FAA Wants AI to Fix Flight Chaos & TV Networks Battle Trump’s Media Ban
Sep 22, 2026 · 31m
Summary
The episode covers the FAA's launch of an AI tool to mitigate flight chaos caused by a cable outage, alongside the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger settling antitrust lawsuits. It also details CNN, MS Now, and Politico suing the Trump administration after White House press bans, and discusses the backlash against private equity investment in local food spots.
Topics discussed
Intro: AI in aviation and Paramount deal
Fat Bear Week returns in Alaska
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Flight chaos from NJ cable damage
FAA launches AI air traffic tool
Paramount-WBD merger settlement
News outlets sue Trump admin; pool boycott
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Toby's Trends: PE in food & beverage
Markets: AMD rally and tech dominance
Seattle bans polyamory discrimination
George Lucas Museum opens in LA
Credits and sign-off
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