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Can Space Tech Cure Diseases?

What if we could grow organs tailored for a specific person’s body or develop energy far more abundant, reliable and inexpensive than anything we’ve ever had before? Could we create technology that boosts national security and possibly makes world peace more likely and cures diseases?

Sara Carter says these goals may seem like science fiction, but they are very real and much closer to reality than many of us realize. And they’re happening in outer space. She welcomes Redwire Chief Growth Officer Mike Gold to the podcast, who is relentlessly optimistic about the flood of innovation in space that will change our lives on Earth.

Disaster Relief Responsibility

The devastating and deadly Hurricane Ida became the second-most intense storm to strike Louisiana. The Category 4 hurricane is just one of many that have wreaked havoc on America this season.  But that doesn’t mean rebuilding should be done by Joe Biden and the federal government.

Politicians from the areas hit now want hundreds of billions of dollars in aid. When disaster strikes, the federal government definitely has a role, because the feds control resources, such as the military and other first responders. But why has rebuilding become the federal government’s responsibility? Until recently, businesses and charities handled most disaster response. And it’s a fact the private sector does a better job than government. Here are some answers from John Stossel.

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