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For the U.S. federal government in the age of AI, data policy is critical to building better outcomes for the American people. That's the chartering mission of the Federation of American Scientists' new Data Policy Institute, which is led by former U.S. Chief Data Scientist Denice Ross. Ross sits down with FedScoop Senior Reporter Madison Alder to discuss her time supporting the federal government's data utility and accessibility as U.S. chief data scientist and how her new role within the Federation of American Scientists continues that effort, particularly as many federal datasets have vanished from the public domain. A coalition of dozens of software developers and former government employees is calling on the General Services Administration to reverse recent actions related to the U.S. Web Design System, warning that its current direction could have widespread impact on website accessibility. In an open letter shared exclusively with FedScoop, the coalition warned GSA leaders that recent moves to put the lead official at USWDS on administrative leave, implement new leadership, remove contributors to a public GitHub repository for the system, delete public comments and add in new AI programs have put the system and thousands of websites it powers “in jeopardy.” Those actions leave agencies with a difficult question: “Can we continue to treat USWDS as trusted government infrastructure?” the signatories wrote. “Given the removal of experienced community maintainers and user comments from public discussions, we believe the answer, currently, is no.” To remedy the situation, the signers asked GSA to take seven actions, including restoring access to USWDS GitHub for community maintainers, bringing back former leaders and staff, communicating openly, and maintaining “rigorous manual accessibility testing and documented quality assurance.” The takeover of USWDS described in the letter unfolded rapidly over the past several weeks. It more or less began with a move to place USWDS lead Anne Petersen, the final remaining member of the legacy team, on administrative leave at the beginning this month, and a flurry of activity in the GitHub page. Those tensions boiled over last week when a newcomer to the project, Ryan Parker, stated plans to “automate as much accessibility testing as possible across current and future USWDS versions.” The Federal Aviation Administration is asking Congress for an additional $30 billion to reach its modernization goals tied to the overhaul of air traffic control systems and aviation infrastructure. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., introduced the Modern Skies Act on Monday, which lays out the plan including efforts to implement a common automation platform and cloud computing infrastructure. The bill is backed by nearly 60 organizations, including Airlines for America, the Association of Value Airlines, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. Schmitt appeared Monday alongside representatives from the trade groups, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at a news conference announcing the plan at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

P.M. Edition for Sept. 28. The FAA's delay, over a software glitch that could pose a potential safety risk, sent Boeing stock sliding. Plus, top researchers from some of the biggest names in artificial intelligence published a report today asking policymakers to oversee self-improving AI systems. It's the latest turn in the conversation over AI safety—which, as Journal tech policy reporter Amrith Ramkumar tells us, is also going on in the White House. Nvidia is launching the largest-ever U.S. stock buyback. And WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested in Russia in 2023 and spent more than a year imprisoned there, reflects with editor in chief Emma Tucker on how his experience has changed him on the eve of the release of his new book. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

• A fresh jump in Treasury yields weighed on US equity markets albeit the major averages settled off their session lows after CNN and Axios reported, citing White House officials, that President Trump was open to providing sanctions relief to Iran on nuclear matters – Dow fell -347-points or -0.67%. Boeing Co dropped -6.91% after the Federal Aviation Administration said it wouldn't certify the aerospace giant's 737 Max 10 until it assesses a new software glitch. Salesforce Inc (-2.88%), International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation (-2.15%), and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (-2.05%) fell over >2%. Nvidia Corp (up +1.68%) bucked the weaker trend among semiconductor stocks after the company announced plans to buy back an additional US$150B worth of its shares, the biggest-ever company share buyback and bringing the total value of its share repurchasing program to US$235B. Nvidia also unveiled an Open Agent Safety Platform “to strengthen AI security from agent testing to deployment.”

A fresh jump in Treasury yields weighed on US equity markets albeit the major averages settled off their session lows after CNN and Axios reported, citing White House officials, that President Trump was open to providing sanctions relief to Iran on nuclear matters – Dow fell -347-points or -0.67%. Boeing Co dropped -6.91% after the Federal Aviation Administration said it wouldn't certify the aerospace giant's 737 Max 10 until it assesses a new software glitch. Salesforce Inc (-2.88%), International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation (-2.15%), and Goldman Sachs Group Inc (-2.05%) fell over >2%.  Nvidia Corp (up +1.68%) bucked the weaker trend among semiconductor stocks after the company announced plans to buy back an additional US$150B worth of its shares, the biggest-ever company share buyback and bringing the total value of its share repurchasing program to US$235B. Nvidia also unveiled an Open Agent Safety Platform “to strengthen AI security from agent testing to deployment.”The broader S&P500 lost -0.77%, logging its largest daily percentage drop since August settling in negative territory for the month-to-date (down -0.03%). Communication Services (down -1.67%) and Consumer Discretionary (-1.28%) fell over >1.5% to lead eight of the eleven primary sectors lower. Meta Platforms Inc dropped -4.79% after rallying +12.9% last week amid a series of announcements related to its personal AI agent Muse that was launched on 8 September and booking a five-week winning streak.    Newmont Corp -4.43%

World leaders gather in New York for the U.N. General Assembly with the war between the U.S. and Iran dominating the agenda and questions about whether diplomacy can gain traction with Iran's president in attendance.President Trump says his planned "triumphal arch" memorial near Arlington National Cemetery will also house drones, snipers and ammunition, after a judge ordered the administration to give notice before work begins.The Federal Aviation Administration is preparing to roll out an $875 million A.I system to help manage the nation's airspace, starting in the Washington D.C. area.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Tara Neill, Dana Farrington, Jennifer Portman, Mohamad ElBardicy and HJ Mai.It was produced by Ziad Buchh and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Zac Coleman.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.(0:00) Introduction(01:56) UN General Assembly Week(05:38) Trump's Triumphal Arch(09:23) Air Traffic Control AISee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

P.M. Edition for Sept. 21. Paramount has settled an antitrust lawsuit filed by state attorneys general, effectively clearing the final major hurdle for its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. WSJ Los Angeles bureau chief Ryan Faughnder discusses what's in the settlement and when we might see the deal close. Plus, CNN, MS Now and Politico are suing the Trump administration after they were banned from the White House. We hear from Journal reporter Isabella Simonetti about why the situation is escalating. And OpenAI calls on the government to set a global standard for AI safety. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Donald Trump arrives in New York City with a packed diplomatic schedule for high-level talks with leaders on the sidelines of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly this week. His meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping is coming up later this week.NTD speaks to Michael Lucci, founder and CEO of State Armor, whose organization helps states enact solutions to global security threats, especially those posed by the Chinese regime. We look at how Chinese-made vehicles affect the U.S. market and key points to watch with the signing of the U.S.–Greenland deal.The Federal Aviation Administration debuts a new air traffic planning system aimed at reducing flight delays and cancellations. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it's the first of its kind in the world.

Plus: Two senators ask FTC to probe Amazon and Walmart on how chatbots handle “Made in the USA” data. And Costco expands same-day delivery with Uber and DoorDash partnerships. Julie Chang hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

pWotD Episode 3419: September 11 attacks Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 665,793 views on Friday, 11 September 2026 our article of the day is September 11 attacks.The September 11 attacks, colloquially known as 9/11, were a coordinated series of suicide attacks perpetrated by the Islamic terrorist organization al-Qaeda against the United States in 2001. A total of 19 hijackers commandeered four commercial passenger airliners. The first two planes were flown into each of the Twin Towers at the World Trade Center in New York City, while the third plane crashed into the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, in Arlington County, Virginia. The fourth plane crashed in a rural field in Pennsylvania during a passenger revolt.The ringleader, Mohamed Atta, flew American Airlines Flight 11 into the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 8:46 a.m. At 9:03 a.m. Marwan al-Shehhi flew United Airlines Flight 175 into the South Tower. Both collapsed within an hour and forty-two minutes, destroying the remaining five structures in the complex. Hani Hanjour flew American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon at 9:37 a.m., causing a partial collapse. United Airlines Flight 93, hijacked by Ziad Jarrah, was believed to target either the United States Capitol or the White House. Alerted to the previous attacks, the passengers revolted and the hijackers crashed the aircraft into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, at 10:03 a.m. The Federal Aviation Administration ordered a ground stop for all traffic in U. S. airspace, requiring all airborne aircraft to return to their point of origin or divert to Canada. The actions undertaken in Canada to support incoming aircraft and their occupants were collectively titled Operation Yellow Ribbon.That evening, the Central Intelligence Agency informed President George W. Bush that its Counterterrorism Center had identified the attacks as having been the work of al-Qaeda under Osama bin Laden. The United States responded by invading Afghanistan and launching its Global War on Terror, with the stated goal of eliminating hostile groups it deemed terrorist organizations and the governments it purported to support them. NATO's invocation of Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty—its only usage to date—called upon allies to fight al-Qaeda as well. As U. S. and allied invasion forces swept through Afghanistan, bin Laden eluded them. He denied any involvement until 2004, when excerpts of a taped statement in which he accepted responsibility for the attacks were released. Al-Qaeda's cited motivations included U. S. support of Israel, the presence of U. S. military bases in Saudi Arabia, and sanctions against Iraq. The nearly decade-long manhunt for bin Laden concluded in May 2011, when he was killed during a U. S. military raid in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The war in Afghanistan continued for another decade.The attacks killed 2,977 people, injured thousands more, and gave rise to long-term health consequences while causing at least US$10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. It remains the deadliest terrorist attack in history, as well as the deadliest incident for firefighters and law enforcement personnel in American history, killing 343 and 72 members, respectively. The crashes of Flight 11 and Flight 175 were the deadliest aviation disasters of all time, and the collision of Flight 77 with the Pentagon resulted in the fourth-highest number of ground fatalities in a plane crash in history. The destruction of the World Trade Center and its environs seriously harmed the U. S. economy and induced global market shocks. Many other countries strengthened anti-terrorism legislation and expanded their powers of law enforcement and intelligence agencies. The total number of deaths caused by the attacks, combined with the death tolls from the conflicts they directly incited, has been estimated by the Costs of War Project to be more than 4.5 million.Cleanup of the World Trade Center site (colloquially known as "Ground Zero") was completed in May 2002, while the Pentagon was repaired within a year. After delays in the design of a replacement complex, six new buildings were planned to replace the lost towers at the World Trade Center site, along with a museum and memorial dedicated to those who were killed or injured in the attacks. The tallest building, One World Trade Center, began construction in 2006 and opened in 2014. Memorials to the attacks include the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City; the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington County, Virginia; and the Flight 93 National Memorial at the Pennsylvania crash site.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:44 UTC on Saturday, 12 September 2026.For the full current version of the article, see September 11 attacks on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Salli.

Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3A by the Federal Aviation Administration serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots, detailing the fundamental principles of flying and the various techniques involved in operating an aircraft. This essential resource is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of both new and experienced aviators, making it a timeless reference in the field of aviation. The handbook's focus on safety, performance, and the intricacies of flight operations remains relevant today, as pilots continue to seek reliable information to navigate the complexities of flying.

An Amazon cargo plane went off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6, hitting multiple vehicles and leaving at least five people dead. Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins said in a news conference that five more people are injured. Amazon is still gathering details about what happened, company spokesperson Kelly Nantel said. The Federal Aviation Administration said it will investigate the crash.The Republican Party will hold a first-of-a-kind midterm convention in Dallas this week. The two-day convention begins just after Labor Day on Monday, when campaigns typically start their final sprint toward Election Day."President Trump turns out voters like no other candidate, and this convention will provide the momentum needed to expand our majorities in November," Republican National Committee spokesperson Natalie Baldassarre said in a statement.Nepal held a day of mourning Monday to remember those killed in the Aug. 26 floods, with flags lowered at government offices and families concluding mourning rituals. Monday was the 13th day since the flooding which killed more than 1,300 people in Nepal and Tibet and left some 5,000 missing, including foreigners, according to Nepal's disaster management agency.In predominantly Hindu Nepal, mourning periods last 13 days, during which close family members stay home and relatives visit to pay their respects. Rituals are held on the final day to pray for the souls of the departed.

The "Airplane Flying Handbook FAA-H-8083-3A," published by the Federal Aviation Administration, serves as a comprehensive guide for pilots, detailing essential flying techniques and principles. This authoritative resource covers various aspects of flight operations, from takeoff to landing, and emphasizes the importance of safety and proficiency in aviation. Its enduring relevance lies in the foundational knowledge it provides, which continues to resonate with both novice and experienced pilots alike. By understanding the principles outlined in this handbook, listeners can enhance their flying skills and ensure a safer flying experience.

We've launched Minimum Competence CLE, and our first course is now available completely free. Researching Federal Tax Issues After Loper Bright looks at how the Supreme Court's decision ending Chevron deference changes the way lawyers should research and evaluate Treasury regulations, IRS guidance, and other federal tax authorities.Take the course and earn CLE credit at cle.minimumcomp.com.This Day in Legal History: The Treaty of ParisOn September 3, 1783, American and British negotiators signed the Treaty of Paris, formally ending the Revolutionary War and, with it, securing the thing the whole war had been fought over: British recognition of the independence of the United States. For the young nation, this was the moment it became, in the eyes of international law, a sovereign country among sovereign countries.The American delegation—Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay—negotiated remarkably favorable terms. In its very first substantive article, Britain acknowledged the United States to be “free, sovereign and independent.” The treaty set generous boundaries, extending the new nation west to the Mississippi River, granted Americans valuable fishing rights off Newfoundland, and addressed the thorny questions of pre-war debts and the treatment of Loyalists. Franklin, ever the shrewd diplomat, had played the European powers against one another to extract terms far better than a defeated-looking rebellion might have expected.The significance of September 3, 1783 is foundational in the most literal sense. A declaration of independence is a claim; a treaty of peace in which your former ruler concedes that claim is its legal realization. The Treaty of Paris is the document in which the United States stopped being a rebellion and started being a nation with recognized borders, treaty-making power, and standing in the world. Everything that followed—the Constitution four years later, the entire edifice of American law—was built on the sovereignty this treaty secured. And it's worth remembering Franklin's hard-won wisdom, captured in today's opening quote, from a man who had seen the war up close: there was never a good war, or a bad peace. On a day of stories about the ordinary business of a functioning legal system, it's worth pausing on the treaty that made that system possible.Google has won a major victory: a federal judge has declined to force the company to sell off its advertising-technology business, opting for behavioral remedies instead of a breakup. Some background: last year, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia found that Google had illegally monopolized key parts of the ad-tech market—the plumbing that places digital ads across much of the web. This week's ruling was about the remedy, and remedy is where antitrust cases are won or lost in practice. The Justice Department and a coalition of states wanted a structural remedy: forcing Google to divest its ad exchange, breaking the company up to restore competition. Judge Brinkema declined to go that far. Instead, she imposed behavioral remedies—requiring Google to change how it operates, to open up aspects of its ad auctions and share data with rivals, under ongoing oversight. Here's the legal significance. Courts are historically very reluctant to order structural breakups; they're drastic, hard to administer, and risk unintended consequences, so judges tend to prefer conduct remedies that police behavior rather than dismantle a company. We just saw the same pattern in the separate Google search-monopoly case, where a different judge also declined to force a divestiture. So a picture is emerging: Google keeps being found to have violated antitrust law, and keeps avoiding a breakup, landing instead with behavioral restrictions. Critics argue conduct remedies are weak—that a monopolist told to behave will find new ways to dominate. Google and its defenders say a breakup would be overkill. The significance is that this is the central debate in modern antitrust: when you've found illegal monopoly power, do you regulate the monopolist's conduct, or do you break it up? For now, in the ad-tech case, the answer is conduct—and that's a big win for Google. Google defeats US bid to force ad-tech sale | ReutersCNBC · BloombergBoeing has paid a $3.1 million fine to the Federal Aviation Administration over a raft of safety and quality-control violations—and the number itself is the story. The penalty covers a series of failures, including the January 2024 incident in which a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 in mid-flight, along with other lapses like unqualified work and improper pressure on an FAA-designated representative. Here's the thing to understand: $3.1 million is, essentially, the maximum civil penalty the FAA is statutorily allowed to impose for this set of violations. And for a company the size of Boeing—which books tens of billions of dollars in revenue—critics, including families of crash victims and aviation-safety advocates, call a figure like that a rounding error, a cost of doing business rather than a genuine deterrent. That's the real legal and policy issue here: the gap between the penalties regulators are authorized to levy and the scale of the companies they regulate. When the maximum lawful fine is trivial relative to a company's balance sheet, the deterrent value of the penalty largely evaporates, and enforcement becomes symbolic. This is separate from the criminal exposure Boeing has faced over the earlier 737 MAX crashes; this is the civil, regulatory side. The significance is a recurring question in regulatory law: statutory penalty caps, often set decades ago and never updated for inflation or corporate scale, can leave regulators without the tools to meaningfully punish or deter misconduct by the largest players. Boeing writes a $3.1 million check, and the deeper questions about its safety culture—and about whether our regulatory penalties have any teeth against a corporate giant—remain very much open.Boeing paid $3.1 million fine to FAA over widespread safety violations | ReutersUS News · CBS NewsAnd finally, a federal judge has blocked the EPA from sending California's landmark vehicle-emissions rules to Congress for a possible fast-track repeal—a ruling that turns on a genuinely clever piece of administrative-law maneuvering. Here's the setup. Under the Clean Air Act, California has a unique, long-standing power to set its own, stricter vehicle-emissions standards through “waivers” granted by the EPA, and other states can choose to follow California's lead. The EPA, this June, took the position that those waivers should have been submitted to Congress under the Congressional Review Act—the CRA—which is significant because the CRA lets the Senate repeal a federal “rule” by a simple majority vote, bypassing the 60-vote threshold that would otherwise be needed. In other words, by reclassifying California's waivers as “rules,” the EPA could hand the Senate a path to wipe them out with 51 votes. California sued, arguing the waivers aren't rules and don't belong in the CRA process at all. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell agreed, and she did not mince words—she said the EPA was asking the court to “engage in Orwellian doublethink,” writing that “the EPA cannot say one thing to Congress while ignoring any consequence from reclassifying these waivers as rules.” The significance operates on two levels. Substantively, it protects California's authority to regulate tailpipe emissions, which shapes the auto market nationwide because so many states follow California's standards. Procedurally, it's a check on a creative attempt to use a reclassification to unlock a simple-majority repeal—a reminder that agencies can't relabel their actions to reach a preferred political outcome without legal consequences. The fight over how America regulates car emissions just ran into the fine print of administrative law, and for now, California's rules stand. 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P.M. Edition for Aug. 27. What happened to the Republican effort to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci? White House Correspondent Natalie Andrews discusses why some Trump administration officials are skeptical of the contempt of Congress case against Fauci. Plus, the FAA moves to fire two air-traffic controllers who left work early before a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport in March. And President Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America.” Sabrina Siddiqui hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, commonly known as eVTOLs or air taxis, are moving from concept toward deployment. Recorded on March 18, 2026, Episode 271 of The BG Podcast features A.J. Bingham's conversation with Austin Assistant City Manager Mike Rogers on a question cities increasingly need to answer: how do you prepare for a new transportation system before it arrives? The conversation followed the March announcement that Texas had been selected for the Federal Aviation Administration's new eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, creating an early opportunity to examine what deployment could mean for local governments. Rogers focuses less on the aircraft themselves and more on what happens when new technology meets the city. The discussion covers vertiports, land use, zoning, charging and electrical infrastructure, airport connections, last-mile mobility, neighborhood impacts, and the potential for eVTOLs to reshape regional growth. Drawing lessons from the rollout of autonomous vehicles, Rogers argues that cities have more influence when they engage early, rather than waiting until technology and policy have already moved around them. That argument has only become more relevant. At an August 18 hearing, the Texas House Select Committee on General Aviation examined many of the same questions, including airport readiness, charging infrastructure, siting, zoning, land use, and community integration. The central takeaway from the episode is simple: the technology may arrive in the air, but many of its most important decisions will be made on the ground. //

The Federal Aviation Administration has hired over 2,000 new air traffic controllers, all with a shared passion: videogames. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says in a recent online post that the FAA hiring initiative focused on gamers, launched in April, has met 94% of its hiring goal. Duffy says this is the highest-ever number of hires at FAA in a year. The hiring surge comes as FAA has struggled with workforce shortages in recent years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast, host Greg Glynn, founder & CEO of Pliable Marketing talks with Teddi-Jann Covell about her lifelong connection to women's sports, art, leadership and advocacy. Before Title IX was fully implemented, Teddi-Jann knew that playing college sports was her dream. Raised in a sports-minded family, she was inspired by her father, a two-sport varsity athlete at the University of Maine during the 1950s. He declined an opportunity to play minor-league baseball to become a coach and teacher, and his contributions to the game later earned him induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Teddi-Jann carried that athletic tradition to Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art and Planning, where she pursued her passion for art while playing both field hockey and ice hockey. During the episode, Teddi-Jann shares stories from the early years of women's college hockey and discusses how Cornell invested in its women's ice hockey program. She and Greg explore how opportunities for female athletes have evolved, the continued growth of women's hockey and what may be ahead for women's sports. Teddi-Jann also discusses her 30-year career as an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. Her leadership roles included serving as vice president of Professional Women Controllers and as the local BGR ATCT president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Now 70, Teddi-Jann continues to play ice hockey at Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine. She also paints plein air and advocates for women's health through Nueva, a startup global wellness company. In the episode, Greg and Teddi-Jann also highlight University of Maine women's ice hockey player and Pliable athlete Lulu Rucinski. Lulu has used her platform to promote and raise support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine through her “I Love Orono” campaign. Greg and Teddi-Jann discuss plans for a future collaboration with Lulu that combines their shared passion for hockey, creativity and community impact. Episode Highlights Teddi-Jann's experience pursuing college athletics before Title IX was fully implemented Growing up in a family shaped by baseball, coaching and the University of Maine Playing women's ice hockey at Cornell University Cornell's early investment in its women's ice hockey program The history and continued growth of women's college hockey and the PWHL Teddi-Jann's career as an artist and her passion for plein-air painting NIL for women's ice hockey players Lulu Rucinski's work supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine Plans for a future collaboration involving Teddi-Jann, Lulu and Pliable What the future may hold for women's hockey and women's sports About the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast Hosted by Greg Glynn, founder and CEO of Pliable Marketing, the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast features conversations with athletes, sports leaders and industry professionals who are building meaningful brands and creating an impact through sports. The podcast explores athlete branding, name, image and likeness opportunities, community involvement, career development and the changing sports landscape.

 During Flight 13, the Starship upper stage achieved a successful soft splashdown, validating its thermal protection system, while the Super Heavy booster experienced a hard impact due to engine relight failures. Flight 14 marks a transition to orbital-class capability, featuring the first attempt to catch the returning ship using the "Mechazilla" launch tower arms. To support this mission, the Federal Aviation Administration is evaluating expanded contingency landing zones across the Pacific Ocean to ensure public safety during reentry. SpaceX is also implementing dual-flow logistics at its Texas facility to increase launch frequency and streamline the production of its Block 3 architecture. Ultimately, these documents detail the regulatory and engineering milestones required to transform Starship into a routine commercial asset.

US equity markets opened August with strong gains as signs of de-escalating tensions in the Middle East dragged crude prices sharply lower ahead of another busy week on the corporate earnings calendar  – Dow rallied +693-points or +1.32% to a fresh record closing high of 53,178.41. Boeing Co jumped +8.03% after the aerospace and defence company cleared an important regulatory hurdle, with the Federal Aviation Administration clearing for commercial service the smallest of the 737 Max planes, the 737 Max 7. The news bodes well for the eventual certification of Boeing's 737 Max 10, with that aircraft completing final tests last month. ‘Magnificent Seven' mega capitalisation technology stocks continued to trade strongly, with Microsoft Corp climbing +4.93% to book its best three-day performance in 26 years (+23.46%) and turn positive for the calendar year-to-date (+0.83%) following the company's second quarter result after the closing bell last Wednesday (29 August). Amazon.com Inc rose +4.58% to a fresh record closing high of US$284.02, with the company's market capitalisation climbing above >US$3 trillion for the first time.

DoorDash has received the green light from the Federal Aviation Administration to commercially operate its own in-house drone delivery fleet. We break down the launch of DoorDash Air, how the company's proprietary technology and autonomous systems aim to augment human drivers for mid-range orders, and where DoorDash stands alongside competitors like Amazon and Uber Eats in the evolving delivery space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Plus: Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls for policies that accelerate AI development. And DoorDash is building its own drone delivery network. Imani Moise hosts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Show Notes:  Kiki (formerly Karen) Snyder shares her 35-year journey since her breakdown at Harvard, which landed her in restraints at McLean Hospital during exams in 1991. She discusses being misdiagnosed as severely bipolar, the 32 years she lost to toxic psychiatric medications, and the self she rediscovered. "Karen was full of fear and anger. Karen wanted to speak to the manager. But Kiki's in charge now. I am the manager." Learn more about her transformation on Instagram at @assignedkarenatbirth and at assignedkarenatbirth.com. From Karen to Kiki Kiki elaborates on her transformation from Karen to Kiki. A massage therapist specializing in Somatic Experiencing taught Kiki that our brains lie to us, our bodies know the truth. Kiki's body clearly told her it was finally time to leave the zip code she'd lived in for 50 years. She describes the upheaval of uprooting from Northern Virginia to coastal North Carolina after her mother's passing, and the impact of that change on her emotional well-being. Facing Pain and Healing from Trauma Kiki discusses the debilitating effects of the psychiatric medications she was on for 32 years and her work to taper off them. She describes the emotional numbness and exhaustion she experienced while on these medications. Kiki explains how getting off the medications allowed her to process trauma and emotions, leading to a significant personal transformation. She emphasizes the importance of sharing her story to help others who may be going through similar experiences. A Career in Social Media  Kiki recounts her career in social media, including her role at AOL in the early days of the Internet.  She describes her work at VeriSign, where she first discovered Web 2.0, which became social media. Her perseverance in the face of resistance resulted in the founding of VeriSign's social media program. Kiki shares her regret at not even considering the offer to relocate to Silicon Valley when the program she founded was moved there. She now realizes that her fear of not being strong enough was fueled by medications and years of being told she was fragile and sick. She discusses her subsequent role at the Federal Aviation Administration, where she founded their social media program.  Layoffs and Life Changes Kiki shares her experience of being laid off from her dream job at a big ad agency on the same day she moved to coastal North Carolina in 2024. Her entire division was cut, an early wave of workers displaced by AI. She reflects on the impact of the layoff, leading to a significant life change. Spirituality and Synchronicity Kiki talks about her interest in spirituality, metaphysics, and Jung's concept of synchronicities. She talks about sharing her story with the world and the positive responses she has received from others. Kiki discusses her efforts to let go of control, a trait she inherited from her former self, Karen.  A Burner Phone and AI "Therapy" Kiki shares her tips for beating her phone addiction. She installed the BePresent app, which helps her limit wasted time on social media. She recommends Claude, the AI chatbot she uses as a sounding board and where she worked through the grief and anger of losing three decades. And most importantly, a second phone. Every night the real phone stays in the kitchen and the "burner" comes to the bedroom, holding only music, an alarm, and the chatbot. Her advice to anyone trying to put their phone down: Get another phone! Harvard Reflections Kiki reminisces about her favorite classes at Harvard, including Irv DeVore's human behavioral biology class and Helen Vendler's poetry class. She shares her fascination with language and culture, particularly the unique language of Gen Z. Kiki discusses her plans to create new content by translating Shakespeare's sonnets into Gen Z slang. She expresses her excitement about learning and exploring new topics, including spirituality and metaphysics. Timestamps: 04:40: Transformation from Karen to Kiki 08:31: Impact of Medications and Emotional Healing 12:43: Career in Social Media and Early Internet 17:07: Significant Moments in Social Media Career 21:23: Learning and Personal Growth 25:40: Current Life and Habits 30:06: Reflections on Harvard and Personal Interests Links: Instagram: @assignedkarenatbirth Website: https://assignedkarenatbirth.com/  

The aviation industry is grappling with an array of challenges, from a backlog of planes, to safety concerns, and widespread labor shortages. WSJ aviation reporter Ben Katz joins host Luke Vargas to discuss how the sector is thinking about AI, plus the latest technology on display at the Farnborough International Airshow in the U.K. Further Reading Aerospace Startup JetZero to Start Building Futuristic Planes in North Carolina Airbus Comes for Boeing in Battle Over World's Biggest Jets Boeing Chooses Palantir to Boost AI Adoption in Defense, Space Unit Honeywell Aerospace CEO Says AI Works for Blueprints but Isn't Ready for the Cockpit Sixteen Airbus A380s to Undergo Inspection After Cracks Found on Airplane Wings Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

​United was ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce the number of flights in and out of O'Hare out of concerns that the airport could become overloaded. The orders were set to expire this October, but the FAA recently extended them through October, 2027. ​United now has ended plans to start regional flights from O'Hare to 10 Midwest and East Coast destinations, including Champaign and Bloomington in Illinois. United Airlines says it hopes to serve those regional airports when the FAA order expires.

​United was ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce the number of flights in and out of O'Hare out of concerns that the airport could become overloaded. The orders were set to expire this October, but the FAA recently extended them through October, 2027. ​United now has ended plans to start regional flights from O'Hare to 10 Midwest and East Coast destinations, including Champaign and Bloomington in Illinois. United Airlines says it hopes to serve those regional airports when the FAA order expires.

​United was ordered by the Federal Aviation Administration to reduce the number of flights in and out of O'Hare out of concerns that the airport could become overloaded. The orders were set to expire this October, but the FAA recently extended them through October, 2027. ​United now has ended plans to start regional flights from O'Hare to 10 Midwest and East Coast destinations, including Champaign and Bloomington in Illinois. United Airlines says it hopes to serve those regional airports when the FAA order expires.

The top IT leader at the Department of Transportation is resigning, FedScoop was the first to report last week. Pavan Pidugu, the DOT's chief digital and information officer, was sworn in February 2025 after serving as the CTO for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for nearly five years. His last day will be Sept. 4. Under Pidugu's leadership, the agency underwent a restructuring of its technology department. The agency also migrated to Google Workspace, becoming the first cabinet-level agency to fully transition using the General Services Administration's OneGov deal. A DOT spokesperson told FedScoop in May that the Federal Aviation Administration was gearing up to migrate later this year. In total, more than 50,000 employees across the agency will have access. Pidugu's resignation comes amid a wave of technology leader departures, including federal CIO Greg Barbaccia, whose last day will be at the end of August. Interior Department CIO Paul “Macca” McInerny left the agency last week. The Technology Modernization Fund is open for proposals and prioritizing faster permitting technology and artificial intelligence adoption projects, its acting director said Thursday. Jessie Posilkin said the TMF is “being explicit” about its desire for Council on Environmental Quality-supported projects to speed and scale permitting, and to advance USAi adoption in agencies facing capability and infrastructure gaps preventing responsible use. Posilkin said in a LinkedIn post: “TMF was made for moments like this, where agencies can't afford to wait on budget and procurement cycles. I'm excited we're still poised to help agencies meet a critical moment of opportunity – and a bipartisan one, at that!” Last month, Posilkin said the fund had $200 million left, pending potential reauthorization for fiscal 2027. But that might not stretch as far as it would have in the past, even with 100% of agencies repaying TMF loans, as the “scale and scope of government technology challenges are only going up” because of AI, Posilkin said at the time. The current version of the fiscal 2027 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill authorizes $5 million for the fund, but has not yet received a floor vote in either chamber. Agencies can submit a project proposal until July 24, but Posilkin encouraged them to move quickly so the small TMF team can review proposals expeditiously. She said: “This call is moving fast, partly out of necessity. We have a very narrow window between now and September 30, when our authorization to make new investments ends (absent congressional action, of course…). With more time, we could do even more — but we'll meet as much of the agency need as we can, while we can.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Business Roundtable, sponsored by Bell, Dr. “Rocket” Ron Epstein of Bank of America Securities, Sash Tusa of Agency Partners, and Richard Aboulafia of the AeroDynamic advisory consultancy join host Vago Muradian to discuss Wall Street's continuing rally in the wake of the US-Iran deal; outlook for air travel as analysts adjust war's impact on energy and air travel; Castlelake's $7.3 billion offer to acquire the European discount carrier; expectations as NATO leaders convene in Ankara for the alliance's annual summit; Saab's massive week as Ukraine ordered 16 of the company's most advanced Gripen E fighter aircraft, on top of the 16 C-D versions of the jets donated by the Swedish government, and signature of a nearly $5 billion contract for three of the Swedish firm's A26 submarines; how the Gripen order could boost Saab's prospects as Canada's next fighter and whether HDW's loss will boost Hanwha's offer over the German company's proposal in Ottawa's competition for a dozen new attack submarines; Thales buys drone and robotics maker Exail after Safran scrapped it's $2.3 billion offer to buy the French firm; continuing consequences for Rheinmetall and Thales of Germany's decision to cancel the six-ship F126 frigate program; KNDS' decision to pull its initial public offering; the Federal Aviation Administration's move to create new rules for supersonic civil transports; and RocketLab's $8 billion acquisition of Iridium to compete against SpaceX and its StarLink product.

As lineworkers and pilots work "inside the wires" from helicopters, drones could soon be a part of this shielded airspace. Mike Starner of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and Heather Moran of Level Ascent Solutions explored the Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rules regulating the use of drones.  This audio story, authored by Mike Starner of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) and Heather Moran of Level Ascent Solutions, was featured in the January 2026 issue of T&D World magazine. Their story highlights safety concerns around rights-of-way and the need for rapid communication and coordination. It also shares how technologies can help if implemented with input from pilots, drone operators and utility safety professionals. Listeners will hear why preserving human judgment and teamwork is essential as drone inspections and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations expand. It will also focus on why collaboration, standardized protocols and training are critical to safely modernize inspections above the power line. For more information, read the article on the T&D World website. 

Monday, May 18th, 2026 Today, a former judge weighs in on Trump's $1.7B slush fund for January 6th rioters in a court filing; the Senate parliamentarian has stripped the $1B ballroom provision from Republican's budget reconciliation bill; Colorado Governor Jared Polis has commuted the sentence of voter data thief Tina Peters; the Federal Aviation Administration is going to sharply cut the number of air traffic controllers; a Texas hospital will create a detransition clinic as part of a settlement with AG Ken Paxton; Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary as Democrat Jamie Davis advances in Louisiana; and Allison Delivers your Good News. Thank You, Helix 27% Off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans Thank You, BoxieCat For a limited time, get 30% off your order when you head to Boxiecat.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS.   California Rising - It was a powerful night to launch the fight to win back the House! The show is over but you can still help us reach our fundraising goal! bluewavecalifornia.org/concert   The Latest Breakdown:Retired Judge Blasts Trump's $1.7B Slush Fund for Allies | The Breakdown StoriesTina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Be Freed by Gov. Jared Polis | The New York Times FAA cuts target for air traffic control staffing | Reuters Texas Children's Hospital to develop ‘detransition clinic,' fire physicians as part of settlement, AG says | Houston Public Media Sen. Bill Cassidy loses GOP primary in Louisiana as two rivals advance to runoff | NBC News Senate parliamentarian rejects Trump's ballroom fund in budget bill | NBC News Good Trouble STOP the deportation proceedings against Mohsen Mahdawi - Action Network   →SusanRogan - how-to-help-win-the-midterms →detentionwatchnetwork.org →Deliver Mother's Day to the Moms of Dilley →Letter Carriers' “Stamp Out Hunger“ Food Drive →FieldTeam6.org →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible, Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List  →iceout.org Good News →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com →Email Dana LGBTQ Owned eating establishments in your area - hello@mswmedia.com Subject: “Dana's Project” Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Harry Dunn is running for CongressHarry Dunn for Maryland Our Donation Links The Daily Beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans in support of Human Rights Campaign http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.  Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook,  DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A group of 32 congressional Democrats is calling for the Federal Aviation Administration to help hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement accountable following reports that the Department of Homeland Security unit is withholding aviation data. While deportation flights significantly increased last year, data about the air operations is difficult to find, according to the House members' letter to FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford. The representatives are asking for a detailed report about ICE's use of the Limiting Aircraft Data Displayed (LADD) program and whether the FAA is aware of additional data-suppression methods contributing to the decreased transparency. The program “was established to enable private aircraft owners and operators of non-commercial flights to filter their flight data from public display websites,” the coalition said in the letter sent Monday. “ICE's use of this program to obscure routine government operations and suppress information about deportation flights is out of the scope of this program, and therefore inappropriate and dangerous.” The price tag for the Golden Dome for America could reach $1.2 trillion to develop, deploy and operate over 20 years, according to a new report published Tuesday by the Congressional Budget Office. The updated cost estimate is based on a “notional” missile defense architecture that broadly includes capabilities outlined in President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order calling for Golden Dome's development. CBO's projections are significantly larger than the $185 billion already budgeted for the project — with space-based interceptors (SBIs) accounting for over half of the office's estimate. “Of the $1.2 trillion amount, acquisition costs for the notional [national missile defense] system would total just over $1 trillion,” the report stated. “The most expensive component is the space-based interceptor layer, which accounts for about 70 percent of acquisition costs and 60 percent of total costs.” The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:Opening:• Summary Playbook: AI Risk Management Checklist for Leaders - Gate 15 • Ripple teams up with Crypto ISAC to stop North Korean hackers • Designation: Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility ; An unpublished Proposed Rule by the Federal Aviation Administration on 05/06/2026 - FAA • Trump admin will push for ‘long-term' reauthorization of key cyber data-sharing law • FEMA Review Council Releases Final Report - DHS • Ranking Member Thompson Statement on FEMA Review Council Report - House Homeland Security Committee Democrats Main Topics:Ransomware! International Anti-Ransomware Day 2026: Kaspersky shares insights into ransomware trends and tactics - Kaspersky - 12 May 2026. • Weekly ransomware & data leak landscape - eCrime.ch • Q1 2026 Ransomware Report: Fewer Groups, Higher Impact - Check Point Research • Ransomware roundup: April 2026 - Comparitech • Arete's 2025 Annual Crimeware Report Operationalizes Cyber Intelligence and Incident Response Data • Global ransomware statistics 2026: the data behind the rising threat • Gentlemen ransomware reportedly hit by… ransomware CI Fortify: Strengthening Resilience Across Critical Infrastructure - CISA - 05 May 2026 This initiative outlines CISA efforts to strengthen resilience across critical infrastructure sectors through targeted guidance tools and collaborative programs. America's Most Critical Lifeline- Water! AI-Assisted ICS Attack on Water Utility - Dragos - 07 May 2026 Dragos reports that threat actors used artificial intelligence tools during an intrusion involving a water utility environment to support reconnaissance, scripting, and operational targeting activity. • WaterISAC H2OSecCon!! 02 June 2026• WaterISAC: TLP:GREEN Physical Security Case Study: Water Treatment Plant Insider Threat Incident • Polish intelligence warns hackers attacked water treatment facility United States Counterterrorism Strategy - The White House - 06 May 2026 The White House released its 2026 counterterrorism strategy, outlining priorities focused on homeland protection, cartel and transnational gang threats, jihadist organizations, violent secular political groups, state sponsors, and weapons of mass destruction risks. o Perspective: Selective Threats — A Counterterrorism Strategy Built on Politics - HSToday - 11 May 2026 - Analysis/Commentary. HSToday argues that political considerations are shaping counterterrorism priorities in ways that can distort threat assessment and operational focus. o Trump counterterrorism strategy targets ‘violent left-wing extremists' with ‘transgender ideology' o Trump Releases New 'Counterterrorism Strategy' With Fresh Focus on Cartels and Antifa o Trump's counterterrorism strategy puts focus on left-wing ‘violent secular groups' o Trump signs new counterterrorism strategy that focuses on hemispheric threats o US says migration has made Europe an ‘incubator' for terrorism in new counter-terrorism strategy o Ranking Member Thompson Statement on Trump Administration's Counterterrorism "Strategy" Quick Hits:• One in Eight Workers Has Sold Their Corporate Logins • El Niño to fuel Pacific hurricane season, increase risks for California, Hawaii, Mexico • ClickFix! Clipboard to Encryption: The Critical Role of ClickFix in Ransomware Campaigns • ClickFix! ClickFix distributing Vidar Stealer via WordPress targeting Australian infrastructure • ClickFix! ClickFix campaign uses fake macOS utilities lures to deliver infostealers • Between Intent and Capability: Assessing the Lack of Iranian Attacks on the U.S. Homeland • The Canvas Hack Is Disrupting Schools and Universities Across the Country • OT Cybersecurity Lessons Learned from the Frontlines • English Language Video Attributed to Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula Calls for Lone Wolf Attacks in the West

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has tapped Palantir for IT modernization and other digital work as part of a $300 million Blanket Purchase Agreement that continues the data analytics and software giant's bonanza of business under the Trump administration. The first task order under the BPA, announced this morning, formalizes USDA's work with Palantir — specifically the agency's National Farm Security Action Plan and its “One Farmer, One File” initiative. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins previewed the launch of a “single, streamlined record that follows the farmer” during a February event in San Antonio, but the new task order makes it official. The Federal Aviation Administration is making progress on its goals tied to the modernization of the systems powering air traffic control and the National Airspace System, according to Administrator Bryan Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. The Department of Transportation officials were two of the speakers that gave updates on the initiative during the agency's Modern Skies Summit at its headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

McDonald's joining the energy drink market, “empty seats” available on notaweddingcrasher.com, taking GLP-1 drugs and feeling “meh,” Top Gun 3 in development, a new parents' checklist that might include reserving an email address for their child, the Federal Aviation Administration not thrilled with pilots meowing on airport radio — plus more news. Plus, joining us in the studio today, College Station City Councilmember Melissa McIlhaney sat down with Scott DeLucia to discuss residential counties, water resources, county-to-city properties, economic development plans, funding sources, property tax reform, and more. 

Flying cars are no longer science fiction. As soon as this summer, several U.S. states and Dubai will likely have flying taxies buzzing around overhead, according to recent press releases from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and Uber. If these pilot programs go well, service from these so-called electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft could quickly spread across the planet. In light of this recent news, we are re-airing an episode from 2021 where we talk about the critical fire, electrical, and life safety questions that remain about the ground infrastructure needed to ensure eVTOL aircraft are safe. We talk to Rex Alexander, a veteran helicopter pilot and technical committee member for NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports, about how NFPA and others are working to answer those serious questions. LINKS Read more about NFPA 418, Standard for Heliports Read the recent FAA press release about the eVTOL aircraft program launching in 2026 Watch a video about Uber's planned air taxi service launching this year in Dubai

-The feud between Elon Musk and OpenAI is getting even more contentious as the two sides get ready for trial later this month. -The Federal Aviation Administration is targeting gamers in its most recent job advertisement for air traffic controllers. The administration's annual hiring window opens at 12AM ET on April 17, and considering the ongoing shortage of air traffic controllers. -Immigration and Customs Enforcement has a certain Redditor in its crosshairs and it's now strong-arming the social media platform to reveal who they are with a grand jury subpoena, according to a report from The Intercept. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Joe and Deanna break down one of the biggest headaches in modern aviation: EDCTs (Expected Departure Clearance Times). From flights to Florida, Colorado, and the Caribbean to growing delays caused by traffic flow management, staffing shortages, and weather, they explain why pilots are seeing more ground delays than ever—and what's driving it behind the scenes.They also share practical ways pilots can stay ahead of the system: checking FAA delay tools, using ForeFlight for real-time alerts, adjusting departure times, and sometimes going VFR to avoid long holds. The conversation also touches on broader aviation frustrations, including rising costs, airport congestion, and system-wide pressure on the Federal Aviation Administration—plus a look at how tools like SpaceX Starlink fit into today's cockpit environment.National Airspace System Status: https://nasstatus.faa.govEDCT Lookup: https://www.fly.faa.gov/edct/M-Class Spring 2026 is almost here, and now is the perfect time to lock in your plans.Reserve your seat today and get ready for an incredible event: https://flycasey.com/m-class/

In today's episode, we cover the latest developments across air, sea, and rail freight, starting with a major breakthrough in the air cargo sector. We discuss how the Federal Aviation Administration has officially cleared the first-ever Boeing 777-200 passenger-to-freighter conversion, which will provide massive payload capacity and twin-engine fuel efficiency for operators. Next, we shift our focus to the water, where ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have led to new security and transit tolls for commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. We analyze how these new transit levies could add $1 per barrel to crude oil, potentially triggering an aggressive spike in global diesel and bunker fuel prices for carriers already struggling with elevated war risk premiums. Finally, we wrap up with a look at the East Coast, where a long-standing regulatory battle over intermodal rail access has reached a definitive conclusion. The Surface Transportation Board recently awarded Norfolk Southern control of a disputed port rail line, a move expected to streamline complex switching operations, eliminate redundant interchanges, and boost overall intermodal velocity. Follow the FreightWaves NOW Podcast Other FreightWaves Shows Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Plus.On this special edition of show, we welcome Tim Lynn, a veteran law enforcement and news gathering pilot with 24 years of flight time in Southern California.We're going to discuss the recent dramatic and sudden changes in airspace throughout the country that seemed to start in the Los Angeles area.Tim shares his experience and knowledge of that airspace, and what he thinks we need to do to get the word out on the realities of operating public safety rotorcraft in these airspaces.We'll discuss the Federal Aviation Administration's recent general notice, eliminating visual separation in B and C airspace.We also discuss what public safety aviation needs to do to inform and educate people making decisions that affect our missions. Many of these missions are life-saving.Join us for this conversation.  It's an important one, in this special edition of The Hangar Z Podcast.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Metro Aviation and Precision Aviation Group.

This episode highlights how Prince William County Public Schools is preparing students for high-demand careers through its Aviation Maintenance Pathway. Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Sarah Martin, Director of Career and Technical Education, to discuss how the hands-on program introduces students to aircraft inspection, maintenance, and aviation systems while aligning with Federal Aviation Administration standards. Learn how industry partnerships, real-world learning experiences, and career-focused pathways are helping students take flight toward future opportunities in the aviation and aerospace industries.

Amid ongoing conflicts and looming threats from peer adversaries like China, conversations around the American defense industrial base have shifted from capacity to resilience and speed. Meanwhile, software, AI and autonomy have emerged as key drivers for modern military operations, and with that, the DIB has evolved to incorporate new, non-traditional vendors that don't see themselves as prime defense contractors. That transformation and fielding efforts to bolster it are the focus of the Pentagon's Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy, led by Hon. Michael Cadenazzi. Cadenazzi joining the Daily Scoop to discuss the new and ongoing policy efforts of his office to wrap its arms around, support and grow the modern defense supply chain, the challenges it faces, how it can keep pace with commercial innovation, and what comes next. The cost to run Direct File for the 2025 tax filing season was tens of millions of dollars less than what the IRS estimated it would be, according to a new watchdog report. The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration found that the IRS ended up spending $16.2 million on the since-cancelled free electronic filing service in fiscal 2025 — far shy of the $61.2 million projected by the IRS. That $45 million gap appears to undercut one of Direct File opponents' main complaints about the customer-praised digital initiative: that it was supposedly an inefficient use of government resources. However, TIGTA noted some caveats to that finding: The IRS initially “overestimated” how many people would use Direct File and how many “assistors” would be needed to support them. Just 751,000 taxpayers registered with Direct File for its limited second season; the IRS estimated that 32 million taxpayers would be eligible to use the tool, according to the Treasury watchdog. Of those who registered, 59% did not ultimately submit a tax return through the system. The Federal Aviation Administration is collecting information about the evolving operational and infrastructure needs of airports, given the increasing integration of unmanned aircraft systems. The FAA aims to catalog and inventory best practices for airport design standards and standalone facilities, called droneports, as part of the request for comment published in the Federal Register on Monday. The Department of Transportation component wants to interview representatives from equipment manufacturers, unmanned aircraft system vendors, the military and other stakeholders. After the comment period closes next month, the FAA will use responses to inform a report that will then shape operational evaluations and standard-setting tied to the integration of drones. The information-gathering effort comes amid a heightened focus on drone and counter-drone technologies. The FAA laid out plans to create an office overseeing the integration of drones and other advanced aviation technologies as part of its broader organizational overhaul beginning in January. Just days later, the FAA reopened a request for information centered around the handling of UAS and proposed policies for location-tracking, data-sharing and detection technologies. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

In March 2024, a US aerospace corporation failed a safety audit conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration. The audit came on the heels of multiple safety incidents, including a flight that experienced a dangerous drop in cabin pressure when a door-plug panel on the jet tore away. A spokesman for the company acknowledged that the failures were due to instructions for employees being difficult to understand and altered too often, resulting in them not faithfully adhering to approved procedures. Paul told the church at Corinth that they should view him and other leaders as faithful and approved “servants of Christ” (1 Corinthians 4:1). He also declared that he had been “entrusted” (v.2) with being a steward for God. Stewards in Paul’s day were entrusted with overseeing the management and distribution of household resources. Above everything else, a fundamental requirement for those entrusted with responsibilities was faithfulness. Paul labeled himself as a steward who “[worked] hard with [his] own hands” to live out his responsibilities (v. 12)—carefully using what God had given him, especially the wisdom He’d been given and the mysteries of the gospel (v. 2). As Jesus provides, let’s strive to be faithful stewards, adhering to His approved and flawless standard in our spiritual practices, work duties, and personal relationships.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Plus.Today's episode is a powerful and deeply personal conversation about courage, resilience, and determination. Our guest is retired Sgt Yvette Tuning of the Los Angeles Police Department's Air Support Division.Yvette opens up about a life-changing cancer diagnosis that turned her world upside down—losing her Federal Aviation Administration medical, navigating multiple incorrect diagnoses, and learning firsthand how critical second opinions can be. She shares the physical and emotional toll of cancer treatment, the fight to beat cancer, and the uphill battle to return to work and regain her medical certification.This is an inspiring story of perseverance in the face of uncertainty, but it doesn't stop there. Yvette also discusses an officer-involved shooting she was part of, the lasting impact of critical incidents, and what strong, authentic leadership looks like inside an aviation unit—especially when things don't go according to plan.This episode is honest, emotional, and motivating, and it highlights what's possible when you refuse to quit, even when the odds are stacked against you. Our conversation contains adult topics and language. Settle in—this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Thank you to our sponsors Bell, CNC Technologies and Onboard Systems Hoist & Winch.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Plus.Today's episode is a powerful and deeply personal conversation about courage, resilience, and determination. Our guest is retired Sgt Yvette Tuning of the Los Angeles Police Department's Air Support Division.Yvette opens up about a life-changing cancer diagnosis that turned her world upside down—losing her Federal Aviation Administration medical, navigating multiple incorrect diagnoses, and learning firsthand how critical second opinions can be. She shares the physical and emotional toll of cancer treatment, the fight to beat cancer, and the uphill battle to return to work and regain her medical certification.This is an inspiring story of perseverance in the face of uncertainty, but it doesn't stop there. Yvette also discusses an officer-involved shooting she was part of, the lasting impact of critical incidents, and what strong, authentic leadership looks like inside an aviation unit—especially when things don't go according to plan.This episode is honest, emotional, and motivating, and it highlights what's possible when you refuse to quit, even when the odds are stacked against you. Our conversation contains adult topics and language. Settle in—this is a conversation you won't want to miss.Thank you to our sponsors Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing, Precision Aviation Group and Robinson Helicopter.

Border czar Tom Homan announced the end of the ICE operation in Minnesota in the coming days following weeks of operations by federal law enforcement in the state.Customs and Border Patrol officials closed airspace around the El Paso airport this week after firing an anti-drone laser, and failing to coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration.And President Donald Trump ordered pride flags at New York City's Stonewall National Monument, a prominent site in LGBTQ history, removed as part of a larger campaign to change displays at national parks around the country.And, in global news, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington this week meeting with President Donald Trump. Items on the agenda were Iran, its ballistic missiles, and Iranian nuclear capabilities.Meanwhile, European leaders gathered in Belgium to counter economic pressure from China and military threats from Russia.And the Trump Administration threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Memorial Bridge over disputes with the Canadian government. The structure, which connects Michigan and Ontario, took several years and billions of dollars to build.We cover the most important stories from around the globe on the News Roundup.Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

A mass shooting took place in Canada, killing at least eight. The alleged gunman, who identified as transgender, was also found dead on the scene. The media refused to accept that a transgender person would carry out this kind of atrocity. A new study shows that H-1B workers earn 16% less than native-born workers on average, which allows companies to important cheap labor. The Federal Aviation Administration temporarily shut down the airspace over El Paso over security concerns from cartel drones. Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) threatens President Trump, suggesting that Trump should be executed after he says he will pursue Somali fraud cases in Minnesota. Justin Haskins and Adam Johnson join the show. ► Watch my full documentary on how I exposed H-1B visa scams here: https://youtu.be/9sfeESywMUs?si=23qLeBI8neFymdFu ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1 ► Read my H-1B op-ed here: https://www.theblaze.com/columns/opinion/america-should-eliminate-the-h-1b-and-replace-it-with-this ► Read about our investigation at Blaze News: https://www.theblaze.com/news/where-are-all-the-workers-blazetvs-sara-gonzales-exposes-potential-h-1b-visa-fraud-in-texas ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area. Sponsors: ► BetterWild BetterWild is offering our listeners up to 40% off your order at https://www.BetterWild.com/SARA. ► BlazeTV Join BlazeTV today at BlazeTV.com/sara and get $20 off right now https://www.blazetv.com/sara. Timestamps: 00:00 – Another Trans Mass Shooter? 13:15 – H-1B Study 20:52 – Fake Degrees in India 23:28 – Cartel Drones In Us Airspace 38:15 – Ilhan Omar Threatens Trump Connect with Sara on Social Media: https://twitter.com/saragonzalestx https://www.instagram.com/saragonzalestx http://facebook.com/SaraGonzalesTX ► Subscribe on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sara-gonzales-unfiltered/id1408958605 ► Shop American Beauty by Sara: http://americanbeautybysara.com Sara Gonzales is the host of Sara Gonzales Unfiltered, a daily news program on Blaze TV. Joined by frequent contributors & guests such as Chad Prather, Eric July, John Doyle, Jaco Booyens, Sara breaks down the latest news in politics and culture. She previously hosted "The News and Why It Matters," featuring notable guests such as Glenn Beck, Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Michael Knowles, Candace Owens, Michael Malice, and more. As a conservative commentator, Sara frequently calls out the Democrats for their hypocrisy, the mainstream media for their misinformation, feminists for their toxicity, and also focuses on pro-life issues, culture, gender issues, health care, the Second Amendment, and passing conservative values to the next generation. Sara also appears as a recurring guest on the Megyn Kelly Show, The Sean Spicer Show, Tim Pool, and with Jesse Kelly on The First TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a temporary flight restriction has now been lifted after the Federal Aviation Administration announced it would be halting all flights to and from El Paso and the neighboring Santa Teresa, New Mexico, for the next 10 days. Also one (or two) gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home in Arizona as the search for her enters day 12 and seditious conspiracy in the case. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Border czar Tom Homan said the Trump administration's controversial months-long immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota that led to the deaths of two American citizens and widespread outrage across the country will conclude. Minnesota Public Radio's Brian Bakst explains what the drawdown might look like.Then, the Trump administration has locked up hundreds of children in its mass deportation campaign in conditions their parents describe as cold, crowded and unsanitary. ProPublica reporter Mica Rosenberg received letters and videos from dozens of detainees — half of them kids — at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in South Texas, and shares more.And, this week, the airspace over El Paso, Texas, shut down briefly. Was a party balloon sighting the cause? And did border officials shoot it down with a Pentagon-supplied laser without first coordinating with the Federal Aviation Administration? The Washington Post's Dan Lamothe breaks down what happened.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Join Jim and Greg for the Wednesday 3 Martini Lunch as they react to a chaotic House oversight hearing on ICE operations, the federal government's sudden halt and restart of flights in El Paso, and California's controversial “jock tax” that reportedly cost Seattle's quarterback more than he earned for winning the Super Bowl.First, they break down the theatrics from Tuesday's House immigration hearing, where Democrats grilled ICE Director Todd Lyons over enforcement actions. New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver went so far as to ask Lyons whether he believed he was going to Hell for ICE's policies. Jim notes the absurdity of her questions and the massive double standard Democrats emply on matters of faith.Next, they scratch their heads as the Federal Aviation Administration orders a 10-day clearance of air space around El Paso, Texas. But a few hours later, the order was lifted. At the time Jim and Greg recorded, the official explanation was the incursion of a drone from a Mexican cartel. Since then the explanations have only gotten more strange.Finally, they comment on the insanity of California's "jock tax" which cost Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold roughly $71,000 more than he earned for winning the game. Jim and Greg discuss how extreme this policy is and how these sorts of laws could impact the success of certain teams down the road.Please visit our great sponsors:Upgrade your sleep with Brooklyn Bedding and get 30% off sitewide at https://BrooklynBedding.com when you use promo code 3ML at checkout.Find your way forward with BetterHelp when you sign up at https://www.BetterHelp.com/3ML to get 10% off your first month.Upgrade your wardrobe with Mizzen & Main — get 20% off your first purchase at https://MizzenandMain.com with promo code 3ML20.New episodes every weekday. 

After Tuesday's election results, everyone seems to have gotten the message that affordability is king. Democrats, Republicans, and even President Donald Trump have been talking about the costs of various things, like healthcare, groceries, and Thanksgiving dinner ever since. But for a lot of Americans, making ends meet has been hard for a while. To talk more about the disconnect between what the Trump administration is saying about the economy and how Americans are feeling, we spoke with Stacy Vanek Smith. She's a reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek and co-host of the Bloomberg podcast, Everybody's Business.And in headlines, the Federal Aviation Administration cancels flights across the U.S. reportedly to ease the strain on air traffic controllers during the longest ever government shutdown, California Democratic Representative Nancy Pelosi announces her retirement after nearly 40 years in Congress, and the jury in the case of the man who slung twelve inches of vigilante justice at a federal officer has reached its verdict.Show Notes: Check out Stacey's podcast – https://tinyurl.com/y2zannt6Call Congress – 202-224-3121Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.