Podcast appearances and mentions of john bisney

In this week's episode we speak to JL Pickering and John Bisney about their latest book: “ Photographing America's First Astronauts: Project Mercury Through the Lens of Bill Taub.” It features over 600 photos and is the most complete photographic account of Project Mercury ever published. What makes it different from other Mercury books is that these photos are from the collection of NASA's first staff photographer. JL and John have published 6 photo books in total now after becoming known for their online archive: Retro Space Images.Retro Space Images: https://retrospaceimages.com/Get the Books: https://retrospaceimages.com/booksFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroSpaceImages/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retrospaceimage/JL Pickering:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-l-pickering-b9760632/John Bisney:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-bisney-8907938/ Full show notes: https://spaceandthingspodcast.com/podcast/stp148-photographing-americas-first-astronauts-with-jl-pickering-and-john-bisneyShow notes include links to all articles mentioned and full details of our guests and links to what caught our eye this week.Image Credits: Purdue University PressSpace and Things:Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/spaceandthings1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spaceandthingspodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spaceandthingspodcast/Merch and Info: https://www.spaceandthingspodcast.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SpaceandthingsBusiness Enquiries: info@andthingsproductions.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/spaceandthings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook insider-turned-whistleblower Frances Haugen sang like a canary on Capitol Hill. Now lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are coming together to crack down on social media, pointing the finger at Facebook and Instagram over the spread of misinformation and the precipitous decline in mental health among adolescents. Political commentator Lauren Chen and legal and media analyst Lionel discuss the predicament politicians face when toeing the line between regulating digital platforms and controlling free speech. Life imitates art as legendary actor William Shatner suits up to go to space, 50 years after playing Captain Kirk aboard Star Trek's USS Enterprise. But he isn't the only actor gearing up for the cosmos. RT producer Hector Rivas explains how Russian filmmakers are preparing for ‘The Challenge' – the first movie to be shot aboard an actual space station. Space journalist John Bisney and former filmmaker Aaron Pagel weigh in on the logistics of hosting film crews in outer space, as well as the impact that private firms have on Earth's increasingly cluttered orbit.

This week The Florida Spectacular welcomes John Bisney and J.L. Pickering, the co-authors of Picturing the Space Shuttle: The Early Years. On the podcast they chat about the space shuttle, but not only that – you'll learn about I Dream of Jeannie's connection and the nude beach by Cape Canaveral. John Bisney, a retired journalist who covered the space program for more than 30 years for CNN, the Discovery Science Channel, and SiriusXM Radio, contributed the text. J. L. Pickering is a spaceflight historian with a robust archive of rare space images stretching back more than 50 years. Together, they've written four other books: Spaceshots and Snapshots of Projects Mercury and GeminiSpaceshots and Moonshots of Project ApolloThe Space-Age Presidency of John F KennedyPicturing Apollo 11Support the show (https://paypal.me/floridaspectacular?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US)

With a Covid resurgence and Washington's non-stop noise, domestic issues tend to dominate news coverage. But there's a world of trouble brewin' elsewhere. Cuba recently erupted in protests over the government's virus response and an economy many there find untenable. Iran, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon – lots of moving pieces in a rough neighborhood. Longtime Pentagon official Michael Maloof is here to discuss unstable governments and nixing nukes. Plus, billionaire space cowboys! Are they advancing technology to get us back to the Moon, and on to Mars? Or are these joyrides just a galactic traffic jam? We are joined by author and veteran space journalist, John Bisney, to discuss.

Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em... at least for the time being. Former President Trump took up arms against the vaping industry, and now President Biden is moving to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes among other tobacco products. Attorney Sara Papantonio explains who bears the brunt from bans. Plus, while everyone was hunkered down at home during the pandemic, flu season FLOPPED. But as vaccinated Americans re-enter society, are we jumping back into a giant petri dish? The world breathed a sigh of relief as debris from a Chinese rocket safely splashed down into the Indian Ocean. But as the Earth’s orbit becomes more and more congested with satellites (and Tesla Roadsters), author and space journalist John Bisney explains who foots the bill in the case of unexpected re-entries. Plus, lifted lockdowns and mask restrictions spell vacation season! But before you book, attorney and professor Steve Weisman warns of fake rental home listings.

We celebrate the 40th anniversary of NASA’s Columbia Space Shuttle launch – right as SpaceX sends dozens of satellites into orbit to roll out its Starlink broadband network. Veteran space journalist and author John Bisney looks back on just how far our space program has come! Mother Nature took a breather this past year as city streets and highways emptied during the pandemic. But as we finally look toward a post-pandemic world, president of SmartPower.org Brian Keane explains how we can keep our carbon footprint to a minimum. And with the recent calamities in Texas and Puerto Rico, is it finally time to re-think our power grids as we “Build Back Better?”

NASA’s Perseverance rover successfully touched down on Mars, giving all of us Earthlings something to cheer about! Author and veteran space journalist John Bisney explains the significance of our Red Planet reconnaissance mission, and how countries like China and the UAE stack up with Mars voyages of their own. Are we in the thick of a modern-day space race? Plus, Covid-weary parents can now phone into a “Primal Scream Hotline” to let off some steam. We bring you an update on the last-resort measures mom and dad can take when the going gets tough at home. Few industries have taken a harsher hit from Covid than airlines. Besides updating cabin safety measures, what will it take to convince passengers to return to the skies? Strelmark president Hilary Fordwich explains the trajectory of the travel sector, as well as how the pandemic is permanently reshaping business models across a socially distant landscape. Plus, as radio stations broadcast re-airings of the late Rush Limbaugh, listeners wonder… who’s next?

The pandemic has reshaped the global shopping experience, with click-for-pickup finding favor with consumers wary of crowded aisles at big-box stores. RT’s Boom Bust co-host Sara Montes de Oca discusses just how markedly consumer trends have shifted during the current socially distant era. After that, an out-of-this-world review of 2020’s biggest achievements in the cosmos. Space journalist and author John Bisney reflects on the Chinese lunar landing, SpaceX’s success on the launchpad, and NASA’s upcoming Artemis mission, which aims to land the first woman and the next man on the Moon, by 2024. The world of sports was turned upside down this year, as empty stadiums and fears of team-wide contamination enveloped major sports leagues. RT’s World of Sports co-host Steve Christakos tallies up how MLB, NFL, and NHL teams have fared during the pandemic. Plus, a look back at the 20 years since Y2K. From that terrible Tuesday in 2001 through the Great Recession to the advent of the iPhone and the ensuing social media revolution, it’s certainly been one wild ride. After a tumultuous start to the 2020’s, here’s looking to brighter days ahead!

For the first time in history, NASA has partnered with private enterprise in its recent manned launch of SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, delivering two brave Americans to the cosmos. Author and space journalist John Bisney discusses how the US is re-igniting its foray into the final frontier. Meanwhile back on Earth, our economy continues to reel from pandemic shockwaves. Professor Richard Wolff breaks down the ripple effects impacting our food supply, stock valuation, plus colleges and universities. The US has been reeling for MONTHS now, as the coronavirus brought our economy to a grinding halt before protests erupted nationwide, with President Trump threatening military force to quell riots across the country. As the national news cycle is inundated by civil unrest, former Pentagon official Michael Maloof brings us up to speed on backroom damage control and shifting tides abroad.

John Bisney has worked as a reporter, on news radio, in public relations and is a NASA enthusiast. We talked about the latest book he has co-authored “The Space Age presidency of John F. Kennedy” which is a photographic history of NASA’s work during JFK’s presidency. 1:03 – John talks about how he got into…

John Bisney has worked as a reporter, on news radio, in public relations and is a NASA enthusiast. We talked about the latest book he has co-authored “The Space’Age presidency of John F. Kennedy” which is a photographic history of NASA’s work during JFK’s presidency. 0:41 – John talks about how he got into studying … Continue reading NASA history book – “The Space-Age Presidency of John F. Kennedy” (University of New Mexico Press, 2019) – John Bisney interview →

Today, on Modern Notion Daily: we get a rare look at the manned space flights of Project Apollo. Our guests are John Bisney and J.L. Pickering, coauthors of Moonshots and Snapshots of Project Apollo: A Rare Photographic Look (September 2015, University of New Mexico Press). For more than four decades, Pickering has been collecting 8″x10″…

Host Macarena Rose shares with us today past CNN Capital Hill Correspondent, John Bisney who is the Director of Public Relations for the American Moving and Storage Association. Listen is to see how to choose your mover - how to move your valuables across state lines and internationally, learn HOW to find the right one and what to remember to ask.John shares his expertise with you today, and you WILL learn valuable information. Then the end of the show will conclude with Macarena sharing about being an Accredited Buyers Agent and Certified International Specialist - and advice on how to find a professional when you do choose to buy or rent abroad.

  Oct. 9, 2007: This episode features John Bisney and John Felmy of PI, along with special guest Jerry Taylor of the Cato Institute, as they discuss the relationship between free markets and energy policy.

Sept. 25, 2007 – This episode features John Bisney and Denise McCourt of API, with special guest Greg Cohen of the American Highway Users Alliance, as they discuss a recent study on U.S. commuting patterns and some tips and insight for motorists.

  Sept. 11, 2007: This episode features John Bisney, John Felmy and Al Mannato as they answer and discuss questions submitted through EnergyTomrrow.org and API. org

  Aug. 28, 2007: This episode features John Bisney and Sara Banaszak as they discuss API’s Energy IQ survey.  API recently partnered with Harris Interactive to conduct the national survey to find out what Americans really know about today’s energy issues.

Aug. 22, 2007 – This episode features John Bisney, Tim Sampson and Andy Radford discussing what America’s oil and natural gas industry has done and is doing to minimize the impact of hurricanes on both production in the Gulf of Mexico and refineries.

  August. 14, 2007: This episode features John Bisney, John Felmy, Chris Joyner and Matt Koch of API as they discuss the energy bills recently passed in the House and Senate and their potential impact on energy supply and energy independence.

  July 31, 2007: This episode features John Bisney, John Felmy and Lisa Flavin of API as they discuss the current obstacles hindering domestic energy production, as well as the potential impact of increasing access to American resources.

  July 17, 2007: This episode features John Bisney, John Felmy and Mark Kibbe of API as they discuss industry earnings, as well as recently proposed energy legislation that would discourage smart investments in meeting the country’s future energy needs.

  July 3, 2007: This second episode features John Bisney, John Felmy and Al Mannato of API as they discuss biofuels and the related impact o the economy and other issues, such as fuel efficiency.

  June 19, 2007: In this inaugural episode of Energy Tomorrow Radio, John Bisney and John Felmy of API discuss one of the biggest issues currently on consumers’ minds; gasoline prices.