Pivot Flight Cancellation Chaos, SNAP Ruling, and U.S.-Canada Trade War
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Nov 11, 2025 Live from Toronto, the hosts tackle flight cancellations linked to FAA cuts and the economic fallout on travel. The discussion shifts to the significant Supreme Court ruling on SNAP, unraveling its legal and moral implications for child hunger. They explore the U.S.-Canada trade dynamics, emphasizing tariffs and potential innovations in Canadian tech. Progressive mayors are highlighted for their roles in urban affordability, prompting thoughts on effective leadership. Finally, the conversation pivots to the threats posed by AI and the urgent need for regulation.
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FAA Cuts Threaten Travel And The Economy
- Flight cancellations from FAA cuts threaten tourism and economic vitality across the U.S.
- Scott and Kara warn political decisions are weaponizing disruptions that hurt consumers and businesses.
SNAP Ruling Creates Strategic Delay
- The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to keep SNAP cuts pending appeals, delaying full benefits.
- Kara argues Judge Jackson strategically sent the case to the First Circuit to expedite reversal.
Trade With Canada Is Economically Asymmetric
- U.S.–Canada trade is asymmetric: U.S. exports to Canada create more shareholder value than the reverse.
- Scott says tariffs damage both sides and are economically irrational and unkind.