Barbara on the diesel squeeze: Ukraine's strikes on Russian refineries, Trump's threat to halt U.S. exports unless Europe released emergency stocks, and a G7 release of 100 million barrels as the start of a 35-day economic offensive into the midterms.
A steel plant broke ground in Iowa. South Korea signed on to LNG and eight nuclear plants. Trump killed the phrase artificial intelligence. Meanwhile the other side wants you staring at the pump.
Today's show is over. Please check the replay and join us live next week. Iowa’s steel mill Monday. Alaska LNG and Korea’s energy package Wednesday. Same fight: will America build a productive system — or keep staring at the pump? Bring your questions.
Physical Economy and Technology Report for August 14, 2024
Today's report covers ongoing work on space technology, fusion and fission technologies, water management, 3D-printed home construction, and reports on consequences of Biden's depression policies.
(Aug. 2, 2024) NASA astronaut and Boeing Crew Flight Test Pilot Suni Williams uses a HAM radio and talks to students from Banda Aceh, Indonesia, answering their questions about life in space and other space related subjects aboard the International Space Station. Photo: NASA Johnson / Flickr
Video Update from NASA SpaceFlight on SpaceX, Starship 30, & Starbase
Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Crew Begins Training in Houston, Texas
Firefly Aerospace Sets Record for Quick Launch
A Tour of Stoke Space
Interesting Engineering Reports: Microwave Heating Key to Smaller, Efficient Tokamaks
Fusion Industry Association Points out China's Advantages in Pursuit of Commercial Fusion
Westinghouse Develops Safer, Long-lasting Uranium Fuel Pellets for Nuclear Plants
A Tour of the French Nuclear Reprocessing Facility
"California Water and Infrastructure Report": California Can Return to Water Abundance
World's Largest 3D-printed Neighborhood Nears Completion in Texas
More Layoffs Ahead for Freight-related Companies Across U.S.
Video Update from NASA SpaceFlight on SpaceX, Starship 30, & Starbase
SpaceX teams are working on the thermal protection system of Starship 30, adding extra tiles. At the same time, Ship 30 is ready to fly and is awaiting FAA approval. SpaceX is requesting FAA approval for an increased number launches of Starship from Starbase– up to 25 launches per year from the currently approved 5 launches.
A report on the third generation Raptor Engine for the Starship/Superheavy rocket system.
Axiom Space's Fourth Private Astronaut Crew Begins Training in Houston, Texas
Axiom Space just named the crew for its AX-4 mission that will fly to the ISS. Crew members include a pilot from India , mission specialists from Poland and Hungry, and former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, as commander. Whitson currently holds the record among American astronauts and among women for spending the most time in space: 675 days.
Bob takes on the slanders against Alexander Hamilton and the British-finance axioms most Americans still carry — and why Hamilton's bank is not the Fed.
The Supreme Court Didn't Kill Tariffs. Here's What's Actually Happening: A 17% trade deficit decline, billions in new factory investment, and a nuclear renaissance — Brian Lantz has the real scorecard.
AI is beginning to do physical work, commercial payload delivery to the Lunar surface is now a reality, fusion gets closer and closer to producing electrical power, Starship is about to fly again, and we have just developed the power to image electrons!
As we stand at the threshold of a new industrial golden age, fueled by President Trump's unbridled energy and determination, we're excited to share with you the most inspiring stories of innovation, progress, and transformation.