3 chapters across the catalog
Adam Curry recounts his recent travel experience flying Delta from JFK to Texas, noting that while masks are no longer legally required in terminals, many employees and passengers remain masked. He describes a "stink-eye" attitude from masked airline staff toward unmasked travelers. The Delta Sky Lounge at JFK is described as massive, largely to accommodate the high volume of delayed and cancelled flights.
OSHA Mandate Suspension, Three-Dose Definition, Corporate Mandates
The suspension of OSHA’s vaccine mandate enforcement and Disney’s halt of requirements in Florida are discussed as national political conflicts. Scott Gottlieb predicted that the CDC will eventually redefine "fully vaccinated" to require three doses. The discussion suggests that the government is shifting the burden of enforcement onto private corporations.
GOP Tax Reform, Corporate Tax Rate, Sunset Provisions
The final version of the Republican tax bill includes dropping the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and repealing the Obamacare individual mandate. Critics argue the bill favors the wealthy, while proponents claim it will spur economic growth. The hosts discuss the "disappearing ink" of middle-class tax cuts that are scheduled to sunset in 2025 or 2027.
