Miles To Go Podcast
1) Episode 44: "Collision Course over the Capital"
In this episode of Miles to Go, I’m joined by veteran airline captain and aviation analyst Les Abend to examine the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport in January 2025 that claimed 67...Show More
2) Miles to Go | Episode 43: “Cutoff: When a Pilot Becomes the Threat – Air India 171”
When Air India Flight 171 fell from the sky just seconds after takeoff, killing all aboard and many on the ground, investigators were baffled. The Boeing 787 was mechanically sound. The weather posed ...Show More
3) Episode 42: Leroy Chiao on the perils of long-duration spaceflight
In this wide-ranging conversation, astronaut Leroy Chiao joins Miles to talk candidly about what it’s really like to live and work in space — and inside NASA. From Cold War suspicion to Russian cooper...Show More
4) Episode 41: Lars Perkins on the Mid-Air Collision over the Potomac
In this special edition of Miles to Go, I sit down with longtime friend and aviation expert Lars Perkins to analyze the NTSB’s latest findings on the midair collision over the Potomac River. We discus...Show More
5) Miles to Go | Episode 40: Harold Coghlan on the Mid-Air Collision near Reagan National Airport
A tragic mid-air collision near Washington Reagan Airport has put a spotlight on the dangers of D.C.'s complex airspace. In this episode, veteran pilot Harold Coghlan joins Miles O’Brien to break down...Show More
6) Episode 39: Jared Isaacman: From Entrepreneur to Space Pioneer and NASA's Next Leader?
This episode of Miles To Go features Jared Isaacman, serial entrepreneur, space explorer, and nominee for NASA Administrator. From founding Shift4 Payments to commanding groundbreaking space missions ...Show More
7) Episode 38: Not a Landslide, but too Big to Rig - with Alex Halderman
In this conversation, Miles O'Brien and J. Alex Halderman discuss the critical issues surrounding election security, focusing on the importance of trust, the vulnerabilities of local voting systems, a...Show More
8) Episode 37: The Hunt for Methane Leaks - with Melissa Orloff
In this episode of Miles to Go, we delve into the invisible world of methane leaks with environmental advocate Melissa Ostroff. Armed with a thermal imaging camera, Melissa tracks methane emissions fr...Show More
9) Episode 36: The Fight for Secure Elections - with Donna Curling
Today is Election Day—at long last. I am exhausted, and I suspect many of you feel the same way. I am in Georgia to cover this important day in history for the PBS News Hour. I'm sure you know by now ...Show More
10) Black Box Episode 3: Inside the Cockpit of JAL 123, The Worst Single Aircraft Accident in History - Part 3
In this three part miniseries, Miles O'Brien and Lars Perkins - along with several special guests - investigate the bizarre circumstances that led to one of the most fatal plane crashes of all time. T...Show More