Civilian Spacewalks and Player Empowerment

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This chapter explores the groundbreaking Polaris Dawn mission led by tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, aiming for the first civilian spacewalk in SpaceX history. It delves into the complexities of preparing for spacewalks, including advanced suit technology, spacecraft adjustments, and training protocols. Additionally, the chapter discusses the National Women's Soccer League's decision to eliminate the player draft, highlighting its implications for player freedom and the league's adaptation to international practices.

Episode 394: Neal and Toby preview the annual economist meeting set to take place in Jackson Hole this weekend while everyone is waiting on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to paint a clearer picture of rate cuts. Then, SpaceX is set to launch its most ambitious mission yet: a spacewalk by a privatized civilian crew. Next, Peloton has seemed to shift gears and reports positive earnings that could save the company. Meanwhile, Sonos is struggling to save its reputation with a debacle app update that has soured many of its loyal customers. Also, the National Women’s Soccer League is doing away with its draft, the first of its kind to do so in the US. Lastly, Chick-Fil-A wants to fry up some original content with plans of its own streaming service.

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00:00 - Intro

02:40 - Previewing Jerome Powell's Speech

07:45 - SpaceX Mission

12:00 - NWSL Kicks the Draft

17:40 - Stock of the week: Peloton

21:45 - Dog of the week: Sonos

24:30 - Chick-Fil-A Streaming Service

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