Billionaires boldly go: private space-treks

This news podcast discusses recent developments in the space industry and the political implications of mass deportations in the US. The first segment covers the successful orbital launch of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket and contrasts it with SpaceX's Starship test flight, highlighting the competitive landscape of the private space industry and the significant technological advancements. The second segment analyzes the upcoming Trump administration's planned mass deportations, examining the logistical and legal challenges, and exploring the potential impact on communities heavily reliant on immigrant labor, such as Storm Lake, Iowa. The podcast concludes with a discussion of the complexities surrounding public opinion on immigration and the potential for a repeat of past controversial immigration policies. A final segment provides an obituary for Peter Fenwick, a psychiatrist who studied near-death experiences.