The David Pakman Show 10/7/25: Air travel collapse grows as authoritarians are enraged
Oct 7, 2025
In a lively discussion, Mike Nellis, a Democratic strategist and social impact entrepreneur, reflects on the missteps of Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign, emphasizing the importance of risk-taking and authentic communication. The conversation delves into the chaos of the Trump administration, including economic turmoil from halted soybean exports and the disastrous air travel crisis due to a government shutdown. Nellis also shares insights on campaign strategies for future elections, advocating for competitive primaries and broader communication strategies among Democrats.
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Shutdown Cripples Air Travel
- The government shutdown is degrading U.S. air travel and safety by forcing controllers to work unpaid, causing sickouts and tower closures.
- These personnel shortages and delayed modernization risk rural service loss and broader safety and price impacts.
Rural Flights Face Permanent Loss
- Essential Air Service subsidies that keep rural communities connected run out, threatening permanent loss of flights for remote areas.
- Shutdowns historically force systems unsafe, delay hiring, and push controllers past their limits.
Tariffs Backfire On Farmers
- Kevin Hassett implicitly admitted Trump's tariffs stopped China buying U.S. soybeans, leaving silos full and farmers stranded.
- The administration plans to use tariff revenue to patch problems it created, effectively robbing one pot to pay another.