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Ireland is not the only country with problems delivering major infrastructure projects on time and on budget. Britain only has to talk about its delayed expansion plans at Heathrow airport and its high speed rail line. The new British ambassador is suggesting that Britain and Ireland should co-plan and co-invest in 'grand projects'. Joe discusses this and more with Kara Owen the British Ambassador to Ireland.

Recorded at the Battle of Ideas festival 2025 on Saturday 18 October at Church House and the Abbey Centre, Westminster. ORIGINAL INTRODUCTION The UK's infrastructure is at a crossroads. Decades of underinvestment and misdirected investment have left transport networks congested, energy systems under strain, digital connectivity patchy, sewers clogged, towns flooded, bridges crumbling and housing targets seemingly unattainable. The government promises £1.5million new homes and yet we are faced with a major slowdown in the construction industry, a situation not helped by local resistance and bureaucratic inertia. The situation is further restrained by a lack of adequate support systems like schools, colleges, hospitals, and even courts and prisons. Cost overruns on projects like HS2 erode public trust, but day-to-day staff shortages, engineering works, train cancellations and leaves on the line are what really frustrate commuters. Grenfell Tower was a national tragedy, but spending billions on recladding buildings and funding bureaucratic regulators – instead of training builders to construct sufficient, affordable homes for those in need – seems inexplicable. Planning laws, environmental concerns, over-regulation, risk aversion, litigiousness and insurance liabilities have exacerbated the problem. But what is the actual problem? To be fair, this year, Keir Starmer announced that the government would ‘push past nimbyism' to get things done. Although tangible evidence has yet to materialise, recent ministerial pledges have included the desire to streamline planning, kickstart New Towns and boost energy provision. In August, the government announced a £130million package to help create 40,000 jobs in the construction sector So maybe we are not giving credit where it's due. This government has pledged to build nine new reservoirs, expand Heathrow, construct new nuclear and small nuclear reactors, and it has recently announced a £63million investment package to supercharge Britain's electric-vehicle infrastructure. In June 2025, it laid out its ‘10 Year Strategy' for UK infrastructure, whereby the government pledges to deliver growth in roads, railways, airports, water networks, energy grids, digital and housing infrastructure in order to deliver a more productive economy. Maybe we shouldn't grumble. How believable are the government's plans? How do we balance local concerns with national housing and infrastructure needs? If we can't maintain existing networks, how can we possibly create the next generation of infrastructure, like AI networks, smart systems, modular homes, autonomous vehicles, 3D printing, drone deliveries and low-carbon energy systems? SPEAKERS Paul Finch OBE programme director, World Architecture Festival Ben Flatman architectural editor, Building Design and Building; author, Birmingham: Shaping the City Shelagh McNerney head of regeneration, Manchester City Council Christopher Worrall industry fellow, Onward; commentator on housing, planning, and political realignment

He owns 12 properties. He lives in his mate's spare room. And he accidentally bought a Chinese restaurant from an airport while flying back from Japan.

In this solo episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas delivers his definitive guide to Oxford — his favorite city in England outside of London and the subject of his guidebook 101 Oxford Travel Tips and Tricks. From the bleary-eyed chaos of his first visit in 2012 with an angry 16-month-old and the Mini Cooper factory ring road at midnight, to two stays as a student on the Oxford Experience program, Jonathan brings nearly 15 years of personal history with the city to bear on a comprehensive, enthusiastic, and practically useful travel guide. The episode covers how to get there, how long to stay, the Oxford Experience immersive student program, the colleges you must see, the Bodleian Library's remarkable layers, the essential museums, the unrivaled bookstore scene led by Blackwell's and its famous five-mile Norrington Room, Oxford's extraordinary literary connections from Lewis Carroll to Tolkien to Philip Pullman, the day trips that demand your time — including Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds — and the practical tips that will make your visit infinitely more enjoyable. Links 101 Oxford Travel Tips and Tricks by Jonathan Thomas — [Anglotopia Store link] Oxford Experience at Christchurch English-Speaking Union Oxford Course Bodleian Library Tours — bodleian.ox.ac.uk Blackwell's Bookshop Oxford — blackwells.co.uk Oxford University Press Bookshop Scriptum, Turl Street Ashmolean Museum — ashmolean.org Pitt Rivers Museum — prm.ox.ac.uk Blenheim Palace — blenheimpalace.com Rousham House & Garden — rousham.org Didcot Railway Centre — didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk Oxford Walking Tours Morse Walking Tour Oxford The Randolph Hotel (now Graduate Oxford) Friends of Anglotopia ⠀ Takeaways Oxford is Jonathan's favourite city in England outside London — and most Americans either skip it or see it in a rushed half-day bus tour that barely scratches the surface. Two days minimum is the right call; three is better. Oxford is just 60 miles and 40-45 minutes by direct train from London Paddington, making it one of the easiest day trips or overnights in Britain — and you can also get there direct by bus from Heathrow without going into London at all. The Oxford Experience — a residential immersive programme at Christchurch offering one-week courses for adults in July and August — is Jonathan's single highest recommendation for anyone who wants to truly inhabit the city. Courses cost £1,500–£2,000 all-in and include room, board, lectures, and excursions; book in November when the schedule is released as popular courses fill within hours. The Bodleian Library is not one library but several — the Divinity School, Duke Humphrey's Library, the Radcliffe Camera, and the Weston Library — and the best way to see them properly is to book a guided tour well in advance, as they sell out. Blackwell's bookshop on Broad Street is arguably the greatest bookshop in the world — the underground Norrington Room alone has five miles of shelving beneath Trinity College — and Jonathan has never left without spending several hundred pounds. Staff will package books in brown paper and ship them back to the US at reasonable rates. Oxford's literary connections are extraordinary: Lewis Carroll wrote Alice in Wonderland at Christchurch (Alice was the Dean's daughter); Tolkien and C.S. Lewis met with the Inklings at the Eagle and Child every Tuesday through the 1930s and 40s; Philip Pullman set His Dark Materials here; Oscar Wilde studied at Magdalen; and Inspector Morse has made every corner of the city feel like a crime scene. The Eagle and Child — the Inklings' famous pub on St. Giles' Street — has been closed since COVID and is currently being refurbished by new owners. It must reopen as a pub by heritage law, and is expected to reopen either in 2026 or 2027; keep an eye on the show notes link for updates. If you're in Oxford for even one day, you must go to Blenheim Palace — just eight miles away by bus, the only non-royal non-episcopal palace in England, birthplace of Winston Churchill, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and arguably the greatest country house in Britain. A bus from Oxford drops you at the gates. Jonathan's top Oxford hack: stay for at least one night. By 4-5pm the tour buses are gone, Oxford becomes a completely different city, and the cultural life — theatre, bookshop talks, music — begins. Arrive early to beat crowds at the sights, then save the evenings for culture and quieter exploration. Avoid mid-April to mid-June (exam season, colleges restrict access), avoid July if you run hot (medieval stone buildings have no air conditioning and bake in the heat), and buy a fan the moment you arrive if visiting in summer. September and October are ideal months to visit. ⠀ Soundbites "Most of my early memories of Oxford were driving the ring road at midnight with a toddler who would not go to sleep and who would only stop crying if he was in the car. We drove round and around, seeing nothing other than the Mini Cooper plant every time we went past." — Jonathan on his first trip to Oxford in 2012. "Oxford has this warmth to it — that yellow beige Cotswold stone, weathered and warm. And there's this scholarly, bookish vibe from the place that you don't really get anywhere else. It's not just a campus. Oxford University is the town of Oxford." — Jonathan on why Oxford grabs you. "I was immediately spellbound. I loved it immediately. And that's the thing about Oxford — it grabs you once you visit, and you're walking around this beautiful architecture surrounded by deep, deep history. They don't even know exactly how old the university is. It's over 800 years old. When Oxford was founded, the Aztec Empire hadn't even reached its peak." — Jonathan on falling in love with Oxford in 2016. "There were riots. There was full scale urban warfare in Oxford in 1355 — the St. Scholastica's Day riot. 63 scholars and 30 townspeople were killed. As a result, the town was forced to pay annual reparations to the university in a formal ceremony that continued into the Victorian era." — Jonathan on Oxford's violent town vs. gown history. "You basically get to live as an Oxford student for a week. Morning is lectures, afternoon is tours and excursions, evening is formal dinner in the Great Hall. And one night you're invited to high table — suit and tie, port, mingling with the professors. It's a very quintessentially British experience." — Jonathan on the Oxford Experience programme. "I've never gotten out of the Norrington Room without spending several hundred pounds. Let me just say that. Five miles of shelving underground beneath Trinity College. So many books." — Jonathan on Blackwell's legendary underground bookshop. "The Pitt Rivers Museum is like the Victorian cabinet of curiosities. Dimly lit, quiet — maybe people don't even know it's there. Polynesian canoes, samurai outfits, weapons, armour. A strange and wonderful melange of human culture from all over the world." — Jonathan on one of Oxford's most atmospheric museums. "If you're in Oxford and you don't go to Blenheim Palace, you've wasted a trip to Oxford. It's the only non-royal, non-episcopal palace in England. I would argue it's probably the greatest house in Britain. And a bus from Oxford drops you right at the gates." — Jonathan on Blenheim Palace. "By four or five o'clock in the afternoon, the tour buses are gone. And it's just you and the people who live and work and study in Oxford. Oxford becomes a completely different place. That's when the cultural life wakes up." — Jonathan's key Oxford overnight hack. "Scriptum on Turl Street — if you're a bookish type, you will love this place. Beautiful blank books, journals, diaries, fancy pens. I have a beautiful leather book from there with gorgeous cream pages that I cherish so much I haven't written anything in it. I'm afraid to ruin it." — Jonathan on his favourite hidden gem shop in Oxford. ⠀ Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Jonathan sets up the Oxford guide episode and plugs his Oxford guidebook 01:48 Jonathan's Relationship with Oxford — Brideshead Revisited, American universities, and the Oxford DNA in US campus culture 03:30 First Visit: Oxford 2012 — Diamond Jubilee trip, an angry toddler, and the ring road at midnight 06:20 Second Visit: Oxford 2016 — The train from Paddington, the proper day, and falling in love properly 08:42 A Brief History of Oxford — Ford of the Oxen, Alfred the Great, Henry II, 800 years, and the St. Scholastica's Day riot 13:30 The University Explained — 44 colleges, town vs. gown, the founding of Cambridge by Oxford exiles, and Oxford today 16:10 How to Get There — Train from Paddington, Oxford Tube bus, direct from Heathrow, and why not to drive 19:30 Getting Around Oxford — Walking, taxis, park-and-ride pitfalls, and Tolkien's grave 21:10 Day Trip vs. Overnight — Why staying beats leaving, and how Oxford transforms after 4pm 23:40 The Oxford Experience Programme — Christchurch, Worcester College, the Nelson course, high table, and the Enigma course Jonathan wants to do next 33:15 Accommodation Options — Hotels, staying in colleges out of term time, and the Randolph (Inspector Morse's pub) 35:20 The College System Explained — 44 semi-independent colleges, how to apply, porters, scouts, and visiting hours 38:00 Must-See Colleges — Christchurch, Magdalen, Worcester, Merton, Wadham (Brideshead), and the peculiar All Souls 43:00 The Bodleian Library — Five buildings, Duke Humphrey's Library, the Radcliffe Camera, the Divinity School, and why you must book a tour 47:00 Radcliffe Square & St. Mary's Church Tower — The most beautiful urban space in Britain and the best views in Oxford 48:40 The Ashmolean Museum — Britain's first public museum, the Alfred Jewel, Guy Fawkes's lantern, Turner paintings, and it's free 51:00 The Pitt Rivers Museum — Through the Natural History Museum, the shrunken heads, Polynesian canoes, and the Victorian cabinet of curiosities 53:00 Carfax Tower, Oxford Castle & Prison, and the Covered Market — Views, ruins, Brown's Café, and Ben's Cookies 55:30 The Botanic Garden & Broad Street — Riverside walks, the Martyrs' Cross, and the Reformation in Oxford 56:30 Shopping in Oxford — The High Street, Blackwell's, the Norrington Room, OUP Bookshop, Scriptum, The Last Bookshop, and why to skip the Harry Potter tat 01:03:00 Literary Oxford — Lewis Carroll, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Oscar Wilde, Philip Pullman, Inspector Morse, and the Eagle and Child update 01:09:00 Harry Potter Oxford — Divinity School, Duke Humphrey's Library, Bodleian courtyard, Christchurch Great Hall, and the new TV series 01:12:00 Day Trips from Oxford — Blenheim Palace, the Cotswolds, Stratford-upon-Avon, Rousham House, Didcot Railway Centre, and Bicester Village 01:18:00 Practical Tips — Book ahead, avoid exam season, avoid July heat, arrive early, save museums for the afternoon, walk everywhere, punt the river, visit Scriptum 01:24:00 Wrap-Up — Oxford rewards time and attention; two days minimum, the Oxford Experience if you can, and a call for listeners to share what they love about Oxford Video Version

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we are joined by Admiral William O. Studeman, United States Navy, retired, and his wife Diane, former Pan Am stewardess and one of the most gracious ambassadors the airline ever had.Their connection to Pan Am runs deeper than most. Diane grew up in Milford-on-Sea in Hampshire, England. The navy and aviation were not just a backdrop to her childhood but its very fabric. She joined Pan Am as a stewardess in the early 1960s, at what many would argue was the cultural apex of the Jet Age, when the uniform was a statement and the Clipper was a promise of something larger than the ordinary.Bill is, in the truest sense, a Pan Am kid. His father, Oliver J. Studeman, joined Pan Am's Western Division at Brownsville, Texas in 1933, flying mail-carrying tri-motored Fokkers from Texas through Mexico to Panama and across the north coast of South America. He was known professionally as O.J. and had the nickname of "Stude" by his friends and colleagues. Over four decades, O.J. rose from Chief Pilot of the Western Division to Operations Manager of the Alaska, Pacific, and Latin American divisions, to Assistant Vice President of Pan Am's Guided Missile Range Division at Cape Canaveral, to Vice President of the Metropolitan Air Facilities Division at Teterboro, New Jersey, where he retired in 1972. His uncle, on his mother's side, also worked for the airline. Bill was born in Brownsville in January 1940. Pan Am, for him, was not just a company. It was a family inheritance.Bill and Diane met in the summer of 1962 at London's Heathrow Airport, where Bill was working the Pan Am ticket counter and Diane was working the TWA desk. She joined Pan Am shortly after. He entered Officer Candidate School in 1963 and spent the next 32 years in the United States Navy as a naval intelligence officer. At his Senate confirmation hearing, Senator Frank Murkowski said Bill had "mastered, as few others have, the intricate and arcane world of signals intelligence." He served as Director of Naval Intelligence, Director of the National Security Agency, and Deputy Director of Central at CIA, twice serving as its acting director of the agency across two presidential administrations. Diane hung up her wings to become a Navy wife and mother. They settled eventually in Annapolis.Before the interview, this episode explores three places that rarely appear in the standard Pan Am narrative: Brownsville, Texas, where the airline learned to fly in the clouds and where O.J. "Stude" Studeman first fell in love with the sky; Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay, the man-made island built to launch the Boeing B-314 Flying Boats toward Asia, whose art deco terminal still stands today; and Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, the oldest operating commercial airport in the New York metropolitan area, and the place where O.J. Studeman's remarkable Pan Am career came to a close.Bill and Diane's son, Rear Admiral Mike Studeman (ret.), recently published a book on leadership called Might of the Chain: Forging Leaders of Iron Integrity now available in bookstores and as an audiobook. This is Episode 65 of The Pan Am Podcast, and the final full episode with Tom Betti as host in the history and humanities format that has defined this program since its first season. Episode 66, the season finale and Tom's final episode, will be a five-year retrospective with special guests.Support the showVisit Us for more Pan Am History! Support the Podcast!Donate to the Museum!Visit The Hangar online store for Pan Am gear!Become a Member! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!A very special thanks to Mr. Adam Aron, Chairman and CEO of AMC and president of the Pan Am Historical Foundation and  Pan Am Brands for their continued and unwavering support! 

What happens when one of the world's fastest-growing travel platforms decides the future of business travel will be built around AI from the ground up? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sat down with Navan co-founder and CTO Ilan Twig to discuss how the company is reshaping travel, payments, and expense management through AI-native systems designed for the real world, not just polished demos. What immediately stood out during our conversation was Ilan's mix of technical obsession and relentless focus on user experience. This is someone who isolated himself for months to truly understand the mechanics of large language models before most companies had even worked out what ChatGPT meant for their business. That curiosity now powers Navan's AI strategy, where conversational interfaces are replacing what Ilan calls the old "forms and tables" model of software interaction. We explored how Navan's AI assistant, Ava, is already handling thousands of real-world travel support conversations every day, with customer satisfaction scores that rival those of human agents. During major disruption events like Storm Fern and the Heathrow airport fire, Ava scaled instantly, resolving huge volumes of customer requests without the delays and staffing nightmares that traditionally overwhelm travel providers. But this conversation goes much deeper than travel. Ilan shared his thoughts on why the software industry is moving toward conversational, context-aware interfaces, why most businesses still misunderstand what agentic AI actually means, and how Navan is building proprietary models trained on its own travel data to outperform larger, generic frontier models. We also discussed trust, hallucinations, AI supervision layers, and why companies must stop treating AI as a magic trick and start measuring it against hard business outcomes. There is also a fascinating human side to this episode. From building a company through market turbulence, investor skepticism, and geopolitical uncertainty, to challenging accepted thinking since his school days, Ilan's story reflects the mindset of someone who genuinely believes technology should solve real problems rather than create headlines. If you have been wondering where AI moves beyond hype and starts delivering measurable operational value, this conversation offers a rare look behind the curtain from someone building these systems at scale every single day. Useful Links Connect with Ilan Twig Learn more about Navan Check out blog posts by Navan Follow Navan on LinkedIn Visit our Sponsors Check out the Nordlayer Browser Learn more about Denodo Data Products  

Meghan Markle quietly returned to the UK during a stop at Heathrow after a Geneva speech, reigniting royal buzz. Meanwhile, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi revealed Wendy Williams once pressured her to drink beer on live TV to prove she wasn’t pregnant. And former “GMA3” co-hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach confirmed they’ve finally set a wedding date after months of speculation. Rob’s latest exclusives and insider reporting can be found at robshuter.substack.com My novel, It Started With A Whisper, is available nowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode we delve into the infrastructure and expansion ambitions of Heathrow, the UK's busiest airport. Last year Heathrow handled a massive 84 million passengers, a figure which has grown steadily over the last 30 years and continues to climb with the airport looking to top the 85 million mark this year. Investment in infrastructure – 100% private investment - has been the key to managing this growth – think Terminal Four in 1984, Heathrow Express in 1998, Terminal Five in 2008, Terminal 2 in 2014But it's fair to say that, since then, investment has slowed; first as the airport battled for expansion via its controversial third runway; then as the Covid pandemic decimated its passenger numbers and business model. But all this is changing. Last year the airport unveiled a £10 billion private investment plan for the next five years. And on top of that it finally announced plans to press forward with the long-awaited third runway project. But its a complex web of passenger upgrades, digital transformations and a race to reach net-zero.My guest today understands that complex challenge having been embedded in the airport for the last 18 years. Javier Echave is Heathrow's Chief Operating Officer, a role he took on two years ago after nearly a decade as the airport's CFO. As such he is now responsible for turning those multi-billion-pound ambitions into both physical and commercial realities; plans that will first expand capacity by 10 million passengers a year through investment in modern expanded terminals, transport and technology - before transforming the airport with a proposed £30-40bn plus third runway investment designed to take capacity to staggering 150M passengers a year by perhaps 2036.Bold plans so let's hear more.ResourcesHeathrow 2026 investment plansHeathrow Airport green lights runway 3 expansion plans Heathrow H8 Period: 2027–2031 investment plans Sir John Egan - Rethinking Construction Heathrow ExpressTerminal Five

Eben Upton, founder and chief executive of Raspberry Pi, joins the Big Boss Interview to discuss artificial intelligence, British manufacturing, semiconductors and why he believes there is a growing tendency to overestimate what AI tools can currently do. AI tools are “genuinely incredible”, Upton says, and he uses them regularly himself. But he warns against assuming they remove the need for human judgment, engineering skill or technical understanding. His concern is that the current enthusiasm around AI risks creating the impression that deep technical understanding is becoming less important, when in reality the opposite may be true. Raspberry Pi itself was originally created to reverse collapsing computer science applications at Cambridge University by giving children affordable programmable computers that could encourage them to “accidentally slide into engineering”. Upton's message to young people is simple: “do more maths”. Despite advances in AI, he argues the world will need more engineers, not fewer, and describes engineering as “the most incredible job” where “they pay you money to mess about”. He also reflects on the persistence required to build successful companies, revealing that during Raspberry Pi's early years he repeatedly drifted towards other ideas before family members — particularly his wife and co-founder — pushed him back towards the business that would ultimately become one of Britain's biggest technology success stories. The interview also explores the future of British manufacturing and industrial policy. Upton argues that high energy prices are now the single biggest threat to manufacturing in the UK. Raspberry Pi designs its computers in Cambridge, builds them in Bridgend, South Wales, and carries out plastics moulding in Dudley — operations that rely heavily on automated production and energy-intensive manufacturing.Britain, he warns, risks “quietly electing to move manufacturing and heavy industry out of your country” without properly accounting for the embedded carbon emissions in imported goods. The deeper issue, in his view, is political. Upton describes Britain as suffering from a “distributed failure of will” — an inability to sustain long-term decisions across successive governments. He points to decades of indecision over Heathrow's third runway and repeated delays to nuclear power projects as examples of a country that struggles to commit to major infrastructure over time, despite possessing world-class engineering and industrial capability. The conversation also examines Raspberry Pi's decision to list on the London Stock Exchange rather than in New York. The company floated in June 2024 at a valuation of £542 million and has since grown to more than £1.3 billion. Upton reveals he initially expected to favour a US listing, but meetings with American investors changed his mind. They argued the perceived valuation premium in New York was largely a “cohort effect” and warned that a business of Raspberry Pi's size risked disappearing into the “noise floor” of the US market. Geopolitics also looms large over the semiconductor industry. Raspberry Pi's chips are manufactured by TSMC in Taiwan, and Upton acknowledges the strategic risk posed by tensions around the island. However, he argues the United States cannot realistically allow access to Taiwanese semiconductor manufacturing to disappear, because advanced chipmaking now underpins not only the global economy but the AI revolution itself. Presenter: Fliss Hannah Producer: Olie D'Albertanson Editor: Henry Jones 02:10 What is Raspberry Pi? 03:25 The decline in computer science students 04:56 AI and overestimating these tools 06:26 Startup intensity and pacing yourself 08:08 Listing on the London Stock Exchange 09:21 Luck and serendipity in business 10:23 UK optimism and industrial strength 12:32 Energy costs and manufacturing 15:03 UK infrastructure and political will 18:59 The IPO journey and the multiples gap myth 26:14 Industrial & embedded growth 30:00 Taiwan, TSMC, and geopolitical risk 32:38 Agentic AI and the reality vs the hype 36:57 Advice for young people and the case for mathsPresenter: Felicity Hannah Producer: Olie D'Albertanson Editor: Henry Jones

This week's guest David Zakwan I discovered on TikTok when I came across his video documenting himself running from Heathrow to Gatwick. He's gone on to do some incredible and crazy things and I managed to get him sat down and mic-ed up for his first podcast for a big old chat. To donate to Hospice UK for David's 3 marathons in 3 weeks please click here. Listen to the song that's soundtracking David's mega runs rn - Echo's Answer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rhonda Hamm Niebruegge is the Director of the St. Louis Lambert International Airport, who just signed a new deal to start non-stop flights to Heathrow Airport in London. She's also retiring at the end of the summer. We caught up with her to talk about her career, and the new Terminal that is expected to be built and finished by the early 2030's.

Dale and Val are joined by Lisa Silander, Global Practice and UK Technical Lead for Project Controls at AtkinsRéalis.With 30 years leading planning and project controls teams across aviation, rail, water, manufacturing, and nuclear, Lisa has shaped delivery on some of the UK's most demanding capital programmes including Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Q6, the Heathrow Expansion Project, Thames Water AMP5, and Yorkshire Water AMP7.In this episode we cover:Lisa's career journey into project controlsWhat attracted her to the discipline and kept her there for three decadesThe initiative she's leading to build UK project controls capability at AtkinsRéalisWhy humans will always be involved in projects, even as AI reshapes the workThe daily habits that have shaped her careerGrit, determination, and the human side of leading high-performing teamsPerspective as a woman building and leading teams in a complex industryA grounded, practical conversation with one of the most experienced voices in UK project controls.Connect with Lisa Silander on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-silander-fcasa-b078645/Follow the Project Chatter Podcast:Website: https://www.projectchatter.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/projectchatterpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoudjc2m0ttmAkyvBnf8EnQSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6m6J87LIOHVoY9FlaAXp53Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-project-chatter-podcast/id1869579042If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share with someone in your network.Keep listening, keep liking, and keep paying it forward.

The spring Classics campaign has come to an end and the Giro d'Italia is just around the corner. To bridge the gap between the two, and with Daniel Friebe absent as he prepares for the Giro, Lionel Birnie is joined by Tudor Pro Cycling's Larry Warbasse to wrap up the first part of the season, look ahead to the first Grand Tour of the year and react to some huge sponsorship news which may help Ineos Grenadiers challenge for the Tour de France once again.In part one Larry updates on the Tour of the Alps, where he and a lot of riders were fine-tuning their form ahead of the Giro and one of his teammates made a rapid and successful transition from speed skating to elite level cycling with a stage win. He also talks about his version of the all-day-breakfast and heat training indoors.In the second part, Lionel reports back from the big reveal which confirmed a new title sponsor for Ineos Grenadiers. From the Giro d'Italia they will be Netcompany-Ineos thanks to backing from a Danish IT company that is pumping in a figure thought to be around €100m over five years. The target is for the team to win an eighth Tour de France in the next five years, but its the introduction of Netcompany's AI software, Pulse, which makes this more than just a sponsorship deal. Pulse, which is used at several major airports, including Heathrow, will be used to help the team make 'better decisions more often'. We ask whether its use can extend beyond logistics and training and start to influence racing strategy and tactics.In the final part, we tie up all the loose ends from the spring and turn our attentions towards the Giro before handing over to Daniel and co for daily coverage of the Corsa Rosa, which starts in Bulgaria on Friday, May 8.Image courtesy of Netcompany-Ineos.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Three decades of front-row energy seats and takes you genuinely can't argue with. Mark Meyer gets into the Strait of Hormuz mess, Heathrow's jet fuel shortage, countries sitting on hydrocarbons while importing them, the IEA's net zero detour, BP's expensive U-turn, and why 2 billion people still cooking over dung deserves more airtime than another COP summit. Astros predictions and a Joe Rogan tangent included.Click here to watch a video of this episode.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.ioClick here to view the episode transcript. 0:00 Intro3:21 Strait of Hormuz and energy attention spans6:23 Heathrow's jet fuel crisis8:06 Land Man tour through a barrel of oil9:55 New England's oil-fired electricity paradox14:07 Countries sitting on hydrocarbons while importing them21:39 Gas prices and the political blame game25:12 California, the Jones Act, and US shipbuilding decline28:46 ASU hackathon and hope for the next generation35:22 Chris Wright as energy secretary37:49 Advice to 2016 Jacob about the climate narrative46:28 OPEC, IEA, and the agencies shaping the conversation51:34 The IEA's Net Zero by 2050 detour and BP's pivot1:00:38 EPA rescinds the 2009 endangerment finding1:03:33 Wood pellet accounting and the China India reality1:08:20 The global South and the moral case for hydrocarbons1:14:38 Mark's daily media diet1:17:23 Price gouging vs Big Tech margins1:21:39 Joe Rogan, cable news fatigue, and Peggy Noonan1:29:01 Astros baseball predictions1:36:22 Wrap uphttps://twitter.com/collide_aihttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/collide-ai.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collideai

Defender Kentucky might be one of the most iconic stops in the sport, but this year's five-star feels wide open. Nicole Brown is joined by Diarmuid Byrne and Annie Bishop, with Spike the Vet calling in from Heathrow on his way to Kentucky, to preview a field with only one previous winner, leaving the door open for there for someone new to step up. From Tom McEwen and Brookfield Quality at the top of the market, to Boyd Martin and Commando 3 leading the US charge, to Will Coleman's Diabolo bringing one of the most exciting profiles in the field, this is a line-up full of depth and questions. There's also a cameo from British Eventing Performance Manager Dickie Waygood, adding to the build-up as the team heads out, and giving a snapshot of just how much this week matters. They look at how Kentucky might play out across all three phases, from the demands of Derek di Grazia's cross-country track to the influence of show jumping on the final day, and where this year's result could be decided. Highlights Spike the Vet calls in from Heathrow as the team travels out A cameo from Dickie Waygood in the Kentucky build-up Why this year's Kentucky feels more open than recent renewals Tom McEwen, Boyd Martin, and Will Coleman, the key contenders Cross-country demands, time, and how the track might ride Show jumping trends and what it could take to win Guests Diarmuid Byrne — EquiRatings Founder and Executive Director Annie Bishop — US eventing analyst and regular contributor Spike the Vet — FEI team vet with decades of championship experience Dickie Waygood — British Eventing Performance Manager EquiRatings Eventing PodcastFollow the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast for more data-led insight, top-tier guests, and everything you need to keep up with the 2026 season on Instagram and Facebook.

Ann Berry is joined by Ernesto López Mozo, CFO of Ferrovial, to outline the company's infrastructure assets, from highways to airports, and where it sees the strongest growth opportunities. They unpack the financing behind JFK Terminal 1, why Ferrovial exited Heathrow, and how private equity is impacting the sector. Plus, they discuss the key drivers behind the company's IPO on the U.S.-based Nasdaq.00:00 Ferrovial CFO Ernesto López Mozo Joins00:41 What Ferrovial does01:30 Inside JFK Terminal One development02:53 How major infrastructure projects get financed04:04 Public vs private funding in infrastructure05:04 Competing with private equity in infrastructure deals05:36 Target returns and managing construction risk06:13 Why Ferrovial sold its Heathrow stake07:07 U.S. infrastructure boom and growth opportunities08:14 Highways vs airports: where demand is strongest09:07 The role of AI and data centers in infrastructure10:20 Why Ferrovial isn't going big on data centers11:18 Competition for capital in infrastructure investing12:03 Geographic focus: U.S. vs global expansion12:58 Breaking down strong earnings growth14:24 Capital structure and project-level debt strategy16:12 Why Ferrovial listed on the Nasdaq16:53 Impact of joining the Nasdaq-10017:31 Who's buying the stock: investor base breakdown18:26 Attracting more U.S. investors19:22 The future of transportation: autonomy and eVTOLsAfter Earnings is brought to you by Stakeholder Labs and Morning Brew.For more go to https://www.afterearnings.comFollow UsX: https://twitter.com/AfterEarningsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@AfterEarningsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/afterearnings_/Reach OutEmail: afterearnings@morningbrew.com$FER Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off the back of our latest episodes Ed Balls and George Osborne get an answer to their queries around the curate eggs and a follow up to the Libya crisis series on age in politics. In politics, particularly the Tories, you're considered young at 40 or 50 while in tech it makes you ancient. Why is this? Youth is often seen as a negative in politics, but is there value to not being weighed down by your experiences? Then the pair answer a question from the Barclays Brief podcast on the gilt markets, and options open to Rachel Reeves should higher energy prices limit her fiscal headroom. They explain why her options are severely limited coming into the second half of this the parliament and what options are still available for her.Baroness Jo Valentine then asks a question around rail development at Heathrow should the third runway be developed. They point to past projects like the Millennium Dome and Olympic Park as pointers on what you should and shouldn't do, while exploring why planning often takes so long in Britain.Finally, they address a question on many people's minds: what happens if we're plunged into active war? They discuss whether the government should better prepare the public for this event, and what areas of weakness the government should address to better protect the public in future. We love hearing from you, so please don't forget to send all your EMQs to questions@politicalcurrency and make sure to include a voice note of your question.Thanks for listening. To get episodes early and ad- free join Political Currency Gold or our Kitchen Cabinet. If you want even more perks including our exclusive newsletter, join our Kitchen Cabinet today:

Introduction to Solution Traditional drilling for crude oil contributes an immense amount of pollution to the Earth's atmosphere. A study conducted by Stanford University in 2018 found that “on average, oil production emitted 10.3 grams of emissions for every megajoule of crude.” In 2022, 11.89 thousand barrels of crude oil were produced in 2022—or around 69 million megajoules. This oil is used, in part, to fuel aviation, which overall, as of 2018, contributed to 2.5 percent of all carbon emissions. Further, aviation has broader climate change implications due to the release of “contrails, NOx, water vapor, sulfate aerosol gases, soot, and other aerosols.” While this is a relatively small amount compared to other contributors—such as ground vehicles—airlines have attempted to combat their contributions to the climate crisis through integrating more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into their oil supply. SAF is fuel made from sources including corn grain, algae, agricultural and forestry residues, solid waste and dedicated energy crops. It has been found to have “fewer aromatic components than kerosene”—the typical jet fuel—which allows them to reduce emissions of contributors other than CO2.  Recently, the used cooking oil from restaurants has become another valuable source for airlines to find SAF. In May 2022, Dallas-Fort Worth airport partnered with Neste, an oil refining company, to collect the oil used in onsite restaurants—including 5 McDonald's locations—to convert used fry oil to airline fuel. Neste's subsidiary, Mahoney Environmental, takes the used up oil from restaurants to convert the oil. It currently collects from 90,000 businesses in the United States, and is one of hundreds of companies that collect oil from various restaurants around the globe. In 2023, the first transatlantic commercial flight fueled 100 percent by SAF traveled from London's Heathrow airport to New York's JFK airport.  According to the Washington Post, the cooking oil moves through an intense process to convert it into aviation fuel; first, the grease is maintained at 140º during transit to keep its liquid consistency. Then, Neste uses a clay substance to strip out unwanted chemicals, including “sodium left over from salty foods, phosphorus and various metals.” A catalyst removes the oxygen molecules, and the “straight hydrocarbon chains are bent into spiky, irregular branches that won't stack up and lump themselves into a solid, even at very low temperatures.” While SAF and used cooking oil help with minimizing emissions of certain fossil fuels and particles, they do not minimize emissions of CO2. Also, critics have accused SAF in airline emissions as being a greenwashing scheme, arguing that the crops used to create SAF would be better put to use by growing food. Finally, according to the World Economic Forum, “sustainable aviation fuel currently costs around four times as much as conventional jet fuel,” resulting in low incentive to replace traditional fuel production pathways with SAF.  According to Dr. Colin Murphy, our guest for this week, policy pathways and airline incentives can encourage SAF usage. About our guest Dr. Colin Murphy is the Deputy Director of the Policy Institute for Energy, Environment, and the Economy, and co-director of the ITS-Davis Low Carbon Fuel Policy Research Initiative. He helps guide research and outreach on issues relating to transportation, energy, air quality, and carbon markets, with a primary focus on sustainable fuel policies like California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard. Resources Stanford study finds stark differences in the carbon-intensity of global oil fields, StanfordReport It's the wealthy frequent fliers who have the biggest carbon stamp from air travel—especially those jet-setting around on private craft, Sierra Club Aviation is responsible for 3.5 percent of climate change, study finds, NOAA Research An Airbus powered by cooking oil: Is sustainable aviation fuel the future of aviation?, Weforum These Airport McDonald's Recycle Fry Oil into Jet Fuel – Here's How, MacDonalds Corporate From restaurant kitchens to commercial jets: The greasy trail of used cooking oil, Washington Post How much oil is produced in the US?, USAFacts Barrels of Oil to Megajoules, UnitJuggler For a transcript, please visit climatebreak.org/used-cooking-oil-for-aviation-fuel/

In this episode of the Anglotopia Podcast, Jonathan Thomas sits down with Ben Pearson — retired West Yorkshire Police traffic officer, Police Interceptors TV veteran, bestselling author, and mental health advocate — for the ultimate American's guide to driving in the UK. Ben spent 19 years on one of Britain's elite roads policing units, handling high-speed pursuits, fatal collisions, and serious organized crime, and he brings that expertise to bear on every question American drivers have about navigating Britain's roads. The pair cover the most common mistakes tourists make, how roundabouts actually work (and why signaling is advisory, not legally binding), the truth about speed cameras and the 10% rule, how the UK's "ghost licence" system means your speeding history follows you every time you return to Britain, what to do if you're stopped by police, how to handle narrow country lanes without panic, and why you should never — ever — touch your phone while driving. Ben also opens up about his diagnosis with complex PTSD after 19 years on the front line, the Code Zero mental health app he co-created for emergency service workers, and his life since leaving the force. Links Ben Pearson on YouTube Ben Pearson's books on Amazon Code Zero Emergency Service Mental Health App 1965 PTSD Awareness Charity Ben Pearson on Instagram/social media Police Interceptors (Channel 5) Friends of Anglotopia Takeaways Always carry your driving licence and documents when driving in the UK — police can't issue a ticket without ID, which means you may be summoned to court instead, and non-compliance complicates everything significantly. UK speed limits are a maximum, not a target. The national speed limit sign (white circle with a diagonal black line) means 70mph on motorways and dual carriageways, but drops to 60mph on single carriageway roads — and vans have different limits again. Speed cameras allow a 10% plus two mph tolerance due to speedometer variance — but this is not a green light to speed, and a traffic officer can still stop and deal with you regardless. The UK operates a "ghost licence" system for foreign visitors — a record that accumulates points each time you're caught. Hit 12 points across multiple visits and you can be disqualified from driving in the UK and potentially arrested on your next trip. Roundabout rule: give way to traffic from your right, choose your lane based on your exit (left lane for left, middle for straight on, right lane for right), and always indicate. But treat all indicators as advisory — never assume another driver will follow through on their signal. Narrow country lanes require a completely different mindset to American roads — go slower than you think you need to, never cut corners, hug the left kerb line, and if in doubt, pull over and wait. No one will be angry with you for being cautious. Never touch your phone while driving in the UK — the law is extremely strict, members of the public can film and report you (as Cycling Mikey does in London), and the consequences include points, fines, and potential prosecution. If you're stopped by a UK police officer, stay in your car, be calm and polite, and have your documents ready. British traffic police are not looking to ruin your holiday — but they do need to do their job. Ben left the police in 2020 after being diagnosed with complex PTSD following 19 years dealing with fatal collisions and traumatic incidents. He now co-runs the Code Zero app and the 1965 charity, both dedicated to emergency service mental health support. Britain is a small island but enormously rewarding to explore by car — and Ben's parting advice is to go for it, slow down, enjoy it, and consider the NC500 in Scotland if you really want a road trip of a lifetime. Soundbites "Ever since I saw Frank Poncherello on that Kawasaki coming off that slip road, and that baseline kicks in — it just sent me on the path. I thought, I've got to be a police officer." — Ben on growing up watching CHiPs and deciding his career. "I came out in 2020 after being diagnosed with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. I just dealt with too many dead children and I wanted a change of life. I've moved on and all the better for it." — Ben on leaving the force. "I got pulled over by a cop in Florida. I got out like we do in England — hello, I'm a bit stupid, I'm from England. And I got shouted at: stay in your car, show me your hands. I were a bit like, this has gone wrong very quickly." — Ben on his own experience being stopped by American police. "Roundabouts — I do not understand why you find it so hard to deal with them, but it's extremely funny to watch." — Ben on American drivers and roundabouts. "An indicator is an advisory motion. It's me saying, hi, I think I'm going to go down here — but I might go in front as well. Until I do that move, you've got to stay still. It doesn't stand for anything in a court of law." — Ben on why you can never fully trust another driver's signal. "The speed limit is the maximum you should go at any time. It's not a target." — Ben on the most important principle of driving in the UK. "If you've got 12 points on that ghost licence because you've gone through a lot of speed cameras and you're not bothered — we stop you and you're driving while disqualified, you're arrested. Your insurance is void. The car is seized." — Ben on the ghost licence system for foreign visitors. "Don't think because I can do it in the States, I can do it in the UK. The roads are completely different, the tarmac grip is different, even the tyres. Where you think you can get round at 60, the car might only want to do 40." — Ben on spatial awareness and UK road conditions. "Do not touch your phone for anything. Pull to the side of the road, turn the engine off, put the handbrake on — then touch your phone. The police don't have to see you. A member of the public can just film you and send it straight to us." — Ben on mobile phone laws. "We are a small island, but we're a big island for seeing stuff. Go to the castles, go to Scotland, go to York. Just smile — it might be someone's last chance, and you might be the last person they ever interact with." — Ben's closing message to American visitors. Chapters 00:00 Introduction — Jonathan sets up the episode and introduces Ben Pearson 02:29 Ben's Background — Growing up watching CHiPs, joining West Yorkshire Police, and finding his calling 05:13 Two Traffic Cops Swap Stories — Ben gets stopped in Florida; Jonathan gets starstruck by California Highway Patrol 07:37 A Day in the Life of a UK Traffic Officer — Shifts, intel briefings, pursuits, and working in Bradford 11:10 Common Mistakes American Tourists Make — Documents, speed limits, and roundabouts 13:51 UK Speed Limits Explained — 30, 40, 50, national speed limit, dual carriageways, and why vans are different 15:59 Roundabouts: How They Actually Work — Lane choice, right of way, and why standoffs happen everywhere 19:03 Signalling on Roundabouts — The legal reality of indicators and the "ask the question" approach 21:51 Driving on the Left — Spatial awareness, narrow lanes, cutting corners, and why you shouldn't panic 26:40 Country Lane Survival — Jonathan's wife's near-miss and Ben's golden rule: just wait 28:30 Speed Cameras — How they work, the 10% rule, and what actually triggers a prosecution 31:05 The Ghost Licence System — How speeding points follow American visitors across multiple trips to the UK 35:07 Getting Stopped by UK Police — What to expect, how it differs from the US, and what happens if you can't be issued a ticket 40:05 Phone Laws — Zero tolerance, Cycling Mikey, and when you are and aren't allowed to use your device (Post phone section) Congestion Charge & London Driving — Jonathan's Heathrow penalty and urban UK driving quirks (Final section) Ben's Life After the Police — YouTube, books, the Code Zero app, the 1965 charity, and a new TV contract 1:10:23 Wrap-Up & Final Tips — Ben's parting advice: go slowly, enjoy it, consider the NC500, and be kind YouTube Version

Ford Racing’s Fred Vervisch tells John about his record breaking Nordschleife lap, John Dagys rounds up the Sportscar news ahead of a busy two weeks, and Nick Daman is an unexpected guest as he joins the show from Heathrow Airport. Peter Mackay previews the European Rally Championship, and Logan Sargent looks ahead to the FiA WEC and gives us an update on the Ford Prototype. 

You've spotted the signs—wear, scalloping, fragmentation, maybe even a low AHI—but what does that really mean? When the data doesn't match the symptoms, how do you move forward? And how do you integrate airway into full mouth rehab without compromising function, stability, or predictability? In this episode, Jaz is joined by Dr. Aston Parmar to explore the real-world application of airway dentistry. They discuss how to help patients own their problem, why sleep testing matters, and how airway influences diagnosis, treatment planning, and long-term outcomes. https://youtu.be/-zVV1FAT0NI Watch PDP263 on YouTube Protrusive Dental Pearl Nasal Breathing and Simple Screening Nasal airflow can be a major limiting factor in sleep quality. Simple test: flare nostrils → if breathing improves, nasal resistance may be present. Nasal dilators can be a cheap, low-risk intervention for selected patients. Not all patients need mandibular advancement — sometimes the issue is nasal. Second pearl: test snoring improvement by advancing the mandible. If forward positioning reduces snoring sound → mandibular advancement may help. Key Takeaways Patients must own their problem before accepting treatment Airway dentistry is about risk reduction, not cure Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) has limitations—context and patterns matter more than raw scores Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) is common but underdiagnosed Sleep fragmentation can exist even with low AHI scores Myofunctional therapy improves compliance and outcomes Multi-night sleep testing provides more accurate insights Collaboration with ENT specialists improves diagnostic accuracy Airway is the bookend of full mouth rehab (start and end) Dentistry should be airway-sympathetic, not just tooth-focused Mandibular advancement devices are effective but require careful titration Morning occlusal guides help reduce bite changes from appliances Not all patients need the same pathway—risk stratification is key Predictability in dentistry depends on understanding the whole system The environment (airway, function, biology) matters more than the teeth Highlights of this episode: 00:00 – Introduction to Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome 02:08 – Pearl: Nasal Breathing and Simple Screening 07:43 – Recap: Myofunctional Therapy and Indications 08:30 – Role of Myofunctional Therapy in Treatment Planning 09:40 – Patient Communication and Case Acceptance 23:20 – Sleep-Disordered Breathing Spectrum 23:50 – Apnea vs Hypopnea and Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) Limitations 30:00 – Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS) 35:43 – Management of UARS 37:00 – Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD) 39:00 – Maxillary Expansion and Surgical Options 41:00 – Treatment Pathway and ENT Involvement 44:00 – Risk Assessment in Full Mouth Rehab 59:30 – Airway-Sympathetic Dentistry 01:02:00 – Treatment Philosophy and Case Selection 01:07:00 – Airway as Bookends of Treatment 01:09:00 – Managing Side Effects of MAD 01:12:00 – Career Insight and Final Reflections Want to learn more? Watch part 1 of this episode: PDP262 – Implementing Sleep, Airway and Myo to Restorative Dentistry Part 1 Also, check out Stop Blaming Bruxism with Dr. Sandra Hulac – PDP142

Planning a UK trip when standing still hurts, stairs are a gamble, and transport feels unpredictable can be genuinely daunting. In this episode, Laura Dilts shares how she built a London and Scotland itinerary around a back injury, without shrinking the trip down to safe choices or missing the magic.We talk through the real decisions that make accessible UK travel work: starting early, turning a wish list into an energy-friendly plan, and researching each attraction for seating, step-free routes, and the sections that simply won't work. Laura explains how she handled iconic sights like the London Eye, the Tower of London, and Edinburgh Castle by pacing herself, skipping stair-heavy sections, and speaking up clearly when she needed to sit.Transport is a big part of the story too. We dig into London's accessibility options, why buses and taxis are worth budgeting for, and why hop-on hop-off buses are underrated for tired legs. Laura also gives an honest account of the UK's Passenger Assistance Service on trains, what the help actually looks like, how luggage is handled, and why flexible tickets can be a lifesaver.We also cover airport assistance lessons from Edinburgh and Heathrow, including what went wrong during a terminal transfer and how to avoid it next time.Whether you're planning accessible travel in the UK, travelling with someone who is, or simply want a calmer and more confident approach, this episode is packed with practical takeaways.You can find our comprehensive guide to accessible travel in the UK, including a free downloadable checklist, in the show notes at uktravelplanning.com/episode-195. 

Tread Perilously begins its annual Doctor Who month with a Fifth Doctor tale called "The Visitation." The Doctor manages to get Tegan to Heathrow Airport, but 300 years too early. Taking a look around, they find the nearby village is caught in the grips of a plague outbreak. But does the mysterious illness have anything to do with a meteor storm actor/highwayman Richard Mace saw a few days previously? Complicating matters is a seemingly abandoned manor house, an android disguised as Death, and a trio of aliens looking both to escape Earth and subdue it with advanced biological weapons. Erik and Justin continue their backwards journey through season 19 of classic Doctor Who. They enjoy the story's unusual cold open, going into detail about the sequence. Richard Mace (played by Michael Robbins) easily becomes the MVP. Nyssa also acquits herself well for once. Adric, meanwhile, seems to sense how little anyone wants him there. Mrs. J continues to be awesome. The Great Fire of London becomes a key topic. Flintlocks are also examined. Erik relates some tales from the episode's commentary track with Davison, the main cast, and director Peter Moffatt. Justin understands the director's bafflement about the story. The pair try to determine why boy genius characters rarely work and Tegan's hairdo becomes a point of conversation.

From being a 12 year old boy crying in London who just wanted to go home to becoming the man who made December in Ghana a cultural phenomenon for the diaspora, and why the brutal truth about building a legacy is that your name gets erased from the story even though you were there getting rejected by radio stations when 80 percent of lyrics had to be in English before African music could touch mainstream airwaves, getting turned away from venues that now welcome the culture you fought to legitimize, investing your own money into events that became institutions while watching others take credit for the movement you helped birth, the young boy from Osu whose father was a barrister lawyer and former chairman of Accra Hearts of Oak who moved all 14 siblings to the United Kingdom for political reasons without even telling him he was leaving, the 12 year old playing for youth football teams Habo City and Karakim Faisa who thought he had a real chance to become a professional footballer in Ghana until his sister told him to take a bath because they were going out and the next thing he knew he was landing at Heathrow Airport scared and confused riding the underground for the first time in his life, the child who cried most of the time in those early days because he left his friends behind and didn't know what he was going into when all he wanted was to play football and be back home where life made sense, the father who was calm and supportive even when school reports came back showing his son wasn't attending because he was spending his time elsewhere chasing a dream that didn't fit the traditional path, the man who created Aqualva UK and Miss Ghana UK and helped shift the entire mindset of Ghanaians in the diaspora to see coming home in December not as punishment but as something cool and fashionable, the pioneer who was in rooms with record labels and radio stations and pluggers breaking down barriers so African music could finally get played when the gatekeepers said it didn't belong, the promoter who ran Ghana Party in the Park for 20 years without fail building a brand so big that generations of people who came through his events are now at Sony Music and major positions across the industry, the devastating loss of 40,000 pounds in 2023 when an artist failed to show up even after interventions and phone calls and people who bought tickets were left disappointed, the contributions to Diaspora Ghana that gave birth to what it is today because he was doing this when Ghana had no nightlife scene and year after year since the late 90s he brought the confidence and belief that made it fashionable to return home during the holidays, the name that's never been in the story even though he was there in the struggle getting rejected and told African music doesn't belong here, the 14 siblings who all made it to the United Kingdom not just to survive but to get education and opportunities because their father fought for each and every one of them, the relationship he has with his own children today that reflects wanting to be a better version of the father he looked up to so much, the young boy who never wanted anything but to be a footballer living near the stadium in Osu watching matches daily and playing coos football with local teams chasing him before everything changed with one bath and one trip that took him away from the only life he knew. Guest: Dennis Tawiah (Aqualva UK Founder Host: Derrick Abaitey

What do you actually do once you've screened a patient for airway or sleep-disordered breathing? You suspect sleep apnea—but since we can't diagnose it as dentists, how does that influence the care you provide? What do you do with that information, and who should you be working with to help your patient? And what if you want to implement airway into your practice—but you're not in the right environment to do so? In this episode, Dr. Aston Parmar joins Jaz to break down how to implement airway in everyday dentistry. Together, they explore what happens after screening, how it influences treatment planning, and how dentists can work with other professionals to deliver better care. https://youtu.be/wGbgbW8muUI Watch PDP262 on YouTube  Protrusive Dental Pearl Use the Mallampati Score as a quick chairside airway screen: have the patient open wide and stick out their tongue. Grade 1 = low risk; higher grades indicate greater Sleep-Disordered Breathing risk.  ⚠️ In TMD patients, limited opening can give falsely high scores.  ✅ Always interpret alongside history and full exam. Key Takeaways Airway management is often overlooked in dental education. Sleep testing can significantly improve patient outcomes. Dentists should focus on airway health to enhance sleep quality. Collaboration with orthodontists can benefit patient care. Myofunctional therapy is crucial for both children and adults. Early intervention before age six is vital for nasal breathing. Tongue function plays a significant role in dental health. Breathing patterns can affect orthodontic stability. The Malampati score is a key indicator of sleep disorder risk. Upper airway resistance syndrome can be difficult to diagnose. Collaboration with myofunctional therapists enhances patient outcomes. Understanding airway health is essential for total body health. Inspiring the next generation of dental professionals is important. Highlights of this episode: 00:00 Teaser 00:51 Introduction 04:03 Protrusive Dental Pearl: Mallampati Score 05:37 Meet Dr. Aston Parmar 09:51 Journey into Dentistry 17:10 Implementing Training in Practice 22:41 First Exposure to Airway Concept 30:18 South Wales Dental Sleep Clinic Model 30:21 Midroll 33:42 South Wales Dental Sleep Clinic Model 41:17 Myofunctional Therapy Explained 48: 51 Orthodontic Stability and Neutral Zone 54:52 Quickfire Screening Red Flags 01:02:55 Sleep Apnea Basics 01:04:23  Upper Area Resistance Syndrome (UARS) 01:08:53 Outro Want more? Check out Airway Dentistry with Jeff Rouse – PDP229

In this Here We Go episode of Tent Talk, recorded live from London Heathrow Airport, Nancy continues the message on what truly runs the house—love or fear. Reflecting on recent travels, Cross Encounter, and real-life process, she exposes how the enemy shifts from temptation to intimidation, targeting deeper fears to keep believers living like slaves instead of sons. Through Scripture and personal insight, Nancy calls listeners to recognize the difference between obedience driven by fear and obedience born of love. She emphasizes that God's intention is not control through fear, but transformation through love—where love matures within, casts out fear, and establishes a life of confidence, identity, and true freedom as sons of God. Thanks for Listening! Nancy McCready Ministries is committed to building cultures of personal and corporate discipleship so that believers can walk in maturity and their destiny with the Father. We hope this conversation today has helped you along your journey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Every journey begins with a conversation, so we would like to invite you to join us on social media to get started! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbmccready Instagram: www.instagram.com/nbmccready/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries LINKS Want to host or attend Cross Encounter? Click here: nancymccready.com/crossencounter/ Shop to Support NMM: nancymccready.com/shop/

Planning a trip to Europe but not sure where to start? In this episode of All Things Travel, travel advisors Ryan and Julie from Wonder and Beyond Travel break down the best European destinations — not by popularity, but by YOUR travel style.

Ever wondered what it's like to fly 17+ hours straight? Matt Drinkwater comes to share his experience with Qantas on the near-Kangaroo route to Perth (we talk the past and present of that route), and more, onto Brisbane. Matt and Paul share a deep bond with Japan, and discuss the beauty, and quirkiness, of flying within Japan, from small airports, to the smell of Kansai International (yes, airports have a smell!). Qsuite to Bali, it doesn't get much better than this (especially with that chocolate ganache). There's a certain allure in epic journeys, a remnant of our forefathers' explorations, this also requires you to get lost, something that Japan or China still offer (don't resist, do let go). Do you research the food you'll have on-board? Matt does (that salt and pepper squid at the Heathrow Qantas lounge!). Can one love British Airways in 2026? Matt does, and makes a great case why it stays relevant, in spite of its IT woes (but, do you smash into people at Heathrow?!). When technology meets emotion (Star Wars, anyone?), and when it doesn't (that gimmicky hologram… IYKYK). The same goes with crew uniforms, and Matt works in fashion (also, American Airlines, please watch Forks, the episode of The Bear). The global tensions, jet fuel woes, and the inflation of air travel fares in the very near future (a sensitive topic …and book that trip now!). Follow Matt on his instagram: @matthewdrinkwaterLearn more about his work(Matt, let go, and learn to love The Last Jedi!)____Follow us on Instagram: @lay_oversOr on FacebookReach out to the creator of Layovers, Paul On Instagram: @paulpapa.io and @papadimitriou (for his photography)Or on LinkedInFor video, subscribe on YouTube or SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts or search for 'Layovers' wherever you get your podcastsMore links on our website

Watch Us On YouTube! Announcing a new, ongoing benefit for annual subscribers of our Slack community. Annual subscribers receive a free Points Path Alerts subscription OR a 30% discount on Points Path Pro. The Final Two Pennies is back! This week on Miles To Go, Ed and Richard cover a wide mix of travel news, loyalty program updates, and airline industry quirks. They start with a discussion about ExpertFlyer's latest changes and price increases, and what the once-essential airline tool still offers travelers today. From there, the conversation shifts to loyalty programs and the Freddie Awards ballot, including which airline and hotel programs are actually rewarding their elite members. They also break down Chase's newest transfer partner, Wyndham Rewards, and whether the partnership adds real value for points collectors. Plus: the explosion of airport lounges, airline catering issues at Heathrow, United retiring one of its oldest aircraft types, and why airport operations sometimes spiral out of control even at the world's busiest hubs. Finally, Ed shares a personal travel milestone as his daughter takes her first international trip on her own. Get hydrated like Ed in Vegas with Nuun Use my Bilt Rewards link to sign-up and support the show! If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you'll take a moment to leave us a rating. That helps us grow our audience! If you're looking for a way to support the show, we'd love to have you join us in our Travel Slack Community.  Join me and other travel experts for informative conversations about the travel world, the best ways to use your miles and points, Zoom happy hours and exciting giveaways. Monthly access Annual access Personal consultation plus annual access We have witty, funny, sarcastic discussions about travel, for members only. My fellow travel experts are available to answer your questions and we host video chats multiple times per month. Follow Us! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milestogopodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@milestogopodcast Ed Pizza: https://www.instagram.com/pizzainmotion/ Richard Kerr: https://www.instagram.com/kerrpoints/ ✈️ What We Cover in This Episode ✈️ ExpertFlyer's changes and price increase • What the new features actually add • Whether the service is still worth paying for • How travelers use it today   ✈️ Freddie Awards ballot discussion • Best hotel elite programs • Best airline elite recognition • The loyalty credit cards delivering the most value   ✈️ Chase adds Wyndham as a transfer partner • What Wyndham Rewards offers • Where the program can still deliver value • Whether Ultimate Rewards transfers make sense   ✈️ Airport lounges: have we reached peak lounge? • New lounges opening across the U.S. • Why travelers are starting to care less • How credit cards drive lounge expansion   ✈️ American Airlines catering issues in London • Why meals are being catered from the U.S. • How it's impacting premium cabin service • What likely caused the disruption ✈️ United retiring its domestic 777 fleet • Why these planes were unique • Their massive seat count and aging cabins • What replaces them in the future   ✈️ Airport operations meltdowns • Why weather still disrupts major hubs • How capacity limits affect operations • Why delays can spiral quickly   ✈️ The Final Two Pennies • Ed's daughter takes her first solo international trip • How points made it possible • Why travel confidence matters   ⏱️ Episode 427 Timestamps 0:49 – Travel news kickoff and current aviation headlines 8:09 – ExpertFlyer changes and whether it's still useful 10:00 – Freddie Awards: best hotel elite programs 12:35 – Best airline elite programs discussion 13:40 – Best loyalty credit cards and flexible points 17:15 – Are airport lounges becoming too crowded? 24:50 – American Airlines' Heathrow catering disruption 27:50 – Chase adds Wyndham as a transfer partner 31:55 – United's aging domestic 777 fleet nearing retirement 43:20 – Final Two Pennies: a first solo international trip https://vote.freddieawards.com/vote/2026 https://liveandletsfly.com/expertflyer-new-features-elite-tier-pricing/ https://milestomemories.com/delta-sky-club-at-denver-international-airport-now-open/  https://onemileatatime.com/news/american-airlines-london-heathrow-catering-issues/  https://upgradedpoints.com/news/marriott-gift-cards-in-mobile-app/  https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/202603/12333/ https://onemileatatime.com/deals/chase-wyndham-transfer-bonus/ https://crankyflier.com/2026/03/05/the-united-b777-200s-are-living-on-borrowed-time/  https://onemileatatime.com/news/storm-delta-meltdown-atlanta-passengers-trapped-planes/  

The Outdoors Fix is a podcast to inspire you to make the outdoors a bigger part of your life. It's hosted by Liv Bolton. Let me ask you something: How well do you know the trees in your local area? Do you have a favourite? One of mine is an ancient sweet chestnut in the Ashridge Estate in the Chilterns, not far from where I grew up. It's enormous, with beautifully twisted bark, and it's thought to be more than 400 years old. It's the kind of tree you can't help but stop and stare at for a while. And that's exactly what this episode is about — noticing the trees around us, and seeing them in a new light. I'm joined by Paul Wood, author of Tree Hunting: 1,000 Trees to find in Britain and Ireland's Towns and Cities. Paul spent four years travelling across the UK documenting remarkable trees in the places we often overlook — and encouraging us all to pay closer attention to something we usually walk straight past. As he says, if you simply start looking up a little more, it can completely transform how you experience the outdoors. We recorded this conversation while walking through Richmond Park in London — so as you listen, keep an ear out for the sounds around us: woodpeckers, parakeets, and the occasional plane heading to Heathrow… I really hope you enjoy our chat — and don't forget to stay tuned for the Sounds of Nature moment at the end of the episode: a small pocket of calm to help you pause, unwind and breathe in the outdoors, wherever you are. Thanks again for listening, Liv x The Outdoors Fix is a podcast produced and hosted by Liv Bolton @liv_outsideuk This episode of The Outdoors Fix is kindly supported by outdoor footwear brand Merrell. If you enjoy this episode, it would fantastic if you could subscribe. And do tell your family and friends about it - thank you! You can find photos of the guests on Instagram @TheOutdoorsFix The Outdoors Fix book is out now: http://bit.ly/3GJDLJc The post Paul Wood: Tree hunting in Britain and Ireland's towns and cities appeared first on The Outdoors Fix.

In this “Here We Go” episode of Tent Talk, recorded from the Leonardo Hotel at London Heathrow, Nancy reflects on completing the full 28-day launch of Oxford across the nations and shares a piercing revelation that has gripped her heart: if the majority of the Church still believes they are sinners, then the majority remains under the delusional power of sin. Drawing deeply from Romans, Galatians, and 2 Corinthians, she exposes sin not merely as bad behavior (a verb), but as a ruling power (a noun) that seeks dominion through deception, self-effort, and religious performance. With clarity and urgency, Nancy calls for the full, present power of the cross to be released—awakening believers from mixture, law, and behavior management into the finished work of Christ. This episode is both personal and prophetic. As she prepares to return home and continue the unfolding work of Oxford, Nancy declares that the Church cannot remain under the subtle domination of sin disguised as striving, moralism, or self-improvement. The answer is not trying harder, but awakening to identity, agreeing with the Father, and living in abiding dependence upon Holy Spirit. The call is clear: awaken, choose to believe who you are by His doing, and arise to live as sons—so that the world may know we love the Father. Thanks for Listening! Nancy McCready Ministries is committed to building cultures of personal and corporate discipleship so that believers can walk in maturity and their destiny with the Father. We hope this conversation today has helped you along your journey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Every journey begins with a conversation, so we would like to invite you to join us on social media to get started! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbmccready Instagram: www.instagram.com/nbmccready/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries LINKS Want to host or attend Cross Encounter? Click here: nancymccready.com/crossencounter/ Shop to Support NMM: nancymccready.com/shop/

According to newly surfaced documents and flight records, Jeffrey Epstein continued to traffic women through British airports and even military airfields up until a month before his arrest in July 2019. Analysis of his private jet's movements shows Epstein's aircraft landed at UK airports — including Luton, Stansted, Heathrow and RAF bases like Northolt — more than 60 times, and that he booked commercial and private flights for women into and out of the UK as late as June 2019. Police in multiple regions, including the Metropolitan Police and several county forces, are now investigating whether these flights were part of a trafficking network that used British airports and airfields as transit points for victims. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged authorities to release flight logs and pursue these allegations, especially around potential trafficking involving both civilian and RAF facilities.The renewed scrutiny has highlighted gaps in earlier law enforcement responses; British police previously declined to open a full investigation despite claims that girls and young women were flown into the UK on Epstein-linked flights. Records also show his jet landed at RAF Northolt as recently as 2015, two years later than previously believed, and investigators are examining dozens of flight logs for possible trafficking evidence. The issue has also intersected with broader political controversy, notably questions about whether former prince Prince Andrew used RAF bases or chartered flights to meet with Epstein, which Andrew has denied. Critics say more urgent and coordinated action is needed to fully understand how Epstein's international movements may have facilitated abuse and human trafficking through British airspace.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women through British airports until just a month before his 2019 arrest as he took more than 60 flights including many to RAF bases | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-moscow-murders-and-more--5852883/support.

According to newly surfaced documents and flight records, Jeffrey Epstein continued to traffic women through British airports and even military airfields up until a month before his arrest in July 2019. Analysis of his private jet's movements shows Epstein's aircraft landed at UK airports — including Luton, Stansted, Heathrow and RAF bases like Northolt — more than 60 times, and that he booked commercial and private flights for women into and out of the UK as late as June 2019. Police in multiple regions, including the Metropolitan Police and several county forces, are now investigating whether these flights were part of a trafficking network that used British airports and airfields as transit points for victims. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged authorities to release flight logs and pursue these allegations, especially around potential trafficking involving both civilian and RAF facilities.The renewed scrutiny has highlighted gaps in earlier law enforcement responses; British police previously declined to open a full investigation despite claims that girls and young women were flown into the UK on Epstein-linked flights. Records also show his jet landed at RAF Northolt as recently as 2015, two years later than previously believed, and investigators are examining dozens of flight logs for possible trafficking evidence. The issue has also intersected with broader political controversy, notably questions about whether former prince Prince Andrew used RAF bases or chartered flights to meet with Epstein, which Andrew has denied. Critics say more urgent and coordinated action is needed to fully understand how Epstein's international movements may have facilitated abuse and human trafficking through British airspace.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women through British airports until just a month before his 2019 arrest as he took more than 60 flights including many to RAF bases | Daily Mail Online

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According to newly surfaced documents and flight records, Jeffrey Epstein continued to traffic women through British airports and even military airfields up until a month before his arrest in July 2019. Analysis of his private jet's movements shows Epstein's aircraft landed at UK airports — including Luton, Stansted, Heathrow and RAF bases like Northolt — more than 60 times, and that he booked commercial and private flights for women into and out of the UK as late as June 2019. Police in multiple regions, including the Metropolitan Police and several county forces, are now investigating whether these flights were part of a trafficking network that used British airports and airfields as transit points for victims. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged authorities to release flight logs and pursue these allegations, especially around potential trafficking involving both civilian and RAF facilities.The renewed scrutiny has highlighted gaps in earlier law enforcement responses; British police previously declined to open a full investigation despite claims that girls and young women were flown into the UK on Epstein-linked flights. Records also show his jet landed at RAF Northolt as recently as 2015, two years later than previously believed, and investigators are examining dozens of flight logs for possible trafficking evidence. The issue has also intersected with broader political controversy, notably questions about whether former prince Prince Andrew used RAF bases or chartered flights to meet with Epstein, which Andrew has denied. Critics say more urgent and coordinated action is needed to fully understand how Epstein's international movements may have facilitated abuse and human trafficking through British airspace.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Jeffrey Epstein trafficked women through British airports until just a month before his 2019 arrest as he took more than 60 flights including many to RAF bases | Daily Mail OnlineBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley is flying home with a BAFTA, following her win at the Awards yesterday for her work on Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein. Earlier this month she spoke to Nine to Noon about her success this awards season - she's also up for an Oscar next month for her work on the same film. In January she took Best Costume Design at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards and since we spoke to her she's also won an award for Excellence in Period Film from the Costume Designers Guild. The BAFTAs represent the biggest night on the British film calendar and are often a marker for success at the Oscars. Kate joins Kathryn from Heathrow.

Join the team for a look at the latest aviation news from around the world and across the UK.  In this week's show we have a punch-up on Jet2, a landing gear punching through a wing in Turkey, runway resurfacing at Luton, and passengers bumping into one another at Heathrow!    In the military news, there are allegations of Western pilots flying for Ukraine, and US Wedgetail aircraft being converted here in the UK.  We'll also have our regular update on our 600th show which will be on Friday 22nd May. You can get in touch with us all at : WhatsApp +447446975214 Email podcast@planetalkinguk.com or comment in our chatroom on YouTube.

The fabulous Emma Corrin joins us on the podcast this week! Straight from Heathrow - where they had just landed from LA - we welcome Emma home with a Kitty Coles asian style roast chicken. We all know Emma from playing Princess Diana in 'The Crown', to Elizabeth Bennet in the new TV series of 'Pride & Prejudice', Emma knows how to do iconic. We talked all about their latest starring role in the fantasy-romance film ‘100 Nights of Hero', splitting their childhood between Kent & South Africa, having to very reluctantly give up dairy, being rejected from RADA acting school, and their tips for how to get over jet lag. We got to learn the hilarious game they created with Josh O'Connor on set, and we discover that Bake Off is the guilty pleasure that got them through lockdown! What a total delight to be joined by Emma, a gorgeous guest and a fabulous episode. Emma's new film ‘100 Nights of Hero' is out in cinemas now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katherine's Telling Everybody Everything about the extremely first world problems that had her crying in Heathrow Airport last Tuesday. Bobby and Katherine finally made it to Los Angeles with baby Holland but nearly died from an illness that soaked the beautiful Four Seasons bedsheets every night of the trip. Holland is totally twisted, sleeping all day and awake all night, and God sends a 'HUNK' to provide man spreading entertainment for the only two redeemable hours of the whole visit. Back in England, Katherine reflects on some Grammy's fashion and producer Andrew Johnston treats us to a reprieve from the news in the form of TRUE CRIME - a hot but murderous couple urge a jury to believe they are simply too stupid to have committed a crime. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Guys Trip to Malta Centered Around Lounge Hopping Episode 72: Show Notes Summary In this episode, hosts Tom Kim and Trevor Mountcastle share their travel experiences centered around an impromptu trip to Malta, highlighting their lounge hopping adventures. They discuss their flight itinerary, the luxurious Polaris Lounge in Chicago, and the Frankfurt First Class Lounge, emphasizing the importance of these experiences in enhancing their travel. The conversation also touches on their arrival in Malta, exploring the historical city of Valletta, and the unique aspects of their journey, including unexpected encounters and the cultural richness of Malta. In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent trip to Malta, including their experiences exploring the Old Town, the beaches, and their flight with British Airways to Gatwick. They share insights on navigating Gatwick to Heathrow, hotel booking strategies, and their extensive lounge hopping at Heathrow Terminal 3, highlighting the pros and cons of various lounges including the Centurion, British Airways, Qantas, and Cathay Pacific. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the trip's focus on lounges and the missed opportunities for outdoor exploration in Malta. Key Points From This Episode: 00:00 Lounge Hopping: The Trip's Driving Force 02:00 Flight Itinerary and Booking Process 03:25 Experiencing the Polaris Lounge 11:44 Lufthansa First Class Experience 21:17 Frankfurt Lounge Experience 27:37 Arrival in Malta and Hotel Lounge Review 29:38 Navigating the Airport Experience 31:57 Dining in the Skies: European Airlines 34:52 Hotel Comparisons: Regency vs. Centric 35:43 Exploring Malta: A Densely Populated Gem 36:46 Valletta: The Old Town Experience 40:45 Cruise and Maintenance: Malta's Unique Position 42:50 Gatwick to Heathrow: A Smooth Transition 46:42 Dining at Hyatt Place: A Pleasant Surprise 51:43 Lounge Hopping at Heathrow Terminal 3 53:36 The Changing Landscape of Airport Lounges 54:48 Lounge Hopping Experience 01:01:09 The Qantas Lounge Highlights 01:06:13 Cathay Pacific Lounge Experience 01:09:43 Flight Experience and Upgrades 01:22:13 Reflections on the Trip 01:23:33 NEWCHAPTER

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include:Heathrow Airport announces a £1.3bn investment programme for 2026.The Las Vegas based airline Allegiant is to acquire Sun Country Airlines in a $1.5bn cash and stock deal.eDreams ODIGEO and Tryp.com end up in a legal battle, raising plenty of discussion about agentic AI, screen-scraping and more.Google launches the Universal Commerce Protocol with a group of retailers. In a highly engaged and discussed post, Benjamin Rhatigan explores the future impact of this in how travel is bought and sold.Sabre Corporation invests in BizTrip AI to "bring agentic AI to corporate travel". In his post, Branko Karlezi talks about some of the results already achieved with this partnership.Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline decides against equipping it's fleet with Starlink internet connectivity....whilst Lufthansa Group does invest in Starlink, announcing that 850+ of the aircraft in many of their airlines will have this enabled, starting in the second half of 2026.China opens an antitrust probe into Trip.com Group due to alleged "monopolistic practices and abuse of its dominant market position".The most engaged post of the week goes to Rebecca Crook, where she talks about her frustration with the "something went wrong" message on British Airways' websites and app many of us are very familiar with.Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Pilot Nicki returns to describe her 1948 Globe Swift and explain her plans to make a mid-life career change and become a professional pilot. In the news, the FAA Administrator says what to expect from the “brand new air traffic control system,” a bill to address ADS-B “misuse,” navigating around the debris field after a rocket failure, accelerating the MV-75 Tiltrotor program, flying the Qatari 747 as Air Force One, reduced security restrictions at Heathrow, and a private jet crash in Maine. Guest Nicki Hovanec just reached her goal of 1500 flight hours and now plans to make a mid-life career change and become a professional pilot. She fell in love with aviation at an early age and attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for Aviation at Daytona Beach, Florida. But 911 impacted Nicki's career trajectory and took her away from aviation. However, with encouragement from her spouse, she returned to aviation, obtained her pilot’s license, and will soon look to be hired by an airline. Nicki trained through independent flight schools and completed her solo in 2017, receiving her initial pilot’s certificate. She continued her training and completed additional certifications on various aircraft while progressing towards her goal of 1500+ flight hours. Nicki saved and borrowed funds to purchase a Cessna 152. Eventually selling that plane, she bought a 1948 Globe Swift tail-dragger, her current airplane. With 1,500 flight hours completed, Nicki now begins the job search for a professional pilot position, starting with the NGPA job fair. We’ll continue to follow her progress. A little history: In May 2017, Nicki sought our advice about starting flying lessons and making a career change to become a professional pilot. We encouraged her to keep us informed about her progress, and Nicki did so by sending us over a dozen recordings documenting her journey getting a pilot's license. We were happy to include those in our podcast episodes. Nicki and her 1948 Globe Swift. See: A Short History of the Swift Wikipedia: Globe GC-1 Swift 2026 NGPA Industry Expo, presented by United Airlines, February 5-6, 2026. FAPA.aero (Future & Active Pilots Alliance) Aviation News FAA's Bedford Provides Glimpse into U.S. ATC's Future At the monthly Aero Club of Washington, D.C. luncheon, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford talked about the “brand new air traffic control system.” He described: “Greater precision about… flight trajectories… [while] navigating through the airspace.” Many fewer handoffs flying through the system. A cultural shift away from focusing on takeoff to when a pilot wants to land.  Changing the innovation cycle to be more like Apple or Tesla. AOPA urges members to contact their representatives in Congress AOPA issued a call to action asking its 300,000 members to contact their senators and representatives in Congress and urge them to cosponsor the Pilot and Aircraft Privacy Act (PAPA). AOPA President Darren Pleasance said, “When the ADS-B mandate went into effect in 2020, the FAA said this important technology would only be used for safety and airspace efficiency. Instead, we're now seeing it used in ways that discourage adoption…The misuse of ADS-B is a step backward for aviation safety and erodes trust in our aviation system.” If passed, PAPA would prohibit the use of ADS-B data to assist in the collection of fees from pilots or aircraft owners and clarify that ADS-B data may only be used for its intended purposes of air traffic safety and efficiency. PAPA was introduced in 2025 by Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.) as H.R.4146 and Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) as S.2175. “We're Too Close to the Debris” On January 16, 2026, ATC instructed Caribbean flights to avoid the FAA's debris zone after a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded. Dozens of planes made sharp turns to avoid the danger zone, which was closed for 86 minutes. ProPublica says this made “pilots and passengers unwitting participants in SpaceX's test of the most powerful rocket ever built.” Army Punches Its MV-75 Tiltrotor Program Into Overdrive The Army wants to see the MV-25 testing this year and in service in 2027. Just twelve months ago, the Army targeted 2030. At the 2022 competition, service was expected in the mid-2030s. The MV-75 is the designation given to the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotor. The design is based on the Bell V-280 Valor tiltrotor and will replace many of the H-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The V-280 demonstrator has flown, but not the MV-75 configuration. Qatari 747 to fly as Trump's Air Force One this summer In May 2025, the US government accepted the 747 jetliner donated by the Qatari government to serve as a new Air Force One. Modifications began in September. An Air Force spokesperson said in a statement that delivery of the aircraft is anticipated no later than summer 2026. Calling it a “VC-25 bridge aircraft,” the Trump administration intends this plane to serve as an interim Air Force One while waiting for the two 747s currently being modified by Boeing. The Air Force is expecting the first Boeing-modified 747 to be handed over in “mid-2028,” a delay of roughly four years. London’s Heathrow eases liquid and laptop rules after £1 billion security upgrade The airport completed a £1bn CT scanner upgrade across all four Heathrow terminals. This allows passengers to carry liquid containers up to two liters, and the removal of laptops from bags is no longer required. 7 dead, 1 seriously injured in plane crash at airport in Bangor, Maine, FAA says A Bombardier CL-600-2B16 Challenger 650 veered off the runway on takeoff and crashed at Bangor International Airport in Maine. There was snow at the time of the plane crash due to a large winter storm. See also: Private jet carrying 8 crashes at Maine airport, FAA says. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, Rob Mark, and Brian Coleman.

Watch Us On YouTube! Scroll down for timestamps and details. Much to the disappointment of thousands of M2G fans around the world, Julian Kheel is back with Ed this week as they dig deeper into Bilt Cash, now that Bilt has finally filled in some of the missing details. They break down what works, what's confusing, and why expiration rules might actually limit how much spend ends up on the card. From there, the conversation shifts to travel news: Heathrow quietly becoming one of the easiest international airports to clear security, American Airlines' messy rollout of "free" Wi-Fi, Delta's long-awaited plan to replace coffin-class seats (eventually), and why JetBlue continues to embarrass the legacy carriers on connectivity. Plus, a reminder about a 15% Miles To Go listener discount on one of our favorite award-search tools.

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A spokesman for Britain's prime minister, Keir Starmer, has said President Trump was wrong to diminish the role of NATO troops during the war in Afghanistan. There's been an angry backlash to the US president's claims that NATO allies avoided the frontline during the conflict. The Polish defence minister said the sacrifice of their troops should not be forgotten. The Dutch foreign minister described Mr Trump's comments as false. Roughly a third of coalition soldiers killed in Afghanistan were non- American. Also: the BBC is granted rare access to one of Ukraine's few operating nuclear power plants; South Africa says Nelson Mandela memorabilia can be auctioned; women's health is on the agenda at the World Economic Forum; limit on liquids is scrapped at London's Heathrow airport; and can ageing novelists retire?The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The Americas Aviation Lead for PA Consulting discusses key priorities for the U.S. aviation industry, including investing in airport infrastructure and addressing the industry’s labor shortage. In the news, a bill to pay controllers during a shutdown, why ATC modernization has failed, the FAA’s unleaded avgas transition plan, similarities between the UPS crash and a previous problem with bearings, and the FAA’s decision to deregister hundreds of aircraft. Also, a new studio album from an airline pilot, visiting the USS Midway Museum in Southern California, and listener feedback on attractive airplanes. Guest Carlos Ozores is the Americas Aviation Lead for PA Consulting, a global firm that focuses on technology and innovation. Carlos addresses the key priorities for the U.S. aviation industry in 2026, including investing in airport infrastructure and addressing the industry labor shortage. He explains that U.S. airports have an estimated $170B capital requirement over the next five years to address airport infrastructure needs. Carlos tells us about the traditional sources to fund such projects, and what other sources could make up the shortfall. We look at public-private partnerships, the Passenger Facility Charge, and monetization of airport assets such as terminal concessions, car parking, and real estate development. Also, utilizing data collected about passengers and the importance of airport stakeholder engagement. Carlos tells us how the aging workforce is contributing to an industry labor shortage and leading to the loss of institutional knowledge. We talk about promoting the industry to the young generations, and issues such as pay, training, documented and repeatable work, quality of life, and labor relations. Before joining PA Consulting, Carlos served as Vice President and Managing Director, Head of Aviation, Americas, for ICF, a global solutions and technology provider. Before that, he spent time at American Airlines and Air France. He just returned from the American Association of Airport Executives Aviation Issues Conference in Hawaii, and we hear his observations from that event. PA aviation clients include SkyTeam and its member airlines on sustainability issues, Heathrow Airport on on-time performance and passenger experience projects, Etihad Airways on decision-support for engine fleet management, and DFW on airport operations. Other clients have included Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, Aer Lingus, and multiple SkyTeam member airlines through SkyTeam's sustainability program. See: Airport Improvement Program Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program Airports Council International American Association of Airport Executives Jacobs to Acquire Remaining Stake in PA Consulting Aviation News Update: Air Traffic Controller Pay During Shutdowns Meets Resistance The House Transportation Committee advanced a bipartisan bill (H.R.6086 – Aviation Funding Solvency Act) which “provides continuing appropriations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) if (1) an appropriations bill for the FAA has not been enacted before a fiscal year begins, or (2) a law making continuing appropriations for the FAA is not in effect.”  The “bill provides appropriations from the Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund at the rate of operations that was provided for the prior fiscal year to continue programs, projects, and activities that were funded in the preceding fiscal year. The FAA may use the balance of the fund, minus $1 billion. If the FAA determines that the amounts from the fund are insufficient to continue all programs, projects, or activities, then the FAA must prioritize compensation payments for employees of the Air Traffic Organization (e.g., air traffic controllers).” However, Steve Womack (R-Ark.), chair of the House Appropriations Committee's transportation panel, is critical of the legislation. The Aviation Insurance Revolving Fund exists to cover war‑risk insurance claims for airlines participating in government programs such as the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF), when commercial insurance is unavailable or withdrawn. The balance was originally built up from premiums paid by airlines, but that premium program authority expired in 2014. Because the fund has been largely unused for claims, investment earnings have grown it to roughly more than 2.6 billion dollars, significantly above what has historically been needed for CRAF-related claims. The Abundance Problem: Why the FAA Has Spent 40 Years Modernizing Air Traffic Control—and Still Isn't Done Vincent E. Bianco III, an FAA Veteran and Senior Aviation Safety Consultant, describes why presidential administrations and Congresses have failed to adequately fund the FAA and modernize the ATC system. He draws on a concept from the March 2025 book Abundance: What America Gets Wrong About Capitalism and What We Can Do to Fix It, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. Those authors describe how an institution, like the FAA, can become paralyzed by process, where well-intentioned rules accumulate. Each rule is logical by itself, but taken together, they end up stifling progress. FAA Publishes Unleaded Avgas Transition Plan Daft Section 827 of the 2024 FAA Reauthorization Act directs the FAA to facilitate a safe, timely, and orderly transition to unleaded alternatives while maintaining operational efficiency. The FAA released a Draft Transition Plan to Unleaded Aviation Gasoline – For Public Comment (January 2026, Version 1.0, 77 pages), which phases out 100LL fuel by 2030 in the contiguous United States, and by 2032 in Alaska. The FAA is seeking feedback from aviation professionals, specifically aircraft owners, pilots, and aviation stakeholders. Boeing warned 15 years ago about a part problem at the center of UPS crash The Air Current reports that in an investigation update, the NTSB noted “that cracking discovered in a spherical bearing assembly from the accident aircraft ‘appears consistent' with an issue identified by Boeing almost 15 years ago.” The bearing assembly is part of the pylon aft mount bulkhead. That mount, and the forward mount bulkhead and thrust link assembly, attach the engine pylon to the wing. “The NTSB's preliminary report on the accident, released Nov. 20, revealed that on the left pylon aft mount bulkhead, the forward and aft lugs that house the spherical bearing assembly had fractured and separated. The spherical bearing's outer race, which contains the ball bearing and allows it to move independently of the surrounding parts, had also fractured around its circumference.” The 2011 Boeing service letter informed operators of bearing race failures on three different airplanes. A visual inspection of the part was added to the regular 60-month maintenance cycle. Also, Boeing recommended (but did not require) installing a new part design. Boeing determined that failure of the bearing race would “not result in a safety of flight condition.” The NTSB is not saying this is the conclusive cause of the accident. Hundreds of Aircraft Deregistered in FAA Move Against Trust Company About 800 aircraft registered through U.K.-based Southern Aircraft Consultancy have been grounded after the FAA informed the company it did not meet U.S. citizenship requirements.  Those requirements allow a trustee firm to register aircraft in the US. Southern Aircraft Consultancy's registration service allows non-American owners to maintain N-registrations on their planes. Southern Aircraft Consultancy says it intends to transfer its business to a U.S.-based company. See: Aircraft Trusts/Voting Trusts NBAA: FAA Aircraft Groundings Over Trustee Violations Show Need for Operator Diligence 737 Diversion Music artist, airline pilot, author, and piano technician Peter Buffington has released his second new studio album, 737 – Diversion by Speed Brake Armed. “Recorded between late-night flights, hotel rooms, and restless studio time, 737 – Diversion captures the raw energy of sleepless nights, long-haul journeys, and the electric haze of life lived at 37,000 feet experienced by pilots. The 15-track project blends classic pop, worldly electronic, country, classic rock, and piano solo with introspective lyricism that pushes aviation-themed music into new territory. The music is family-friendly, yet captures the intensity of airline flying.” 737 Diversion on Apple Music Mentioned California dreamin’! New nonstop service coming to Maine airport Photographs by Listener Steve: Pratt & Whitney 747SP test aircraft at EAA Airventure Oshkosh. A340 on takeoff. A340 in flight. Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, and Rob Mark.

Meet Cute Presents: Reign Check - Part 2. What seemed like an amazing idea in Heathrow is now an insane reality as Morgan and Sebastian arrive in Idaho for her sister's Christmas wedding. But when her family picks them up from the airport, Morgan isn't the only one who falls for Sebastian's charm. Little does Morgan know that Sebastian is holding back the truth about who he is and why he's fled to Idaho with her. Story by Kyra Noonan. Directed and Produced by Liz Fields. Editing by Eliot Krimsky. Director, Development & Production: Lucie Ledbetter. Manager, Development: Savannah Hankinson. Starring: Jessika Van, Michael MacLeod, Mari Levitan, Barrett Leddy, Blaze Berhdahl, Jason Nuzzo, Ashley Platz. Casting by Tanya Giang. Follow @MeetCute on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and @MeetCuteRomComs on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out our other rom-coms, including KERRI with Pauline Chalamet, IMPERFECT MATCH with Arden Cho, and DUMP HIM! with Minnie Mills. Check out our other dramas, including FIRE & ICE with Chiara Aurelia and Jack Martin, and POWER TEN.  Check out our other fantasies, including A PROPHECY OF INCENSE AND SNOW and I'VE BECOME A TRUE VILLAINESS. Have a crush on us? Follow Meet Cute, rate us 5 stars, and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lara and Carey are back in the stu: Lara with a new love of London and a renewed faith in the travel gods, and Carey with a new earring. They discuss a Heathrow horror story, and the gay splendor of “Heated Rivalry” on HBO Max. Then, Larz and Carz gird their loins and return to the SURce for the brand new season of “Vanderpump Rules.” With a new cast, the jury was out, but the solidly unhinged premiere promises a potentially stellar season, despite all odds. We meet Natalie, the bartender with a penchant for chaos, middle-aged beaus, and texting heel photos to your boyfriend. Server Marcus with sad sea foam eyes and his Katie Maloneyesque girlfriend/coworker Kim, Jason and Chris, the cousins/OnlyFans duo from South Jersey, and recent SUR hires; Demy the eternal SUR employee; Audrey the roller girl hostess; Shayne the golden retriever mactor; and finally, Venus Le Fleurs, the Capri-smoking diva with luscious locks and wisdom beyond his years. Nana Vanderpump laments the pandemic-hit nightlife scene in LA, as Natalie tucks her tail between her legs from a fight with her 54-year-old ex-boyfriend at SUR, of course. Kim angsts over Marcus and Natalie's too-close-for-comfort friendship; Marcus lands in hot water over sneaking drinks with newbie Jason. Jason and Chris surf and plan their LA takeover; Shayne shows off his hot bubble joie de vivre and ‘hole is a hole' mentality. It all converges at an all-hands staff meeting, with Lisa flexing her HBIC bicep, veneer lisp, and all. It's all happening. We are so back. Chapters:00:00:00 We are SO back!00:02:41 Fear not, Lara was upgraded to Business Class!00:13:35 Carey's Heathrow trauma00:21:36 VPR Recap!Come see SUP LIVE for the first time in 2025 on December 6th and 7th in the heart of Hollywood. Tickets on sale now at sexyuniquepodcast.comListen to this episode ad-free AND get access to weekly bonus episodes + video bonus episodes by joining the SUP Patreon. Watch video episodes of the pod on Thursdays by subscribing to the SUP YouTube. Relive the best moments of this iconic podcast by following the SUP TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.