When the Shutdown Ends, Why the FAA is Cancelling 5000 Flights per Day & Inside the Numbers behind Mamdani's Election

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Nov 7, 2025

The podcast kicks off with a discussion on the government shutdown and its impact on air travel, revealing severe staffing shortages that could lead to 5,000 daily flight cancellations. The hosts argue this is a political maneuver by Democrats to harm Donald Trump. They also delve into the election of Zohran Mamdani, analyzing voting patterns that show strong support from young women and college-educated voters. The implications of Mamdani's victory are explored, highlighting the radical left's growing influence in the Democratic Party and sparking concerns for its future.

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Shutdown Blame And Senate Filibuster

Ted Cruz argues Democrats are prolonging the shutdown to gain political advantage and blame Republicans.
He says 14 times Republicans voted to open the government while Democrats filibuster funding under Senate rules.

ANECDOTE

Personal Airport Chaos During Shutdown

Ben Ferguson described arriving at Newark around 3 a.m. and seeing long lines and people sleeping in airport corridors.
He likened the scene to holiday travel chaos and warned it was spreading nationwide.

INSIGHT

FAA Reductions Could Cancel 5,000 Flights Daily

Cruz reports the FAA ordered a mandatory 10% traffic reduction at the 40 largest airports due to controller shortages.
He calculates about 5,000 flights and roughly 500,000 passengers could be affected per day if the shutdown continues.

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1. Government Shutdown and FAA Flight Cancellations

Cruz and Ferguson argue that Democrats are intentionally prolonging the shutdown for political gain, particularly to hurt Donald Trump.
Essential federal workers like TSA agents and air traffic controllers are working without pay, leading to staffing shortages and safety concerns.
The FAA has announced a mandatory 10% reduction in air traffic at the 40 largest U.S. airports due to understaffing.
This could result in up to 5,000 flight cancellations per day, affecting potentially 500,000 passengers daily.
Cruz says Democrats blocked a bill to pay essential workers during the shutdown, including air traffic controllers.

2. Analysis of Election Results

The podcast dives into the election of Zohran Mamdani, a self-described socialist/communist, in New York City.
Cruz and Ferguson portray Mamdani as emblematic of the radical left’s growing influence in the Democratic Party.
They analyze exit poll data and voter demographics, highlighting:
- Young women (18–29) were the most supportive group, with 81% voting for Mamdani.
- Educational attainment correlated with support: those with bachelor’s or advanced degrees leaned heavily toward Mamdani.
- Income brackets between $30,000 and $300,000 favored Mamdani, while the very poor (<$30k) and very rich (>$300k) leaned toward Cuomo.
- Religious affiliation showed that Protestants, Catholics, and Jews leaned toward Cuomo, while Muslims and non-religious voters favored Mamdani.
- LGBTQ+ voters supported Mamdani by 81%, despite the podcast hosts expressing disbelief due to Mamdani’s alleged Islamist sympathies.

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