Topic: Travel Policy

3 chapters across the catalog

Cat Hole
Episode 1546 1:43:56 - 1:46:55

1546: Cat Hole

TSA COVID Vaccination Mandate, Non-Citizen Travel

Despite the official termination of the national COVID emergency by President Biden, the TSA issued an emergency amendment extending vaccination requirements for non-citizens entering the U.S. until May 11th. The mandate requires airlines to verify proof of vaccination before passengers board flights to the United States. Critics point out that this administrative rule persists even as other pandemic-era restrictions have been lifted.

Holiday Heart
Episode 1514 47:11 - 49:40

1514: Holiday Heart

U.S. Vaccine Mandates for Foreign Travelers

The United States remains one of the few countries maintaining a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for non-citizen travelers entering by air. This policy has caused personal and logistical issues for families and visitors, particularly those coming from Canada where similar mandates have been lifted.

We're Celebrities Get Us Out of Here!
Episode 60 1:01:16 - 1:04:42

60: We're Celebrities Get Us Out of Here!

Walmart Corporate Culture, Travel Budgets and Environmental Protests

Walmart's corporate culture is described as militaristic and cost-focused, requiring even high-level executives to share budget motel rooms during business travel. This frugal approach is compared to past policies at companies like Viacom/MTV, which allowed employees more flexibility with travel funds. Separately, environmental activists marched on Westminster to protest the proposed third runway at Heathrow Airport, though some suggest such groups are occasionally used for corporate extortion.