Best Asta Podcasts (2024)

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Live from the ASTA/SAA Conference 2024 16:08

7d ago16:08

16:08

This bonus episode contains a few brief, live interviews from the ASTA/SAA Conference in Louisville. March 21-22, 2024. The ASTA conference this year was absolutely fantastic! There was such a positive vibe and the energy was electric. The guests on this podcast include: Jean Lee from Michigan State University Eric McAllister from NV Dr. Mark Layco…

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Episode 21: No way out but through with Robbie Lenfestey 1:36:50

2h ago1:36:50

1:36:50

Episode Summary In this captivating episode of the On Adventure podcast, host Josh Self interviews Robbie Lenfestey at his remarkable retreat, Mandala Springs, located in the scenic mountains outside Asheville, North Carolina. Robbie, a man of profound wisdom and thrilling life experiences, shares his extraordinary adventures that have taken him fr…

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Blood Alcohol Monitoring Systems, The Drastic Shift in Automotive Repair Landscape Revealed, Industry Trends, Safety Tech, and Upcoming Awards 7:29

3d ago7:29

7:29

In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers the decline of traditional repair shops in the face of a DIY surge, a point underscored by guest Chris Messer. Furthermore, the episode explores the NHTSA's initiative to potentially save lives through new technology that prevents drunk driving, a measure that could see widespread implementation by 2027. Las…

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234- Jay Sorensen, President, IdeaWorksCompany 34:36

1d ago34:36

34:36

This week: Jay Sorensen, President, IdeaWorksCompany; Loyalty program values; Delta Q1 numbers; Spirit woes deepen; Breeze shows a profit; Huge payday for AA CEO Robert Isom; Listener Q on new Boeing aircraft.By Ben Baldanza & Scott McCartney

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70. Jennifer Roig-Francolí discusses Alexander Technique, and principles of her book, "Make Great Music with Ease!" 46:43

5d ago46:43

46:43

Author of the book, 'Make Great Music with Ease! The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life', Jennifer Roig-Francolí is an international award-winning violinist, double-certified Alexander Technique teacher, and creator of The Art of Freedom® Method for conscious living and masterful artistry. Jennifer’s inspir…

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Zadie Smith (Storbritannien) i samtal med Hanna Nordenhök 54:16

7d ago54:16

54:16

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.Zadie Smith är en av samtidens främsta romanförfattare. Med böcker som "Vita tänder" och "Swing Time" talar hon som få andra till vår tid, om vår tid. Nu kommer hon till Kulturhuset för att prata om sin senaste bok "Bedragaren", en gnistrande historisk roman om autenticitet och f…

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Adania Shibli (Palestina) i samtal med Balsam Karam 57:18

7d ago57:18

57:18

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.Möt Adania Shibli i samtal med Balsam Karam. Under bokmässan i Frankfurt i år skulle Adania Shibli ha tagit emot det anrika LiBeraturpreis, men ceremonin ställdes in till följd av situationen i Israel/Palestina och publiken gick miste om chansen att höra henne prata om sitt unika…

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Han Kang (Sydkorea) i samtal med Athena Farrokhzad 1:04:06

7d ago1:04:06

1:04:06

Samtalet tolkas från koreanska till svenska.Den sydkoreanska författaren Han Kang är sedan romanen "Levande och döda" älskad av läsare över hela världen. Nu är tillbaka på svenska med den efterlängtade romanen "Jag tar inte farväl". Han Kang (född 1970) är en av Sydkoreas största författare. Med sin förmåga att gestalta mötet mellan den lilla männi…

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GM Faces Lawsuit for Driver Data Sharing, TPG Acquires Classic Collision, Women Make Up Only Two Percent of Technicians 6:47

9d ago6:47

6:47

On this episode, Braxton Critcher explores pressing issues within the automotive industry. Guest Tara Topel addresses the glaring disparity in gender representation, noting the mere 2% of women employed as technicians despite making up over half of the U.S. population. Topel emphasizes the need for hiring based on skill and qualifications rather th…

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233 - Kevin O'Toole, Chief Strategy Officer, Cirium 40:11

9d ago40:11

40:11

This week: Kevin O'Toole, Chief Strategy Officer, Cirium; Data on 2023 Airfares; Airline C-Suite compensation - who's on top? Oakland CA airport wants San Francisco name; Listener input on passenger security screening, crew bases and scheduling.By Ben Baldanza & Scott McCartney

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Episode 20: Beyond limits while trailblazing the Wild with Adam Hill, Shaun Pope, Ryan James and Mark Looney 1:09:58

13d ago1:09:58

1:09:58

I didn't know these fellas before our chat, but by the end it was clear we all come from the same tribe. In the latest episode of the On Adventure Podcast, we dove into a wild group conversation that ventured beyond the beaten path. Joined by Adam Hill, Shaun Pope, Ryan James, and Mark Looney, the dialogue unfolded amidst the rustic charm of Black …

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Declining Value of Electric Vehicles, Automotive Technicians Want to Quit, Vehlo's Acquisition of Shop-Ware Concerns and More 6:31

16d ago6:31

6:31

On today's show: More and more automotive technicians want to leave the industry! Hear why. EV shows a nearly 30% decline in value during the first quarter of 2024. Hear from Lisa Coyle and Carolyn Coquillette about Vehlo's acquisition of Shop-Ware. Missouri bill that would require shops to verify vehicle registration before conducting repairs. And…

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232 - This week: It's In The Bag - A Focus on the Business of Bag Fees 30:49

16d ago30:49

30:49

This week: It's In The Bag - A Focus on the Business of Bag Fees; Breezy Rewards Valuation; Listener input: Feedback on John Heimlich, American shifting to more domestic flights, United's overhead bins.By Ben Baldanza & Scott McCartney

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Stellantis Layoffs, Tooltech Show, Youth Apprenticeship Advancement Act 7:16

23d ago7:16

7:16

In this episode, Braxton Critcher covers updates from the automotive industry. The show starts with the US Senate Committee's hearing on youth apprenticeship programs and the potential impact on addressing the need for automotive technicians, especially in the era of electric vehicles. The podcast also highlights restructuring in the AAPEX event to…

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231 - John Heimlich, VP/Chief Economist, Airlines for America 37:45

23d ago37:45

37:45

This week: John Heimlich, VP/Chief Economist, Airlines for America; Boeing searching for a new CEO; FAA moves EWR TRACON to PHL; JetBlue cuts routes; Is cutting costs ultimately more costly? Listener feedback: Public charter security, Rudy Maxa's destination judgements, Maintenance techs in the future.…

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Episode 19: Sketching Summits with Heidi Nisbett 1:05:49

28d ago1:05:49

1:05:49

In today's episode of the On Adventure Podcast, we took a deep dive into the great outdoors with the remarkable Heidi Nisbet. Heidi is a friend of a friend, but by the end of the conversation, I felt like we had known each other forever. We gravitate toward a similar tribe. As someone who shares my passion for the Appalachian Trail, Heidi brought a…

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NASTF Efforts to Secure Aftermarket Scan Tools from Thieves 6:21

30d ago6:21

6:21

In this episode, host Braxton Critcher is joined by guests Donny Seyfer and Jake Benson to discuss significant developments in the automotive repair industry. The podcast highlights the efforts of NASTF, ETI, and law enforcement to tackle the issue of aftermarket scan tool theft, emphasizing the need for increased security measures. Additionally, y…

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230 - Rudy Maxa, Travel Journalist 51:49

30d ago51:49

51:49

This week: Rudy Maxa, Travel Journalist; Positive comments on Ben's NVO; Airlines: Biggest? Most Profitable? Biggest airline crown; Southwest expects fewer new planes; Concerns around lack of Boeing paperwork/security video; Empty middle seats on Frontier; Listener feedback on Doug Parker interview.By Ben Baldanza & Scott McCartney

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Asta Olivia Nordenhof (Danmark) i samtal med Tone Schunnesson 1:04:01

1M ago1:04:01

1:04:01

En av Danmarks mest intressanta författare besökte Internationell författarscen. Hon är aktuell med "Djävulsboken", romanen är ett svar på frågan om huruvida det är möjligt att älska under kapitalismen.Asta Olivia Nordenhof (född 1988) slog igenom stort i Danmark med diktsamlingen "Det enkla och det ensamma" (på svenska 2015) och tilldelades Montan…

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Episode 1 - ASTA Board, School of the Year, and Inspection Updates 4:44

1M ago4:44

4:44

In this episode, Braxton Critcher gives you the news you need to know this week in the Automotive Repair Industry. Mike Allen and Reece Hester from the Automotive Service and Tire Alliance (ASTA) share about the energetic and dynamic new board and emphasize the potential dangers of switching from yearly to biennial vehicle inspections, highlighting…

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Roger Robinson (Storbritannien/Trinidad) i samtal med Judith Kiros 46:03

1M ago46:03

46:03

The conversation is in English, after a short introduction in Swedish.En av Londons viktigaste antirasistiska röster besökte Stockholm. Poeten och aktivisten Roger Robinson samtalar om sitt författarskap med Judith Kiros.Roger Robinson är poet, aktivist och sångare i King Midas Sound. Han föddes i stadsdelen Hackney i nordöstra London, men flyttade…

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Favoriter om favoriter: Jila Mossaed om Jalal al-din Rumi 51:49

1M ago51:49

51:49

Hör Jila Mossaed prata om Jalal al-din Rumis författarskap och dess betydelse för hennes eget skrivande.Jila Mossaed föddes i Teheran 1948. Sedan 1986 är hon bosatt i Sverige och har gett ut ett stort antal böcker på svenska, senast "Orden är försenade" (Bokförlaget Lejd, 2021). På persiska har hon publicerat både diktsamlingar och romaner. Jila Mo…

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229 - This week: Doug Parker, Fmr CEO, American Airlines with TSA safety concerns. 57:39

1M ago57:39

57:39

This week: Doug Parker, Fmr CEO, American Airlines, outlines serious TSA safety concerns. Ben's AI "New Voice Option" (NVO); Spirit & JetBlue go it alone - Next moves? New proposed rule for handling wheelchairs; Fare fact errors made by Tim Wu on CNBC; Listener Qs on useful life of a commercial aircraft, business model for airport lounges.…

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Base Layer Episode 261 - Step Simpkin, Co-Founder of Squads, helping companies form in a web3 world 18:29

1M ago18:29

18:29

Squads Labs is a core contributor to Squads Protocol, the leading multisig infrastructure on Solana. In addition to helping maintain the protocol, Squads Labs makes the Squads platform, an institutional-grade multisig platform for Solana-based teams. The Squads platform helps web3-native teams manage and secure digital assets on-chain. To learn mor…

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Base Layer Episode 261 - Sergey Gorbunov, Founder of Axelar on building the connective tissue for Web3 24:22

1M ago24:22

24:22

Axelar is for Web3 what Stripe is for mobile and internet applications: it works on the back end, connecting various networks into one-click experiences for all users. Come listen to co-founder Sergey Gurbunov on what purpose Axelar plays in an ever-expanding web3 world with various L1 & L2 blockchain ecosystems.…

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Episode 18: Into the Wild with Tim Matthews 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

In today's episode, we embark on a deeply personal journey with Tim Matthews, a seasoned adventurer and outdoor enthusiast who just happens to be a retired Navy one-star Admiral. In this conversation, Tim shares his profound insights and experience, both personal and professional, offering a glimpse into the transformative power of outdoor pursuits…

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228 - Zane Kerby, Pres & CEO at ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors; 44:40

1M ago44:40

44:40

This week: Zane Kerby, President & CEO at ASTA - American Society of Travel Advisors; 2023 numbers show safest year in aviation; Boeing supervision; AA same-day standby changes; What's with all the new Brisbane flights? Catherine & Richard Dotson remain at SAV; Listener Q: Overhead bin utilization, and a Flight Attendant asks how management really …

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227 - Maya Leibman, Fmr. EVP/Chief Information Officer, American Airlines 47:21

2M ago47:21

47:21

This week: Maya Leibman, Fmr. EVP/Chief Information Officer, American Airlines; It's in the bag - increased fees and a bag revenue rundown in the billions; Delta's Amex credit limit for fuel; Shakeup at Boeing not what was expected - puts women in charge of rescue; AA changes agency ticket policies; Listener Q: Decision process for serving a new ai…

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Episode 17: From Istanbul to Ireland with Rick Steeves 50:01

2M ago50:01

50:01

I can't say that I have spent enough time in a bike saddle to consider the merits of cycle touring. In fact, until I met my next guest, I really didn't understand cycle touring at all. Rick Steeves has it down to a science, though. What started as a time-filler during a gap year in college eventually turned in to a life long pursuit of adventure on…

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Favoriter om favoriter: Karolina Ramqvist om Marguerite Duras 1:11:17

2M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Hör Karolina Ramqvist prata om Marguerite Duras författarskap och dess betydelse för hennes eget skrivande. Karolina Ramqvist debuterade 2002. Hon har gett ut flera romaner och bland annat tilldelats P.O. Enquists pris för sin unika position i svensk samtidslitteratur. Hennes senaste bok "Bröd och mjölk" (Norstedts, 2022) har fått stor uppmärksamhe…

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Daria Serenko (Ryssland) i samtal med Donia Saleh 1:21:31

2M ago1:21:31

1:21:31

Samtalet tolkas från ryska till svenska. Den ryska författaren och feministen Daria Serenko skildrar krigets brutalitet i sitt författarskap. I romanen "Jag önskar mitt hem aska" skriver hon om tiden före och efter Rysslands fullskaliga invasion av Ukraina.Daria Serenko, född 1993 i Chabarovsk, är författare, aktivist och en av grundarna till Femin…

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226 - Brett Snyder, President & Chief Airline Dork, Cranky Flier 51:53

2M ago51:53

51:53

This week: Brett Snyder, President & Chief Airline Dork, Cranky Flier; Delivery and backlog numbers for Boeing & Airbus; Carl Icahn picks up two JetBlue Board seats; The Atlantic article on carry-ons reaches a questionable conclusion; Listener Q on skipping a leg; Why did Spirit focus on A319s?By Ben Baldanza & Scott McCartney

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The Podfather 1:03:12

2M ago1:03:12

1:03:12

Breezy interviews her Dad aka "The Podfather". Al Phippen is known for his undefeated, amateur, professional boxer title. Basically he is a bad ass dude who has some stories to tell. Suprise guests via phone calls include Clifford Phippen, owner of South Shore Boxing in Whitman, MA & Navy Vet-Mark Phippen who gets prank called.…

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Mention it ALL! 1:01:50

2M ago1:01:50

1:01:50

Breezy finally gets Kim at a perfect buzz to podcast. They share their story on how they randomly met as strangers and became forever friends. Breezy and Kim get unfiltered when it comes to heartbreak, dryspells and eating disorders.

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Down, Set, BRISSETTE! 1:23:55

2M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Breezy gets to know the infamous Brisette Carrasco who was born in Peru, but thrives in downtown Plymouth! Brisette is undeniably herself just like Breezy, but ironically this is their first genuine conversation.They get deep & obviously unfiltered. Also some talk of plans with swimming with sharks and how to strategically get back at exes. *Prank …

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Nick Asta from the Elovaters 49:56

2M ago49:56

49:56

Breezy sits down with the drummer from one of Levitate's big headliner bands "The Elovaters". Nick has so many incredible stories to share and how he got to the top! Two Prank Calls: Jackson Wetherbee- Lead Vocals, rhythm guitar Matt Link- Bass *Also incl. their new song that releases today!

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Dark Times Don't Last Forevah 45:30

2M ago45:30

45:30

Breezy and her old neighbor go deep about heartbreak , hitting rock bottom & speak on how the set back is worth the comeback.

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Now Entering The Stage 57:49

2M ago57:49

57:49

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Base Layer Episode 260: Avery Ching, Co-Founder of Aptos; from days at Meta to building a state of the art blockchain 28:42

2M ago28:42

28:42

What an episode! Avery joins us and tells us his story of helping to launch Aptos from the early innovations of Meta's former project, Diem and Libra. This is a technical deep dive into what makes Aptos different from other blockchains, like Ethereum or Solana. We discuss their choice not to slash (negative economic incentives others have used), sh…

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Base Layer Episode 259: Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate on traditional finance modernized by blockchain 22:05

2M ago22:05

22:05

Robert, a real OG legend and co-founder of Compound, joins us today on Base Layer for a special show, introducing his new company, Superstate. Superstate is an asset management firm modernizing the infrastructure of investment funds. They offer investment products that benefit from the speed, programmability, and compliance advantages of blockchain…

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225 - Jay Sorensen, Ancillary Revenue, A la Carte Pricing, Frequent Flyer (FFP) Consultant 43:25

2M ago43:25

43:25

This week: Jay Sorensen, Ancillary Revenue, A la Carte Pricing, Frequent Flyer (FFP) Consultant; Marty St George returns to JetBlue as President; Spirit's average passenger fare drops, CEO Ted Christie comments on Spirit's future; Administrator Mike Whitaker outlines Boeing actions including FAA inspectors on site; Sen. Ted Cruz requests special TS…

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69. Ryan Silvestri discusses his dissertation research about recruiting and retention, classroom teaching strategies, balancing personal and professional life, and more 35:49

2M ago35:49

35:49

Ryan Silvestri is in his twelfth year at Wando High School as Director of Orchestras. A native of Boardman, Ohio, Mr. Silvestri earned a bachelor's degree in instrumental music education from Florida State University and a master's degree in violin performance from UNC-Greensboro. He is currently pursuing a doctor of music education degree from Lib…

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Base Layer Episode 258: Austin Federa, Solana Foundation on hardening the chain + the importance of Saga 24:08

2M ago24:08

24:08

Austin Federa joined me for a great conversation about what Solana learned over the past year to harden their infrastructure as they see surges in interest in their NFT & DeFi ecosystem, plus how their phone, the Saga, has been doing in the market to redefine how blockchains can not just be software, but hardware running digital asset codebase. Mor…

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Base Layer Episode 257: Ben Jones, co-founder of Optimism, a masterclass on the role of the L2 and the OP Stack 35:49

2M ago35:49

35:49

Built as a minimal extension to existing Ethereum software, OP Mainnet's EVM-equivalent architecture scales your Ethereum apps without surprises. If it works on Ethereum, it works on OP Mainnet at a fraction of the cost. How has Optimism jumped to become the infrastructure for new consumer apps like Farcaster? Hear from Ben in what I am calling a m…

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224 - This week: Mike Leskinen, EVP/Chief Financial Officer, United Airlines 50:32

2M ago50:32

50:32

This week: Mike Leskinen, EVP/Chief Financial Officer, United Airlines; Boeing's situation in 2024; JetBlue's new plan includes a new fee; Frontier introduces a Biz fare bundle via agency GDS; AA adds #1989, and Taylor is scheduled to make the big game; Listener Q: Basic Economy threat to ULCCs? Focus Cities, Hubs, Fortress Hubs.…

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Base Layer Episode 256: John Woods, CTO of Algorand on the Algorand Gambit - a new era for Algorand 29:34

3M ago29:34

29:34

Algorand, a layer one blockchain first brought to market by esteemed cryptographer Silvio Micali, is going through rapid transformation, from the developer language it uses to mechanisms of incentivizing validator work and much more. All of this can be found in more detail here. John, Algorand CTO, joins us to talk through these points and the effe…

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Episode 16: Chasing squirrels with Mike Perkins 1:06:38

3M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Love these podcast conversations, but this one came home a little closer. This conversation is with my friend and business partner, Mike Perkins. Mike knows everyone. He has lived his life wide open, and has lots of stories about lots of different people because of it. He also has a huge heart. So the combo of being outgoing and a bleeding heart, i…

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Base Layer Episode 255: Andy Chatham, Co-Founder of DIMO, turning your cars data into an asset 28:27

3M ago28:27

28:27

In 1908, Henry Ford unveiled the first Model T. In the span of 116 years, we have entered the next phase of the automobile -- car owners getting ownership of their automobile information and data. DIMO is a new company that aims to be empowering rather than confusing or limiting— stating that apps and connected devices should serve people first ins…

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223 - Dorothy Robyn, Public Policy Consultant/Writer 54:11

3M ago54:11

54:11

This week: Dorothy Robyn, Public Policy Consultant/Writer; The latest Wall Street Journal Airline Rankings; Additional earnings reports; Has Amelia Earhart's plane been found? Frontier adds new routes to other's hubs; Listener Q's on pilot opportunities, plus an explanation of the LOPA.By Ben Baldanza & Scott McCartney

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Base Layer Episode 254: Michael Shaulov, Co-Founder of Fireblocks, securing the transfer of $4 Trillion in digital assets 23:47

3M ago23:47

23:47

Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform that delivers a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to scale digital asset operations securely through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Fireblocks ser…

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