NYC Mayor under scrutiny, pilot speaks out, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’
Nov 11, 2023
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams under scrutiny after FBI seizes his phones and iPad as part of a federal investigation into fundraising. Alaska Airlines pilot speaks out about bad mushroom trip during attempted plane engine shutdown. 'Overtime with Bill Maher' is back. First African American female Army General discusses Veterans Day.
The federal investigation into NYC Mayor Eric Adams' campaign fundraising focuses on whether illegal donations were received from Turkish nationals or the Turkish government.
The incident involving an off-duty pilot attempting to shut off a plane's engines mid-flight highlights the safety concerns surrounding mental health and the need for better support systems for pilots.
Deep dives
Federal investigation into New York City mayor's campaign fundraising
A federal investigation into New York City Mayor Eric Adams' campaign fundraising is getting closer to the mayor. FBI agents seized Adams' two phones and an iPad several days ago. The investigation aims to determine whether the mayor's 2021 campaign received illegal donations from Turkish nationals or the Turkish government. Adams maintains his innocence and is cooperating with the investigation.
Inclusion and changing dynamics in the Republican and Democratic Parties
The Republican Party is becoming more of a blue-collar party, as it attracts truck drivers, steelworkers, and first responders. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is experiencing a shift in dynamics, with some Democrats pushing for alternative options to Biden. The parties are undergoing a changing landscape where the concept of elites and popular support is being redefined.
Psychedelic mushroom trip leads to a safety concern on a flight
An off-duty pilot, who allegedly took psychedelic mushrooms two days before a flight, attempted to shut off the plane's engines mid-flight. The pilot described feeling trapped in a hellish state and believed that causing a plane crash would wake him up from a perceived dreamlike state. The incident raises safety concerns about mental health and the potential need for better support systems for pilots.
The significance of veterans and inclusivity in the military
On the eve of Veterans Day, Major General Marsha Anderson, the first African American woman to achieve the rank of Major General in the U.S. Army Reserve, reflects on her 36-year military career. She emphasizes the importance of inclusion and diverse perspectives in the armed forces, as diverse teams lead to better decision-making and overall improvement. Anderson's retirement decision was out of a desire to pass the baton and offer opportunities for others to succeed.
The FBI seizes the phones and ipad of NYC Mayor Eric Adams as part of a federal investigation into fundraising, just days after raiding the home of his top fundraiser. Plus, the Alaska Airlines pilot accused of trying to shut down the engines of a plane mid-flight while off-duty, speaks out about the bad mushroom trip he says he experienced before and during the incident. And, ‘Overtime with Bill Maher’ is back - Maher and guests answer topical questions from HBO’s ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ viewers. Also, the first African American female Army General, Maj. Gen. Marcia Anderson (Ret.), joins to talk about Veterans Day.