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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of But This Time It’s Different, Sinead and Alex board the wildest diplomatic flight of the year: Qatar’s luxury 747-8, recently “gifted” to the United States for use as Air Force One.They unpack the geopolitical theater of jet-set diplomacy: why Qatar’s playing Boeing fairy godmother, how Trump ended up with a tricked-out flying palace, and what this all says about the state of American soft power (spoiler: it’s not soaring). From presidential plane delays to the branding games of modern diplomacy, this episode is a first-class ticket through ego, influence, and very expensive aviation.Chapters:00:00: Introduction to Air Force One and Its Symbolism02:45: The Gift from Qatar: A Political Accessory08:32: Boeing's Struggles with Air Force One's Replacement14:52: Qatar's Strategic Gift: Power Dynamics and Influence22:41: The Erosion of Symbolic Power in American Politics
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