On this week's episode of the Speaking Startup podcast, we take a closer look at the hyperloop.

One company developing the futuristic transportation system says it could carry passengers between Kansas City and St. Louis in about half an hour, and that's led to lots of hyperloop buzz in Missouri. Already, state lawmakers have advanced a bill aimed at helping Missouri become the home of one of the world's first hyperloop tracks.

Despite that momentum, many questions remain. This week's episode digs into those.