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In this episode, the guys follow up on the recent Air Traffic Controller guest episode by delving into the challenges faced by those in the profession, discussing the complexities of the job, the interplay between the FAA and the union, and the impact of staffing shortages. They explore the unique pressures of the profession, including the demanding work schedules and the difficulty of transferring between facilities. They also speculate on the potential role of AI in air traffic control and the importance of maintaining high safety standards despite the challenges.
Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).
Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).
Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.
If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].
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A podcast of fascinating facts! What do extraterrestrial radio signals and a mushroom from Texas have in common? What is a “number station“ and why is it so spine-tinglingly creepy? Join comedians Shane Rogers and Duncan MacEwan for an entertaining and hilarious deep-dive into obscure facts from science, history and pop culture.
Midnight Facts for Insomniacs
By The Baggage PodcastIn this episode, the guys follow up on the recent Air Traffic Controller guest episode by delving into the challenges faced by those in the profession, discussing the complexities of the job, the interplay between the FAA and the union, and the impact of staffing shortages. They explore the unique pressures of the profession, including the demanding work schedules and the difficulty of transferring between facilities. They also speculate on the potential role of AI in air traffic control and the importance of maintaining high safety standards despite the challenges.
Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).
Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).
Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.
If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].
Mentioned in this episode:
Good News For Lefties (And America!)
Positive, progressive news for democracy daily! Democrats, Leftists, liberals, and democratic socialists welcome. A respite from troubling headlines in difficult
Good News For Lefties
The Dear Jack Foundation
The Dear Jack Foundation provides impactful programs benefiting adolescents and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer and their families to improve their quality of life from treatment to survivorship.
The Dear Jack Foundation
Midnight Facts for Insomniacs
A podcast of fascinating facts! What do extraterrestrial radio signals and a mushroom from Texas have in common? What is a “number station“ and why is it so spine-tinglingly creepy? Join comedians Shane Rogers and Duncan MacEwan for an entertaining and hilarious deep-dive into obscure facts from science, history and pop culture.
Midnight Facts for Insomniacs