BALLOONTALK: EMERGENCY EDITION

William 'Balloon Guy' Kim, an expert on high-altitude balloons, joins analysts Eric Lofgren and Gerard Dipippo to discuss the fallout of Chinese balloons over U.S. airspace. They delve into the balloon's potential roles in intelligence gathering, comparing it to satellites. The conversation traverses historical contexts of balloons in warfare and the complexities of military responses. They even touch on the now-defunct Project Loon and ponder the future of balloon technology in modern surveillance. The episode wraps with a playful nod to the lighter side of balloons.