Hurricane Melissa Aftermath, Israel Strikes Gaza Again, Air-Traffic Controllers
Episode
12 min
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2 min
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Economics & Policy
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What It Covers
Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica and Cuba, Gaza ceasefire breaks down with deadly Israeli strikes, unpaid air traffic controllers struggle during government shutdown.
Notable Moment
Air traffic controllers take second jobs driving Uber and delivering food while managing airplane safety during the ongoing government shutdown crisis.
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