
Episode 297 • • 2:03:03 - 2:06:05
297: Obama's Clutch Car
Air Traffic Controllers, Sleeping Scandals and Automation
A series of reports regarding air traffic controllers sleeping on the job is framed as a potential "pylon" to justify the transition to a fully automated "NextGen" system. The hosts argue that the current workforce is overworked due to short breaks between shifts and strict rules against sleeping in their cars. Companies like Raytheon are mentioned as potential beneficiaries of a shift toward computer-controlled air traffic management.
