Paper Cuts
Flights fiasco blamed on French – plus boffins take on beer goggles
Aug 30, 2023
Guests Gráinne Maguire, a comedy writer, and Jonn Elledge, a journalist, discuss topics like the chaos caused by the air traffic control shutdown, the government's controversial house-building rules, debunking the beer goggles myth, and the impact of alcohol on perception of attractiveness. They also explore confidence posing and unconventional attire.
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- Airline chaos blamed on various individuals and parties, including the CEO of the National Air Traffic Service and the airlines themselves for exploiting legal loopholes.
- UK government's plan to ditch EU environmental regulations to kickstart construction of 100,000 new homes criticized for prioritizing political gain over protecting the environment.
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Airline chaos and blame game
The podcast discusses the recent airline chaos, with 1500 flights canceled and the air traffic control computer system shutting down. The press has blamed various individuals and parties, including the CEO of the National Air Traffic Service, the airlines themselves for exploiting legal loopholes, and even a single French data entry person for making an error. The episode explores the impact on passengers and the challenges faced by airline staff in dealing with the situation.
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