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Summary

In this conversation, Alexandra shares her experience working in aviation, where she wrote contracts for an aviation company involved in buying and selling airplanes and engines. She explains the concept of leasing aircraft and engines, detailing situations like emergency engine swaps. The discussion transitions to Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, her reflections on the loss, and the factors she believes contributed to it, including media influence, the FBI, and sexism. Clinton acknowledges her failure to connect emotionally with voters and reflects on the challenges of her public perception during the campaign.

Takeaways

• 😀 Alexandra previously worked at an aviation company that bought and sold airplanes and aircraft engines.
• 😀 Her job involved writing contracts, managing leasing agreements, and engaging in international marketing and negotiations with airlines.
• 😀 Leasing in aviation is like renting a car: customers can rent planes or engines, typically during maintenance or emergency situations.
• 😀 In some cases, leased planes may need quick swaps of engines or other parts to avoid delays, sometimes requiring overnight arrangements.
• 😀 A 'wet lease' includes both the aircraft and a full crew (pilots, flight attendants), while a 'dry lease' only includes the equipment.
• 😀 Clinton had anticipated winning the 2016 election and had already planned for life as president, including buying a house next door to her own for staff accommodation.
• 😀 After losing the election, Clinton found peace at home, spending time with family and reflecting on what she could do next in life.
• 😀 In her book 'What Happened,' Clinton acknowledges factors that led to her loss, including James Comey's actions, media coverage, and Russian interference.
• 😀 Clinton admits she failed to emotionally connect with voters, especially those affected by the economic crash, opioid abuse, and rising despair.
• 😀 Despite winning the majority of the women's vote, Clinton acknowledges that many young women were not inspired by her message, and sexism played a role in the election dynamics.
• 😀 Research shows that while men become more likable as their professional success increases, women often become less likable with the same success, a dynamic Clinton explores in her book.

Q & A

What was Alexandra's previous job in the aviation industry?

Alexandra's previous job involved writing contracts for an aviation company that bought and sold airplanes and aircraft engines. She also handled marketing, leasing, and negotiations with people from different countries and airlines.

What is leasing in the context of aviation?

Leasing in aviation involves a company that owns an airplane or engine allowing another party to use the equipment for a set period. It's similar to renting a car. For example, if an airline's plane requires maintenance, they can lease a replacement aircraft or engine temporarily.

Can aircraft engines also be leased?

Yes, aircraft engines can also be leased. In cases where an airplane is delayed at the airport due to engine issues, a replacement engine might be provided temporarily until the original engine is repaired.

What is a 'wet lease' in aviation?

A 'wet lease' involves leasing not only the aircraft or engine but also the full crew, including pilots and flight attendants. This contrasts with a 'dry lease,' which only provides the equipment without crew.

What is a scenario in which a 'wet lease' would be used?

A wet lease is typically used in emergency situations where an airline needs a full crew along with the equipment, such as when an aircraft needs to be flown but the airline cannot provide its own crew in a short time frame.

How did Hillary Clinton feel about her chances in the 2016 presidential election?

Hillary Clinton felt confident about her prospects in the 2016 election, to the point where she had already planned what to wear during her first trip to Washington as president-elect and had bought the house next door to accommodate her future entourage.

What factors did Hillary Clinton blame for her election loss?

Hillary Clinton blamed several factors for her election loss, including former FBI Director James Comey, the media, Russian interference, and Wikileaks. She also took responsibility for not connecting with voters in an emotional way.

What was Hillary Clinton's reflection on her failure to connect with voters?

Clinton acknowledged that while she understood the anger and fear felt by voters, especially those affected by the financial crash and societal issues like opioid abuse and suicide, she failed to convey the emotional resonance of their struggles. She focused more on policy solutions rather than emotionally engaging with voters.

Why didn’t Hillary Clinton address the trust issue head-on in her campaign?

Clinton and her campaign advisors thought they had addressed the trust issue, but the constant attacks from Bernie Sanders, his supporters, and Donald Trump, along with the letter from Comey and Russian interference, made it difficult to overcome doubts about her integrity.

How does Hillary Clinton explain the failure to inspire young women voters?

Clinton acknowledges that while she won the women's vote overall, she struggled to inspire young women voters. She discussed research from Sheryl Sandberg, which showed that the more professionally successful a man is, the more likable he becomes, whereas the more successful a woman is, the less likable she tends to be.