The Ricochet Podcast About the Lamb, Not the Ham
Mar 29, 2024
Author and political commentator Andrew Klavan returns to discuss antisemitism, Christ as King, poetics, political persuasiveness, and the right's conveyance of truth. The podcast also includes reflections on centrist Democrat Joe Lieberman, the power of container ships in economic game changers, and more.
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Origins of Container Shipping
- A trucking company owner, Malcom McLean, revolutionized shipping.
- He standardized container sizes for trucks, trains, and ships, streamlining the process.
Stevedores and Modern Shipping
- Jim Mattis, in his youth, hitchhiked to meet Eric Hoffer, a stevedore and philosopher.
- This highlights the recent shift from manual labor in shipping.
Key Bridge Incident Analysis
- The initial reaction to the Key Bridge incident blamed human error.
- However, the crew acted quickly and professionally, suggesting mechanical failure.