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Throttle-Up Episode: Oct. 13, 2018

Special Edition: Succeeding in Trump’s America – Part I: Referencing Newt Gingrich’s new book , Trump’s America, Captain Smith discusses how to become and remain successful in this new economic reality.

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Throttle-Up Episode: Oct. 6, 2018

Captain Smith urges a timeout to reconsider the Kavanaugh event, the AI hype, and the max hype (with minimum performance) of self-driving vehicles. Critical thinking essentials are also discussed.

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Throttle-Up Episode: Sept. 29, 2018

Special Edition on Artificial Intelligence – Part I: Captain Smith discusses AI and attempts by communists to hijack advanced technology and bring about their version of utopia.

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Throttle-Up Episode: Sept. 22, 2018

Judge Brett Kavanaugh, his sexual misconduct allegation, and the #MeToo movement are topics of this week’s show. Captain Smith also discusses what occupies your mind space and why this is important.

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Throttle-Up Episode: Sept. 15, 2018

The 9/11 anniversary is discussed, specifically the Flight 93 memorial event and President Trump’s address.  Topics for this episode are new business opportunities and improving innovation in light of the rising economy, as well as what occupies your mind space.

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Throttle-Up Episode: Sept. 1, 2018

Captain Smith describes his visit to the Udvar-Hazy Center, a companion to the National Air and Space Museum. It is a center of innovation and creativity.  He discusses behavioral economics and the need for critical thinking.  He talks about the “father of economics” Adam Smith and current trade wars, suggesting that critical thinking can give us greater insight.

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Throttle-Up Episode: August 11, 2018

In Part I, Captain Smith introduces the idea of “mindspace.” Understanding mindspace can make our conversations and discussions more productive, especially when the topic is sociopolitical.  In Part II, Captain Smith continues to discuss the innovation road map as presented by McKinsey & Company.

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Throttle-Up Episode: August 4, 2018

Special Edition: America—Innovation Nation Part IV.  Examples of game-changing innovations are presented, along with ways in which we can establish our own innovation platform from which creative ideas can emerge.

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