Kessel Run isn’t dead — but it is evolving. We break down the postmortem of the postmortem with Brian, touching on leadership gaps, metrics, and why founder mode matters.

Late August vacations? Bold choice. We talk Q4 chaos, DOD’s AI mess, and why autonomous ship “failures” aren’t failures.

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Fed Supernova highlights: Kessel Run, software factories, and the future of defense innovation. @FedSupernova .@AFWERX

Mission Cultivate launches at Fed Supernova with Robert Fehlan. @FedSupernova

@Dedrone is on fire!. Job link here:

Dedrone is hiring a Principal RF Engineer. Code with purpose. Protect lives through real impact

This week on the STEAM Zone, here’s what we cover: . 00:13 – Ben in Austin .07:51 – KR Post Mortem with Bryan Kroger .24:44 – Mission Cultivate Launch with Robert Fehlan .35:10 – Drone Ships .40:02 – DOD AI History .47:46 – Job of the Week with Muhammad .57:23 – Ben Blows off

If the fire’s in your belly let it rip. Balance can wait -Now is the time to build

We back Cadillac because America should own F1 like we own everything else

From the South Side to Times Square . Pastor Corey Brooks is walking across America to fund Project H.O.O.D. and real community change.

Pipeline in Brooklyn sparks debate. is saying “no” enough, or do we need real alternatives like nuclear?

Silicon Valley is chasing “designer babies.”. Future of health—or a real-life Gattaca? 👀

Defense tech is racing into NASCAR and F1 🏎️

GE and Apple pledge billions for US jobs 🇺🇸💰 . But will these big promises hold up or fade away?

SPACs are back, but should you buy in? 🚀📉

FDA moves to reshore drug production as U.S. relies heavily on China & India. Supply chain security at stake.

Stanford research found 20–50k Chinese students in the U.S. funded by Beijing—with some tied to intelligence reporting. A hidden threat on campus?

NVIDIA can now sell H20 chips to China. Cash for the U.S.—but a risk for national security?

Trump & Putin meet in Alaska—flyovers, hotel gripes, handshake drama.

This week on the STEAM Zone, the boys cover: . 00:37 - Alaska Summit: Trump Meets Putin .03:12 - China and Chips: NVIDIA Gains Approval .07:53 - Chinese Spies in U.S. Universities .11:52 - FDA’s New Drug Manufacturing Program .13:57 - SPACs are BACK Baby .17:58 -