Staffing shortages caused major disruptions for air travelers last summer. Now air crew unions are pushing back against their bosses and losing patience with customers. From "no toe nail clipping" to "leave the crying babies alone," we hear advice on how to make everyone’s flight experience better this summer. Our guests are Keturah Johnson, international v ... Show More
Sep 11
Should Nepo Babies Embrace the Label?
Nepo babies have sparked debate for years, but chart-topping singer-songwriter Stella Lefty, who also happens to be the daughter of a billionaire, is reigniting the conversation. Audie and Ari debate how the rich and privileged should navigate fame and success — and they don't en ... Show More
30m 49s
Aug 28
Television's Prestige Hangover Era Is Here
Television's golden age is over, replaced by one that’s decidedly more, as they say, “mid.” Audie and Ari weigh in on whether TV really got worse, the industry's post-prestige identity crisis, and the ingredients for making some of your favorite shows with TV’s best director, Hir ... Show More
38m 24s
Aug 2022
The Summer of Airline Chaos
<p>Across the United States, airline travel this summer has been roiled by canceled flights, overbooked planes, disappointment and desperation.</p><p>Two and a half years after the pandemic began and with restrictions easing, why is flying still such an unpleasant experience?</p> ... Show More
23m 37s
Jul 2022
Flight cancellations plague airlines as millions travel
If you thought it would be easier to fly than paying soaring gas prices this weekend, brace yourself. Flights are so overbooked and the schedule is so precarious that one airline is offering $10,000 for passengers to give up their seats. Plus, sources reveal who may have tried to ... Show More
1h 19m
Aug 2023
Mile High Meltdowns: Air Travel Failures
From flight delays, to cancellations, to mid-flight fights, there is always chaos in sky. Desi Lydic and Roy Wood Jr. discuss air travel in America and the recent failures of the FAA. Trevor weighs in on flight attendants not being paid during boarding, and Ronny Chieng gives air ... Show More
22m 35s
Aug 2022
How Flight Attendants Navigate the Not-So-Friendly Skies - Beyond the Scenes
Flight attendants function as first responders in the sky and have to deal with unruly passengers, staff shortages, and flight cancellations. Season 2 of Beyond the Scenes takes flight with host Roy Wood Jr., who chats with Daily Show writer and frequent flier, Kat Radley, and th ... Show More
53m 50s