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Stockton Rush As Central Villain
- Stockton Rush emerges as the primary villain in the OceanGate story due to his direct role and reckless priorities.
- The hosts argue his decisions increased risk and contributed uniquely to the tragedy.
Wealth, Legacy And Entitlement
- Rush inherited multigenerational wealth tied to slavery and oil, shaping his worldview and access.
- The hosts link family legacy and privilege to his entitlement and risk-taking.
Early Astronaut Obsession
- As a teen Rush pursued astronaut dreams and met Apollo astronaut Pete Conrad through his parents' connections.
- That early encouragement pushed him into aviation and aerospace studies at Princeton.