The Matt Walsh Show I Asked For Your Stories...And The Air Traffic Controller Controversy Is WORSE Than I Thought
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Jan 3, 2026 Air traffic control is facing significant challenges, with listener horror stories highlighting alarming encounters with unstable controllers. Concerns arise over hiring practices influenced by political ideologies, impacting safety. Matt discusses broader workplace declines linked to similar issues in other sectors. He shares firsthand accounts from pilots and FAA staff about increasing risks and troubling near-misses. With society’s heavy dependence on air travel, he warns that a lack of accountability could lead to disaster.
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Air Traffic Control Is The Critical Weak Point
- Air traffic control failures are especially dangerous because controllers are first line of defense midair.
- Matt Walsh warns that recent incidents reveal systemic risks beyond cockpit and manufacturing issues.
Top Scorer Told Diversity Took Priority
- A listener's son scored 98th percentile on ATC tests and excelled in simulators but was rejected.
- An instructor allegedly said they were seeking candidates who were "black and low income," according to the commenter.
Controller Claimed Dangerous Hostility
- A traveler said an ATC in New York admitted difficulty controlling emotions around Air Force One.
- The commenter described the controller as "unhinged and unstable."