Best Aviation International News Podcasts (2024)

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Sell-off eases ahead of rates decision 25:21

1h ago25:21

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A day after billions of dollars were wiped from the Australian sharemarket, financial tensions have eased for now. But it's unclear what the rest of the week will hold.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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The stock market temper tantrum, explained 21:48

2h ago21:48

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It’s been a tumultuous Monday for global markets as investors worry about the strength of the American economy. We’ll explain the data points behind the stock market slide and what it could mean for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming decisions on interest rates. And, we’ll get into what the fallout of former President Donald Trump’s appearance at the N…

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“Chaotic,” “volatile,” “tumultuous” 25:45

25m ago25:45

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These aren’t words you want to hear about the stock market, but here we are. Global markets, including the major U.S. indexes, tanked today. Along with stocks, crude oil prices also took a hit. We’ll look at the causes and what might happen next. Also, the critical role of exporting services in this economy and a status report on a possible TikTok …

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The stock market losses continue this morning 8:29

9h ago8:29

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In early trading this Monday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite Index both fell more than 1,000 points, but recovered some. A weaker jobs report on Friday suggests to some that the Federal Reserve was too slow to lower interest rates raising the possibility of a recession in the U.S. We’ll hear the latest. And later, what ha…

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Another sharply down day? 7:45

1h ago7:45

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U.S. stock index futures are pointing to one amid worries that elevated interest rates from the U.S. Federal Reserve might lead to a recession rather than a soft landing. We’ll check in on global markets. And later in the program, grocery prices are elevated. Now, the Federal Trade Commission is launching an investigation to assess if companies are…

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Global stocks are down on fears of a U.S. recession 8:33

1h ago8:33

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From the BBC World Service: The fall was most dramatic in Japan where, the Nikkei suffered its biggest one-day points drop ever. Then, the prime minister of Bangladesh has resigned and left the country following a protest that started over job shortages. And in in South Korea, AI is causing a split in the K-pop world, with some fans annoyed that K-…

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AI is learning how to lie 11:40

3h ago11:40

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Large language models go through a lot of vetting before they’re released to the public. That includes safety tests, bias checks, ethical reviews and more. But what if, hypothetically, a model could dodge a safety question by lying to developers, hiding its real response to a safety test and instead giving the exact response its human handlers are …

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Terror threat raised to 'probable' 24:53

1h ago24:53

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Australia's official terror alert level has been raised to 'probable', amid heightened community tensions over the war in Gaza.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Episode 37: New Boeing CEO, parents legally required to sit with children, and much more 17:09

3h ago17:09

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Send us a Text Message. Today we will discuss the US banning airlines from charging parents for sitting with their kids, a passenger in a wheelchair having some issues regarding Asiana’s battery policy, a new airline that is using an airbus A310, and the newly selected Boeing CEO. Our Sponsors If you like this episode, make sure to check out more a…

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The information industry takes a hit 25:47

34m ago25:47

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Job creation slowed sharply in July, the Labor Department reported today. One sector that took a hit is information and entertainment. That includes data processors, moviemakers, software publishers and — ahem — broadcasters and news websites. Do those job losses signal a meaningful change or was it just an off month for the field? Plus, shipping r…

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The U.S. economy is still adding jobs, but there’s a slowdown 6:53

9h ago6:53

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The economy added 114,000 jobs in July. Analysts were expecting a slowdown, but not that much of one. Unemployment rose more than expected too. Markets are tumbling on the news amid worries that the Federal Reserve may have waited too long to cut interest rates. We’ll discuss. Plus, a housing crunch means pain for furniture retailers, and a grassro…

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Climate change and a reverse mass migration? 6:43

44m ago6:43

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We’re in the middle of another heat wave, which can make cooler parts of the country seem more attractive. And a new analysis shows that some Americans are reversing migration patterns. Typically, people are leaving colder states for warmer ones. Now, more Americans are staying put, while others are moving from warmer places to cooler ones. But fir…

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AvTalk Episode 279: Boeing chooses its new CEO 53:18

1h ago53:18

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On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by Ned Russell and his dog Heathrow to break down the appointment of Kelly Ortberg as Boeing’s new CEO. We also unpack Boeing’s second quarter earnings report, which while not particularly cheerful does have a few bright spots. Southwest and Spirit Airlines each announced massive changes, with Southwes…

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Can fencing combat its elitist image? 7:22

1h ago7:22

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From the BBC World Service: Fencing is currently having its moment on the Olympic stage in Paris and has been around since the very first modern, organized Olympics. And in the United Kingdom, one grassroots group is making fencing more accessible, investing in growing its popularity and helping Muslim women and girls access more organized sport. A…

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Bytes: Week in Review — Kids’ online safety legislation, Meta’s AI and EV regrets 11:23

2h ago11:23

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Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta is expanding AI offerings across its products, even as the company gets rid of AI features that haven’t quite landed with consumers. The bottom line? CEO Mark Zuckerberg says “Meta AI is on track to be the most used AI assistant in the world by the end of the year.”Then, the Wall Street Journal’s senior pe…

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Russia prisoner swap raises questions 25:20

1h ago25:20

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As a big prisoner swap between Russia and the West secures the freedom of 24 people, what does it signal to rogue nations about hostage diplomacy?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Making more stuff without working more hours 27:37

23m ago27:37

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Strong productivity growth last quarter coupled with recent wage growth means we’re generating more output and, at least to some extent, getting paid for it. In this episode, why productivity growth prevents a wage-price spiral. Plus, California wants to build an offshore wind turbine assembly plant, national economics impact national performance i…

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“A light at the end of the tunnel” for mortgage rates? 8:43

9h ago8:43

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has set the stage for the central bank’s first rate cut in four years — but we’ll still likely have to wait a few weeks. Anticipation of a rate cut has already had ripple effects across markets, including for mortgage rates. Then, there’s a shortage of poll workers. What’s being done to boost hiring? Plus, the…

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How the government is deploying nearly $1 trillion two years on 7:41

4h ago7:41

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It’s been about two years since President Joe Biden signed the CHIPS and Science law. A week after that anniversary marks two years since the signing of the the Inflation Reduction Act. Today, we’re joined by Heather Boushey, a member of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, to discuss what the arrival of federal investments is beginning …

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What to expect as the EU’s sweeping AI rule goes into effect 7:17

2h ago7:17

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From the BBC World Service: The world’s first comprehensive set of rules governing artificial intelligence has come into force across the European Union, but it’ll take two years for the law to be fully implemented. Plus, tensions between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah are making a dire economic situation even worse for people in Lebanon. …

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