Squawk Pod The Shutdown, Travel, & “A House of Dynamite” 11/6/25
Nov 6, 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson, a key Republican voice from Louisiana, dives into the ongoing government shutdown and the argument for a clean continuing resolution to restore airport services. He discusses the contentious future of the filibuster and national security concerns in AI development, especially in light of rivalries with China. Filmmaker Kathryn Bigelow and writer Noah Oppenheim share insights on their new film, 'A House of Dynamite,' which explores the high-stakes drama of a nuclear crisis, pushing for global discussions on denuclearization.
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Pass A Clean CR Immediately
- Vote for a clean continuing resolution so essential aviation workers resume paid work and airports avoid safety-driven capacity cuts.
- Do not let political fights persist when they endanger air traffic controllers, TSA, and pilot readiness.
Prioritize Safety Over Leverage
- Prioritize safety over political leverage when staffing critical systems like air traffic control and TSA.
- Back immediate stopgap funding to prevent fatigue-driven incidents and operational collapse.
Reserve Pilots Already Reassigned
- Dennis Tajer says airlines are already using reserve pilots planned for Thanksgiving because of the shutdown's strain.
- He warns this erodes contingency capacity and will worsen holiday travel disruptions.
