logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2023
34m 48s

The Sunday Read: ‘What Does the U.S. Spa...

The New York Times
About this episode
The Space Force, the sixth and newest branch of the U.S. military, was authorized by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump in December 2019. The initiative had been shaped within the armed forces and Congress over the previous 25 years, based on the premise that as satellite and space technologies evolved, America’s military organizations ha ... Show More
Up next
Today
48 Days Until the Midterms: Is a Blue Wave Coming?
As the general midterm elections begin, we take a look at where things stand. A new Times/Siena poll suggests that Democrats have a real shot at winning control of both chambers of Congress. But serious obstacles stand in their way, including a financial disadvantage.The New York ... Show More
36m 46s
Yesterday
The Bond Market Is Flipping Out. Here’s Why You Should Care.
For the past few months, you’ve probably been hearing about the turbulence in the bond market.Today, Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains what has been happening, and why it matters.Guest: Ben Casselman, the chief economics corresponde ... Show More
28m 28s
Sep 14
The A.I. Researcher Whose Rebellion Is Changing Everything
In recent days, Jacob Coxon, a researcher at the artificial intelligence company Anthropic, quit his job and posted warnings about the risks of the technology. That kicked off a crisis that culminated in a call by prominent leaders of the industry to slow down A.I. development.He ... Show More
34m 13s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2022
What the Hell Is Space Force Up To? Ronny Chieng Investigates
Spaceships. Lasers. It’s the military in space! Ronny Chieng heads to the Pentagon to find out what Space Force, the sixth and coolest branch of the military, does. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc ... Show More
8m 9s
Jan 2022
Are we heading for space wars?
Would conflict on the ground between majors powers now inevitably spill over into space? Experts believe we rely so much on technology in orbit that satellites will become targets. Russia blowing up one of its own satellites has sparked a global debate about whether there are eno ... Show More
23m 49s
Sep 2021
Space Force: A New Domain with Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Charles Liu, and Moriba Jah
<p>Why do we need a Space Force? Neil deGrasse Tyson & co-host Chuck Nice break down the newest branch of the US military, The Space Force, with Charles Liu, Major General DeAnna Burt and Dr. Moriba Jah. How much of your life is touched by space?</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can ... Show More
55m 5s
Jun 2018
Between the Scenes - Wait, Do We Need a Space Force?
In light of the Trump administration's plan to develop a space force, Trevor wonders if there's something the president knows about aliens that everyone else doesn't. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privac ... Show More
3m 33s
Mar 2024
791 U.S. Space Force
U.S. Space Force, business aviation tax proposals, probable cause for the LATAM 787 dive, FAA production audit at Boeing, NTSB hearing on 737, JetBlue gets unfavorable response after a flight. 
1h 20m
Aug 2021
Space Wars
<p>Matt Chorley speaks to Chair of the Defence Select Committee, Tobias Ellwood MP, and experts in the field of space defence to find out what threats countries pose to each other in outer space.&nbsp;</p><br><p>PLUS</p><p>The Times' David Aaronovitch and the Spectator's Katy Bal ... Show More
39m 20s
Mar 2023
Space Force Humor, Laser Dazzlers, and the Havoc a War in Space Would Actually Wreak
In the inaugural episode of Cosmos, Quickly, we blast off with Lt. Gen. Nina Armagno of the Space Force, who is charged with protecting our space in space, particularly from Russia and China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
15m 6s
Mar 2024
March 21st, 2024: French Troop Furor, SpaceX's Secret Satellites, & Water Warning
In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: We delve into the escalating verbal conflict as Moscow accuses Paris of gearing up to deploy 2,000 troops to Ukraine. SpaceX's latest initiative, a secretive pact to develop a network of spy satellites for the U.S. Government, is st ... Show More
17m 5s
Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami