design Aire Heating & Cooling EMOTD.Waymo. Are they in STL yet? Took people a bit to come around on Uber. People like Tim head to South Beach. Pincer Haven. A Gambling Dark Knight.Peter, Paul, & Mary. Were they a throuple? You just hate to see the Doggies lose their top goal scorer. Ben Boy is critical of the presentation. Martin left and the knowledge went with him.Here's some good news, Doug. Leonardo Bernal 4-4 with an RBI and a walk. Tools of ignorance.And the winner of the EMOTD is...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A market rally kicking off the week as major indexes trade at near all-time highs with software leading the gains. The traders break down what caused the historic trading day after weeks of mega-cap losses, plus key after-hours earnings from Palantir and Onsemi. Then, the Japanese Yen trading at near 40-year lows sparking U.S. intervention. Ben Emons of FedWatch Advisors lays out the best positioning in the Treasury market after intervention, and how to trade the volatile Yen. Plus, Airlines soaring higher, Boeing getting a double upgrade, and why it might be time to buy Amgen. Fast Money Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.