Major Legislation to Protect the Flying Public, plus New Evidence FBI Complicit in Russia Hoax
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Jul 30, 2025
The podcast dives into a tragic aviation incident involving a military helicopter and a commercial plane, prompting a push for the Rotor Act to improve flight safety. Senator Cruz shares a personal connection to the crash. The discussion transitions to the FBI's alleged involvement in the Trump-Russia narrative, raising serious questions about accountability. Alongside these weighty topics, there are lighter moments featuring humorous anecdotes and personal stories that showcase camaraderie.
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Personal Impact of Reagan Crash
On January 29, an Army Blackhawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines plane over Reagan National Airport, killing 67 people instantly.
Senator Cruz's wife was scheduled to land there that night and was diverted for safety, adding a personal impact to the tragedy.
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ADS-B Out Technology Crucial
The Army Blackhawk helicopter lacked functioning ADS-B Out, a system that broadcasts aircraft location to others.
This absence contributed to the collision since the American Airlines plane could not detect the helicopter.
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Mandate ADS-B In and Out
Senator Cruz's ROTOR Act mandates all aircraft in commercial airspace have both ADS-B Out and ADS-B In.
Implementing this technology enhances visibility among aircraft, improving aviation safety at affordable costs.
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Incident Overview: The discussion begins with a tragic aviation accident that occurred on January 29, involving a collision between an Army Blackhawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane over Ronald Reagan National Airport, resulting in 67 fatalities.
Personal Connection: Senator Cruz recounts how his wife was scheduled to land at Reagan that night and was diverted, adding a personal dimension to the tragedy.
Legislative Response: Cruz introduces the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, which mandates that all aircraft operating in commercial airspace—military and civilian—must be equipped with both ADSB OUT and ADSB IN technology. These systems enhance aircraft visibility to air traffic control and other aircraft, potentially preventing such collisions.
Bipartisan Appeal: While the bill was initially introduced without Democratic co-sponsors, Cruz emphasizes its nonpartisan nature and expresses hope for bipartisan support.
Support and Testimonies: The episode includes remarks from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, affected family members, and Cruz himself, all advocating for the legislation as a necessary step to improve aviation safety.
🕵️‍♂️ 2. FBI and the Russia Investigation
New Revelations: The second half of the podcast shifts to recent intelligence suggesting that the FBI played a complicit role in the Trump-Russia collusion narrative, allegedly driven by the Clinton campaign.
Declassified Intel: Former CIA Director John Ratcliffe is expected to release classified documents that reportedly show the FBI’s involvement was predicted with “alarming specificity.”
Calls for Accountability: Cruz and Ferguson discuss the need for legal consequences, particularly for figures like Andrew McCabe, whose alleged misconduct may still fall within the statute of limitations.
Tone and Style: The segment includes a mix of serious political commentary and light-hearted banter, including jokes about podcast bloopers and a humorous aside about watching Happy Gilmore 2.
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