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Many of us grew up idolizing astronauts as the best of the best that America—and other nations—have to offer. After leaving NASA, many of them go on to relatively routine careers in business or academia, but some stay "on mission" and continue striving to improve the human condition. The 100-plus astronauts behind Astronauts for America, led by Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey—a Democrat and Republican—have decided to speak out about their concerns for our democracy. As the nonprofit's website says, "Astronauts For America is a nonpartisan organization of former NASA astronauts who have sworn to defend the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to science, evidence-based decision-making, public service, and the rule of law." Reisman and Lindsey join us for this important episode.



Headlines:

Pentagon Releases Official UFO Files Online

James Webb Space Telescope Directly Observes Nearby 'Super Earth'

Curiosity Rover's Wheels Show Severe Wear on Mars

Curiosity Rover Gets Its Robotic Arm Stuck on a Martian Rock

Main Topic: Astronauts for America—Combatting Political Polarization

Group of 100+ Retired Astronauts Form Nonpartisan Organization

Mission to Counter Extreme Partisanship and Foster Civil Discourse

Oath to Uphold the Constitution Drives Their Advocacy

Experiences in Space and Military Inform Their Approach

Emphasis on Data, Science, and Rule of Law in National Debate

Concerns Over Erosion of Democratic Norms and Civic Trust

Civil Rights, Political Violence, and Challenges in Congress Prompt Action

Organization Seeks to Educate, Engage the Public, and Partner with Other Groups

Launch of Voter Scorecards Based on Constitutional Values, Not Policy Positions

Call for Informed Citizen Participation and Election Integrity Initiatives

Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik

Guests: Garrett Reisman and Steve Lindsey

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Abrar Al-Heeti of CNET joins the show this week! The Oscars implement new rules with limits placed on the use of AI. Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle allegations about the capabilities of AI on its iPhones. Does tech suck now? And a study into the ban of cellphone use in schools shows mixed results in students' behavior and overall academic performance.

Abrar talks about how the Oscars announced new eligibility guidelines for awards, requiring that roles & screenplays must be conducted by humans, stopping short of a ban on the use of AI in films nominated.

Mikah shares how Apple must pay $250 million to settle class action lawsuits that allege the company misled customers on the capabilities of AI on its iPhones that never fully shipped as promised.

Andrew Lanxon of CNET joins the show to discuss whether modern technology is genuinely getting worse or if some of us are simply becoming harder to please as we get older.

And Mikah talks about a study that looks at schools restricting student use of cellphones during the day and the mixed results in improving students' behavior and in their academics overall.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Abrar Al-Heeti

Guest: Andrew Lanxon

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Norwegian DIYer Bjorn Erik Forberg built himself a killer home theater, including the room itself as well as the speakers and acoustic diffusers. It's a real testament to the power of doing it yourself.

Check out the AVS build thread at http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416004/bef-from-norway-diy-uncompromising-theater

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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Microsoft promises "more native apps" for Windows 11, but what does native even mean today—and are these new apps truly different from web-based ones? Paul Thurrott breaks down the blurred lines and why it matters for Windows users.

Host: Paul Thurrott

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TextEdit has quietly been on your Mac for years, but most users overlook its power as the fastest way to capture, clean up, and organize daily notes. See why switching your workflow to this "basic" app might be the biggest upgrade you make this year.

Rich text versus plain text explained and compared

Setting TextEdit defaults for efficient daily use

Benefits of plain text: notes, code, and stripping formatting

Practical TextEdit workflows for editing and organizing notes

Key TextEdit settings for customization and accessibility

Spellcheck, grammar, and formatting options demystified

Detailed walkthrough of Find, Replace, and regex search

Using version history and document recovery in TextEdit

Speech tool for proofreading and accessibility highlighted

When (and when not) to use TextEdit versus other apps

Integrating TextEdit into workflow

Host: Mikah Sargent

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