Chris Sununu

Chris Sununu, the former four-term governor of New Hampshire and MIT graduate, shares his unique insights on political leadership and fiscal reform. He cautions Harvard students about AI's impact on jobs, emphasizing trades will thrive while elite positions diminish. Sununu highlights the ongoing push for a balanced budget amendment, revealing how close they are to achieving a convention of states. He delves into lessons learned from DOGE, advocating for transparency in government spending. Sununu’s transformative vision for Washington offers hope for a fiscal future.

Chris Sununu, President and CEO of Airlines for America and former Governor of New Hampshire, dives into the FAA's historic $12 billion overhaul of air traffic control. He highlights how outdated technology has strained the system and shares insights on tackling the air traffic controller shortage. Sununu reveals plans for modernizing tech, with anticipated quick wins like fiber replacements. He also discusses airport enhancements aimed at improving traveler experience and how airfares have surprisingly risen less than inflation since 2019.

Join Jeanne Shanzano, a Harvard politics expert, William Taylor, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, and Chris Sununu, CEO of Airlines for America, as they tackle the effects of the government shutdown on air travel. Shanzano analyzes political dynamics, while Taylor discusses U.S. credibility in foreign policy. Sununu shares insights on operational challenges within the airline industry, emphasizing the economic fallout of flight cancellations. They also explore how disruptions might pressure lawmakers to resolve the shutdown.