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I recently sat down with Blake Scholl, the founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, to discuss the persuasion strategies he used to get the US government to legalize civil supersonic flight over land.
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What to expect at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026 and an interview with the Manager of Onsite Learning at the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum. Also, how L3Harris converted the Qatari-gifted 747 into Air Force One, the Cirrus TRAC10, window seat lawsuits, a rule change to allow supersonic flight over the United States, and an update on Boom Supersonic's strategy for its self-developed Symphony engine. Image by Linda and Lily. Guest Dick Knapinski is Director of Communications for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). He has served in that capacity since 2010 and has been with the organization since 1992. Dick serves as the liaison between the media and EAA throughout the year, particularly during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the world’s largest fly-in convention. The event runs July 20-26, 2026. Dick Knapinski Boeing Plaza will be packed with aircraft to celebrate the aviation technology theme. Currently planned innovation displays for July 21 include BETA Technologies, Bye Aerospace, Jetson, American Drone, MagniX, Zipline, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Airhart Aeronautics, Merlin Labs, Amazon Delivery, and Starlight Productions. In addition to the displays on Boeing Plaza, Bye Aerospace, Jetson, BETA Technologies, American Drone, and ScaleWings plan to fly during the afternoon air show. Drone delivery company Wing will display the latest developments in its operations at Twilight Flight Fest. Learn more about the AirVenture Airshows and performers, Aircraft Anniversaries & Gatherings, Authors Corner, AviationTech, KidVenture, and the Fly-In Theater. Rare warbird static/flying displays will include the B-29 “Doc,” as well as a rare Consolidated PB4Y and the CAF’s B-24 Liberator on static display at Boeing Plaza. Vicky Benzing will fly her P-51 “Plum Crazy,” and Bernie Vasquez will demo a Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in afternoon shows. The Aviation Gateway Park will spotlight helicopters, advanced vertical lift platforms, and eVTOL aircraft through static displays and interactive exhibits. Before joining EAA, Dick built a broadcasting career in Wisconsin, including stints as Program Director at WNBI Radio, News Director at WMGV Radio, and Station Manager at WLFM-FM/Wisconsin Public Radio. He also spent years as a sportswriter for the Appleton Post-Crescent. Dick holds a private pilot certificate and remains active as a writer and spokesperson for EAA. Aviation News How was the new Air Force One prepared for flight? The two permanent VC-25 replacements were selected in 2015, and the $3.9 billion fixed-price contract was signed in February 2018. Boeing began physical refurbishment work in February 2020 on two 747-8I airframes originally built for the bankrupt Russian carrier Transaero. Boeing has already reported $2.5 billion in losses on the program. The current delivery target for the first jet is between 2027 and 2028, with the second jet to follow later. The ex-Qatari 747-8 “bridge” aircraft was gifted to the U.S. Air Force in May 2025 and entered service on July 1, 2026. L3Harris did the conversion in about 10 months. The quick conversion was accomplished due to several factors: Pre-staged employees operated on a 24/7, three-shift structure. (Boeing has worked a normal single-shift industrial pace, with no incentive to surge, staff once costs started ballooning.) The bridge aircraft came with a luxury interior. (Boeing's jets had incomplete interiors – basically shells.) Missing VC-25 elements. Reports (unconfirmed by the government) include no evidence of defensive countermeasures and a lack of EMP hardening. L3Harris didn’t out-engineer Boeing. They ran a 24/7 surge crew on a plane that already had a finished VIP interior, targeted a much narrower requirement (“executive airlift” vs. full presidential command-post survivability), and the government has not been forthcoming about which hardened-aircraft features (EMP shielding, missile countermeasures, full secure comms suite) were omitted. See also: Trump wants the $400M Qatari-gifted new Air Force One to be the centerpiece of his presidential library. But there's a problem. Cirrus launches TRAC10, a new light aircraft for the flight training market Purpose-designed for flight schools and to be powered by a turbocharged Rotax 916 iSc FADEC engine, the plane has a three-seat interior, a Garmin flight deck, and the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System. Cirrus says they have 100 orders from 13 flight schools. United Airlines must face lawsuit over ‘window seats’ that lack windows Not every “window seat” has a window. Sometimes it has a wall. That's just the way it is. But last August, some passengers filed class actions against United Airlines and Delta Air Lines, claiming that the carriers failed to properly disclose the lack of a window during the booking process. United claimed that “window seat” described the seat’s location and did not contractually promise that the seat would, in fact, have a window. In San Francisco, U.S. District Judge James Donato rejected the airlines' request to dismiss the suit. New Rule Clears Way for Quiet Supersonic Flights By way of history: The FAA issued 14 CFR § 91.817 in April 1973, prohibiting civil aircraft from flying at speeds exceeding Mach 1 over land in the United States. The ban came as a result of early Air Force and NASA-controlled boom tests over cities, concerns over the Boeing 2707 SST program, and the impending arrival of the Concorde. NASA’s X-59 QueSST is flying specifically to gather community-response data on its “quiet boom” design. In a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Proposed rule: Enabling Supersonic Overland Flight), the FAA is looking to replace the blanket Mach-1 ban with a noise-based standard. Supersonic flight over land would be permitted if the boom signature falls under a certain loudness threshold. The NPRM states, “Manufacturers have demonstrated it is possible to fly supersonic aircraft without sonic booms reaching the surface by using sonic boom abatement techniques, making complete prohibition on civil supersonic flight outside of test areas no longer appropriate and an unnecessary restraint on the growth of the U.S. aviation sector.” The NPRM shifts the regulatory trigger from speed to noise. Right now, § 91.817 just bans anything faster than Mach 1 over land. The proposed rule keeps that structure but adds an exception: an operator may exceed Mach 1 if it can demonstrate that the sonic boom’s overpressure at the surface does not exceed 0.11 pounds per square foot (psf). This NPRM only covers en-route/overland boom noise. A separate rule on takeoff/landing noise is expected later this year, with both rules targeted for finalization by mid-2027. The comment period ends August 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM EDT. Boom Supersonic Q2 2026 Update https://youtu.be/gtf0-bVSbeA?is=GmG8VhICNm4wg7tP The FAA proposal to change from speed regulation to noise regulation is something Boom Supersonic and others have been seeking. In the Boom Supersonic Q2 2026 Update video, Blake Scholl reveals Boom's strategy for the Symphony engine. The company intends to market a variant of the engine for behind-the-meter power generation that AI companies can utilize for power. In large part, the engine OEMs wouldn’t develop an engine for the Overture because the huge development cost couldn’t be covered by the expected engine volume. So when Boom announced it was developing its own engine, the business case was unclear. But by focusing on the ground power generation market, Boom can spread development costs over a greater number of engines. Also, that revenue stream would generate cash flow for the Overture program. National Air and Space Museum Celebrates 50 Years With Opening of Five New Galleries Hillel attended the Smithsonian's National Air & Space Museum media preview of the opening of the five galleries. Last episode, we listened to two recordings from that event. This week Hillel speaks with Mike Hulslander, the museum's Manager of Onsite Learning. Mike has worked in museums and zoos for more than 28 years and has researched, written, presented, and evaluated science programs for school groups, families, and the general public. At the Air and Space Museum, he is responsible for science-focused programs and exhibitions. Mike also manages the Museum's learning centers: How Things Fly and the Design Hangar. Mike is also an adjunct faculty member at the National Center for Earth and Space Science Education. He serves as a science educator on the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program national review panel for experiment selection and has participated in reviews for the past 11 missions aboard the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. Supersonic demo Lift vs. Angle of Attack Hosts this Episode Max Flight, our Main(e) Man Micah, Rob Mark, David Vanderhoof, Hillel Glazer, and Brian Coleman.
Business aviation has spent decades climbing the same performance ladder: more range, more speed, larger cabins, better engines, better avionics, and more capable aircraft. That evolution created the modern business jet market and pushed the high end into a category that would have been difficult to imagine when the first purpose-built business aircraft entered service. But the next era may not be defined by simply building a bigger airplane. With aircraft like the G800, Global 8000, and Falcon 10X, the upper end of the market is already approaching the practical limits of range, cabin size, and price. Supersonic business aviation remains difficult. New air vehicle concepts may be promising, but business aviation has historically prioritized performance, reliability, and mission utility over radical experimentation. That raises a more important question for business aviation leaders: where does meaningful differentiation come from next? In this episode, I continue the conversation with Kevin Michaels and Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory about Time Machines: Business Aviation's Dynamic Journey. This second part looks at the future of the market: why the high end keeps marching upward, why the medium-cabin segment may need a new catalyst, how post-COVID usage patterns are changing ownership and operating models, and why the aircraft may increasingly be judged by what it enables onboard. What You'll Discover In This Episode Why the ultra-long-range business jet market has continued to expand, even when many people once doubted there would be room for multiple players at the high end. How the G800, Global 8000, and Falcon 10X reflect the continued march toward larger, more capable, and more expensive business aircraft. Why business aviation may be approaching a point where range, speed, and cabin size are no longer enough to create meaningful differentiation. How onboard connectivity, virtual workspaces, interiors, avionics, and human-machine interface may become more important to the next era of business aircraft. Why radically new air vehicle concepts may be harder to justify in a market that has historically prioritized performance and mission utility over fuel-efficiency-led experimentation. What the continued rise of ultra-high-net-worth demand reveals about the top end of the business aviation market. Why the medium-cabin and “workaday” jet market may need a new catalyst as the high end keeps pulling away. How business aviation usage has changed since COVID, including the shift away from traditional ownership and toward fractional, managed aircraft, and Part 135 models. Why “business aviation as a service” may become a more important way to understand the market's next phase. What leaders should watch as aircraft performance, ownership models, customer expectations, and onboard experience begin to define the next chapter of business aviation. About the Guests Richard Aboulafia is a Managing Director at AeroDynamic Advisory, a boutique aerospace and defense management consultancy based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is also a Special Advisor on Aerospace & Defense at Eurasia Group and a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Since 1988, Richard has tracked aircraft programs, markets, and companies as an analyst and consultant, advising aerospace manufacturers, defense contractors, and financial institutions on commercial aviation, military aviation, and broader aerospace and defense market trends. Before joining AeroDynamic Advisory in 2022, he was Vice President of Analysis at Teal Group. Richard is also a widely published aviation and defense writer, with regular columns in Aviation Week & Space Technology and work appearing in outlets including Foreign Policy, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Professional Pilot, and others. He is the co-author, with Kevin Michaels, of Time Machines: Business Aviation's Dynamic Journey, a comprehensive look at the people, aircraft, technologies, business models, and market forces that shaped business aviation into the industry it is today. Connect with Richard on LinkedIn. Kevin Michaels is a Managing Director at AeroDynamic Advisory and a globally recognized expert in aerospace manufacturing, MRO, strategy, customer satisfaction, M&A advisory, technology assessment, and market analysis. Across his career, Kevin has advised leading aerospace OEMs, airlines, MRO providers, suppliers, and investors on the strategic and operational forces shaping the aerospace industry. Before AeroDynamic Advisory, he was Vice President in ICF International's Aerospace & MRO consulting practice and co-founder of AeroStrategy, which was acquired by ICF. He also held roles with Rockwell Collins Government Systems, The Canaan Group, and aero-engine supplier Williams International. Kevin is a columnist for Aviation Week & Space Technology's Up Front feature, a contributing columnist to Inside MRO and Forbes, and chairs the Industry Advisory Board for the University of Michigan's Aerospace Engineering Department. He is also the author of AeroDynamic: Inside the High-Stakes Global Jetliner Ecosystem, winner of the 2019 Choice Outstanding Academic Title Award. Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn. Buy the book Time Machines: Business Aviation's Dynamic Journey on Amazon. About Your Host Craig Picken is an Executive Recruiter, writer, speaker, and ICF Trained Executive Coach. He is focused on recruiting senior-level leadership, sales, and operations executives in the aviation and aerospace industry. His clients include premier OEMs, aircraft operators, leasing/financial organizations, and Maintenance/Repair/Overhaul (MRO) providers, and since 2008, he has personally concluded more than 400 executive-level searches in a variety of disciplines. Craig is the ONLY industry executive recruiter who has professionally flown airplanes, sold airplanes, and successfully run a P&L in the aviation industry. His professional career started with a passion for airplanes. After eight years' experience as a decorated Naval Flight Officer – with more than 100 combat missions, 2,000 hours of flight time, and 325 aircraft carrier landings – Craig sought challenges in business aviation, where he spent more than 7 years in sales with both Gulfstream Aircraft and Bombardier Business Aircraft. Craig is also a sought-after industry speaker who has presented at Corporate Jet Investor, International Aviation Women's Association, and SOCAL Aviation Association. Resources For more aerospace industry news & commentary: https://craigpicken.com/insights/. To learn more about Craig Picken, visit https://craigpicken.com/.
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The U.S. proposes lifting a 53-year ban on supersonic flight over land, Visa launches a consumer travel platform that puts it in direct competition with the banks that pay it, and a look at the rare airline CEOs who simply never leave. On today's Skift Daily Briefing, Sarah Dandashy breaks down what the FAA's proposed rule change actually means for the future of supersonic travel and how soon it could happen, why Visa's new travel platform creates a quiet but significant conflict with its own card-issuing partners, and what the long-tenured airline CEO phenomenon reveals about the ownership structures that make them possible. Articles Referenced: Honorable Mention: @AskAConcierge on IGU.S. Paves Way for Supersonic Flight Over LandVisa Steps Into Travel and Into Competition With Its Own Card IssuersThe Airline CEOs Who Don't Leave Connect with Skift LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/ WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaAL375LikgIXmNPYQ0L/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/skiftnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skiftnews/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@skiftnews Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/skiftnews.bsky.social X: https://twitter.com/skift Subscribe to @SkiftNews and never miss an update from the travel industry.
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Time for a new episode, Super Sonic style! Stuart Gipp of Retronauts joins us for a discussion about Super forms! This golden godlike state has become a lasting part of the Sonic series' identity. So to celebrate that, we're taking a look at the many super forms featured in the series, from their obvious influence to their many adaptations, along with some other super-ish transformations seen over the years. But be careful, because this episode will only last for as long as you have rings to spare! (0:00:00) Intro/Main topic: Super forms (0:08:56) Super Sonic (0:30:39)Other characters' super forms (0:48:02) Comic super forms (mostly STC) (1:22:39) Super-adjacent forms (1:43:30) Who deserves a new super form? (1:49:20) Jake's take (1:54:45) Outro Amie Waters on Linktree Merry Hell Raining Blood - Slayer | Sega Mega Drive Soundfont / Sega Genesis Soundfont Retronauts Episode 524: Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Part 1 ThanksKenPenders
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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Lars Sivertsen, Seb Hutchinson, Jack Snape, Alex Abnos and Ewan Murray as the USA progress to the round of 32. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FootballWeeklyPodcast
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Today's National Days. Tonya J Powers as the World Cup begins this week - states across the country are preparing for millions of visitors and "unprecedented" security challenge. NASA is testing Supersonic jets. Trump vs Meet the Press.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Après une série consacrée aux races anciennes et une deuxième aux animaux de la basse-cour, l'excellent naturaliste et éleveur-documentariste Rémi Dupouy (co-auteur avec Yann Arthus-Bertrand de Vivant en 2022, entre-autres) est de retour pour 6 nouveaux épisodes dédiés à l'un de ses animaux fétiches : l'Ours brun. Originaire de Gascogne, Rémi connaît particulièrement bien cet "autre de l'Homme", aujourd'hui présent en France exclusivement dans les Pyrénées. Cette série est l'occasion pour lui de nous faire (re)découvrir cet animal qui fascine autant qu'il inquiète, et ce depuis des millénaires...Dans ce premier épisode, impensable de ne pas présenter toute la famille des Ursidés, le nom scientifique, vous l'aurez compris, des 8 espèces de nounours actuelles. Les Ours sont répartis sur tous les continents à l'exception de l'Océanie et de l'Antarctique, et ont colonisé toutes sortes de milieux, de la banquise arctique aux déserts moyen-orientaux en passant par la jungle indienne. Ils ont également une immense diversité de taille et de forme :L'Ours brun (Ursus arctos) est présent en Eurasie et en Amérique du Nord. avec une douzaine de sous-espèces (dont le Grizzly). Parmi les poids-lourds, l'Ours Kodiak (jusqu'à 1 tonne !).L'Ours noir (Ursus americanus) a presque disparu de la plupart des États-Unis et du Mexique. Il se maintient au Canada et en Alaska, où sa population est même en hausse. Il vit principalement dans les forêts tempérées et boréales,L'Ours polaire (Ursus maritimus) ou Ours blanc, vit en Arctique, qui porte son nom (arktos = ours en grec). Sa fourrure est translucide et creuse, pleine d'air, ce qui constitue un excellent isolant. C'est l'un des plus gros ours (record : 800 kg) . Il mange surtout des phoques.Le Panda géant (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) vit dans les forêts tempérées des montagnes de Chine, et se nourrit surtout de bambou. L'Ours malais ou Ours des cocotiers (Helarctos malayanus), vit en Asie du Sud-Est. Ce sont les poids-plumes de la famille : moins de 50 kg. Leur fourrure est noire et rase, adaptée au climat chaud.L'Ours lippu, Ours à miel, ou Ours paresseux (Melursus ursinus) vit en Inde, au Sri Lanka et au Népal. Sa longue fourrure est noire et pelucheuse. Ses oreilles sont en forme de plumeau. Il a une tache blanche en forme de « V » sur la poitrine. Il est insectivore et frugivore.L'Ours à lunettes (Tremarctos ornatus) est endémique des Andes tropicales. Principale caractéristique : les taches blanches autour de ses yeux, d'où son nom.L'Ours noir d'Asie ou Ours à collier ou Ours du Tibet (Ursus thibetanus) vit de l'Iran au Japon. Ils ont une petite tache blanche en croissant sur la poitrine et donnent l'impression d'avoir une crinière.___SOURCES :Vignette : Les 8 espèces actuelles d'Ursidés. Montage à partir de deux images libres de droits (Shutterstock)Extraits :01'50 : "heartbeat" (Pixabay)06'41 : Générique de la série Rahan, Nina Wolmark, 1986 (©Canal +)09'51 : OOMPH !- "Eisbär" ("ours polaire" en français), 2004 (℗ Supersonic). Reprise de Grauzone (1981).13'58 : Kung-fu Panda, Mark Osborne & John Stevenson, 2008 (©DreamWorks Animation)17'07 & 18'32 : Le Livre de la Jungle, Wolfgang Reitherman, 1967 (©Walt Disney Pictures)Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Mike Rowe sits down with Blake Scholl, the former Amazon software engineer turned aerospace entrepreneur who walked away from Silicon Valley to revive supersonic passenger travel. As the founder of Boom Supersonic, Blake explains the century-long pursuit of faster flight. From the Cold War race to break the sound barrier to the rise—and fall—of the Concorde, Blake explains why supersonic travel disappeared just as it seemed destined to change aviation forever. He also shares how Boom Supersonic is working to make high-speed passenger flight practical again, and what it will take to shrink a 12-hour flight into just a few hours. Along the way, Mike and Blake discuss innovation, risk, engineering breakthroughs, and why some people refuse to accept that getting somewhere faster is a problem already solved. Shout out to our great sponsors GoodRanchers.com Purchase any Father's Day Gift Box and get FREE Wagyu Burgers. American-Giant.com/MIKE Use code MIKE to get 20% off your order. Digs.com Less rework. Less confusion. And a much smoother build experience for homeowners.
-The company announced the new Isaac Gr00t reference design humanoid robot platform that combines a Unitree H2 Plus humanoid robot, Sharpa five-fingered hands and NVIDIA Jetson Thor onboard compute. -The X-59 is scheduled to take its first supersonic flight, hitting over 630 mph at an altitude of about 43,000 feet, then, in a followup "mission conditions" test, it will reach 925 mph (Mach 1.4) at about 55,000 feet. After that, it'll go for its max speed: Mach 1.6, or 1,218 mph, at an altitude of 60,000 feet -Apple is trying to stand out from the competition with four different styles and unique colors for its smart glasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NASA had a great run with the Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, but next generation aircraft will be able to do even more.
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Yeah for some reason we were in a Texas mood for this one.Archie Comics Sonic The Hedgehog Super Sonic Special #100:00 Intro06:27 Battle Royal! Part One19:30 Battle Royal! Part Two42:16 The Map Part One51:59 The Map Part Two58:19 Outro-----Gotta Talk Fast is an oral review of Archie Comics' Sonic the Hedgehog. Way past cool.LINKS: https://gottatalkfast.com/
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is our Game of the Week, and it's a huge part of Sega Genesis history. We're talking about the debut of Tails, the spin dash, Super Sonic, Chemical Plant Zone, Sonic 2sday, cut content like Hidden Palace Zone, and why this sequel helped define the 16-bit console wars. Discord: http://n64josh.com/discord Twitch: https://twitch.com/n64josh Tiktok: https://tiktok.com/n64josh Twitter: https://twitter.com/n64josh Instagram: https://instagram.com/n64josh Facebook: https://facebook.com/n64josh Website https://n64josh.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Maj. Gen. Ty W. Neuman, commander of the historic Eighth Air Force, as he shares insights into the evolution of strategic bombing, the current status of the force, and the modernization efforts shaping the future of America's long-range strike capabilities. We explore the operational history, current missions, and technological advancements making the Eighth Air Force a backbone of nuclear and conventional strike readiness.Key TopicsMaj. Gen. Neuman's career trajectory: from his Montana roots to commander of the Eighth Air ForceStructure and responsibilities of the Eighth Air Force within Air Force Global Strike CommandOverview of aircraft inventory: B-52H Stratofortress, B-1B Lancer, B-2 Spirit, and the upcoming B-21 Raider stealth bomberRecent operational missions and strategic uses of heavy bombersChallenges in aircraft sustainment and maintenance for an aging fleetModernization efforts: radar, engines, weapons, and software upgradesFuture weapons: hypersonics, B61-13 nuclear gravity bombs, the AGM-181 Long Range Standoff Weapon, and the B-21 Raider delivery scheduleIntegration of space and cyberspace assets for long-range strike operationsThe strategic importance of the Eighth Air Force in deterrence and global power projection Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The mobile gaming industry just posted record revenue ($195.6B) while simultaneously firing 44,000 developers. Here's what's actually going on.Matej Lančarič flies solo this week to break down the five stories that matter most: NTE's massive global launch, IronSource's official shutdown after one of the worst acquisitions in mobile gaming history, the State of Mobile Gaming 2026 report and what its genre data really tells us, Adam Foroughi's spicy 20VC interview, and Google's ad tech antitrust ruling that's about to reshape programmatic advertising.Five stories, one signal: the market growth is real but extremely concentrated. If you're not in the right two genres or one of the live-service giants, you're competing for table scraps.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⏱️ TIMESTAMPS00:00 Record revenue, record layoffs paradox00:50 NTE / Neverness to Everness global launch02:30 IronSource is officially dead — RIP $4.4B acquisition03:45 $195.6B revenue + 44K layoffs — the concentration story05:15 Adam Foroughi on 20VC — $83M payday, AI, layoffs05:45 Google ad tech antitrust ruling — what comes next06:30 Closing — the week ahead━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
The way we walk through the world matters. Far too often, we move through our days feeling unworthy of taking up space. We feel the need to apologize for our presence rather than stepping into the brilliance that our souls yearn to express. So how to we connect with something deeper? We must choose to tap into our divine presence; the force that knows the true value of our souls. When we walk in this light, we lead with power and presence beyond measure. As we listen to the raindrops fall, reflect on the ways that you move through life. Are you ready to walk tall? No apologies. What am I reading?The Astral Library by Kate Quinnhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780063244788Cheese Magic by Erika Kubick, illustrated by Devon Forsthttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9780762489633https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat is playing on repeat?Supersonic by OasisWhat is for dinner?Savory Oats BowlIngredients: OatsCheddar cheeseNutritional yeastOlive oil Fried eggsSweet potatoesBrussels sprouts or spinach AvocadoPickled onionsFresh dillCrunchy chili oil Salt & pepper Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Dice sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper, spread onto a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake until fork tender and slightly browned. Make oats according to package, stir in nutritional yeast, cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper. Fry eggs, set aside. Build bowls with oatmeal base, roasted veggies and fried eggs on top. Add avocado, pickled onions, fresh dill, and chili oil. Enjoy! Chunky Date BarkIngredients:12 medjool dates, pitted 1/4 cup mixed nuts, roughly chopped (almonds, peanuts and pistachios) 2–3 tbsp nut butter of choice 1/2 cup dark chocolate (70%+), melted 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 tbsp freeze dried raspberries Instructions:Line a cookie sheet with baking paper. Slice each date to open and press flat onto the tray, arranging them close together in a row. Place another sheet of baking paper over the top and use a rolling pin or glass to squash the dates until flat. Spread the nut butter evenly over the dates, then sprinkle the chopped mixed nuts on top. Stir in the extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil into your melted dark chocolate. Mix until smooth. Drizzle the chocolate mixture over the top of your nut and date bark, and chill in the fridge or freezer until set. Add your optional toppings, and cut into squares to serve. Enjoy!Support the show
Il y a des endroits à Paris qui ne s'expliquent pas vraiment. On y entre, et on comprend...Le Supersonic est de ceux-là.Hadrien-Paul Ménard n'a pas suivi le chemin le plus direct. L'Allemagne d'abord, des études, une autre façon de voir les choses. Puis Paris, et l'envie de construire quelque chose de vivant, un bar, un restaurant, des endroits où les gens se retrouvent et où l'on revient.C'est peut-être ce détour-là qui a tout changé. Parce que le Supersonic qu'il dirige aujourd'hui, ce n'est pas juste une salle de concert. C'est un modèle pensé, assumé, avec sa propre logique : la nuit finance le jour, la discothèque finance les concerts. Sept soirs de concerts par semaine. Une scène ouverte à ceux qui débutent comme à ceux qui percent. Et derrière, une promesse tenue à chaque groupe accueilli — une scène propre, des loges, du backline, de la nourriture.Ce que raconte Hadrien, c'est qu'on peut faire les choses bien sans attendre que quelqu'un vous en donne les moyens. Que parier sur un groupe qui se lance, ce n'est pas de seulement de la passion ou un coup de main, c'est un choix artistique et ça peut équilibrer un modèle économique.Sold Out, le podcast pour se glisser dans les coulisses du spectacle vivant.Avec le soutien de Delight.Production : Big Red Machine / Réalisation : Marc H'LIMI / Interview & programmation : Marc Gonnet / Communication & image : Joey ColasHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
This week Ian welcomes back yet another previous guest correspondent to the studio, it's the brilliant Andy Zaltzman!Headlines this week include the discovery of some extremely large creepy crawlies, and Andy brings what is quite possible the oldest story we've ever had on the podcast.Andy's continues touring his brilliant show The Zaltgeist around the UK for just a few more weeks. For tickets and dates head to andyzaltzman.co.uk.Ian is bringing his Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show Foot Spa Half Empty to London's Soho Theatre from 28 April - 1 May. For tickets head to sohotheatre.com.And we'll be heading up t'North to record a live edition of the pod at Crossed Wires Podcast Festival on Saturday 4 July 2026! For tickets head to crossedwires.live.Want Extra! Extra! content? Join our Patreon for weekly bonus episodes, videos, live show discount codes, BTS clips and more...Got a juicy story from t'North? Email it to northernnewspod@gmail.com.Follow Northern News on Instagram @NorthernNewsPodcastProduced, recorded and edited by Aniya Das for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio.Photography by Jonathan Birch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As NASA begins X-59 envelope expansion and Boom develops its first high speed engine, civil supersonic activity is at its highest since the retirement of Concorde in 2003. Aviation Week editors discuss the latest developments and the challenges that lie ahead.
Most aircraft programs spend decades just getting off the ground—Randy Gaston's remarkable story reveals how the B-1B was pushed from concept to legendary testbed in record time, not by luck, but through relentless innovation and hard lessons learned.You'll discover how a seasoned test pilot navigated the complex web of military, industry, and technical challenges to deliver one of the most sophisticated aircraft of its era. From mastering high-stakes windup turn tests that nearly pushed the airplane beyond its limits, to pioneering the terrain-following radar system inspired by Cold War strategies, Randy's insights expose the intricate dance of flight test engineering that shapes modern aircraft.We break down the development of the B-1B's advanced stability control systems—Sys 1 and Sys 2—and explore how they transformed what was once a shaky prototype into a flying masterpiece. You'll hear firsthand accounts of unique in-flight emergencies, like flying on three engines and managing fuel transfer mid-flight to save millions of dollars and lives. Randy shares stories of technical breakthroughs, such as the discovery of flutter caused by vortex interactions and the ingenuity needed to fix them in the lab, all part of ensuring the airplane's survivability in hostile environments.This episode underscores the importance of patience, incremental testing, and the sometimes-overlooked human element behind aerospace triumphs. If you're a fan of aviation innovation, military technology, or just love hearing how the toughest problems get solved in the sky, this episode is an essential listen.Perfect for aerospace enthusiasts, defense strategists, and aspiring test pilots—Randy's journey shows that behind every flight, there's a story of grit, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence.Guest Randy Gaston is a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, renowned for leading the B-1B flight test program. His expertise spans experimental flight, aircraft systems, and test program leadership, making him a legend in aviation circles.Why this works: This description uses a compelling narrative to draw listeners in with vivid stories, highlighting the technical complexity and human ingenuity behind the B-1B program. It promises insights into rare test flight stories, system development, and safety challenges—all designed to intrigue aviation buffs and professionals, compelling them to hit play. This approach ensures a balance of technical detail and storytelling, maximizing engagement across platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vous n'aimez pas le rap ? Mathilde vous le dit, « on ne peut pas être allergique au rap », donc vous trouverez forcément un morceau qui vous parle. D'ailleurs, certains titres qu'elle a choisis doivent d'abord être lus avant d'être écoutés. C'est un des conseils qu'elle donne à Little Simz dans notre délire que nous passons une journée avec la rappeuse anglaise qui « speak a lot of French, oui, oui, oui ». Le rap, c'est super important en France et la France est d'ailleurs devenue le deuxième marché mondial du hip-hop. Donc, culturellement, cela rend cet épisode particulièrement intéressant. À côté de la révélation sur les macarons. Cet épisode est l'occasion aussi d'entendre une véritable conversation entre nous deux, avec tout ce qui fait la saveur du français à l'oral. Ici, c'est un mélange de français relâché et de français de l'ordre de l'analyse. Nous revenons en détail sur cet aspect dans la lettre qui accompagne cet épisode. Je vous invite à vous abonner sur www.onethinginafrenchday. com En résumé : - l'histoire du rap français et du hip-hop en France, des origines dans les années 80 jusqu'à la new wave actuelle - les différents courants du rap français : rap old school, rap mainstream, rap à texte, rap expérimental - une sélection de rappeurs et rappeuses françaises incontournables : Oxmo Puccino, Ninho, Gims, et des artistes de la nouvelle génération - la place des femmes dans le rap français contemporain une playlist Spotify de rap français annotée, idéale pour les apprenants de français - le vocabulaire du rap et de la musique en français - une balade parisienne imaginaire : Montmartre, le Supersonic, les meilleures boulangeries de Paris - et bien sûr : pourquoi les macarons sont surcotés Mots-clés : apprendre le français, French podcast for learners, intermediate French, advanced French, French culture, Paris daily life, hip-hop français, rap français, French music, learn French naturally
The Mar. 25 episode of Kraken Weekly, hosted by Mike Benton with Everett Fitzhugh and Al Kinisky, covering the playoff race, reaction from Kaapo Kakko and Eeli Tolvanen on the NHL Global Series, and mailbag questions on injury updates and a Kraken / Sonics connection. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hold up, wait a minute, put a little love in it. We're rolling around, serving it up, bringing y'all some Cadillac Phunque covering Business Up Front / Party In The Back by Family Force 5 for its 20th anniversary. Do you wanna get Supersonic? You gots to get supersonic.If you like what you hear, please rate, review, subscribe, and follow!Connect with us here:Email: contact@churchjamsnow.comSite: https://www.churchjamsnow.com/IG: @churchjamsnowTwitter: @churchjamsnowFB: https://www.facebook.com/churchjamsnowpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/churchjamsnowpodcast
Ben Maller talks about the NBA preparing to add Seattle and Vegas as expansion franchises, the return of the SuperSonics name, the LA Rams now being the betting favorite to win Super Bowl 61, Maller to the Third Degree, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We're now publishing the Authentic Media episodes on the Air Combat Sim Channel.Most aircraft programs spend decades just getting off the ground—Randy Gaston's remarkable story reveals how the B-1B was pushed from concept to legendary testbed in record time, not by luck, but through relentless innovation and hard lessons learned.You'll discover how a seasoned test pilot navigated the complex web of military, industry, and technical challenges to deliver one of the most sophisticated aircraft of its era. From mastering high-stakes windup turn tests that nearly pushed the airplane beyond its limits, to pioneering the terrain-following radar system inspired by Cold War strategies, Randy's insights expose the intricate dance of flight test engineering that shapes modern aircraft.We break down the development of the B-1B's advanced stability control systems—Sys 1 and Sys 2—and explore how they transformed what was once a shaky prototype into a flying masterpiece. You'll hear firsthand accounts of unique in-flight emergencies, like flying on three engines and managing fuel transfer mid-flight to save millions of dollars and lives. Randy shares stories of technical breakthroughs, such as the discovery of flutter caused by vortex interactions and the ingenuity needed to fix them in the lab, all part of ensuring the airplane's survivability in hostile environments.This episode underscores the importance of patience, incremental testing, and the sometimes-overlooked human element behind aerospace triumphs. If you're a fan of aviation innovation, military technology, or just love hearing how the toughest problems get solved in the sky, this episode is an essential listen.Perfect for aerospace enthusiasts, defense strategists, and aspiring test pilots—Randy's journey shows that behind every flight, there's a story of grit, creativity, and relentless pursuit of excellence.Guest Randy Gaston is a retired US Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, renowned for leading the B-1B flight test program. His expertise spans experimental flight, aircraft systems, and test program leadership, making him a legend in aviation circles.Why this works: This description uses a compelling narrative to draw listeners in with vivid stories, highlighting the technical complexity and human ingenuity behind the B-1B program. It promises insights into rare test flight stories, system development, and safety challenges—all designed to intrigue aviation buffs and professionals, compelling them to hit play. This approach ensures a balance of technical detail and storytelling, maximizing engagement across platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Len Kasper is starting his sixth season as the Chicago White Sox's radio play-by-play announcer after 16 years as the Cubs' TV play-by-play guy, but he's got another passion: playing bass and writing songs for his band Sonic45. This Chicago all-star five-piece, which features recent Caropop guest Dag Juhlin on guitar, made its debut performance after my 2019 “Talking in Space” conversation with Kasper. Since then, the band, which has had a name change that he explains, has released two albums: Space and Time (2021) and SuperSonic (2024). The sound is muscular and swirling while Kasper's lyrics are vulnerable and revealing. Kasper is open here as well as he discusses whether he dreamt more of being a baseball announcer, player or musician; how the Cubs' “Hot Stove Cool Music” charity concerts fueled his music career; whether he considered singing in Sonic45; and whether it was coincidental that he took the White Sox radio job weeks after Theo Epstein left the Cubs. (Photo by Katrina Vlasich)
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Iran Nears Deal For Supersonic “Ship-Killer” Missile — Tehran is reportedly closing in on an agreement with China to acquire a supersonic anti-ship cruise missile capable of threatening even advanced U.S. naval vessels operating in the Persian Gulf. We break down what the CM-302 can do and how it could change the strategic calculus at sea. Xi's Military Purge May Be Hurting China's Readiness — A new defense study suggests that Xi Jinping's sweeping anti-corruption purge inside the People's Liberation Army is creating command gaps and potentially undermining the very force he has spent years modernizing. Russian Troops Allege Executions Inside Their Own Ranks — A BBC documentary reveals disturbing claims from Russian soldiers who say senior officers ordered brutal punishments — including executions — for troops refusing near-suicidal assault missions in Ukraine. Back of the Brief: Mexico Travel Concerns After El Mencho's Death — With cartel violence flaring following the killing of CJNG boss El Mencho, we take a closer look at travel advisories and what the latest unrest could mean for thousands of Americans planning Spring Break trips to Mexico. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief DeleteMe: Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/PDB and use promocode PDB at checkout. Ultra Pouches: Don't sleep on @ultrapouches. New customers get 15% Off with code PDB at https://takeultra.com! #UltraPouches #ad Cardiff: Get fast business funding without bank delays—apply in minutes with Cardiff and access up to $500,000 in same‑day funding at https://Cardiff.co/PDB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robin Zander hosted a Snafu webinar for the Sidebar community on non-sales selling—think self-promotion for career transitions, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and product people. The goal: learn to "sell yourself" without the ick factor. Participants shared fears: follow-ups feel intimidating, sales feels slimy, and success seems like a numbers game. Robin reframed it: selling is really about enrollment—being a chief evangelist for your work, not begging for attention. Drawing on stories from his childhood pumpkin patch, his time as a personal trainer (where desperation lost him clients), and opening Robin's Cafe in San Francisco (raising $40k, serving multiple stakeholders, training staff with Danny Meyer's principles), he showed the difference between selling from need vs. service. Long-term success comes from genuine connection, curiosity, optimism, and passion. Attendees explored their "authentic attitude" and reflected on times self-promotion felt good versus slimy. Exercises included mapping all the people who benefit from your work—employees, customers, managers, mentees, community—and practicing generosity in selling (a "Miracle on 34th Street" mindset: help customers even if it means sending them elsewhere). In Q&A, Robin tackled: Asking for promotions as modeling for others, especially women and minorities Persistence in follow-ups (yes, emailing Mark Benioff 53 times counts) Relationship-based enterprise selling Avoiding fear-based AI marketing by knowing who you serve and what problem you solve Recommended reading: Setting the Table (Danny Meyer), Unreasonable Hospitality (Will Guidara), The New Strategic Selling. Robin also shared upcoming Snafu conference details (March 5, Oakland Museum of California) and reminded everyone: Snafu = situation normal; all fucked up. 00:00 Start 01:06 Audience Fears About Selling Robin Zander welcomes 93 participants to the webinar Notes the session is interactive with exercises planned Encourages participants to drop questions in chat or interrupt him Last 15–20 minutes reserved for questions Robin introduces himself briefly Focuses on storytelling as a tool for self-promotion Shares experience as a community builder Runs a conference called Responsive since 2016 (not Snafu) Tools, structures, and company cultures for resilient organizations Two-day event each September on the future of work Focus on building resilience in organizations Observations on rapid change Technology and work-life changes happening at a fast pace Questions about resilience in individuals Traits needed in careers, personal relationships, professional relationships Ability to stay resilient through change Robin frames his expertise Emphasizes his strength in asking questions and fostering honest conversations Labels himself a reluctant salesperson Not the world's leading expert on self-promotion or selling Key lessons from research and interviews Two buckets matter in business and life: Example: Sidebar community forming coalitions for learning and action Operational excellence: being competent and at least as good as others Promotion/enrollment/sales: standing up, saying what you want, building coalitions Started interviewing people about influence and persuasion Started a weekly newsletter called Snafu Written by hand, not AI Shares lessons from his life and others about self-promotion and resilience Focus on courage to take action: raising hand, offering something valuable Core characteristics of self-promotion and selling yourself Connecting with others: art of connection Courage to ask: inspired by Amanda Palmer's TED Talk and book The Art of Asking Opposes traditional "always be closing" sales mentality Advocates for simply asking for what you want Current work mostly involves storytelling for large companies Clients include Supersonic, Airbnb, Zappos, and others 12:25 Service as the Core Principle Robin introduces the concept of storytelling for self-promotion Stories used to: Get promotions Build coalitions Propel career or organizational growth Emphasizes turning personal, career, or company stories into "commercials" Focus of today's talk: self-promotion with impact Core principle: service Showing up from a place of helping others Through helping others, also helping oneself Distinguishes between sleazy salespeople and effective self-promoters Childhood anecdote: Robin's pumpkin patch Tended plants all summer, learned responsibility and care Harvested pumpkins and sold them using a small red tin box labeled "money" Ran "Robin's Pumpkin Patch" for five to seven years At age five, father had him plant pumpkin seeds Engaged neighborhood kids for fun, collaborative promotion Explained product (pumpkins) enthusiastically to potential buyers Used scarecrow costumes and creative gestures to attract attention Lessons learned from pumpkin patch: Authentic enthusiasm creates value Helping people do what they were already inclined to do Early experience of earning and serving simultaneously Self-promotion is most effective when it's service-driven, not manipulative Applying childhood lesson to career and business Asking for a raise Persuading companies to choose one service over another Promoting oneself or others (e.g., Evan, web developer) Key principle: approach self-promotion from delight and service, not need or fear Authentic enthusiasm as foundation for: Interactive exercise for participants Not influenced by sleep deprivation or stress Could be inspired by childhood or adult experiences Opposite of fear; personal and unique for each participant Question posed: what is your authentic attitude when self-promoting? Examples shared from participants: Curiosity Passion Inspiration Service to others Observation Possibility Insight Value Helping others Creativity Belief in serendipity Optimism Key takeaway from exercise and story Promoting from delight, enthusiasm, and service Promoting from need or fear Two versions of self-promotion: Effective self-promotion aligns with authenticity and enthusiasm, creating value for others while advancing oneself 18:36 Gym Job and Needy Selling Robin shares the next story and sets up the next exercise Gym culture is sales-heavy Initial motivation: love of fitness, desire to help people Quickly realizes environment incentivizes personal trainers to sell aggressively Timeframe: ~20 years later, at age 20, moved to San Francisco First post-college job: personal trainer in gyms Early experience at gyms Key lesson from early failure Selling from need feels gross Promoting oneself from fear or desperation leads to poor results Recognizes similarity to unwanted sales calls received personally First authentic success in self-promotion Worked at Petro and World's Gym in San Francisco, Pilates instructor Owner confronted Robin after two weeks: no clients, potential clients being lost to others Threatened termination by Friday if no clients acquired Robin froze under pressure, approached clients but with needy, desperate energy Outcome: fired by Friday, left gym Encounters man in pain on Valencia Street, offers help as personal trainer Approach comes from genuine care, desire to serve Leads to three-year working relationship, consistent sessions, good income Next client: world-famous photographer Michael Light at UCSF swimming pool Client comes from natural connection, not pushy salesmanship Dichotomy observed: Pushy, need-based self-promotion → freeze, poor results Service-oriented self-promotion → natural connections, sustained relationships Exercise for participants Prompt: identify two moments: One time self-promoting felt slimy → what were you doing? One time self-promoting felt good → what were you doing differently? Two-minute reflection / chat participation Participant reflections/examples Slimy examples: Interviewing for a job during layoffs, giving desperate energy Selling P&L at a hyperscaler Selling computers and printers in UK post-college Sales emails getting ghosted Feeling inauthentic or performative, taking advantage of someone Good examples: Offering services out of care and love rather than ROI Showing impact of work to junior child Knowing services add real value and solve a challenge Being clear on what the other person needs Key takeaway Self-promotion feels different depending on intent and knowledge Slimy → desperate, inauthentic, unclear value to recipient Authentic → service-driven, clear value, connection-focused Effective self-promotion combines knowing your value and serving others, not just pushing for personal gain 25:35 Miracle on 34th Street Lesson Feeling good in self-promotion comes from genuinely helping, solving problems, and sharing information Santa Claus hired at Macy's to hold kids and give candy canes, but real goal: persuade parents to buy from Macy's Santa instead sends parents to competitor to truly serve them Macy's manager initially furious Outcome: customers feel genuinely served, return praising Macy's, become loyal fans Robin references Miracle on 34th Street (original version) Key insight: providing real value, even if it benefits someone else, eventually returns value to you "Put enough bread across the water, eventually good things come back" Participant reflections Slimy: knowing audience expects judgment, catering to them for approval Good: giving the gift of knowledge, providing service freely Takeaway: authentic self-promotion is rooted in service, generosity, and sharing expertise, not manipulating for immediate gain 27:45 Starting Robin's Cafe Through Service Robin shares a major professional turning point: opening Robin's Cafe in 2016 No restaurant experience beyond college busing tables Opened in three weeks, eventually grew to 15 employees by 2018 Worked in multiple industries: Pumpkin patch, personal trainer, circus performer Opened a café/restaurant in Mission District, San Francisco Courage and conviction came from clear focus on service to others Employees: create a great workplace, go-giver culture Investors: $40k raised from friends/family, provided value and potential return Landlords (ODC, nonprofit dance center): wanted success of business to support community Customers: diverse—tech workers, kids in dance classes, local community Robin himself: financial sustainability, learning, personal growth Key audiences served by Robin's Cafe Approach to challenges Used Danny Meyer's Setting the Table as a service-focused framework for employees Philosophy: "giving in order to get paid" Examples: spouse, kids, dog, manager, peers, mentees, clients, community, customers, extended family, mentors Served multiple stakeholders during crises: break-ins, flooding, city permitting, neighborhood issues Exercise: identify all the people who benefit from your work or success Key idea: the more stakeholders served, the easier self-promotion becomes, because it comes from service, not need or pressure Show up thinking: does this serve the person I'm talking to? Principle: selling yourself from a place of service Consider multiple stakeholders simultaneously Audience question: elaborate on applying this service mindset specifically to asking for a promotion Tying service to self-promotion in career advancement Result: asking for a raise, applying for jobs, pitching clients—all easier and more authentic 38:11 Promotion As Service Asking for a promotion from a place of service Example: doing the role already, deserving recognition, asking for what you believe you've earned. Personal perspective: advocating for yourself is a form of service to yourself Recognize other stakeholders in the process: Modeling courage and advocacy for the next generation Authority enables ideas to be taken more seriously Stories gained from new responsibilities enhance value to clients or teams People you mentor, especially women or underrepresented groups The organization: your promotion can make it stronger Your family or children: showing them what it looks like to advocate Concrete examples Outcome: trajectory of career positively influenced, demonstrated courage, modeled behavior Asking first time for a manager role Later asking for VP title as a director Courage and small steps Courage = acting despite fear, not absence of fear Practice by taking incremental steps toward what scares you Avoid masking or hesitation; direct action builds confidence and results Persistence and follow-up Busy people require patience and multiple nudges Example: Mark Stubbings emailing Mark Benioff 53 times before a yes Persistence = respectful, consistent follow-ups Role modeling for women and minorities Demonstrates that asking is a normal, expected, and service-oriented act Many don't ask for promotions or raises due to upbringing or cultural norms Modeling advocacy teaches the next generation, including children, to speak up Service mindset in practice Approach self-promotion by asking: is this good for the other person? Keep intention aligned with service, not desperation Books for guidance: Setting the Table – Danny Meyer: service-driven sales and employee culture Unreasonable Hospitality – Will Guidara: lessons from the restaurant world on giving value and delight Key takeaways for promotion and asking Serve yourself, your mentees, your organization, and your broader audience Take small, courageous steps to ask for what you deserve Follow up respectfully and consistently; don't assume silence = no Self-promotion becomes easier and authentic when rooted in service, not fear or need Snafu Newsletter Weekly newsletter written by Robin Covers influence, persuasion, and modern workplace dynamics A resource for ongoing learning and practical insights 56:55 Where to Find Robin Robin's newsletter covers influence, persuasion, and modern work. Snafu Conference Responsive Conference Robin Zander on social medias
✅ Check out Investorlift Here: https://investorlift.pro/3OloDJq The real estate market is no longer about "who you know"—it's about "what your AI knows." In this episode, Nick Perry breaks down the 2026 Real Estate Tsunami and why traditional wholesaling is being replaced by automated "Supersonic" systems.We discuss the death of the "Idiot Tax" in real estate, how to use AI clones to generate thousands of motivated seller leads, and why the "District 1" mentality is the only way to survive the upcoming deflationary shift in property values. If you are a real estate investor or wholesaler, this is your blueprint for the next 24 months.✅ Check out Investorlift Here: https://investorlift.pro/3OloDJqFollow Us!Robert Wensley: https://www.instagram.com/robertwensley/Zack Kepes: https://www.instagram.com/zakventures/Nick Perry: https://www.instagram.com/nickperryrei/Investorlift: https://www.instagram.com/investorlift/
De pardillo no tiene un pelo. A sus 80 años, y solo siete meses después de su anterior entrega, Van Morrison lanza “Somebody tried to sell me a bridge”, su 48º disco de estudio en solitario. Apostando por las versiones, apuntando hacia el viejo blues e invitando a gigantes como Buddy Guy o Taj Mahal, el norirlandés hace, canta y compra exactamente lo que le apetece.Playlist;VAN MORRISON “Kidney stew blues”VAN MORRISON “Snatch it back and hold it”VAN MORRISON feat BUDDY GUY “I’m ready”VAN MORRISON feat TAJ MAHAL “Can’t help myself”VAN MORRISON “Somebody tried to sell me a bridge”VAN MORRISON “Delia’s gone”Versión y Original; BLIND BLAKE and THE ROYAL VICTORIA HOTEL CALYPSOS “Delia gone” (1952)TITO RAMÍREZ “Qué será, qué será”LA PERRA BLANCO “Supersonic lover”THE JAMES HUNTER SIX “Gun shy”JESSE ROPER “Georgia train”THE NUDE PARTY “Sweetheart of the radio”THE BYRDS “You ain’t goin’ nowhere”Escuchar audio
Get an inside look at NASA's Quesst mission and the effort to bring supersonic flight back over land, without the disruptive sonic boom.For more than 50 years, civil aircraft in the U.S. have been effectively barred from flying supersonic over land, not because of speed, but because of noise. NASA aims to change that paradigm with the X-59, a purpose-built experimental X-plane designed to reshape shockwaves so they reach the ground as a quiet “sonic thump” rather than a window-rattling boom.We're joined by Cathy Bahm, Low Boom Flight Demonstrator Project Manager at NASA Armstrong, who leads the design, build, and flight test progression of the X-59, and Lori Ozoroski, Commercial Supersonic Technology Project Manager at NASA, who oversees mission planning, acoustic validation, and community response testing, and how that data is delivered to regulators.Host Rick Crandall brings us along to explore how the X-59 works, why community overflights and public surveys are critical, and how this research could support a shift from a speed-based rule to a sound-based standard for future aircraft.Why it matters: if regulators adopt a noise-based limit, commercial supersonic routes over land could become realistic again, potentially cutting long U.S. flights nearly in half.Support Wings Over the Rockies mission of aerospace education and inspiration: https://wingsmuseum.org/support/donate/
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Advancing aeronautics is central to NASA's mission, and the X-59 continues that tradition by quieting supersonic air travel over land.
Retired Pilot Col. John “Warman” Stewart discusses his Vietnam combat sorties and how the Super Sabre saved his life.In this episode, we explore the history of the North American F-100, John's Air Force career, his first supersonic flight, and what it was like operating one of the most important fighters of the Cold War. We also get an in-depth walkaround to understand how the Super Sabre's design features enabled its mission.From breaking the sound barrier to supporting troops on the ground, this one is going to be cool!What You'll HearThe F-100 Super Sabre was the U.S. Air Force's first supersonic fighter, marking a major leap in speed, capability, and risk during the early Cold War.Flying the F-100 required constant attention, as early supersonic airplanes left little margin for error and demanded precise energy management.John's Air Force career placed him at the forefront of the jet-age transition, pushing the envelope for both pilots and their aircraft.Combat operations over Vietnam highlighted the F-100's role in close air support, where speed and firepower directly supported ground troops.The Super Sabre's legacy is one of innovation and hard-earned lessons, shaping fighters and tactics that followed for decades.Support Wings Over the Rockies' non-profit mission to educate and inspire future aerospace leaders: https://wingsmuseum.org/support/donate/
It's exactly half a century since two Concorde jets took off from Paris and London respectively. The supersonic jet would come to define top end luxury travel. But Concorde has also been retired for nearly half that time, famously making its final flight to Bristol, UK where it was built, in 2003.What is Concorde's engineering legacy? And will supersonic speeds ever be a reality for air travellers again?Tom Whipple is at Aerospace Bristol, back on-board Concorde which these days is stowed safely in its hangar. He meets Concorde's former Chief Engineer John Britton. He also hears what it will take to overcome the engineering challenges of supersonic flight from Dr Kshitij Sabnis, lecturer in Aerospace Engineering at Queen Mary University of London. And speaks to founder and CEO of US start up Boom Supersonic Blake Scholl who wants to make supersonic air travel accessible to all.To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk, search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University. Presenter: Tom Whipple Producer: Tim Dodd, Kate White, Clare Salisbury Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth
Currently, flying faster than the speed of sound over land is prohibited for commercial flights because it creates disruptive sonic booms. NASA's experimental X-59 plane will research how to turn those booms into "sonic thumps," about as loud as a slamming car door. Lead pilot Nils Larson explains how the X-59 could usher in the next era of commercial supersonic flight.
Host Jeremy C. Park interviews Captain Jack Becker, a former U.S. Navy F-18 fighter pilot, instructor and coach, and keynote speaker, who highlights his upcoming book and shares a recap of his recent keynote presentation on leadership and teamwork from the cityCURRENT signature speaker series event in Nashville, Tennessee. Becker shares his experience using lessons from his military career to inspire business audiences, emphasizing themes of collaboration, attention to detail, and the importance of debriefing to improve performance. He discusses his upcoming book, "Supersonic Success," scheduled for release in February 2026, and offers insights into his coaching and leadership training services. The conversation highlights Becker's approach to creating a culture of openness and trust within teams, where sharing mistakes is seen as a path to success.
This episode is presented by Create A Video – Two reports this week give VERY strong indications that the United States has acquired some crazy supersonic radio wave weapon that could be the same device used against American military and diplomatic officials - inducing something dubbed Havana Syndrome. And it may have been used in the operation to nab Maduro. Subscribe to the podcast at: https://ThePetePod.com/ All the links to Pete's Prep are free: https://patreon.com/petekalinershow Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code! Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.comGet exclusive content here!: https://thepetekalinershow.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Thank you to everybody who has tuned in each & every week this past year! I'm super excited to share with you guys episode 292. In the next two hours you'll hear 40 of my favorite originals/remixes/edits that I've made this past year.Episode 292 - turn it up! ** Tracklisting **Disclosure & Sam Smith x Chris Lorenzo x GT_Ofice, Matthew Topper & Robbie Rosen - Latch x Appetite (Cazes VIP LIVE Edit)Disco Lines, Ship Wrek x CID x Taylr Renee - Dont Trust A Soul x Fancy $hit (Cazes Edit)Jay-Z & Kanye West x DJ Susan & Miggy Dela Rosa - Paris (Cazes 'Dirty Cat' Edit)FAED x Kamino - TALKIN SHIT (Cazes 'Supersonic' Edit)Mau P x JustLuke x Linska - Merther (Cazes 'Bad Boy' Edit)Chris Lake x Breach x Plastik Funk, 3NRGY, & Esox x Wuki & Dave Summer - Psycho x Jack x Loco x Smoke (Cazes Edit)Avicii & Nicky Romero x Luke Alexander - I Could Be The One (Cazes 'Hypnotic' Edit)Afrojack & Eva Simmons x John Summit x Jus Ron - Take Over Control (Cazes Edit)Thomas Newson, Klubbheads, James Hype x Carl Bee, Miss Monique, GENESI - Left To Right (Cazes 'Nomacita' Edit)SIDEPIECE x Zurra - Lick (Cazes 'No Rules' Edit)Chris Lake x Chapter & Verse- Savana (Cazes 'Boss It' Edit)Joy Orbison, Lil Yachty, Future, Playboi Carti, Terzi x Doechii - Anxiety (Cazes 'Flex FM' Edit) - Short EditCazes & Rick Wonder - Do It All AgainCloonee, Young M.A, InntRaw x HNTR x Fomo - Stephanie (Cazes 'For My Bitches' Edit)Swedish House Mafia x KREAM - Save The World (Cazes 2025 Edit)Zillamatic & Cazes - Naughty Sombr x Hills - 12 to 12 (Cazes 'Cry' Edit)Roddy Lima x Sebastian Ingrosso & Alesso feat. Ryan Tedder - Calling (Cazes 'Shadows' Edit)Calvin Harris X KVSH & GIACOBBI - Feel So Close (Cazes 2025 Edit)Tiesto & The Black Eyed Peas x Dillon Francis & Marten Hørger - Pump It Louder (Cazes 'B2U' Edit)Kiss x Disco Lines x Matroda - I Was Made For Lovin You (Cazes 'Good Girls Edit)Empire of the Sun x John Summit - We Are The People (Cazes 'Light Years' Edit)nimino, DJ Susan, & C.J. x GENESI & Meduza, & Aya Anne x Control Room - I Only Smoke When I Drink (Cazes 'Freak' VIP Edit)The Goo Goo Dolls x Supermode x Meduza - Iris x Tell Me Why (Cazes VIP Edit)Oasis x Meduza & ESSENTIA x Dubfire - Wonderwall (Cazes 'Roadkill' Edit)KREAM x Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, & John Martin - Reload (Cazes 2025 Edit)Calvin Harris & Florence Welch x Tiesto- Sweet Nothing x RVN (Cazes LIVE Edit)Disco Lines & Tinashe x Pickle - No Broke Boys (Cazes 'Better Off Alone' Edit)Chris Lake, Skrillex x Lil Wayne - A Milli (Cazes 'La Noche' Edit)BIJOU & Westside Gunn x Migos x Rob Stone - Bad & Boujee (Cazes 'Porsche 911 Edit)Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz x Korolova & JOA - Get Low (Cazes 'My Mind' Edit)La Roux x Dansyn, HILLS x Anti Up - Bulletproof x Control x I Cannot (Cazes LIVE VIP Edit)Rihanna x Prospa - BBHMM (Cazes 'Don't Stop' Edit)Florence & The Machine x Mesto x Dzeko - You've Got The Love (Cazes 'Caramelle' Edit)Waka Flocka Flame x Yves V & Chester Young - Hard In Da Paint (Cazes 'Insanity' Edit) - Short EditDavid Guetta & Kid Cudi x Lucas & Steve - Memories (Cazes 'Good Times' Edit)Meduza, GoodBoys, & James Hype x Argy & Meduza - Piece Of Your Heart (Cazes 'Melodia' Edit)Kesha x KREAM & Jem Cooke - Take It Off (Cazes 'Blue Symphony' Edit)Ivan Gough & Georgi Kay x Zedd & Matthew Koma x James Hype - In My Mind x Spectrum x Don't Wake Me Up (Cazes LIVE Edit)Nadia Ali x DJ Susan - Pressure (Cazes 'R.E.M' Edit)Find me on my socials! @cazesthedjAll Upcoming 2026 Dates - www.cazesthedj.comSupport the show
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Blake Scholl is one of the leading figures working to bring back civilian supersonic flight. As the founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, he's building a new generation of supersonic aircraft and pushing for the policies needed to make commercial supersonic travel viable again. But he's equally as impressive as someone who thinks systematically about improving dysfunction—whether it's airport design, traffic congestion, or defense procurement—and sees creative solutions to problems everyone else has learned to accept. Tyler and Blake discuss why airport terminals should be underground, why every road needs a toll, what's wrong with how we board planes, the contrasting cultures of Amazon and Groupon, why Concorde and Apollo were impressive tech demos but terrible products, what Ayn Rand understood about supersonic transport in 1957, what's wrong with aerospace manufacturing, his heuristic when confronting evident stupidity, his technique for mastering new domains, how LLMs are revolutionizing regulatory paperwork, and much more. Recorded live at the Progress Conference, hosted by the Roots of Progress Institute. Special thanks to Big Think for the video production. Read a full transcript enhanced with helpful links, or watch the full video on the new dedicated Conversations with Tyler channel. Recorded October 18th, 2025. Other ways to connect Follow us on X and Instagram Follow Tyler on X Follow Blake on X Sign up for our newsletter Join our Discord Email us: cowenconvos@mercatus.gmu.edu Learn more about Conversations with Tyler and other Mercatus Center podcasts here. Photo Credit: Jeremi Rebecca
Philippine Missile Deployment to Deter China. Captain Jim Fanell reports that the Philippines unveiled its first operational BrahMos anti-ship cruise missile battery in western Luzon to deter Chinese aggression. This supersonic missile system, part of the $7.2 billion Reorizon 3 modernization program, gives the Philippines "skin in the game" near disputed waters like Scarborough Shoal. The deployment signifies a strategy to turn the Philippines into a "porcupine," focusing defense on the West Philippine Sea. The systems are road-mobile, making them difficult to target. 1915 MANILA
This week we talk about Mach 1, the Bell X-1, and the Concorde.We also discuss the X-59, the Tu-144, and Boom Supersonic.Recommended Book: Red Team Blues by Cory DoctorowTranscriptThe term “supersonic,” when applied to speed, refers to something moving faster than the speed of sound—a speed that is shorthanded as Mach 1.The precise Mach 1 speed of sound will be different depending on the nature of the medium through which an object is traveling. So if you're moving at sea level versus up high in the air, in the stratosphere, the speed of sound will be different. Likewise if you're moving through moist air versus dry air, or moving through water versus moving through syrup, different speed of sound, different Mach 1.In general, though, to give a basic sense of how fast we're talking here, if an object is moving at sea level through dry air at a temperature of 20 degrees celsius, which is 68 degrees fahrenheit, Mach 1 is about 768 miles per hour, which is about 1,126 feet per second, and 343.2 meters per second.It's fast! It's very fast. Again, this is the speed at which sound moves. So if you surpass the speed of sound, if you go supersonic, you will arrive faster than the sound you make while moving.Back in 1947, an experimental American plane called the Bell X-1 broke the sound barrier, surpassed Mach 1, reaching a speed of almost 1,000 miles per hour using a 6,000 pound thrust rocket propulsion system. A later version of the same rocket-powered plane, the Bell X-1A, which was basically the same vehicle, it just had more fuel capacity, allowing the rocket to burn longer, achieved 1,600 miles per hour in 1956.Prior to that, in 1943, British began working on a secret experimental aircraft called the Miles M.52, intending to build a plane capable of traveling 1,000 mph. Interestingly, this project was apparently the result of the British wanting to keep up with a supposed already existing German aircraft capable of achieving that speed, though it's now believed the intelligence that led the British to believe the Germans had a supersonic-capable plane was the result of a mistranslation—the Germans hit 1,000 km per hour, which is about 621 mph, and still subsonic.Though apparently a success in terms of research and innovation, the Miles M.52 project was cancelled in 1946, due partly to budgetary concerns, and partly because the new government didn't believe supersonic aircraft were practical, or maybe even feasible.After the existence of this project was revealed to the public, however, criticism for the cancellation mounted, and the design was translated into new, unmanned scale-model experimental versions of the plane which achieved controlled Mach 1.38 supersonic speeds, and both the design and research from this program was shared with the American company, Bell, and all that knowledge informed the development of the aforementioned Bell X-1 supersonic plane.Again, that successful Bell mission was flown in 1947, and in 1961, a Douglas jetliner, a commercial jet, broke the sound barrier during a controlled test dive, and that fed the development of an intended supersonic airliner in the US, though similar research being conducted elsewhere would bear more direct and immediate fruit.In the Soviet Union, a supersonic jetliner called the Tupolev Tu-144 entered service in 1968, and a jetliner co-developed by the British and French, the Concorde, began construction in 1965, and tallied its first flight in March of 1969.The Tu-144 was thus the world's first commercial supersonic airliner, by a few months, and it also became the first commercial transport to exceed Mach 2, twice the speed of sound, in 1970.The Tu-144 was plagued by reliability issues from the get-go, however, and while performing maneuvers at an air show in Paris in 1973, it disintegrated in midair, which—combined with its high operating costs reduced its long-term market viability, especially internationally. By the mid-1970s, it was primarily operating within the Soviet Union, and after a new variant of the jet crashed in 1978, the Tu-144 program was cancelled in 1983. Existing models continued to be use for niche purposes, like training space program pilots, and for a supersonic research program undertaken by NASA in the late-1990s, but the final Tu-144 flight was in mid-1999, and all surviving aircraft are now on display or in storage.The Concorde has a similar history. Original forecasts for the supersonic airliner market were optimistic, and while the craft seemed to be generally more reliable and less issue-prone than the Tu-144, and it enjoyed a period of fanfare and promotion, as a sort of luxury experience for folks crossing the Atlantic in particular, cutting travel times in half, a major crash in mid-2000, which killed all 109 occupants and four people on the ground, led to the suspension of service until late-2001, and all remaining Concorde aircraft were retired in 2003—about 20 of them are on display throughout North American and Europe, as of the mid-2020s.The costs associated with operating Concorde aircraft, as with the Tu-144, were also quite high, and those costs and other complications led to the cancellation of a would-be supersonic jetliner competitor from Boeing, the 2707, in 1971, before it built any prototypes.What I'd like to talk about today is a renewed enthusiasm for supersonic passenger aircraft, and what's changed that might make supersonic transport a viable market, today.—In the United States, commercial aircraft are not allowed to fly at supersonic speeds. This is because the sonic booms generated by supersonic flight, which are shockwaves that work a bit like the crack of a bullwhip or the firing of a bullet, but much, much larger, can set off alarms, rattle or shatter windows, and generally create all sorts of chaos on the ground, even in areas not directly under the aircraft that's breaking the sound barrier.This was true even during the heyday of the Concorde: the craft was only allowed to travel at supersonic speeds over the ocean, because doing so over populated areas was such a pain, and in some cases, a danger.Sonic booms aren't the only reason supersonic aircraft like the Concorde failed to establish a long-term presence in the airline industry, but they're a big part of it. It's just really difficult to work around that kind of persistent issue.This is why a new experimental project by NASA, the X-59 Quesst, with two-s's, Quesst standing for Quiet SuperSonic Technology, is garnering so much attention. Built by Lockheed Martin, the X-59 is said to dramatically reduce the scale of sonic booms, instead producing what's been described as a sonic thump, its long, slender nose breaking up the pressure waves that otherwise build up and create that much larger, more impactful shock wave boom, and its engine is on top of the plane rather than underneath it, a design choice that sends the majority of remaining shock wave impacts upward toward the sky, rather than down toward the ground.The X-59 is still just an experimental jet. It's a single-seater, it's about twice as long as an F-16 fighter jet, and it can cruise at around 925 miles per hours, which is Mach 1.4.It's hoped that this new design will allow for the creation of future supersonic jetliners, though, as being able to traverse oceans twice as fast would bring massive economic benefits, in terms of shipping people, but also all kinds of goods. Being able to use these aircraft fully, at their full speed, over land and to and from any airport, would likewise make them more versatile and introduce new benefits and, hopefully, favorable economics.Worth noting here is that this jet is a descendent of that first Bell X-1 plane that broke the sound barrier in 1947; NASA's X-planes are innovative models meant to push the boundaries of what's currently possible, and the X-59 is just a more modern version of that initial X-1 conception in many ways.That said, the X-59 has only been successfully flown at low speeds and altitudes at this point. It got a lot of press at the end of October 2025 for successfully completing its first flight, which shows it can fly and land, which is good. But its inaugural flight stuck with a low altitude and just 240 miles per hour; really slow for a jet, and too low for a commercial airliner.The folks behind this project have also said that while they have every reason to believe this design will both work and create a far less impactful sonic boom, they don't yet know if that boom will actually be tolerable for people on the ground. Simulating such things is different from the experience of them, and they won't know until they power the thing all the way up and have it break the sound barrier whether the sonic thump will be barely noticeable and tolerable for folks near airports and flight paths, or if it will be better, but still not good enough to make this a viable alternative to existing jets.There are other entities working on similar things right now, including a company called Boom Supersonic that has already flown a piloted demonstration aircraft, the XB-1, at supersonic speeds—Mac 1.122, which is about 750 mph—at an altitude of over 35,000 feet; the first time a non-government-affiliated aircraft has done so.That was back in March of 2024, and the company plans to build a commercial supersonic aircraft that will carry between 64 and 80 passengers at Mach 1.7, on hundreds of global routes; they say they already have a large number of orders for this passenger aircraft they intend to build, and they say to begin with, they'll be able to produce 66 of them per year from their factory in North Carolina. They say that they'll have the first full-scale prototype of that passenger aircraft, called the Overture, in 2027, and they're aiming to put that craft into service beginning in 2029 or 2030.They're not the only private company aiming to produce supersonic aircraft for various purposes, either. The promise of moving people and things around the world, faster than most of today's options can manage, and in many cases far faster, is still tantalizing for many industries, so long as regulatory, safety, and technological hurdles can be traversed. For most of these private companies, their innovation seems to be mostly in price and scale, not reducing the boom, but some have also claimed that their sonic booms are more moderated; there's also a good chance findings from the NASA X project will translate over to the commercial world in due time, if these companies survive, blending those innovations.It's an interesting moment in this space, then, in part because it seems like supersonic flight is appealing again, to some, at least, after a long period of dashed hopes—that dashing partly the consequence of flaws in earlier models, and headline-grabbing crashes that ruined a lot of appetites for the option.But also because we could see modern technologies, from sensors to propulsion systems to manufacturing capacities applied to this vehicle type, which could ease a lot of the issues that made the Concordes and Tu-144s non-workable the first time around, and could make this type of transport and travel cheaper, too, though probably not until mid-century at the earliest, according to current timelines.Show Noteshttps://arstechnica.com/space/2025/10/nasa-test-flight-seeks-to-help-bring-commercial-supersonic-travel-back/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonic_boomhttps://www.wired.com/story/nasas-quiet-supersonic-jet-takes-flight/https://www.sofeminine.co.uk/back-in-4-years-your-london-new-york-time-slashed-by-3-hours-as-60-80-seat-supersonic-jet-nears/https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nasa-takes-step-closer-launching-quiet-supersonic-jets-127036299https://boomsupersonic.com/https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/airplane/lowsup.htmlhttps://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/supersonic-flight/https://www.spikeaerospace.com/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_M.52https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-1https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersonic_aircrafthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupolev_Tu-144https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concordehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersonic_transporthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supersonic_speed This is a public episode. 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