Boeing Backlash Over Alaska Airlines Incident & The Investor-Backed Award Show
Jan 8, 2024
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Discussion on Boeing backlash over Alaska Airlines incident, Golden Globes backed by new investors, Navajo Nation objections to lunar mission, trying non-alcoholic beer and popularity of dating apps, challenges faced by dating apps during winter months
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The incident where part of a plane door fell off an Alaska Airlines flight raises questions about Boeing's safety culture and its commitment to passenger well-being.
The controversy surrounding the use of the moon as a resting place for human remains highlights the clashes between cultural beliefs, commercial ventures, and jurisdiction over outer space.
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Boeing Faces Controversy over Gaping Hole in Alaska Airlines Flight
An Alaska Airlines flight had to make an emergency landing when a door plug popped off mid-flight, highlighting concerns over the Boeing 737 MAX. The FAA has grounded all 171 Boeing 737 MAX planes with the same door part, and the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident. The potential danger of the situation was underscored by the fact that the plane was still climbing and had it happened at cruising altitude, the outcome could have been much worse. This incident raises questions about Boeing's safety culture and its commitment to passenger well-being.
Golden Globes Mark the Beginning of Award Season
The Golden Globes took place, marking the start of the award season in Hollywood. Notable highlights include Lily Gladstone becoming the first indigenous person to win Best Actress in a dramatic film and Taylor Swift's memorable reaction to a joke made by the host. The Golden Globes have faced their fair share of controversies in recent years, but their return, albeit with lower ratings, demonstrates the enduring significance and influence of award shows in the industry.
Controversy Surrounds Moon Mission with Human Remains
The scheduled private mission to the moon by Pittsburgh-based Astrobotik has faced controversy from the largest Native American tribe in the US, Navajo Nation. Navajo President expressed deep concern over the suggestion of using the moon as a resting place for human remains, citing the sacred place the moon holds in Navajo cosmology. This highlights the clashes between cultural beliefs, commercial ventures, and jurisdiction over outer space, shedding light on the challenges faced by NASA as it increasingly partners with private sector entities.
Episode 230: Neal and Toby discuss the incident where part of a plane door fell off an Alaska Airlines flight and why Boeing is under scrutiny because of it. Plus, the Golden Globes are backed by new investors and Navajo Nation doesn't want human remains on the moon. The guys share their winners of the weekend which include dating apps and the NFL, and why a Russian Oligarch is taking Sotheby's to court. Finally, what we are watching for this week.