Podcast appearances and mentions of jacqueline klimas

Does anyone else remember when the President announced he was creating a 6th wing of the military, which he proudly dubbed the “Space Force?” This episode features an interview with Jacqueline Klimas, a National Defense reporter at Politico, who breaks down what Trump actually accomplished after he announced his intent to create a military force dedicated to space operations. It turns out that the Space Force is already taking shape under the Department of Defense, and there aren’t any space marines or laser beams involved. Klimas explains why a Space Force is surprisingly necessary while discussing and debunking popular expectations of a Star Wars-esque division of astronaut troopers. An interview with MediaFile Editor in Chief Rob Cline follows up on Klimas’ take on Space Force and how it’s a part of the race for next-gen tech like 5-G and AI. If you like this episode of Long Time, No See, leave a rating, subscribe to the show, and keep listening. If you have recommendations for future topics or guests, you can email the host at mkohler@mediafiledc.com. If you would like to donate to MediaFile, the student journalists who power this pod, go to mediafiledc.com/donate. Support the show (http://www.mediafiledc.com/donate/)

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Donovan discusses the branch’s plans for their business operations, and why data and network security are important to the endeavor. Tim Hanes, senior manager of public sector advisory at Grant Thornton, and Marc Pearl, President & CEO, Homeland Security & Defense Business Council, discuss homeland security contracting, and why bid protests are impacting enterprise development. Jacqueline Klimas, defense reporter at Politico, and Oriana Pawlyk, reporter at Military.com discuss the nomination of Gen. John Raymond to lead U.S Space Command.

Diana Maurer, director of Defense Capabilities & Management at the Government Accountability Office, discusses the Pentagon efforts to prevent corrosion to their infrastructure and weapon systems, and ways GAO believes it can improve. David Berteau, president & CEO of the Professional Services Council, details how the government is moving background checks to the Defense Department and why industry is worried. Jacqueline Klimas, national security reporter at Politico, discusses what a Democratic House means for the Space Force proposal, and what’s next for the NASA InSight Mars lander.

This week, we highlight more of the best interviews we've had over the past year: PR expert Christina Daves, Axios managing editor Kim Hart, and Politico national security reporter Jacqueline Klimas.

As anti-migrant sentiment sweeps across Europe, is the continent turning against Angela Merkel for her open-door policy, and is this the end of the Merkel project (1:40)? Meanwhile, Donald Trump announced his new mission – to establish a sixth branch of the US military, the Space Force. Is this such a bad idea (14:20)? And last, while it may be greedy and corrupt, should Fifa be celebrated for making the World Cup truly global (25:40)? With Fredrik Erixon, Stefan Kornelius, Christopher Buckley, Jacqueline Klimas, Tim Wigmore, and Freddy Gray. Presented by Lara Prendergast. Produced by Cindy Yu.

National security reporter at Politico Jacqueline Klimas joins us today to talk about a new newsletter Politico is launching, all about space. With companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin making strides toward private industry in space, this newsletter should help you get a handle on what you need to know about the emerging market.

Early this morning, President Trump tweeted, “We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First Responders, who have been amazing (under the most difficult circumstances) in P.R. [Puerto Rico] forever!” The president was roundly criticized for his comments, which stood in stark contrast to his messages of support for Houston, Florida and other states ravaged by hurricanes. Politico national security reporter Jacqueline Klimas, who has spent time reporting on the ground from Puerto Rico, discusses why the president’s threat to withdraw aid would be catastrophic for Puerto Rico and could have lasting political implications. Mark Feierstein, a former senior director on the National Security Council, makes the case for why the U.S. should be strengthening its relationship with Cuba, not abandoning it.

Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced today there would be no vote on the Graham-Cassidy bill, citing a lack of support amongst the Republican bloc. While there are whispers around Capitol Hill that the bill will be back with revisions and amendments, is repeal and replace officially dead? Where does this leave the future of healthcare reform? Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.), one of three Republican senators to come out publicly against the bill, wants to create a system of co-op organizations that could cross state lines, and could be built out of existing healthcare infrastructure. Senator Paul joined Steele & Ungar to discuss his vision for healthcare reform, how to address our predicament with North Korea and the future of tax cuts. Jacqueline Klimas, national security reporter for Politico, talks about reporting from Puerto Rico and whether the U.S. government is really doing everything it can to provide aid during this humanitarian crisis.

8 AM - 1 - The lamestream media does a mea culpa on The Donald's VICTORY!. 2 - Washington Examiner's Jacqueline Klimas on her piece: "Meet the new veterans in the 115th Congress". 3 - The News with Marshall Phillips. 4 - Chick got a naughty bum tattoo.

Seemingly safe in northern New England, the residents of St. Albans, Vermont, were astonished in October 1864 when a group of Confederate soldiers appeared in their midst, terrorizing residents, robbing banks, and stealing horses. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the St. Albans raid, the northernmost land action of the Civil War. We'll also learn about Charles Darwin's misadventures at the equator and puzzle over a groundskeeper's strange method of tending grass. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- on our Patreon page you can pledge any amount per episode, and all contributions are greatly appreciated. You can change or cancel your pledge at any time, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation via the Donate button in the sidebar of the Futility Closet website. Sources for our feature on the St. Albans raid: Dennis K. Wilson, Justice Under Pressure: The Saint Albans Raid and Its Aftermath, 1992. Robin W. Winks, The Civil War Years: Canada and the United States, 1998. Stuart Lutz, "Terror in St. Albans," Civil War Times Illustrated 40:3 (June 2001). Rick Beard, "When the Rebels Invaded Vermont," New York Times, Oct. 17, 2014. "A Reminiscence of the St. Albans Raid," Montreal Daily Witness, April 5, 1878. "Confederate Raid on St. Albans, Vt.," Pittsburgh Gazette Times, Oct 21, 1914. "Leader of Raid on St. Albans, Vermont, Centre of Controversy at Champlain Celebration," Boston Evening Transcript, May 9, 1912. Edgar Andrew Collard, "Of Many Things ...," Montreal Gazette, March 28, 1969. "English View of the St. Albans Raid Case," Halifax Morning Chronicle, Jan. 24, 1865. Listener mail: Wikipedia, "Line-Crossing Ceremony" (accessed March 18, 2016). R.D. Keynes, ed., Charles Darwin's Beagle Diary, 2001. Jacqueline Klimas, "Navy Leaders Try to Stamp Out Hazing, But Many Sailors Question the Rules," Military Times, July 2, 2013. Wikipedia, "Plimsoll Shoe" (accessed March 18, 2016). This week's lateral thinking puzzle is from Paul Sloane and Des MacHale's 1998 book Ingenious Lateral Thinking Puzzles. You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on iTunes or via the RSS feed at http://feedpress.me/futilitycloset. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

1 - Washington Examiner's Jacqueline Klimas on Obama being tone-deaf for not rethinking his ISIS strategy. 2 - Disney may be putting the kibosh on Princess Leia's slave bikini; Anonymous has declared war on ISIS. 3 - The News with Marshall Phillips. 4 - The Butterball turkey hotline gets all sorts of dopey questions.

7 AM - 1 - Washington Examiner's Jacqueline Klimas on Obama being tone-deaf for not rethinking his ISIS strategy. 2 - Disney may be putting the kibosh on Princess Leia's slave bikini getup; Anonymous has declared war on ISIS. 3 - The News with Marshall Phillips. 4 - The Butterball turkey hotline gets all sorts of dopey questions.