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This Morning With Gordon Deal

This Weekend with Gordon Deal March 22, 2025

Mar 22, 2025
Discover how the pandemic has reshaped travel, with new health protocols in the cruise and airline industries. Explore the surprising connection between a wife's income and rising divorce rates. Delve into gender dynamics in relationships, especially when traditional roles shift. Learn about the physical toll space travel takes on astronauts and their return to Earth. Finally, uncover the latest IRS tax scams and the rise of organized hitchhiking as a clever solution to D.C. traffic woes.
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  • The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally transformed travel norms, prompting airlines to pivot towards premium leisure travel as business travel lags behind.
  • Increased participation in slugging in Washington, D.C., highlights a shift towards efficient commuting practices as traffic congestion resurfaces post-pandemic.

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The Return of Slugging in D.C.

Slugging is a popular commuting method in Washington, D.C., allowing users to bypass heavy traffic and high tolls on express lanes by sharing rides for free. Commuters line up in designated areas, and drivers looking for passengers pick them up, enabling them to use high occupancy vehicle lanes. This practice, which saw a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic due to remote work, is now regaining traction as more people return to the office. Reports indicate a significant revival, with numerous vehicles participating each morning, highlighting its growing popularity as traffic congestion increases.

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