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At the end of April, air traffic control radar surveillance and radio communication systems at Newark airport went dark for over a minute. A week and half later, radar went down again briefly. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has since cut down the number of flights in and out of Newark. But, how does our air traffic control system work? How do air traffic controllers keep track of all of the planes in the sky? And what happens when systems fail? Michael McCormick, a former air traffic control operations manager at the FAA, joins Host Flora Lichtman to dive into the science of air traffic control. Guest: Dr. Michael McCormick is a former vice president of the FAA's Air Traffic Organization,  and an associate professor and program coordinator of Air Traffic Management at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.Transcripts for the segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

A new regional alignment of in the Middle East, signalling a shift in power away from Iran's weakened Axis of Resistance. Moderate Sunnis now have friendly governments in Beirut, Damascus, and Baghdad, creating an “Axis of Cooperation.” Also: today's stories, including a look at current strains on and shortages faced by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); how USAID cuts have affected governments in Central America; and why some teachers are once again turning to blue books in the classroom. Join the Monitor's Clay Collins for today's news.

Sonya Bohmann, Executive Director of the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the organization's mission, available resources and the importance of destigmatizing mental health conversations in the workplace. Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department of the AFL-CIO, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss rail safety regulations, challenges in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Infrastructure Week.

Since the first time Man planted a garden or fought a battle, weather has been vital to success and survival. The weather has famously decided wars. In some cases, weather has been the key factor in the rise and fall of whole Empires. Like many other contemporary real experts, today's guest, Jim Lee, is an independent researcher, in this case, into weather modification.   Why Weather Matters   George Washington avoided surrendering his army in the Battle of Long Island by deceiving the British about his movements and then withdrawing 9,000 men, supplies, and cannons overnight and into the next morning across the East River while a fog miraculously provided cover. If that Providential escape had failed, the War of Independence could have ended.   Napoleon attacked Imperial Russia as winter arrived and was soundly defeated by both poor planning and the vicious cold, decimating the French army, which had over 100,000 men captured, 380,000 dead, and only 27,000 returning to France.   Decades later, despite France's failure in 1812, Hitler's army tried attacking the Soviet Union during World War II and managed to hang on with brutal tactics until winter arrived and the Germans were soundly defeated. Many of the German survivors who managed to make it back to Germany alive were badly disfigured by frostbite, which had claimed noses, eyelids, fingers, and toes. The Germans also murdered over 1 million civilian Soviet Jews during the invasion. The German army troops captured over 5 million Soviet troops and deliberately starved over 3.3 million Soviet prisoners of war in brutal disregard for the established rules of war. Despite the most savage and determined fighting, the weather heavily influenced the failure of the German assault upon the Soviet Union.   Any effective military will invest whatever it can to predict, manage, and manipulate weather systems.   More recently, during the Vietnam War, the US seeded clouds over the Ho Chi Min trail in order to mire down enemy North Vietnamese soldiers from moving South.   Growing Concern About Abuses of Weather Control in the US   Many concerns have arisen that Earth's weather is being manipulated in ways harmful to the citizenry and the economy. The hurricane that hit the Hawaiian Island of Maui and the accompanying firestorm that devastated the town of Lahaina in 2023 with grave loss of life and destruction of the community appeared very suspicious. Hurricane Helene and then Milton chewed up Florida and demolished Southeastern Appalachia communities in North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Have behaved in unusual ways and produced unusual and shockingly high amounts of damage and loss of life. Many citizens have questioned what aspects of the storms may have been “enhanced” or manipulated. The lack of official assistance being provided to survivors of these devastating events has understandably increased suspicion.   The federal government has done nothing to alleviate citizen concerns; instead, it has encouraged censorship through social media. The usual claims of conspiracy theory have been lobbed against anyone raising these questions, but as it turns out, citizens are asking very good questions.   Government Censorship   The federal government censors and curtails information and public discussion on subjects like weather manipulation. For a good review of the state of government censorship in the world today, listen to the Joe Rogan interview with Mike Benz that aired this month. The federal government funds, coordinates, and gives orders to its own branches and federal agencies and to non-government organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, universities, and others to censor and eliminate free speech. There are literally hundreds of thousands of hired individuals manipulating the truth as hired guns through traditional news outlets, social media, university outlets, book publishers, and scientific journals.   Weather Modification, Inc.   The absurdity of these government denials was recently highlighted by a photo of a plane on TikTok with a large corporate logo across its fuselage that said, “Weather Modification, International.” The Weather Modification International website was surprisingly empty, but when I checked the web archive for earlier versions, I found that their website started being stripped of data in early 2020. The 2019 archive offered a more robust introduction to the company. Turns out, Weather Modification Inc. has been operating since its founding in 1961 by two farmers/pilots. As of 2019, the company had grown to almost 40 aircraft and 100 personnel. Here is a screenshot of the 2019 “Who We Are” web page.     Weather Modification, Incorporated has been in business since 1961. Their current website declares:   “When most people look up they see clouds. WE SEE POTENTIAL.” About us: Now, more than ever, the worldwide need for solutions to atmospheric necessities such as water resource management and environmental quality monitoring, is critical. With nearly a half-century of successful programs, our experience speaks for itself.   Let us help you better manage your atmospheric and water resources.   In the archive, Weather Modification Inc. had a very robust and international list of governmental, military, academic, and private clients. The client list for the United States included the US Department of Defense (DOD), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its National Hurricane Center, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, several state cloud seeding or weather modification programs, and more. They also have a number of international government clients.   Our Guest Today, Jim Lee   Despite censorship and other barriers, some intrepid truth-tellers have been collecting and revealing the discovered facts and information concerning both the details of weather manipulation and how it has now been weaponized against U.S. citizens, against all moral and legal limitations.   One of these truth-tellers is today's guest, Jim Lee. He has devoted his work to “separating fact from fiction regarding geoengineering, pollution, privacy, and propaganda in an easy-to-understand way.”   Jim Lee has been gathering and sharing news regarding weather manipulation since 2012. He has gathered and published a collection of historical evidence and news about weather modification that I believe is unmatched anywhere else. His goals are to “enact changes in laws worldwide to bring transparency and accountability for weather modification and geoengineering experiments.” The interview with Jim Lee makes clear that there is nothing conspiratorial about weather modification except the government's attempts to hide it from the public.     His historical Weather Modification History internet collection of thousands of news articles going back more than 100 years is a masterpiece in organization and research. In addition to the screenshots of the media articles, each is linked to the full version of the article, offering an unprecedented review of the history of documented weather management and manipulation.   Lee's accompanying climate viewer maps website is his most remarkable feat, inviting visitors to explore weather issues in depth. His maps are gorgeous.   Jim Lee has directly addressed what he calls the “pseudoscience, fear-porn, clickbait, and the facts” surrounding Helene and Milton. He concludes that proving federal or any other attempts to modify the hurricanes cannot be done but that seeding with chemicals or mechanical devices is possible but there is no data to prove it in this case.   Jim Lee examines in detail on his website why radar or HAARP involvement is impossible, explaining:   First of all, HAARP was not on during either of these storms. If you want to learn more about HAARP and the three ionospheric heaters worldwide, check out my page on Space Weather Modification. You can tell when HAARP is on simply by checking HAM radio or WebSDR and tuning into 2.8 to 10 MHz. It was not.   That leaves NEXRAD Doppler radar, aka WSR-88D. Can a NEXRAD radar alter a hurricane? NO! Why? It's all about the numbers. NEXRAD can produce a peak of 750,000 watts with an average power of around 1300 watts. Let's compare that to a hurricane:   7,000,000,000,000,000 watts or joules/second. 7 quadrillion watts vs 750,000 watts. You do the math.   There is a great deal of old-fashioned weather modifications through seeding and chemtrails (pollution in the sky whether as a byproduct of exhaust or deliberately produced) that have resulted in changing conditions for some of our most fertile and fruitful farmlands turning them from abundant crop producers to wastelands. That alone–the loss of millions of acres of cropland—and the bounty they produce, is alarming enough to warrant our direct attention.   Were the recent hurricanes manipulated by seeding clouds in some way? Lee says, “There isn't evidence.” There are disagreements within the freedom network about this point, but Lee says he and colleagues looked for any airplane traffic, but there was none. So, unless there were undiscovered spy planes with their identifying transponders turned off, there was no manipulation.   There is confirmation of weather modification and manipulation that has now clearly been directed at our own United States citizens and their productivity. Our guest, Jim Lee, tells us about how these practices are used by governments, federal and sometimes state, as well as by private industries. Reasons for manipulating weather vary and include efforts to increase or decrease rainfall and water tables through snow melt and to encourage greater amounts of snow for ski season. Managing rainfall to perfect the growing and harvesting of crops is also attempted.   One of the most serious aspects of climate manipulation is the tolerance shown and lack of measurement of nanoparticles that are spewed into the upper atmosphere by global air traffic.   Listen to us today as we learn so much more about how heavily and capriciously our weather is manipulated, the risks this presents, and what we can do to protect ourselves and our world.   Jim Lee and his marvelous websites can all be found at Connect with ClimateViewer and Weather Modification History. Readers can also connect to Jim through his Substack: The Climate Viewer Report.   ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.

The newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is working to modernize government and combat waste, fraud and abuse. The Congressional DOGE Caucus co-chaired by Rep. Pete Sessions aims to bridge efforts between Congress and DOGE and examine the need for a comprehensive technology strategy to tackle inefficiencies within government. Rep. Sessions discussed how his caucus is working with DOGE staffers to tackle the waste in government operations at agencies like IRS and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Sessions broke down how his caucus is using data, the budget process and working groups to make government more efficient for taxpayers. Sessions also examined the fast-paced changes happening within the executive branch and how his caucus is keeping up.

Struggling with flying anxiety? Discover how to calm your nerves and make air travel easier. Learn how to manage your fear of flying today. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News!   Season 5, Episode 225 Overcoming Fear of Flying: Practical Strategies for Anxiety-Free Travel  Has recent news stories regarding airplane crashes to employee lay-offs increased your flying anxiety? If so, you are not alone! Do not fret as we are here to help you handle the nerves and help in continuing to make your travel memories. Anxiety About Flying Is Common: What to Do If You're Anxious About Flying Right Now  Flying anxiety is more common than you might think. In fact, Research shows up to 40% of people worldwide experience some level of fear or anxiety when it comes to air travel. Recent headlines of plane crashes and other frightening incidents can make it even harder to shake those nerves before your flight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reports that approximately 45,000 commercial and private flights depart daily in the U.S., carrying 2.9 million passengers. The likelihood of dying in a plane crash is extremely rare, with odds of about 1 in 13.7 million—much smaller compared to the 1 in 95 chance of dying in a car accident. But how can you manage this fear and still get to your destination safely? Here are some helpful tips for navigating anxiety when flying. Accept Your Anxiety and Don't Fight It The first step in managing flying anxiety is to accept it. Trying to fight anxiety can make it worse. Instead, commit to your decision to fly and allow your nerves to pass naturally. Remind yourself that this is a normal response, and it doesn't mean something is wrong. Focus on the Positive Aspects of Flying While it's easy to get stuck in the fear of flying, it's helpful to remind yourself why you're taking the trip in the first place. Whether it's visiting family, exploring new places, or advancing your career, air travel is often the gateway to experiences that bring meaning to our lives. Spend time reflecting on the positive aspects of flying and how it helps you achieve your goals, even if it means overcoming some anxiety along the way. Cut Off Aviation-Related News One of the biggest stressors for anxious flyers can be the constant stream of news about aviation accidents. Try avoiding aviation-related news, especially in the weeks leading up to your flight. Too much information, especially negative headlines, can fuel your anxiety. If you can, gradually reduce your news consumption in the days leading up to your trip. Calm Yourself Before Your Flight The more relaxed you can be on the day of your flight, the better. Try to avoid leaving everything until the last minute. If possible, get organized ahead of time and reduce any additional stressors like rushing through errands. For long trips, consider staying at a hotel near the airport to eliminate the stress of a long commute. When you're at the airport, practice deep-breathing exercises or progressive muscle relaxation to keep your body and mind calm. Remember Your Past Flying Experiences If you're feeling anxious, reflect on your previous flights. Have you made it through safely every time? The more evidence you can gather about past positive experiences, the more you can challenge the negative thoughts that fuel your anxiety. Remind yourself that you've flown successfully before and that pilots and crew are highly trained professionals with extensive experience. Avoid Triggers on Flight Day There are certain things you should avoid on the day of your flight that could increase your anxiety. Consider staying away from caffeine, alcohol, and illicit drugs, as these can heighten feelings of anxiety. Opt for water, juice, or a calming beverage instead, and give your body the best chance to stay calm. Consider Medication If Necessary If your anxiety is severe, talking to your doctor about medication options may be helpful. Anti-anxiety medications can help reduce the intensity of your fears and allow for a smoother flight. Make sure to consult with a healthcare provider before using medication to ensure it's safe for you. Focus on the Present Moment Once you're airborne, it can be helpful to focus on the present rather than worrying about future events or dwelling on past experiences. One trick is counting people around you—such as the men and women on the plane—because it engages your mind in a neutral task that takes you away from anxious thoughts. It's a small shift, but it can make a big difference in how you feel. Lean on Your Travel Companions for Support If you're traveling with a loved one, lean on them for emotional support. Holding hands, talking through your worries, or simply sharing calming memories can help. If you're traveling with someone who experiences anxiety, make their journey as smooth as possible by offering reassurance, keeping them distracted, and helping them feel as comfortable as possible. Flying can be nerve-wracking for many people, but with the right strategies, you can manage your anxiety and arrive at your destination safely. From accepting your feelings to focusing on the positive, these tips can help you overcome the fear of flying and make the experience more manageable. Safe travels! References: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1477893910001638?via%3Dihub https://time.com/7221302/yes-flying-in-the-us-is-safe/ https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/by_the_numbers https://time.com/7258259/flying-anxiety-what-to-do/ Why To Support FFA & 4-H Supporting FFA and 4-H helps young people develop skills for leadership, communication, and personal growth. These organizations also help youth learn about agriculture and prepare for careers in the field.  Benefits of FFA and 4-H  Leadership: Learn how to take responsibility, set goals, and make decisions Communication: Build strong communication skills Resilience: Learn how to bounce back from challenges Professional development: Learn skills that help prepare for college and careers Character: Develop positive character traits like trustworthiness, respect, and responsibility Self-esteem: Increase self-esteem and confidence Agriculture knowledge: Learn how to grow food, raise animals, and fix things Why support these organizations? To help young people become leaders in their communities  To help young people learn about agriculture and careers in the field  To help young people develop life skills that will benefit them throughout their lives  To help young people learn how to care for and show animals, animal husbandry OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS Call or Text your questions, or comments to 305-900-BEND or 305-900-2363 Or email BendRadioShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @thebendshow https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow SUBSCRIBE to The Bend YouTube Channel. Website: TheBendShow.com https://thebendshow.com/ #catchBECifyoucan #tiggerandbec #outdoors #travel #cowboys The Outdoors, Rural America, And Wildlife Conservation are Center-Stage. AND how is that? Because Tigger & BEC… Live This Lifestyle. Learn more about Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/   WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner are News Broadcasters that represent the Working Ranch world, Rodeo, and the Western Way of Life as well as advocate for the Outdoors and Wildlife Conservation. Outdoorsmen themselves, this duo strives to provide the hunter, adventurer, cowboy, cowgirl, rancher and/or successful farmer, and anyone interested in agriculture with the knowledge, education, and tools needed to bring high-quality beef and the wild game harvested to your table for dinner. They understand the importance in sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of our labor and fish from our adventures, and learning to understand the importance of making memories in the outdoors. Appreciate God's Country. United together, this duo offers a glimpse into and speaks about what life truly is like at the end of dirt roads and off the beaten path. Tigger & BEC look forward to hearing from you, answering your questions and sharing in the journey of making your life a success story. Adventure Awaits Around The Bend.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray are thrilled to welcome Tim Tucker, a seasoned aviator with an extraordinary 54-year career in aviation. Tim shares compelling stories from his time flying the Bell Huey helicopter during the Vietnam War, detailing the unique missions of the 57th Assault Helicopter Company, famously known as the Gladiators. This episode offers a deep exploration of military aviation and the personal experiences that shape a pilot's career.As the conversation unfolds, Tim discusses the complexities of inserting and extracting recon teams in hostile situations, the vital role of fast movers in support missions, and the importance of crew trust during combat. He also reflects on his transition to flight instruction, his contributions to the Robinson R22 helicopter's development, and his impactful collaboration with Frank Robinson.We'll hear about the evolution of helicopter training and safety courses that have significantly reduced instructional accidents, his experiences with foreign pilot licensing, and the key lessons learned throughout his extensive career. Tim talks about his role as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated pilot examiner, highlighting common mistakes pilots make during check rides and the necessity of understanding airspace regulations.With memorable anecdotes and practical safety tips, this episode is packed with insights for every helicopter enthusiast. Join us in celebrating Tim's achievements, including his recent induction into the Flight Instructor's Hall of Fame, and learn about the innovative techniques he's championed throughout his remarkable journey.Thank you to our sponsors Precision Aviation Group,  SHOTOVER and Vertical Magazine.

The Trump administration has eliminated 400 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) jobs, raising concerns about potential risks to air safety. While officials insist that no critical safety roles were cut, union leaders and former employees warn that many of the eliminated positions were support roles essential to aviation safety. The layoffs affect aviation safety assistants, maintenance mechanics, and specialists who update digital maps relied on by pilots. These roles help inspectors, repair air traffic control facilities, and ensure smooth system operations—particularly important following recent incidents in Washington airspace. Critics argue that even if the affected employees were probationary staff, their absence could strain FAA oversight and weaken safety measures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Delta flight flipping over while landing in Toronto. A missing commuter plane in Alaska. A medical transport jet crash in Philadelphia. A catastrophic midair collision over Washington, D.C. Plane accidents seem to be happening at a greater frequency than ever before. But is that actually the case? And what, if anything, do these disasters tell us about the state of aviation safety?Today on Lever Time, Senior podcast producer Arjun Singh sits down with Bill McGee, senior fellow for aviation at the American Economic Liberties Project and one of the country's foremost experts on the airline industry, to discuss the recent crashes and the state of airline safety regulations.The backbone of aviation safety in the United States of America is The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), an organization that oversees aerospace safety and efficiency and is being targeted by President Donald Trump's federal layoffs. But McGee says the FAA has been understaffed for years and has long been called “The Tombstone Agency” around Washington due to the organization's tendency to only respond with a full investigation when a tragedy occurs.To read an unedited transcript of the episode, click here.  ––Need a new job in 2025? Build your resume in seconds at SheetsResume.com/Lever. Lever listeners get 25% off lifetime access with code LEVER—one-time fee, no subscriptions. If money's tight, email colin@sheetsresume.com for a free membership.

The Trump administration has begun mass layoffs of federal employees, with more than 10,000 workers terminated across multiple agencies. Many of those affected were recently hired and still on probationary status, according to officials speaking anonymously to NPR. Nearly 300 employees were fired from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), while the Department of Energy cut up to 2,000 positions, including staff at the National Nuclear Security Administration. The Department of Health and Human Services saw thousands of job losses at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including nurses at the NIH Clinical Center. The Department of Homeland Security lost over 400 employees, while the Department of Veterans Affairs terminated 1,000 workers. The IRS is expected to lay off thousands more next week, which could impact tax processing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been laid off despite rising concerns about understaffing, air traffic safety and a pair of high profile plane crashes. The administration says those fired were still in their probationary period and the cuts are part of the attempt to rein in federal spending. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, which represents nearly twenty thousand workers, and lawmakers are expressing their concerns over the firings. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Griff Jenkins, Washington-based national correspondent for FOX News Channel and co-anchor of FOX News Live, who says the political blame game over the recent accidents and firings is in full swing. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been laid off despite rising concerns about understaffing, air traffic safety and a pair of high profile plane crashes. The administration says those fired were still in their probationary period and the cuts are part of the attempt to rein in federal spending. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, which represents nearly twenty thousand workers, and lawmakers are expressing their concerns over the firings. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Griff Jenkins, Washington-based national correspondent for FOX News Channel and co-anchor of FOX News Live, who says the political blame game over the recent accidents and firings is in full swing. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The mainstream media wants you to think the plane accident over the weekend is due to Pres. Donald Trump's layoffs over the weekend at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Except for the fact that the accident happened in... CANADA! Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been laid off despite rising concerns about understaffing, air traffic safety and a pair of high profile plane crashes. The administration says those fired were still in their probationary period and the cuts are part of the attempt to rein in federal spending. The National Air Traffic Controllers Association, which represents nearly twenty thousand workers, and lawmakers are expressing their concerns over the firings. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Griff Jenkins, Washington-based national correspondent for FOX News Channel and co-anchor of FOX News Live, who says the political blame game over the recent accidents and firings is in full swing. Click Here To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BREAKING NEWS! Die US-Regierung steckt hinter den Drohnen von New Jersey. In dieser Episode der JWR Newsweek nehmen wir euch mit auf eine Reise zu den mysteriösen Drohnensichtungen über New Jersey. Was genau flog da wirklich über den Himmel? Die US-Regierung behauptet, es seien genehmigte Flüge der Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gewesen, aber viele Experten und Augenzeugen sind skeptisch.

Welcome to The Hangar Z Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Valor Magazine.In this two-part series, hosts Jack Schonely and Jon Gray are thrilled to welcome Tim Tucker, a seasoned aviator with an extraordinary 54-year career in aviation. Tim shares compelling stories from his time flying the Bell Huey helicopter during the Vietnam War, detailing the unique missions of the 57th Assault Helicopter Company, famously known as the Gladiators. This episode offers a deep exploration of military aviation and the personal experiences that shape a pilot's career.As the conversation unfolds, Tim discusses the complexities of inserting and extracting recon teams in hostile situations, the vital role of fast movers in support missions, and the importance of crew trust during combat. He also reflects on his transition to flight instruction, his contributions to the Robinson R22 helicopter's development, and his impactful collaboration with Frank Robinson.We'll hear about the evolution of helicopter training and safety courses that have significantly reduced instructional accidents, his experiences with foreign pilot licensing, and the key lessons learned throughout his extensive career. Tim talks about his role as a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) designated pilot examiner, highlighting common mistakes pilots make during check rides and the necessity of understanding airspace regulations.With memorable anecdotes and practical safety tips, this episode is packed with insights for every helicopter enthusiast. Join us in celebrating Tim's achievements, including his recent induction into the Flight Instructor's Hall of Fame, and learn about the innovative techniques he's championed throughout his remarkable journey.Thank you to our sponsors Airbus, Night Flight Concepts and Precision Aviation Group.

DroneTalks | How Zipline is advancing UTM with the Dallas-Fort Worth project and global airspace integration“What we're doing in Texas, we can replicate worldwide.” By eliminating the need for visual observers and implementing strategic#deconfliction, Zipline is paving the way for scalable global drone deliveries, reducing costs and expanding access to critical goods.At the Commercial UAV News Expo 2024, Peter Sachs, Head of Airspace Integration Strategy at Zipline, joined our Co-founder and CEO, Eszter Kovács, to discuss Zipline's challenges and opportunities in scaling#drone services globally, from regulatory complexities to operational efficiencies. Peter also provided a firsthand look at the Dallas-Fort Worth UTM Key Site project, a critical initiative in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as well as several other drone delivery companies, that's advancing safe and efficient#airspace integration, setting new industry standards, and unlocking opportunities for future drone services.

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS! In this episode, host Halsey Schider engages in a compelling discussion with Phil Haupt, European representative for Hillsboro Heli Academy (HHA), and Sascha Richter from ADAC Luftrettung, Germany's leading air medical helicopter operator. The conversation centers on the innovative pathway program established between HHA and ADAC, designed to provide German-speaking Europeans with a streamlined route to a career in helicopter aviation.Phil and Sascha delve into the specifics of this partnership, highlighting how students can train at HHA's Troutdale, Oregon, campus to obtain both Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certifications. This dual-certification approach positions HHA as a comprehensive training solution for European students, eliminating the need for separate training programs across different continents. The discussion also explores the benefits of the F-1 visa program, which allows students to work in the U.S. for up to 23 months post-training, enabling them to accumulate the flight hours required by European employers. This aspect of the program offers significant time and cost savings, as students can gain practical experience without the need for additional training upon returning to Europe.Sascha provides insights into ADAC's operations and the organization's commitment to addressing the growing demand for emergency medical service pilots in Germany. He emphasizes the importance of well-trained pilots and how the partnership with HHA plays a crucial role in meeting this need. Tune in to this informative episode to learn more about the collaborative efforts between HHA and ADAC, and how they are paving the way for aspiring European helicopter pilots to achieve their career goals through comprehensive training and strategic partnerships.Thank you to our sponsors Robinson Helicopters, Hillsboro Heli Academy and Sellacopter

On Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, US President Donald Trump has linked a diversity drive at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under previous governments to a deadly plane crash in Washington.The government has doubled investment to improve neighbourhood policing across England and Wales. Nick speaks to Policing Minister Dame Diana Johnson. Channel migrants who delay rescues until they reach British waters will face up to five years in jail under the Prime Minister's new border security Bill.All of this and more on Nick Ferrari - The Whole Show podcast.

On January 29, 2025, tragedy struck near Washington, D.C., when an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair, killing all 64 people on board. While the official investigation is still ongoing, the warning signs leading up to this disaster were clear. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the systemic failures of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a broken air traffic control system plagued by staffing shortages, outdated technology, and ignored near-misses. How did a government agency responsible for air safety allow the cracks in its infrastructure to widen until they finally gave way? How many more close calls were brushed aside before disaster became inevitable? And most importantly—how can we stop this from happening again? Join us as we unravel the disturbing truth behind America's crumbling aviation safety net, the long history of near misses, and the bureaucratic failures that have left pilots, controllers, and passengers at the mercy of a dangerously underfunded system. The FAA has had every opportunity to fix these problems. Instead, they gambled with public safety. This time, they lost. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

On January 29, 2025, tragedy struck near Washington, D.C., when an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair, killing all 64 people on board. While the official investigation is still ongoing, the warning signs leading up to this disaster were clear. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the systemic failures of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a broken air traffic control system plagued by staffing shortages, outdated technology, and ignored near-misses. How did a government agency responsible for air safety allow the cracks in its infrastructure to widen until they finally gave way? How many more close calls were brushed aside before disaster became inevitable? And most importantly—how can we stop this from happening again? Join us as we unravel the disturbing truth behind America's crumbling aviation safety net, the long history of near misses, and the bureaucratic failures that have left pilots, controllers, and passengers at the mercy of a dangerously underfunded system. The FAA has had every opportunity to fix these problems. Instead, they gambled with public safety. This time, they lost. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for raids targeting dangerous migrants who entered the U.S. unlawfully. 3:15pm- During her first press briefing as White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt revealed the origins of the mysterious New Jersey drones. According to the White House, the drones were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Why didn't the Biden Administration just admit this from the beginning? 3:20pm- Last night, anchor Jim Acosta announced he is leaving CNN—explaining that he chose to leave rather than have his time slot moved. He will be missed…by probably no one. 3:30pm- Susan Crabtree—RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss new Secret Service Director Sean Curran cleaning house and her latest article, “Trump Places More Than 50 USAID Officials on Leave.” Crabtree is author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—which is available for pre-order now. You can read her article here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/01/28/trump_places_more_than_50_usaid_officials_on_leave__152266.html.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/28/2025): 3:05pm- On Tuesday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for raids targeting dangerous migrants who entered the U.S. unlawfully. 3:15pm- During her first press briefing as White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt revealed the origins of the mysterious New Jersey drones. According to the White House, the drones were authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Why didn't the Biden Administration just admit this from the beginning? 3:20pm- Last night, anchor Jim Acosta announced he is leaving CNN—explaining that he chose to leave rather than have his time slot moved. He will be missed…by probably no one. 3:30pm- Susan Crabtree—RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss new Secret Service Director Sean Curran cleaning house and her latest article, “Trump Places More Than 50 USAID Officials on Leave.” Crabtree is author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—which is available for pre-order now. You can read her article here: https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2025/01/28/trump_places_more_than_50_usaid_officials_on_leave__152266.html. 4:05pm- Bill D'Agostino—Senior Research Analyst at Media Research Center—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article, “Topic: “ABC, CBS, NBC Give Trump's Pardons 15x More Time than Biden's.” You can find it here: https://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/bill-dagostino/2025/01/27/abc-cbs-nbc-give-trumps-pardons-15x-more-time-bidens. 4:30pm- During Tuesday's White House press briefing, Karoline Leavitt was asked about a rise in the cost of eggs—she noted that egg prices increased 65% under the Biden Administration and Donald Trump has only been in office for a week. 4:40pm- Will President Donald Trump do away with federal income tax? From Trump National Doral Golf Club in Miami, Florida, President Donald Trump delivered remarks to the House GOP Issues conference and reasoned: “instead of taxing our citizens to enrich foreign nations, we should be taxing foreign nations to enrich our citizens.” 5:05pm- Congressman Dan Meuser—U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss President Donald Trump's address to the House GOP and the upcoming cabinet confirmation hearings for Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, & Robert Kennedy Jr. Congressman Meuser is a member of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services and a member of the House Committee on Small Business. 5:25pm- CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin is outraged over several of President Donald Trump's executive orders! But how the heck does Toobin even have a job after his little Zoom conference call incident? 5:40pm- During Tuesday's press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the Trump Administration's decision to pause foreign aid—incredibly noting that the Biden Administration had earmarked $50 million for condoms in Gaza. 6:00pm- Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said he will “stand in the way” of Trump Administration efforts to deport migrants who have entered the country illegally. Rich and Matt joke that given Pritzker's size, standing in the way may actually be an effective way to slow ICE's progress. 6:20pm- On Tuesday night, MSNBC host Joy Reid outrageously compared the Trump Administration's deportations of illegal migrants to Nazi Germany and the Holocaust. 6:40pm- REPLAY: Susan Crabtree—RealClearPolitics National Political Correspondent—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss new Secret Service Director Sean Curran cleaning house and her latest article, “Trump Places More Than 50 USAID Officials on Leave.” Crabtree is author of the book, “Fools Gold: The Radicals, Con Artists, and Traitors Who Killed the California Dream and Now Threaten Us All”—which is available for pre-order now. You can read ...

Send us a textWelcome to The Helicopter Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS!In this episode of The Helicopter Podcast, host Halsey Schider sits down with Randy Rowles, a veteran aviator and founder of the Helicopter Institute. With over 40 years in the industry, Randy shares insights on aviation training, mentorship, and the entrepreneurial drive that shaped his career.The discussion highlights the critical need for experienced instructors, and the evolving role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in pilot certification. Randy also reflects on many interesting topics, from the pivotal moment of solo flight sign-offs, to supporting Afghan pilots transitioning to U.S. aviation, and his thoughts on adapting training methods to meet modern safety and technological standards.For practical lessons and inspiring stories from one of aviation's most dedicated contributors, tune into this episode of The Helicopter Podcast!Thank you to our sponsors Hillsboro Heli Academy, Robinson Helicopters and Sellacopter.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S04E16Welcome to another captivating episode of Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space exploration and astronomical discoveries. I'm Anna, and today we have a packed lineup of stories that delve into the challenges and triumphs of the space industry.Highlights:- Launch Troubles for SpaceX and Blue Origin: The Federal Aviation Administration has launched investigations into mishaps during recent test flights of SpaceX's Starship and Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket. Discover the details behind these incidents and the implications for future launches.- Preserving Lunar Heritage: In a groundbreaking move, the moon has been added to the World Monuments Fund Global Watch List, recognizing the need to protect its historic sites. Explore the significance of this designation as we enter a new era of lunar exploration.- China's Lunar Ambitions: China's Chang'e 7 mission aims to plant the first fluttering flag on the moon. Learn about the innovative technology behind this achievement and China's plans for lunar exploration.- JPL's Recovery from Wildfires: NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is set to resume operations after being threatened by the Los Angeles wildfires. Get an update on the facility's status and the impact on its workforce.- Disintegrating Planet Discovery: Astronomers have identified the fastest disintegrating planet ever observed, offering a rare glimpse into the interior of a terrestrial world. Uncover the details of this remarkable find and its implications for our understanding of planetary evolution.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, and TikTok. Share your thoughts and connect with fellow space enthusiasts. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTubeMusic, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Today's show features some major stories from across the space industry00:44 - The FAA has opened dual mishap investigations into SpaceX and Blue Origin03:21 - Sean Duffy committed to reviewing FAA fines against SpaceX over launch license violations05:27 - The moon has been added to the World Monuments Fund Global Watch list08:12 - Chinese scientists develop innovative way to make flag wave in lunar vacuum10:06 - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory is set to resume normal operations next week11:58 - Astronomers have identified what they call the fastest disintegrating planet ever observed✍️ Episode ReferencesSpaceXhttps://www.spacex.com/Blue Originhttps://www.blueorigin.com/NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratoryhttps://www.jpl.nasa.gov/Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)https://www.faa.gov/World Monuments Fund Global Watch Listhttps://www.wmf.org/NASA TV Satellitehttps://tess.gsfc.nasa.gov/James Webb Space Telescopehttps://www.jwst.nasa.gov/NASA Artemis Programhttps://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/International Lunar Research Stationhttps://www.ilrs.space/Astronomy Dailyhttps://astronomydaily.io/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-the-podcast--5648921/support.

Since the first time Man planted a garden or fought a battle, weather has been vital to success and survival. The weather has famously decided wars. In some cases, weather has been the key factor in the rise and fall of whole Empires. Like many other contemporary real experts, today's guest, Jim Lee, is an independent researcher, in this case, into weather modification.   Why Weather Matters   George Washington avoided surrendering his army in the Battle of Long Island by deceiving the British about his movements and then withdrawing 9,000 men, supplies, and cannons overnight and into the next morning across the East River while a fog miraculously provided cover. If that Providential escape had failed, the War of Independence could have ended.   Napoleon attacked Imperial Russia as winter arrived and was soundly defeated by both poor planning and the vicious cold, decimating the French army, which had over 100,000 men captured, 380,000 dead, and only 27,000 returning to France.   Decades later, despite France's failure in 1812, Hitler's army tried attacking the Soviet Union during World War II and managed to hang on with brutal tactics until winter arrived and the Germans were soundly defeated. Many of the German survivors who managed to make it back to Germany alive were badly disfigured by frostbite, which had claimed noses, eyelids, fingers, and toes. The Germans also murdered over 1 million civilian Soviet Jews during the invasion. The German army troops captured over 5 million Soviet troops and deliberately starved over 3.3 million Soviet prisoners of war in brutal disregard for the established rules of war. Despite the most savage and determined fighting, the weather heavily influenced the failure of the German assault upon the Soviet Union.   Any effective military will invest whatever it can to predict, manage, and manipulate weather systems.   More recently, during the Vietnam War, the US seeded clouds over the Ho Chi Min trail in order to mire down enemy North Vietnamese soldiers from moving South.   Growing Concern About Abuses of Weather Control in the US   Many concerns have arisen that Earth's weather is being manipulated in ways harmful to the citizenry and the economy. The hurricane that hit the Hawaiian Island of Maui and the accompanying firestorm that devastated the town of Lahaina in 2023 with grave loss of life and destruction of the community appeared very suspicious. Hurricane Helene and then Milton chewed up Florida and demolished Southeastern Appalachia communities in North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee. Have behaved in unusual ways and produced unusual and shockingly high amounts of damage and loss of life. Many citizens have questioned what aspects of the storms may have been “enhanced” or manipulated. The lack of official assistance being provided to survivors of these devastating events has understandably increased suspicion.   The federal government has done nothing to alleviate citizen concerns; instead, it has encouraged censorship through social media. The usual claims of conspiracy theory have been lobbed against anyone raising these questions, but as it turns out, citizens are asking very good questions.   Government Censorship   The federal government censors and curtails information and public discussion on subjects like weather manipulation. For a good review of the state of government censorship in the world today, listen to the Joe Rogan interview with Mike Benz that aired this month. The federal government funds, coordinates, and gives orders to its own branches and federal agencies and to non-government organizations (NGOs), nonprofits, universities, and others to censor and eliminate free speech. There are literally hundreds of thousands of hired individuals manipulating the truth as hired guns through traditional news outlets, social media, university outlets, book publishers, and scientific journals.   Weather Modification, Inc.   The absurdity of these government denials was recently highlighted by a photo of a plane on TikTok with a large corporate logo across its fuselage that said, “Weather Modification, International.” The Weather Modification International website was surprisingly empty, but when I checked the web archive for earlier versions, I found that their website started being stripped of data in early 2020. The 2019 archive offered a more robust introduction to the company. Turns out, Weather Modification Inc. has been operating since its founding in 1961 by two farmers/pilots. As of 2019, the company had grown to almost 40 aircraft and 100 personnel. Here is a screenshot of the 2019 “Who We Are” web page.     Weather Modification, Incorporated has been in business since 1961. Their current website declares:   “When most people look up they see clouds. WE SEE POTENTIAL.” About us: Now, more than ever, the worldwide need for solutions to atmospheric necessities such as water resource management and environmental quality monitoring, is critical. With nearly a half-century of successful programs, our experience speaks for itself.   Let us help you better manage your atmospheric and water resources.   In the archive, Weather Modification Inc. had a very robust and international list of governmental, military, academic, and private clients. The client list for the United States included the US Department of Defense (DOD), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its National Hurricane Center, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, several state cloud seeding or weather modification programs, and more. They also have a number of international government clients.   Our Guest Today, Jim Lee   Despite censorship and other barriers, some intrepid truth-tellers have been collecting and revealing the discovered facts and information concerning both the details of weather manipulation and how it has now been weaponized against U.S. citizens, against all moral and legal limitations.   One of these truth-tellers is today's guest, Jim Lee. He has devoted his work to “separating fact from fiction regarding geoengineering, pollution, privacy, and propaganda in an easy-to-understand way.”   Jim Lee has been gathering and sharing news regarding weather manipulation since 2012. He has gathered and published a collection of historical evidence and news about weather modification that I believe is unmatched anywhere else. His goals are to “enact changes in laws worldwide to bring transparency and accountability for weather modification and geoengineering experiments.” The interview with Jim Lee makes clear that there is nothing conspiratorial about weather modification except the government's attempts to hide it from the public.     His historical Weather Modification History internet collection of thousands of news articles going back more than 100 years is a masterpiece in organization and research. In addition to the screenshots of the media articles, each is linked to the full version of the article, offering an unprecedented review of the history of documented weather management and manipulation.   Lee's accompanying climate viewer maps website is his most remarkable feat, inviting visitors to explore weather issues in depth. His maps are gorgeous.   Jim Lee has directly addressed what he calls the “pseudoscience, fear-porn, clickbait, and the facts” surrounding Helene and Milton. He concludes that proving federal or any other attempts to modify the hurricanes cannot be done but that seeding with chemicals or mechanical devices is possible but there is no data to prove it in this case.   Jim Lee examines in detail on his website why radar or HAARP involvement is impossible, explaining:   First of all, HAARP was not on during either of these storms. If you want to learn more about HAARP and the three ionospheric heaters worldwide, check out my page on Space Weather Modification. You can tell when HAARP is on simply by checking HAM radio or WebSDR and tuning into 2.8 to 10 MHz. It was not.   That leaves NEXRAD Doppler radar, aka WSR-88D. Can a NEXRAD radar alter a hurricane? NO! Why? It's all about the numbers. NEXRAD can produce a peak of 750,000 watts with an average power of around 1300 watts. Let's compare that to a hurricane:   7,000,000,000,000,000 watts or joules/second. 7 quadrillion watts vs 750,000 watts. You do the math.   There is a great deal of old-fashioned weather modifications through seeding and chemtrails (pollution in the sky whether as a byproduct of exhaust or deliberately produced) that have resulted in changing conditions for some of our most fertile and fruitful farmlands turning them from abundant crop producers to wastelands. That alone–the loss of millions of acres of cropland—and the bounty they produce, is alarming enough to warrant our direct attention.   Were the recent hurricanes manipulated by seeding clouds in some way? Lee says, “There isn't evidence.” There are disagreements within the freedom network about this point, but Lee says he and colleagues looked for any airplane traffic, but there was none. So, unless there were undiscovered spy planes with their identifying transponders turned off, there was no manipulation.   There is confirmation of weather modification and manipulation that has now clearly been directed at our own United States citizens and their productivity. Our guest, Jim Lee, tells us about how these practices are used by governments, federal and sometimes state, as well as by private industries. Reasons for manipulating weather vary and include efforts to increase or decrease rainfall and water tables through snow melt and to encourage greater amounts of snow for ski season. Managing rainfall to perfect the growing and harvesting of crops is also attempted.   One of the most serious aspects of climate manipulation is the tolerance shown and lack of measurement of nanoparticles that are spewed into the upper atmosphere by global air traffic.   Listen to us today as we learn so much more about how heavily and capriciously our weather is manipulated, the risks this presents, and what we can do to protect ourselves and our world.   Jim Lee and his marvelous websites can all be found at Connect with ClimateViewer and Weather Modification History. Readers can also connect to Jim through his Substack: The Climate Viewer Report.   ______   Learn more about Dr. Peter Breggin's work: https://breggin.com/   See more from Dr. Breggin's long history of being a reformer in psychiatry: https://breggin.com/Psychiatry-as-an-Instrument-of-Social-and-Political-Control   Psychiatric Drug Withdrawal, the how-to manual @ https://breggin.com/a-guide-for-prescribers-therapists-patients-and-their-families/   Get a copy of Dr. Breggin's latest book: WHO ARE THE “THEY” - THESE GLOBAL PREDATORS? WHAT ARE THEIR MOTIVES AND THEIR PLANS FOR US? HOW CAN WE DEFEND AGAINST THEM? Covid-19 and the Global Predators: We are the Prey Get a copy: https://www.wearetheprey.com/   “No other book so comprehensively covers the details of COVID-19 criminal conduct as well as its origins in a network of global predators seeking wealth and power at the expense of human freedom and prosperity, under cover of false public health policies.”   ~ Robert F Kennedy, Jr Author of #1 bestseller The Real Anthony Fauci and Founder, Chairman and Chief Legal Counsel for Children's Health Defense.

Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers' International Union of North America (LIUNA), joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the union's growth in 2024, new member benefits programs and his outlook for the union in 2025.  Greg Regan, President of the Transportation Trades Department, AFL-CIO, recently joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss pressing issues in the transportation sector, including avoiding a government shutdown, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization, bolstering U.S. maritime capabilities and advancing the nation's transportation infrastructure.

On December 17, 2024, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted SpaceX a modified license, paving the way for the next Starship test flight, expected as early as January 2025. This approval allows SpaceX to execute multiple launches using the Flight 7 mission profile without requiring a separate modification for each attempt. The decision was made after a thorough assessment to ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and licensing criteria. FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation Kelvin B. Coleman noted, “This license modification that we are issuing is well ahead of the Starship Flight 7 launch date and is another example of the FAA's commitment to enable safe space transportation.” The upcoming mission will see SpaceX's Starship and Super Heavy booster lift off from Boca Chica, Texas, before separating. The Super Heavy booster will return to the launch site for a catch attempt by the launch tower, while Starship will follow a suborbital trajectory, culminating in a water landing in the Indian Ocean west of Australia. This flight mirrors past missions but introduces upgraded vehicle configurations, which could enhance performance.

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: 13th September 2024Welcome to Astronomy Daily. I'm Anna, and you're tuning into your Daily dose of space and Astronomy news. We've got an action-packed episode for you today, filled with groundbreaking developments that are pushing the boundaries of human exploration and our understanding of the cosmos. Coming up, we'll dive into a historic milestone in private space exploration as SpaceX achieves the first-ever privately financed spacewalk. We'll also check in on Japan's ambitious plans for a second moon landing attempt and discuss the latest hurdles facing SpaceX's Starship program. But that's not all. We'll take you on a journey to the far reaches of our galaxy as the James Webb Space Telescope unveils stunning new observations of star formation in the extreme outer regions of the Milky Way. And finally, we'll explore NASA's efforts to establish a standardized lunar time, a crucial step for future moon missions and beyond. Stick around as we explore these fascinating stories and more on today's episode of Astronomy Daily.Highlights:- SpaceX's First Private Spacewalk: SpaceX has once again pushed the boundaries of commercial space exploration with a historic achievement. In a groundbreaking mission, billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX crew trainer Sarah Gillis successfully conducted the first privately financed spacewalk in history. The spacewalk took place early Thursday morning, with Isaacman and Gillis taking turns floating just outside their Crew Dragon capsule at an altitude of 458 miles above Earth. They had an unobstructed view of our planet that left Isaacman in awe. This wasn't just a joyride in space, though. The primary goal of this 1 hour and 46 minutes spacewalk was to test SpaceX's new pressure suits. These new suits are a crucial development for SpaceX's ambitious plans to create low-cost, easy-to-manufacture spacesuits for future commercial astronauts who might one day fly to the moon or Mars aboard SpaceX's Super Heavy Starship rockets.- Japan's Second Moon Landing Attempt: Japanese space exploration company ispace is gearing up for another shot at the moon. Their second lunar landing mission is set to launch as early as December, just over a year and a half after their first attempt. The company's CEO, Takeshi Hakamada, announced that the Hakuto-R Mission 2 will be delivered to space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launching from Florida. After a journey of four to five months, the spacecraft will attempt its crucial lunar touchdown. Despite a setback in their first attempt, the company remains determined to achieve its goals.- SpaceX's Starship Program Delays: Their highly anticipated fifth test flight of its Starship rocket is facing unexpected delays. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that a final license determination for Starship Flight 5 is not expected before late November 2024. This comes as a setback for SpaceX, who had been gearing up for the launch since their successful fourth flight in June. The delay stems from SpaceX's decision to modify both the vehicle configuration and mission profile for Flight 5, triggering a more in-depth review process.- James Webb Space Telescope's New Discoveries: In a groundbreaking study, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has turned its powerful gaze to the farthest reaches of our Milky Way, capturing stunning images of star-forming regions in what astronomers call the extreme outer galaxy. Using its NIRCam and MIRI instruments, the Webb telescope focused on two molecular clouds known as Deagle Clouds One and Two. These observations have revealed unprecedented details of star clusters undergoing intense bursts of star formation.- NASA's Standardized Lunar Time: NASA is taking on a task that might seem mundane at first glance but is actually crucial for future lunar missions: establishing a standardized lunar time. The space agency is spearheading efforts to create what's being called Coordinated Lunar Time (LTC). This initiative comes in response to a White House policy directive issued in April, recognizing the need for a unified timekeeping system on the moon. This lunar time standard isn't just about the moon, though. NASA sees it as a scalable solution that could be applied to future Mars missions and exploration of other celestial bodies in our solar system.For more space news, be sure to visit our website at astronomydaily.io. 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Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureThe green new scam is just that a scam, the official who is pushing for green airplane owns an oil well. Harris cosponsored the bill to mandate EVs. CA has no money, they do not have the funds to spend on the illegals. The court struck down Biden cancelling student debt. Red October will give Trump what he needs. The [DS] is showing the world that they are a criminal syndicate and they are desperate, they are going all out and the people are seeing who they really are. The [DS] is planning to rig the elections again, they will try to cheat via mail in, but most likely they will allow Trump to win and not certify the election, they will create chaos, this time around Johnson is the speaker, the [DS] will be exposed.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy Biden Admin Official Spurring Green Airplane Initiative Owns An Oil Well A senior Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) official leading the White House's green airplane push owns an oil well in Wyoming, the Washington Free Beacon reported Wednesday. FAA administrator Michael Whitaker's financial disclosure form, made public this month, shows he owns an oil well in Uinta County, Wyoming, and leases it to Hilcorp Energy, the U.S.' largest privately owned oil company, the outlet reported. Whitaker, who has tightened a variety of fuel efficiency standards for commercial airplanes while running the FAA, claimed the well was worth as much as $100,000 and reported $5,000 in annual royalty earnings from his leasing arrangement with Hilcorp. https://twitter.com/andrewbostom/status/1828739537146654979   Source: dailycaller.com https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1828534256164860103 California Democrats Vote to Force Taxpayers to Subsidize $150,000 Down Payment on Homes for Illegals – But the CA Department of Finance Confirms the Program Has No Money! California Democrat state senators on Tuesday overwhelmingly voted to pass a bill that would give illegal aliens $150,000 interest-free home mortgage loans. Illegal aliens will get zero down payment, interest-free home mortgage loans under this new bill. After the California Senate advanced the bill allowing illegal aliens to apply for the state's first-time homebuyer's program, the California Department of Finance confirmed the program has no money to give.   The mortgage loan program for illegal aliens wasn't given any new money after the state budget was agreed to in June. https://twitter.com/ZavalaA/status/1828536881338032312 Source: thegatewaypundit.com  https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1828776038819565649  126,000 over the last 12 months. White-collar job growth has been steadily declining for the last 3 years. In the past, such a significant drop was only seen in 2000-2001, the 2008 Financial Crisis, and the 2020 Pandemic. The US labor market is weakening. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1828616319228391525   https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1828510365807747513   to banks as interest payments. Including those payments, effective interest costs over the last year hit a RECORD $962 billion. The US government needs lower interest rates more than anyone. Political/Rights Ford Will 'Modify' DEI Practices, End LGBTQ Ranking, Report Says   be no more donations to pride events or other divisive events. • ERG groups must be focused on business. • No supplier or dealership diversity quotas. • CEO calls for respect and civility toward all ideologies,

Whether you're planning your first family trip or you've done it before, flying with young children is challenging. With so many things to keep track of, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Host Jessica Stewart Gonzalez visits with Jodi Baker, the Deputy Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to learn tips and information to help make your family's travel experience smooth. Host:Jessica Stewart-Gonzalez is the Chief of the Office of Children's Health at the Arizona Department of Health Services. She is married, has two young children, and loves reading (anything except parenting books!) and watching movies and TV.  She loves to spend time with her kids (when they aren't driving her crazy) and celebrating all of their little, and big, accomplishments. Jessica has been in the field of family and child development for over 20 years, working towards normalizing the hard work of parenting and making it easier to ask the hard questions.Links: Strong Families AZHost: Jessica Stewart-GonzalezGuest: Jodi BakerFAA: Flying with Children WebpageFAA: About Child Restraint Systems (CRS)FAA: How to install a Forward-Facing Child Seat in an AirplaneFAA: How to install a Rear-Facing Child Seat in an AirplaneFAA: FAA-Approved Child Harness Device (CARES)FAA: How to install the CARES Device in an AirplaneFAA: Tips for ParentsFAA: Seat Fit

In today's episode, significant updates from federal agencies are highlighted, shaping the future of aviation and artificial intelligence. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has established a backup system for the Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system following a major outage in January 2023. This critical step addresses one of the most severe disruptions to air traffic since the September 11 attacks and includes the formation of a NOTAM Task Force and revised maintenance protocols. These measures aim to prevent future outages and enhance the communication of flight-related information. Additionally, the Department of Energy's (DOE) new roadmap for its Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Science, Security, and Technology (FASST) program was released. This strategic plan outlines the DOE's commitment to integrating AI into national security and energy innovation. It highlights efforts to expand AI-capable infrastructure and develop reliable AI technologies across its network of national laboratories. About The Daily Scoop Podcast We discuss the latest news and trends facing government leaders on such topics as technology, management and workforce. The program will explore headlines of the day as well as in depth discussions with top executives in both government and industry. The Daily Scoop Podcast is released every weekday afternoon. For the latest insights from Washington, you can subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, Stewart Alsop interviews Delian Asparouhov, co-founder and president of Varda. They discuss the science and commercial potential of manufacturing pharmaceuticals in microgravity, the regulatory and technical challenges of space missions, the future of space colonization driven by economic activities, and the advancements in propulsion technologies. Delian also shares insights on the importance of the U.S. space economy, the potential of lunar mining, and his long-term vision for space exploration. For more updates on Varda, follow their corporate Twitter at @vardaspace. Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation! Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction and initial discussion about pronouncing Delian Asparouhov's last name. Delian talks about the terminology for space laboratory. 00:05:00 - Delian explains the advantages of manufacturing pharmaceuticals in microgravity and the science behind it. Analogy of cooking in a kitchen is used to describe the process. 00:10:00 - Discussion on the historical background of pharmaceutical manufacturing in space. Delian talks about the involvement of NASA and big pharmaceutical companies. 00:15:00 - The transition from proof of concept to commercialization of space manufacturing. Delian explains the regulatory challenges faced with FAA for launching and reentry. 00:20:00 - Coordinating with multiple parties for successful space missions. Discussion about the future potential of landing missions outside the United States, specifically mentioning Australia. 00:25:00 - Delian discusses the current space economy, SpaceX's impact, and the dominance of the United States in mass to orbit. 00:30:00 - The vastness of space and how much space there is for satellites and other objects. Delian mentions the Lagrangian points as useful waypoints in space. 00:35:00 - Speculation about long-term human colonization in space driven by economic activities. Delian talks about the potential of lunar surface mining and manufacturing. 00:40:00 - The possibility of large-scale manufacturing on the moon and the resources available there. Delian explains the importance of economic activity for space colonization. 00:45:00 - Discussion on propulsion technologies, including electric propulsion and the future potential of warp drives. Delian explains the physics behind various propulsion methods. 00:50:00 - Delian's thoughts on the philosophical aspects of the universe and the laws of physics. He reflects on the fortuitous conditions that led to life on Earth. 00:55:00 - The role of quantum mechanics in modern technology. Delian mentions that while quantum mechanics influence technologies like semiconductors, they haven't directly influenced Varda's work yet. Key Insights 1-The Advantages of Microgravity for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Delian Asparouhov explains how the microgravity environment of space allows for unique chemical reactions and crystal formations that are impossible on Earth. By removing the influence of gravity, substances can mix and react more uniformly, leading to potentially better and more stable pharmaceutical products. 2-Historical Context and Industry Involvement: The idea of using space for manufacturing isn't new. Delian discusses how major pharmaceutical companies like Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb, as well as NASA, have been experimenting with microgravity for decades. Varda's approach builds on this history but aims to commercialize the process using modern, cost-effective technology. 3-Regulatory Challenges and Achievements: Varda faced significant regulatory hurdles, particularly with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to secure permissions for launching and reentering spacecraft. Delian highlights the complexity of coordinating with multiple parties, including the military and commercial partners, to ensure mission success and safety. 4-The Dominance of the U.S. in the Space Economy: Delian emphasizes that the United States is currently the leader in space activities, contributing the majority of mass to orbit. While other countries like China and India are making strides, the U.S. remains at the forefront due to its regulatory framework and technological advancements. 5-The Future of Space Colonization: Delian envisions a future where economic activities in space, such as those conducted by Varda, drive human colonization. He believes that large-scale, autonomous manufacturing facilities in orbit and on the lunar surface will pave the way for sustainable human presence in space. 6-Innovations in Propulsion Technologies: The discussion covers advancements in propulsion, particularly electric propulsion using ionized particles. Delian mentions a promising startup, MagDrive, which aims to revolutionize space travel with more efficient and powerful propulsion systems, potentially enabling longer and more economical missions. 7-Economic and Environmental Potential of Lunar Resources: The moon's unique geological features and lack of tectonic activity make it a rich source of raw materials, including water ice and rare earth minerals. Delian explains that lunar mining could support space-based industries and reduce the costs associated with launching materials from Earth, ultimately fostering a robust lunar economy.

Tesla shareholders approved CEO Elon Musk's $56 billion pay package, the electric vehicle-maker said on Thursday, a big thumbs-up to his leadership and an enticement for keeping his focus on his biggest source of wealth.The head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday the agency was too hands off in oversight of Boeing before a January mid-air emergency in a new Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9.FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker's comments at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing mark the first time the U.S. aviation regulator has acknowledged inadequate oversight in the Jan. 5 incident, in which a door panel blew out during the flight.The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits increased to a 10-month high last week, suggesting the labor market was losing momentum and keeping hopes of a September interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve alive.

SpaceX is seeking permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to launch another Starship rocket while an investigation into the previous test flight remains ongoing.

In this episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, Randie Ward sits down with Shauna Weatherly, President and Founder of Federal Subcontract Solutions LLC, to delve into Weatherly's extensive experience in Federal acquisition. With over 35 years of hands-on experience and a career spanning various crucial roles within the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and more, Weatherly brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Throughout the discussion, Weatherly shares insights gleaned from her tenure as a Senior Procurement Analyst at GSA, where she served as an advisor to the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council, analyzing the impacts of new laws, executive orders, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) rules on SAM.gov. Her roles as Lead Business Management Specialist and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on the governmentwide GSA SmartPay 3 contracts provided her with invaluable experience in navigating complex procurement processes. Weatherly's leadership positions, including Director of the National Airspace System, Logistics, and Facilities O&M Contract Branch at FAA, and Contracting Chief at USACE's Tulsa District, showcase her expertise in developing acquisition strategies, evaluating sources, and negotiating contracts across various industries. Additionally, her deployment to the Afghanistan Engineer District highlighted her commitment to overseeing compliance processes for construction contracts in challenging environments. As a seasoned instructor and sought-after speaker on Federal acquisition topics, Weatherly brings a unique perspective to the conversation, offering practical advice for small businesses looking to navigate the intricacies of Federal acquisition policies and processes. Her dedication to supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), FAA, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), GSA, and civilian agencies underscores her passion for ensuring mission success. Join us as we explore Weatherly's journey from Federal Civilian Service to entrepreneurship, and gain valuable insights into the world of Federal acquisition from one of the industry's most respected experts.   Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shauna-weatherly/  Website: https://www.fedsubk.com/about  Contact: https://www.fedsubk.com/contact-us  Email: info@mysite.com 

How has the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) evolved, and what's their focus now? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome back to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: FAA's collaboration with first responders on drone use Legal frameworks for operations beyond visual line of sight Prioritizing the first responder mission in the development of drone technology Find out from Michael O'Shea - the Program Manager at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS Integration Office. Mike talks about the FAA's involvement with public safety and the evolving relationship between the FAA and first responders. We also explore flying beyond the visual line of sight and how first responders can do so within the proper legal framework. Mike shares upcoming events and programs related to public safety and drones, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing mission over technology. He ends the chat with a message about the significance of airspace safety. So click play now to hear what he has to share! And stay tuned for the next Mini Series episode! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartfirefighting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn

In this episode of What's What BR, Brandon interviews returning guest Congressman Garret Graves, discussing the progress and details of a significant bill related to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill, aimed at improving the passenger experience and incorporating new technology in aviation, has passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support. They also delve into broader topics such as transportation infrastructure, energy policy, the impact of energy costs on the economy, and the potential for American innovation in solving contemporary energy and transportation challenges. Furthermore, the conversation touches on Graves' potential role in the Transportation Committee, ongoing efforts in coastal restoration, flood protection, and the imperative of a balanced approach to energy that supports both economic growth and environmental sustainability.   00:00 Welcome and Introduction 00:25 The Heat of Louisiana and Congressional Recess 01:07 Diving into FAA Bill Discussions 02:10 Improving Passenger Experience and Aviation Technology 06:11 The Legislative Process and FAA Bill Journey 10:31 Exploring Potential Committee Chairmanship and Transportation Impact 15:37 Addressing Energy Policy and Environmental Concerns 24:08 Innovation, Technology, and the Future of Energy 27:02 Closing Thoughts and Future Prospects

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray  This week, the U.S. Senate approved a bi-partisan bill that continues to fund and govern the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Leah and Greg discuss what held this bill up for several days, and how the passing of this bill could be good for you—the consumer—next time you fly. 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Leah Murray  Wrapping up another week of the Trump hush money trial  KSL at Night hosts Leah Murray and Greg Skordas finish off this busy week talking about the latest updates in former President Trump’s hush money trial. We hear what Trump told reporters before and after the session today, and Greg offers his opinion on what’s next.  The Federal Aviation Administration lives to fly another day  This week, the U.S. Senate approved a bi-partisan bill that continues to fund and govern the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Leah and Greg discuss what held this bill up for several days, and how the passing of this bill could be good for you—the consumer—next time you fly.  Trump campaign asks Big Oil for $1 Billion in exchange for regulation rollbacks  President Biden appears to have raised more money than his opponent, GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. The Trump campaign is trying to make up the difference, now asking oil companies for $1 Billion in exchange for some environmental rules changes. Greg and Leah explain how this process isn’t actually illegal.  Are corporations abandoning DEI and representation initiatives?  Target has announced that this year, it won’t carry Pride Month merchandise in all of its stores. Leah’s first thought hearing this news: is this part of the new trend of corporations moving away from DEI initiatives? The hosts talk with Troy Williams, Executive Director of Equality Utah, about the efforts to still celebrate diversity.  Israel says it will press ahead even without bomb shipments from the U.S.  Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said today that Israelis will “fight with their fingernails” against Hamas. His words come after the U.S. said they wouldn’t send bomb shipments to Israel if they invaded Rafah. The KSL at Night hosts break down his latest rebuke to the world.  Continuing coverage: Chad Daybell murder trial  Another week wraps up in the Chad Daybell murder trial. KSL-TV reporter Daniel Woodruff calls in from Idaho to give updates. He describes emotional testimony from Tammy Daybell’s family members. Leah and Greg discuss.  New partnership aims to educate future teachers in rural Utah  Utah Valley University and Snow College have announced a new partnership that would allow Snow students to earn an elementary education degree without having to leave the Ephraim campus. Dr. Michael Austin, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Snow College joins the program to explain the new initiative.   Teaching in Utah: what’s it really like?  Piggybacking off the new UVU-Snow College partnership, Leah and Greg finish the show talking about teaching in Utah in general. Leah shares personal experience as an educator, including a few stories about her husband, who teaches high school. What’s the current state of education in Utah? We find out. 

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a big data challenge underway. It is the latest federal opportunity for university students to take a shot at some real-world technology problem solving. The challenge this time: evolution of the National Airspace System into a more information-centric entity. For more, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke to the FAA's acting chief data officer, Marseta Dill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a big data challenge underway. It is the latest federal opportunity for university students to take a shot at some real-world technology problem solving. The challenge this time: evolution of the National Airspace System into a more information-centric entity. For more, Federal News Network's Eric White spoke to the FAA's acting chief data officer, Marseta Dill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Settle into your cockpit as we unpack the latest aviation developments in our April 2024 newsletter review. Join us as we explore the newly unveiled Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, including significant changes to Airman Certification Standards (ACSs) and Practical Test Standards (PTSs), effective May 31, 2024. From revamped risk management protocols to insightful alterations in instrument rating procedures, we dive deep into the implications for pilots and instructors alike. Additionally, get ready for an exclusive preview of the upcoming Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (PHAK) update scheduled for June 2024. We'll share expert ProTips on tackling thunderstorm season and essential strategies for CFI certification preparation. Tune in for your comprehensive aviation briefing!

A Southwest Airlines flight, destined for Houston, stirred unease among its passengers on Sunday, when one of its engines - a significant component on the Boeing 737-800 - demonstrated signs of damage during the flight. The aircraft promptly turned back to Denver when the crew discovered a detachable metal component of the engine had separated during its ascent. A chilling clip circulated by ABC's lead transportation journalist, Sam Sweeney, shows the metal engine cover flapping perilously as it separated from its place. The incident witnessed by the passengers involved an engine of the Southwest Airlines jet rupturing during the takeoff. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) clarified through an announcement that an engine cowling, a part of the aircraft, had broken away and hit one of the wing flaps of the aircraft. When contacted, a representative from Southwest, via email correspondence, informed The Post that this incident stemmed from a 'mechanical issue.' The Southwest Flight 3695 safely touched down at Denver International Airport due to the arisen complications from this malfunction. The concerned Southwest spokesperson conveyed to The Post that the travelers on the affected flight would reach Houston Hobby via an alternate aircraft, but with an approximate delay of three hours. The flight had taken its initial departure from Denver International Airport at around 7:49 a.m. local timing, intended for William P. Hobby Airport in Houston. Barely 25 minutes into the flight, the pilots had to bring the aircraft back to Denver, making a secure landing at 8:14 a.m., after which the plane was pulled to the gate. Currently, the FAA is conducting a thorough investigation into the occurrence. The issue today adds to an increasingly worrying series of safety concerns that have been incessantly hounding the aerospace behemoth throughout the year 2024. This comes on the heels of CEO Dave Calhoun's recent announcement that he will be resigning from his role by the end of this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we talk to Billy Nolen, Chief Safety Officer at Archer Aviation, a leading electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft company. Nolen recently joined Archer after a distinguished career at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), bringing with him a wealth of experience in aviation safety and regulation.Nolen provides an in-depth look at Archer's progress in certifying their eVTOL aircraft, Midnight, for commercial passenger service. He outlines the rigorous FAA certification process, and expresses confidence in Archer's timeline, which expects to enter service in 2025.Central to the conversation is Archer's approach to ensuring the safety and reliability of their eVTOL aircraft. Nolen emphasises the multiple redundancies built into Midnight's design, and asserts that once certified, Midnight will be as safe as any commercial airliner flying today. He also explains Midnight's design optimisation for urban air mobility (UAM) missions and the rapid charging capabilities that enable quick turnarounds between flights.Nolen also discusses the importance of public acceptance and the role of education in normalising eVTOL travel. He shares Archer's vision of making urban air mobility accessible and affordable, with prices eventually reaching levels comparable to Uber X. If you LOVED this episode you'll also enjoy the conversation we had with Archer's Founder & CEO Adam Goldstein, who shares how the startup aims to make air travel greener through incremental and innovative technologies. Check it out here.Learn more about the innovators who are navigating the industry's challenges to make sustainable aviation a reality, in our new book ‘Sustainability in the Air'. Click here to learn more.Feel free to reach out via email to podcast@simpliflying.com. For more content on sustainable aviation, visit our website green.simpliflying.com and join the movement. It's about time.Links & More:Archer Aviation Electric Air Taxis Have Landed Vertically - Archer Aviation Archer Begins Building Electric Air Taxis for FAA Certification - FLYING Magazine Archer Aviation and NASA to study AAM battery tech - Airport Technology Archer Aviation aims to launch all-electric air taxi service in India in 2026 - TechCrunch Why eVTOLS will change the way we live, travel and spend time - SimpliFlying 

In today's episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we dive into the Aviation Equity And Inclusion Statement and discuss is aviation equity and inclusion is a bad idea. The episode centers around recent decisions by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hiring practices, raising concerns about the balance between diversity initiatives and maintaining high safety standards. From a police officer's perspective, we explore the parallels between law enforcement and aviation in terms of the necessity for rigorous training and skill. The episode examines recent incidents in aviation, such as near misses and equipment failures, highlighting the potential risks of compromising on competency in favor of DEI goals.   Key points include:   The Importance of Competence: Discussing the need for high standards in professions where lives are at stake. DEI Initiatives and Public Safety: Analyzing the impact of DEI policies on operational efficiency and safety. Balancing Diversity and Skill: Exploring ways to achieve diversity in the workforce without compromising on competence. Lessons for Law Enforcement: Drawing insights from the aviation industry's challenges applicable to policing. As we navigate the complex interplay of diversity initiatives and the unwavering need for competence in public safety roles, this episode provides a crucial perspective on maintaining the highest standards in all critical professions. Tune in to explore how the aviation industry's current challenges offer valuable lessons for law enforcement and other sectors. AviationEquity #InclusionInFlight #DEIvsSafety #FAADiversity #PolicingParallels #TrainingInAviation #OperationalEfficiency #PublicSafetyPriority #CompetenceInCriticalRoles #WorkforceDiversity #AviationSafety #LawEnforcementInsights #SkillBalance #DEIChallenges #AviationStandards #SafetyFirst #DiverseWorkforce #CompetencyOverDiversity #SafetyInAviation #PublicSectorDiversity #DEIinPublicSafety #AviationIndustryChallenges #FAAHiringPractices #FirstResponderPerspectives #SafetyStandardsInAviation ⩥ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⩤ https://linktw.in/KDLEUl   CLICK HERE for our favorite Tactical Gear: https://linktw.in/yUhFaw #ad Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking on one of our links, we'll receive a small commission.   CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https://linktw.in/CmmzHn   Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https://www.leowarriors.com/   Like what you hear? We are honored. Drop a review and subscribe to our show.    The Tactical Living Podcast is owned by LEO Warriors, LLC. None of the content presented may be copied, repurposed or used without the owner's prior consent.   For PR, speaking requests and other networking opportunities, contact LEO Warriors: EMAIL: ashliewalton555@gmail.com. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 400115 Hesperia, Ca. 92340 ASHLIE'S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement   ➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤ This episode is NOT sponsored.   

In episode 61 of The Helicopter Podcast, join host Halsey Schider in a captivating conversation with Kenny Keller, the mastermind behind Helicopter Online Ground School (HOGS).As a seasoned pilot and expert in ground training, Keller shares his invaluable insights into the intricacies of pilot training and check rides.Delving into his own experiences, Keller sheds light on the nuances between check rides conducted by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) inspectors and those facilitated by designated pilot examiners (DPEs).Listeners gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and successes in helicopter pilot training, as well as the common trends and pitfalls observed by Kenny over recent years.Whether you're an aspiring pilot or a seasoned aviator, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experiences from the world of helicopter aviation.

Those margins - not a pretty look. Trouble in Airlines Space while the love for Apple remains. More Stimulus but hidden in the details. Announcing a new Closest to The Pin. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm Up -  Trouble in Airlines Space - Apple Love Remains - More Stimulus - Hidden in the Details - BULL TAKE OFF - No Stopping Us Now - Right? (Overconfidence?) Market Update - Bitcoin - Sub $40k on Monday - Why? - Chatter IPO on the  way (again) - New Highs for markets - Pulled by a few stocks - And on The Margin - A Margin Crunch - Rates moving up - VIX moving down DONATIONS - HEY it is 2024! NEW HIGHS - A New Bull Market has just been declared. Out of the  BEAR as we eclipse the previous high set in 2022. Airlines - JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines on Friday said they are appealing a federal judge's ruling issued earlier this week that blocks the two carriers' planned merger on antitrust grounds. - JetBlue had planned to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion in a deal struck in the summer of 2022. A federal judge on Tuesday, however, barred that combination, saying it would eliminate the budget carrier and mean higher prices for cost-conscious consumers. - Spirit  drop 62% last week - trying to recover a bit - BUT, if Sprint fails - doesn't that mean that the elimination of a budget carrier could mean higher prices for cost conscious consumers? ---- They will appeal, give concessions and win. ---- Spirit up 90% since low last week Bitcoin Sinking - Bitcoin sub $40,000 on Monday as the sell-off continues - Blaming it on selling of the GrayScale and beig bought in NEW Sppot ETFs - Thought question: If Selling Apple in Fidelity and Buying in Schwab - does that impact share price? Banks Suing The Fed? - Big banks have hired one of the country's top trial lawyers and are preparing to sue the Federal Reserve — a nearly unthinkable challenge — if sweeping new industry regulations aren't watered down. - Eugene Scalia, the son of the former Supreme Court justice and a well-known conservative litigator, is quietly drawing up a lawsuit seeking to block the proposed rules on behalf of the Bank Policy Institute, a trade group that represents JPMorgan, Citibank, Goldman Sachs, and others, people familiar with the matter said. - It would be the first time in recent memory that the industry has sued the Fed, and a departure from standard halls-of-power persuasion efforts that try to avoid antagonizing its chief regulator. More Airlines - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has recommended that airlines operating Boeing 737-900ER jets inspect door plugs to ensure that they are properly secured after some operators reported unspecified issues with bolts upon inspections. - Regulators have stepped up scrutiny on Boeing after a Jan. 5 mid-air panel blowout on an eight-week-old Alaska Airlines MAX 9 jet that left a gaping hole in the aircraft. Boeing has sought to contain the damage, appointing an independent advisor to examine quality control in its manufacturing processes while numerous planes remain grounded. - In its new "Safety Alert for Operators," the FAA said that some airlines had conducted additional inspections on the 737-900ER mid-exit door plugs and had noted "findings with bolts during the maintenance inspections." Apple - - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab ended Samsung Electronics' 12-year run as the largest seller of smartphones in the world, after commanding a 20% market share in 2023, according to a report from International Data Corp. - Samsung ended the year with a 19.4% share, followed by China's Xiaomi, Oppo and Transsion,

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Page50 ad read concepts: Page50 is a distinctly Christian marketing company striving to help Christian-owned businesses grow and succeed in our digital age. They don’t want to just make a paycheck, they want to change the world, and that means building it alongside you. The mission is bigger than just Sunday. Page50 wants to help Christians recapture the work week, economic and political influence, and the public square. Page50 doesn’t work with just anybody, but if you’re a believer they want to work with you. Visit pagefifty.com and see what they can do for you. That’s pagefifty.com. https://thepostmillennial.com/faa-is-actively-recruiting-people-with-severe-intellectual-and-psychiatric-disabilities-as-part-of-diversity-and-inclusion-plan?utm_campaign=64487 Biden's FAA is actively recruiting people with ‘severe intellectual’ and ‘psychiatric’ disabilities as part of 'Diversity and Inclusion' plan The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) places a priority on hiring people with "severe intellectual disability" as part of its diversity and inclusion initiative. According to its website, the FAA claims, "Individuals with targeted or 'severe' disabilities are the most under-represented segment of the Federal workforce." Under its People with Disabilities Program, the agency says it "actively recruits, hires, promotes, retains, develops and advances people with disabilities." The FAA targets the following disabilities as a matter of policy: "Hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism." The FAA told Fox News that it "seeks qualified candidates from as many sources as possible, all of whom must meet rigorous qualifications that of course will vary by position." Its website reveals that those with disabilities or those who have a veteran status can also be hired via the non-competitive, "on-the-spot" process as long as a manager files the proper paperwork, thus giving them preferential treatment in the hiring process. The aviation industry has received further scrutiny from the public in the wake of an Alaska Airlines door plug being blown off the side of its two-month-old Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft causing it to make an emergency landing. In a post on X, tech mogul Elon Musk asked, "Do you want to fly in an airplane where they prioritize DEI hiring over your safety?" He added, "That is actually happening." "People will die due to DEI," Musk said. Musk's comments came in response to a report that revealed in 2022 that Boeing began prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as part of its hiring process in 2022. The Alaskan Airlines situation came on the heels of a shocking report in December, which showed there were 19 instances where planes nearly crashed into each other at airports in the first ten months of 2023. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/2795955/shark-tank-powerhouse-investor-says-he-wont-invest-in-california-bad-policy/ Shark Tank powerhouse investor says he won’t invest in California: ‘Bad policy’ Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank revealed he would not make business investments in several Democratic states, including California. O’Leary explained his reasoning in a yet-to-be-released episode of Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) show Unmuted. According to a transcript reviewed by Townhall, the politics of a state help O’Leary determine where to invest. “I’m not trying to get involved in the partisanship of this statement. Just a fact, I don’t invest in New York, I don’t invest in Massachusetts, I don’t invest in California. In my mind, those are examples of states that are uninvestable because of bad policy,” O’Leary said. “So, I’m looking for the path of least resistance. If you make it hard for me to make money, I just take my money and go somewhere else.” California in particular is ranked in the top ten for sales taxes and corporate taxes, according to the Tax Foundation, while New York is in the top ten only for its sales tax. O’Leary pointed to Tennessee as an example of a state with “fantastic tax policy, reduced regulatory environment, reduced permitting time.” Any other state that doesn’t implement these business-friendly policies is at risk of “killing jobs,” according to O’Leary. The Canadian investor started his own venture capital firm O’Leary Ventures last year, over 15 years after his first appearance on Shark Tank where he spends episodes deciding in what small businesses he desires to invest. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/01/15/report-white-house-swatted-prank-caller-claiming-residence-on-fire/ White House Swatted by ‘Prank Caller’ Claiming Residence on Fire Fire trucks and ambulances reportedly rushed to the White House Monday morning around seven o’clock after a “prank caller” claimed the residence was on fire and someone was trapped inside. The incident represents the latest swatting event against political officials. Dangerous swatting events appear to have first been instigated by Democrat prank callers against political opponents. The prank call at the White House forced fire trucks and ambulances to rush to a snow-covered White House, the Daily Mail reported. After arriving, the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the U.S. Secret Service determined the incident was a false alarm. “Fire in the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,” a Washington, DC, dispatcher said at 7:04 a.m. Authorities gave an “all clear” order at 7:15 AM. President Joe Biden was located at Camp David on Monday morning, far away from the residence. Authorities traced the prank call to an apparently spoofed phone number, a source told CNN. “Someone who was reached at the callback number for the 911 report indicated they did not place it, a source told the Associated Press, indicating it was likely spoofed,” the Daily Mail reported. Recent politicians who were swatted include Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), along with celebrities Ashton Kutcher, Justin Bieber, and Kim Kardashian. https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/yemen-houthi-rebels-fire-missile-us-warship-red-106370679 Houthi rebels strike a U.S.-owned ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, raising tensions Houthi rebels fired a missile, striking a U.S.-owned ship Monday just off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, less than a day after they launched an anti-ship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The attack on the Gibraltar Eagle, later claimed by the Houthis, further escalates tensions gripping the Red Sea after American-led strikes on the rebels. The Houthis' attacks have roiled global shipping, amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, targeting a crucial corridor linking Asian and Mideast energy and cargo shipments to the Suez Canal onward to Europe. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which oversees Mideast waters, said Monday's attack happened some 110 miles (177 kilometers) miles southeast of Aden. It said the ship’s captain reported that the “port side of vessel hit from above by a missile.” Private security firms Ambrey and Dryad Global told The Associated Press that the vessel was the Eagle Gibraltar, a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier. The U.S. military's Central Command later acknowledged the strike. “The ship has reported no injuries or significant damage and is continuing its journey,” Central Command said. Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed the attack in a recorded television address that aired Monday night. “The Yemeni armed forces consider all American and British ships and warships participating in the aggression against our country as hostile targets,” he said. The vessel is owned by Eagle Bulk Shipping, a Stamford, Connecticut-based firm traded on the New York Stock Exchange. In a statement to the AP, the company acknowledged the strike and said it caused “limited damage to a cargo hold but (the ship) is stable and is heading out of the area.” “All seafarers onboard the vessel are confirmed to be uninjured,” the firm said. “The vessel is carrying a cargo of steel products. Eagle Bulk management is in close contact with all relevant authorities concerning this matter.” Satellite-tracking data analyzed by the AP showed the Eagle Gibraltar had been bound for the Suez Canal, but rapidly turned around at the time of the attack. Central Command said it detected a separate anti-ship ballistic missile launch toward the southern Red Sea on Monday, though it ”failed in flight and impacted on land in Yemen." The U.S. Maritime Administration, under the Transportation Department, also issued a warning Monday saying there continues to be “a high degree of risk to commercial vessels” traveling near Yemen. “While the decision to transit remains at the discretion of individual vessels and companies, it is recommended that U.S. flag and U.S.-owned commercial vessels” stay away from Yemen in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden “until further notice,” the advisory said. Sunday's missile launch toward the American warship also marked the first U.S.-acknowledged fire by the Houthis since America and allied nations began strikes Friday on the rebels following weeks of assaults on shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthi fire in the direction of the USS Laboon, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer operating in the southern reaches of the Red Sea, Central Command said. The missile came from near Hodeida, a Red Sea port city long held by the Houthis, the U.S. said. “An anti-ship cruise missile was fired from Iranian-backed Houthi militant areas of Yemen toward USS Laboon,” Central Command said. “There were no injuries or damage reported." The Houthis did not acknowledge that attack. It wasn’t presently clear whether the U.S. would retaliate for the latest attacks, though President Joe Biden has said he “will not hesitate to direct further measures to protect our people and the free flow of international commerce as necessary.” The first day of U.S.-led strikes Friday hit 28 locations and struck more than 60 targets with cruise missiles and bombs launched by fighter jets, warships and a submarine. Sites hit included weapon depots, radars and command centers, including in remote mountain areas, the U.S. has said. The Houthis have yet to acknowledge how severe the damage was from the strikes, which they said killed five of their troops and wounded six others. U.S. forces followed up with a strike Saturday on a Houthi radar site.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Page50 ad read concepts: Page50 is a distinctly Christian marketing company striving to help Christian-owned businesses grow and succeed in our digital age. They don’t want to just make a paycheck, they want to change the world, and that means building it alongside you. The mission is bigger than just Sunday. Page50 wants to help Christians recapture the work week, economic and political influence, and the public square. Page50 doesn’t work with just anybody, but if you’re a believer they want to work with you. Visit pagefifty.com and see what they can do for you. That’s pagefifty.com. https://thepostmillennial.com/faa-is-actively-recruiting-people-with-severe-intellectual-and-psychiatric-disabilities-as-part-of-diversity-and-inclusion-plan?utm_campaign=64487 Biden's FAA is actively recruiting people with ‘severe intellectual’ and ‘psychiatric’ disabilities as part of 'Diversity and Inclusion' plan The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) places a priority on hiring people with "severe intellectual disability" as part of its diversity and inclusion initiative. According to its website, the FAA claims, "Individuals with targeted or 'severe' disabilities are the most under-represented segment of the Federal workforce." Under its People with Disabilities Program, the agency says it "actively recruits, hires, promotes, retains, develops and advances people with disabilities." The FAA targets the following disabilities as a matter of policy: "Hearing, vision, missing extremities, partial paralysis, complete paralysis, epilepsy, severe intellectual disability, psychiatric disability and dwarfism." The FAA told Fox News that it "seeks qualified candidates from as many sources as possible, all of whom must meet rigorous qualifications that of course will vary by position." Its website reveals that those with disabilities or those who have a veteran status can also be hired via the non-competitive, "on-the-spot" process as long as a manager files the proper paperwork, thus giving them preferential treatment in the hiring process. The aviation industry has received further scrutiny from the public in the wake of an Alaska Airlines door plug being blown off the side of its two-month-old Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft causing it to make an emergency landing. In a post on X, tech mogul Elon Musk asked, "Do you want to fly in an airplane where they prioritize DEI hiring over your safety?" He added, "That is actually happening." "People will die due to DEI," Musk said. Musk's comments came in response to a report that revealed in 2022 that Boeing began prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) as part of its hiring process in 2022. The Alaskan Airlines situation came on the heels of a shocking report in December, which showed there were 19 instances where planes nearly crashed into each other at airports in the first ten months of 2023. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/2795955/shark-tank-powerhouse-investor-says-he-wont-invest-in-california-bad-policy/ Shark Tank powerhouse investor says he won’t invest in California: ‘Bad policy’ Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank revealed he would not make business investments in several Democratic states, including California. O’Leary explained his reasoning in a yet-to-be-released episode of Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) show Unmuted. According to a transcript reviewed by Townhall, the politics of a state help O’Leary determine where to invest. “I’m not trying to get involved in the partisanship of this statement. Just a fact, I don’t invest in New York, I don’t invest in Massachusetts, I don’t invest in California. In my mind, those are examples of states that are uninvestable because of bad policy,” O’Leary said. “So, I’m looking for the path of least resistance. If you make it hard for me to make money, I just take my money and go somewhere else.” California in particular is ranked in the top ten for sales taxes and corporate taxes, according to the Tax Foundation, while New York is in the top ten only for its sales tax. O’Leary pointed to Tennessee as an example of a state with “fantastic tax policy, reduced regulatory environment, reduced permitting time.” Any other state that doesn’t implement these business-friendly policies is at risk of “killing jobs,” according to O’Leary. The Canadian investor started his own venture capital firm O’Leary Ventures last year, over 15 years after his first appearance on Shark Tank where he spends episodes deciding in what small businesses he desires to invest. https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2024/01/15/report-white-house-swatted-prank-caller-claiming-residence-on-fire/ White House Swatted by ‘Prank Caller’ Claiming Residence on Fire Fire trucks and ambulances reportedly rushed to the White House Monday morning around seven o’clock after a “prank caller” claimed the residence was on fire and someone was trapped inside. The incident represents the latest swatting event against political officials. Dangerous swatting events appear to have first been instigated by Democrat prank callers against political opponents. The prank call at the White House forced fire trucks and ambulances to rush to a snow-covered White House, the Daily Mail reported. After arriving, the District of Columbia Fire and Emergency Medical Services and the U.S. Secret Service determined the incident was a false alarm. “Fire in the White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue,” a Washington, DC, dispatcher said at 7:04 a.m. Authorities gave an “all clear” order at 7:15 AM. President Joe Biden was located at Camp David on Monday morning, far away from the residence. Authorities traced the prank call to an apparently spoofed phone number, a source told CNN. “Someone who was reached at the callback number for the 911 report indicated they did not place it, a source told the Associated Press, indicating it was likely spoofed,” the Daily Mail reported. Recent politicians who were swatted include Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), along with celebrities Ashton Kutcher, Justin Bieber, and Kim Kardashian. https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/yemen-houthi-rebels-fire-missile-us-warship-red-106370679 Houthi rebels strike a U.S.-owned ship off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, raising tensions Houthi rebels fired a missile, striking a U.S.-owned ship Monday just off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, less than a day after they launched an anti-ship cruise missile toward an American destroyer in the Red Sea. The attack on the Gibraltar Eagle, later claimed by the Houthis, further escalates tensions gripping the Red Sea after American-led strikes on the rebels. The Houthis' attacks have roiled global shipping, amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, targeting a crucial corridor linking Asian and Mideast energy and cargo shipments to the Suez Canal onward to Europe. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations, which oversees Mideast waters, said Monday's attack happened some 110 miles (177 kilometers) miles southeast of Aden. It said the ship’s captain reported that the “port side of vessel hit from above by a missile.” Private security firms Ambrey and Dryad Global told The Associated Press that the vessel was the Eagle Gibraltar, a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier. The U.S. military's Central Command later acknowledged the strike. “The ship has reported no injuries or significant damage and is continuing its journey,” Central Command said. Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed the attack in a recorded television address that aired Monday night. “The Yemeni armed forces consider all American and British ships and warships participating in the aggression against our country as hostile targets,” he said. The vessel is owned by Eagle Bulk Shipping, a Stamford, Connecticut-based firm traded on the New York Stock Exchange. In a statement to the AP, the company acknowledged the strike and said it caused “limited damage to a cargo hold but (the ship) is stable and is heading out of the area.” “All seafarers onboard the vessel are confirmed to be uninjured,” the firm said. “The vessel is carrying a cargo of steel products. Eagle Bulk management is in close contact with all relevant authorities concerning this matter.” Satellite-tracking data analyzed by the AP showed the Eagle Gibraltar had been bound for the Suez Canal, but rapidly turned around at the time of the attack. Central Command said it detected a separate anti-ship ballistic missile launch toward the southern Red Sea on Monday, though it ”failed in flight and impacted on land in Yemen." The U.S. Maritime Administration, under the Transportation Department, also issued a warning Monday saying there continues to be “a high degree of risk to commercial vessels” traveling near Yemen. “While the decision to transit remains at the discretion of individual vessels and companies, it is recommended that U.S. flag and U.S.-owned commercial vessels” stay away from Yemen in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden “until further notice,” the advisory said. Sunday's missile launch toward the American warship also marked the first U.S.-acknowledged fire by the Houthis since America and allied nations began strikes Friday on the rebels following weeks of assaults on shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthi fire in the direction of the USS Laboon, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer operating in the southern reaches of the Red Sea, Central Command said. The missile came from near Hodeida, a Red Sea port city long held by the Houthis, the U.S. said. “An anti-ship cruise missile was fired from Iranian-backed Houthi militant areas of Yemen toward USS Laboon,” Central Command said. “There were no injuries or damage reported." The Houthis did not acknowledge that attack. It wasn’t presently clear whether the U.S. would retaliate for the latest attacks, though President Joe Biden has said he “will not hesitate to direct further measures to protect our people and the free flow of international commerce as necessary.” The first day of U.S.-led strikes Friday hit 28 locations and struck more than 60 targets with cruise missiles and bombs launched by fighter jets, warships and a submarine. Sites hit included weapon depots, radars and command centers, including in remote mountain areas, the U.S. has said. The Houthis have yet to acknowledge how severe the damage was from the strikes, which they said killed five of their troops and wounded six others. U.S. forces followed up with a strike Saturday on a Houthi radar site.