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Welcome to FAA Decoded, the channel where aviation comes to life! Whether you're a pilot, an aviation enthusiast, or simply curious about how the skies work, we’re here to break down the complex world of flight into clear, engaging, and insightful content. From airspace regulations and FAA policies to operational know-how and the science of aviation, our podcast-style episodes dive deep into the topics that matter. Join us as we decode the rules, explore the systems, and share practical know ...
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Decoder is a show from The Verge about big ideas — and other problems. Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel talks to a diverse cast of innovators and policymakers at the frontiers of business and technology to reveal how they’re navigating an ever-changing landscape, what keeps them up at night, and what it all means for our shared future.
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Send us a text Helicopter Aerodynamics | FAA Decoded Podcast #18 Welcome to Episode 18 of FAA Decoded! In this 25-minute episode, we take a deep dive into helicopter aerodynamics, focusing on the forces and principles unique to rotorcraft flight. While we explored the broader "Principles of Flight Explained" back in Episode 4 using the Pilot’s Hand…
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A lot has happened in the first 100 days of Trump's second term. It’s nearly too much to keep up with, really, but we're going to try. Verge policy editor Adi Robertson joins Decoder this week to talk through six of the biggest stories and themes we're covering, from tariffs to TikTok to DOGE. Links: Donald Trump’s first 100 days: all the news affe…
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A few days ago, I hosted a panel with FTC commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, DC. We recorded the discussion, and we’re bringing it to you today. Normal Decoder stuff, but these are anything but normal times. Becca and Alvaro were FTC commissioners until very recently, when President Do…
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Today we’re talking about the very real possibility that Google might be broken up by the United States government. And to do that, I’m talking to Jonathan Kanter, the former assistant attorney general for antitrust under the Biden administration. Kanter left the DOJ after Trump was elected, but he was the architect of the major antitrust cases the…
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As CEO of Verizon's consumer division, Sowmyanarayan Sampath oversees the biggest part of the company, which does business with roughly a third of the entire country. He's a longtime Verge reader, so we talked very directly about whether the huge 5G investment had actually paid off, and whether – whether the “race” we were supposedly in with China …
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Send us a text Aviation Weather Services and Data | FAA Decoded Podcast #17 Welcome to Episode 17 of FAA Decoded! In this comprehensive 44-minute episode, we dive into the world of aviation weather services and data, a critical topic for every pilot. Drawing from Chapter 13 of the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, we’ll explore the multif…
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One of the ways I’ve been trying to sort out the chaos of tariffs and trade wars is by talking to the people behind the software that makes the global trade system go. So today I wanted to bring back one of my favorite Decoder guests: Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen, whose software manages the logistics of moving things around the world, from factory to…
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Today, I’m talking with Vlad Tenev, the co-founder and CEO of Robinhood, which started as a way to open up stock trading. But the company’s ambitions have grown over time – and they’re getting bigger. Just a day before Vlad and I talked, Robinhood announced it would soon be offering bank accounts and wealth management services, which would really a…
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Send us a text Hudson River Helicopter Crash: Analysis and Initial Findings | FAA Decoded Podcast #16 Welcome to Episode 16 of FAA Decoded! In this 14-minute episode, we analyze a tragic event—the fatal Bell 206L helicopter crash in the Hudson River on April 10th, as covered by the YouTube channel Blancolirio. We’ll break down the flight path, heli…
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Send us a text Helicopter Ground Operations and Preflight Safety | FAA Decoded Podcast #15 Welcome to Episode 15 of FAA Decoded! In this 21-minute episode, we’re focusing on a vital aspect of helicopter flying: ground operations and preflight safety. We’ll walk you through the pilot’s critical role in keeping things safe before the rotors even star…
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Rohit Chopra was the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau head until the end of January, when President Donald Trump fired him and Elon Musk’s DOGE began trying to dismantle the agency. The CFPB has been pretty popular since it was founded in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis to protect consumers, so shutting it down has kicked off a bunch of c…
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Today, I’m talking with Daniel Dines, the co-founder and once again the CEO of UiPath, a software company that specializes in something called robotic process automation. We’ve been featuring a lot of what I like to call full-circle Decoder guests on the show lately, and Daniel is a perfect example. He was first on the show in 2022, and UiPath has …
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Send us a text Helicopter Weight and Balance Fundamentals | FAA Decoded Podcast #14 Welcome to Episode 14 of FAA Decoded! In this 20-minute episode, we dive into a critical topic for every helicopter pilot: weight and balance fundamentals. We’ll break down how to calculate your helicopter’s weight—from basic empty weight to crew, passengers, cargo,…
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Today, we’re diving head first into the AI art debate, which to be honest, is an absolute mess. If you’ve been on the internet this past week, you’ve seen the Studio Ghibli memes. These images are everywhere — and they’ve widened an already pretty stark rift between AI boosters and critics. Brian Merchant, author of the newsletter and book Blood in…
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Unity is one of those hidden in plain sight companies we love here on Decoder, and CEO Matt Bromberg is in many ways the perfect Decoder guest. He's been on the job less than a year and took over in a moment of crisis. He describes the company as being "at war with its customers" before he joined, and he's not wrong. The game industry right now is …
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Send us a text Robinson R22 or Guimbal Cabri G2: Which Helicopter is Better for Flight Schools? | FAA Decoded Podcast #13 Welcome to Episode 13 of FAA Decoded! In this 20-minute episode, we tackle one of the biggest questions for flight schools: which helicopter is the better choice for training? We compare two industry leaders—the Robinson R22 and…
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Send us a text Bose A30 vs Lightspeed Delta Zulu Headset Comparison | FAA Decoded Podcast #12 Welcome to Episode 12 of FAA Decoded, where we take a deep 21-minute dive into a head-to-head comparison of two top-tier aviation headsets: the Bose A30 and the Lightspeed Delta Zulu. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or just starting out, choosing the right…
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Today we’re talking about bird flu, but in a pretty Decoder way. Science journalist Lauren Leffer, who recently wrote a piece for The Verge about bird flu and how it’s becoming a forever war, is joining me on the show. We’re going to talk about the systems, structure, and culture that might control bird flu — and those that might make it worse. Lin…
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Send us a text Helicopter Flight Controls: Collective, Cyclic, and Pedals | FAA Decoded Podcast #11 Welcome to Episode 11 of FAA Decoded, where we break down the essentials of helicopter flight controls in this 15-minute episode! We dive into the core components that make helicopters so versatile: the collective, cyclic, and pedals. Learn how the c…
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Today, I’m talking with Kakul Srivastava, CEO of music creation platform Splice, which is one of the biggest marketplaces around for loops and samples. You can just go sign up, pay the money, and download these loops to try to make pop hits all day long. Take, for instance, Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso, which was composed almost entirely out of Spl…
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Send us a text Airbus H140: Bridging the Light Twin Helicopter Gap | FAA Decoded Podcast #10 Welcome to Episode 10 of FAA Decoded, where we explore Airbus Helicopters’ latest innovation, the H140, unveiled at the Verticon 2025 show in Dallas on March 13! In this 7-minute episode, we dive into the H140’s role as a game-changer in the light twin-engi…
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Send us a text Aeromedical Factors for Pilots: Staying Fit to Fly | FAA Decoded Podcast #9 Welcome to Episode 9 of FAA Decoded, where we explore the critical aeromedical factors that keep pilots safe in the skies! In this 30-minute episode, we dive into the mental and physical standards required for flying, starting with the process of obtaining a …
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Send us a text Tragedy Over the Potomac: Analyzing the DCA Midair Collision | FAA Decoded Podcast #7 Welcome to Episode 7 of FAA Decoded, where we examine the devastating midair collision between a PSA Airlines CRJ700 and a US Army Sikorsky UH-60L helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. In this episode (runnin…
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Send us a text Robinson R88: Unveiling a New Era in Helicopters | FAA Decoded Podcast #8 Welcome to Episode 8 of FAA Decoded, where we explore the groundbreaking unveiling of the Robinson R88, the largest helicopter ever designed by Robinson Helicopter Company, announced at the Vertical Aviation International Verticon show in Dallas on March 9, 202…
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Today we're talking about the Tesla Takedown protest movement, which has emerged as a way for people to express how deeply unhappy they are with Elon Musk installing himself as a not-so-shadow president who is tearing the federal government apart, leaving confusion and destruction in his wake. Tesla's stock price is sinking, new car registrations a…
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I'm talking to Evan Smith, who started Altana in 2019 because he predicted the first wave of globalized manufacturing and trade would end, and that companies would want new powerful tools to adapt their supply chains as the world grew more complex. Here in 2025, that looks like a pretty good bet — even if the way it's playing out is more stressful …
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Send us a text Weather Wisdom for Pilots: Decoding Aviation Weather Theory | FAA Decoded Podcast #6 Welcome to Episode 6 of FAA Decoded, where we unravel the essentials of aviation weather theory to empower pilots with the knowledge to fly safely! In this episode (running approximately 40 minutes), we dive into the atmosphere’s composition, circula…
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Today, I’m talking to Verge policy editor Adi Robertson about a bill called the Take It Down Act, which is one in a long line of bills that would make it illegal to distribute non-consensual intimate imagery, or NCII. This is a real and devastating problem on the internet, and AI is just making it worse. But Adi just wrote a long piece arguing that…
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Send us a text Mastering Aeronautical Decision-Making: Safety in the Skies | FAA Decoded Podcast #5 Welcome to Episode 5 of FAA Decoded, where we dive into the critical world of Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to enhance flight safety! In this episode (running approximately 45 minutes), we explore how pilots can systematically assess risks, mana…
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Send us a text Helicopter Overview: History, Components, Flight Controls, and Theory | FAA Decoded Podcast #2 In this episode of FAA Decoded, we take to the skies with a deep dive into the world of helicopters! From their humble beginnings to today’s turbine-powered marvels, we trace the history of these incredible machines and explore what makes t…
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Send us a text Mastering the Skies: Principles of Flight Explained | FAA Decoded Podcast #4 Welcome to Episode 4 of FAA Decoded, where we unravel the science behind flight in this deep dive into the Principles of Flight! Whether you’re an aspiring pilot or an aviation enthusiast, understanding the forces that keep aircraft aloft is essential. In th…
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Send us a text Understanding Airspace: Regulations and Operations | FAA Decoded Podcast #1 Welcome to the inaugural episode of FAA Decoded! In this podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of aviation, breaking down complex topics for enthusiasts, pilots, and anyone curious about the skies. In our first episode, "Understanding Airspace: Reg…
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Send us a text From Birdmen to FAA: The Evolution of Flight and Aviation Regulation | FAA Decoded Podcast #3 Welcome to Episode 3 of FAA Decoded, where we embark on an exciting journey through the history of flight and the transformative role of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in shaping modern aviation! From the ancient dreams of "bird-m…
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Almar Latour is the publisher of the Wall Street Journal and also CEO of its parent company, Dow Jones — itself a part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Almar's been with the paper since the 90s, and now he's got insight into all the modern messes. He's made a big deal with OpenAI, while also suing Perplexity — all while building his own AI data produ…
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