Loren Grush, a Bloomberg space reporter, and astronaut Cady Coleman dive into the unexpected saga of astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station due to Boeing's Starliner delays. They discuss the emotional rollercoaster faced by astronauts, including feelings of jealousy and inspiration. Cady shares her awe for their unique experience, while Loren highlights the implications for NASA's partnerships and the space race. They also reflect on the physical challenges and collaborative spirit that define life in microgravity, showcasing the resilience of space exploration.

Loren Grush, longtime space reporter, discusses the untold story of America's first women astronauts. They cover the selection process, lack of recognition, and the challenges faced by these women. Topics include diversity in NASA, advancements in the space industry, and the influence of the space race. The chapter also touches on government vs private companies in space exploration and the importance of diversity and inclusion.

Loren Grush, a space reporter, and Julie Johnsson, a Boeing reporter, delve into the ongoing challenges facing Boeing's space program. They discuss a recent mishap that stranded two astronauts on the ISS and how they now must rely on SpaceX for their return. The conversation highlights NASA's growing unease with Boeing's reliability, the competitive landscape between Boeing and SpaceX, and the implications for future space travel. They also touch on systemic issues within Boeing and the urgent need for internal reform.

Join reporters Loren Grush and Dana Hull as they dissect SpaceX's innovative rocket retrieval system and the challenges surrounding Elon Musk's recent robotaxi launch. Ed Ludlow adds insights on the conflicting narratives between Musk's ambitious space projects and the underwhelming realistic outcomes of the Optimus robots. Additionally, Kurt Wagner interviews Ryan Mac, diving into the chaos of Twitter's transformation under Musk, discussing the motivations behind his controversial decisions and the ethical dilemmas that arise from them.

Josh Eidelson and Loren Grush discuss toxic workplace allegations at SpaceX, including sexual harassment and retaliation. The podcast also covers a feud between Elon Musk and Reid Hoffman, debates over short shorts, and lawsuits filed by former SpaceX employees seeking reinstatement and improved work conditions.

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Bloomberg News Space Reporter Loren Grush discusses her book on America's first female astronauts, exploring their competition, challenges, and diverse paths to reach space. The importance of diversity, relationships, and commercialization in space are also highlighted, shedding light on the lesser-known stories and aiming for more mainstream recognition.

David Pierce hosts a special "work from anywhere" episode of The Vergecast while he is on vacation.02:33 - CEO of Rove Jonah Hanig chats about his approach work-friendly travel. Reflect's Alex MacCaw shares his experience working from a sailboat in the middle of the ocean.17:12 - Verge deputy editor Thomas Ricker talks about his review of the Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro, as well as his experience of working remotely in Europe.36:28 - Verge policy editor Russell Brandom and senior reporter Loren Grush discuss the state of using satellites like Starlink to access the internet in rural areas.Further reading: Starlink’s Dishy McFlatface internet now available for Boaty McBoatfaces — just $5,000 per month Jackery Solar Generator 2000 Pro review: letting flex-workers flex Starlink RV review: the dawn of space internet to go Ventje VW Campervan review: 'work from home' from anywhere How Starlink and other satellite services are changing the shape of the internet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Last week, we put a call out to people on Twitter about our new Vergecast Hotline, a phone line we set up for anyone to leave a message about a tech-related question they may have — whether it’s how to find your next router, when Spotify HiFi is actually coming, how to track when all of your favorite shows have new episodes, or whatever — so we can answer them on The Vergecast.We plan to do this about once a month, so if you missed it, that number is 866-VERGE11 (866-837-4311). It’s still open, and you can call at any time.We have a ton of great questions already, so we picked out a few voicemails we liked for today’s episode. Our colleagues — Verge reviewer Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, Hot Pod reporter Ariel Shapiro, Verge writer Cameron Faulkner, and managing editor Alex Cranz — help answer these questions on the show. You can hear that segment at around 31:00 in the episode.There’s a lot more in today’s episode as well. David starts the show with senior science reporter Loren Grush to chat about what it took to get those beautiful images from the James Webb Space Telescope we saw this week.In the middle of all of this, David spends some time on the show talking about YouTube TV — the video platform that is trying to make the cable bundle model work for streaming. Christian Oestlien, VP of product management at YouTube, talks about the goals for YouTube TV and its approach to bundling packages. You can listen to that segment around 20:44 in the episode.Email us at vergecast@theverge.com, we'd love to hear from you.Call our Vergecast Hotline! 866-VERGE11 (866-837-4311) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Russia has threatened to let the International Space Station plummet. The Verge’s Loren Grush explains the Star Wars.This episode was produced by Will Reid, edited by Matt Collette, engineered by Paul Mounsey, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, and hosted by Noel King.Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained  Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices