The Majority Report with Sam Seder

3531 - Zohran's Masterful Meeting; Trump's Plan To Make Air Travel Worse

Nov 24, 2025
U.S. Travel Secretary Sean Duffy proposes travelers should 'dress up and smile' instead of enhancing passenger rights, triggering outrage. Zohran Mamdani charms Trump in a surprising meeting, potentially reshaping political dynamics. Jack Posobiec storms out after Trump's praise for Mamdani rattles him. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns amid claims of political toxicity, although her insider trading might tell another story. Delve into Mamdani’s approach to invoking FDR and the votes he seeks while discussing the implications for the GOP.
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INSIGHT

Deregulation Created A Service Race To The Bottom

  • Airline deregulation and consolidation produced a race to the bottom in service quality despite promises of more competition.
  • Sam Seder argues regulatory rollback worsens passenger experience while airlines remain highly profitable.
INSIGHT

Passenger Rights Framed As Harm To Airlines

  • Sean Duffy frames rolling back passenger protections as "balance" to avoid penalizing airlines.
  • Hosts highlight this protects airline profits while shifting costs and discomfort onto travelers.
ADVICE

Be Courteous On Flights (Per Official Advice)

  • Dress and behave courteously when flying to reduce conflicts, per Sean Duffy's campaign.
  • Hosts critique this as blaming travelers rather than fixing cramped seating or airline policies.
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