How Kamala Harris Views the Economy & Delta Still Reeling from IT Outage
Jul 23, 2024
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Kamala Harris's economic views and policies are discussed, along with a study on Universal Basic Income. Delta struggles with an IT outage, while the FCC addresses expensive prison phone calls. Phillies Outfielder Nick Castellanos' uncanny scoring streak and the challenges of feeding athletes in the Olympic Village are also highlighted.
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Kamala Harris prioritizes consumer protection and legal action against corporations like Uber.
Delta Airlines' IT outage showcased challenges in managing a premium airline amidst technological crises.
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The Influence of Family Dynasties in US Politics
The absence of a Bush, Clinton, or Biden in the upcoming presidential election reflects the historical prevalence of family dynasties in US politics. Despite shifting focus to other three-name or three-family political successions throughout history, the continued influence of family legacies remains evident.
Kamala Harris: Background and Economic Policies
Kamala Harris, with a legal background as a former district attorney and attorney general, highlights her focus on consumer protection and legal action against corporations like Uber. Her economic policies align closely with Biden's, emphasizing climate change initiatives, student debt relief, and free college proposals.
Universal Basic Income Study Results
A comprehensive UBI study among low-income residents shows no significant impact on employment levels after receiving $1,000 per month for three years. Recipients prioritized basic needs spending, showed charitable tendencies, and experienced reduced financial stress without substantial changes in workforce participation.
Delta Airlines' IT Crisis and Recovery Challenges
Following a major IT outage, Delta Airlines faced extensive flight cancellations despite efforts to restore operations. The company's reliance on Atlanta as a crucial hub exacerbated logistical challenges, leading to significant disruptions and criticisms from transportation officials, highlighting the complexities of managing a premium airline amidst technological crises.
Episode 371: Neal and Toby discuss how potential Democratic nominee Kamala Harris views the economy and what her policies are. Then, a study on Universal Basic Income backed by Sam Altman wraps up and reveals having some extra cash can really help. Who would’ve thunk it!? Next, Delta is having a hard time recovering from the major IT outage that caused it to cancel hundreds of flights over the weekend. Plus, the FCC is cracking down on phone calls from prisons which have gotten too expensive for inmates. Meanwhile, Toby looks at the uncanny trend of Phillies Outfielder Nick Castellanos hitting a home run every time there’s a major news event. Lastly, the Olympic Village is getting ready for an event that will happen around the clock: feeding all the athletes.