The Flyover Podcast

Today’s Headlines: Northeast Flights Thrown Into Chaos, 12 States Settle Paramount Merger Suit, US Pitches Emergency AI Hotline to China

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Today’s Poll Question…..
Do you have a custom vanity license plate?
Yes (reply to tell us) - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=1
I used to - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=2
No, but I’m tempted - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=3
Never, I’m too private - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=4
I just judge other people’s - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=5

Flyover Focus: Don’t miss our NEW Monday Flyover Focus episode – Amy takes a closer look at: Cost of Living. Your grocery bill, your mortgage, and your retirement check all move with the cost of living. So what's actually behind that number? Watch now: https://youtu.be/U081I_Fbkn8

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Chapters

0:00 Show Open
01:09 Takeoff (Northeast Flights Thrown Into Chaos, 12 States Settle Paramount Merger Suit, US Pitches Emergency AI Hotline to China)
03:53 Politics (Networks Suspend White House Pool, Trump Begins U.N. Week, Bessent Calls for AI Accountability, Houthis Spare U.S. Ships)
05:34 Podcast extra (Later Retirement Linked to Longevity, AI Workers Questions, Hannah-Jones on Daughter Schooling)
14:01 Finance (AMD Hits $1 Trillion, Converse Pulls Karina Ad, Wendy’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy)
15:37 Sports (Yankees Valued at $12 Billion, Mantle Photo Sells for $3 Million, Shaq Named Honorary FBI Agent)
16:56 Science & Tech (Fall Begins Tonight, Pokémon Teams Up With ESA)
17:42 ETC (Presley Gerber Dies at 27, Baby Raccoons Learn Survival Skills, Phone “Bricking” Goes Viral)
19:24 Poll Question
20:25 Trivia

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Today’s Headlines: Northeast Flights Thrown Into Chaos, 12 States Settle Paramount Merger Suit, US Pitches Emergency AI Hotline to China

Today’s Episode is brought to you by the following sponsor:
Quince. Make your bed your favorite place to be this season with Quince. Download the Quince app or go t https://www.quince.com/FLYOVER. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

Today’s Poll Question…..
Do you have a custom vanity license plate?
Yes (reply to tell us) - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=1
I used to - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=2
No, but I’m tempted - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=3
Never, I’m too private - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=4
I just judge other people’s - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-22-26&a=5

Flyover Focus: Don’t miss our NEW Monday Flyover Focus episode – Amy takes a closer look at: Cost of Living. Your grocery bill, your mortgage, and your retirement check all move with the cost of living. So what's actually behind that number? Watch now: https://youtu.be/U081I_Fbkn8

LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday: The Flyover Podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Apple Music — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyover-podcast/id1810232961
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Watch-The-Flyover

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Chapters

0:00 Show Open
01:09 Takeoff (Northeast Flights Thrown Into Chaos, 12 States Settle Paramount Merger Suit, US Pitches Emergency AI Hotline to China)
03:53 Politics (Networks Suspend White House Pool, Trump Begins U.N. Week, Bessent Calls for AI Accountability, Houthis Spare U.S. Ships)
05:34 Podcast extra (Later Retirement Linked to Longevity, AI Workers Questions, Hannah-Jones on Daughter Schooling)
14:01 Finance (AMD Hits $1 Trillion, Converse Pulls Karina Ad, Wendy’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy)
15:37 Sports (Yankees Valued at $12 Billion, Mantle Photo Sells for $3 Million, Shaq Named Honorary FBI Agent)
16:56 Science & Tech (Fall Begins Tonight, Pokémon Teams Up With ESA)
17:42 ETC (Presley Gerber Dies at 27, Baby Raccoons Learn Survival Skills, Phone “Bricking” Goes Viral)
19:24 Poll Question
20:25 Trivia

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Today’s Headlines: Trump’s Arch Will House Drones and Snipers, Moscow Hit By Largest Drone Attack Yet, White House Plan “AI Force” and a New Czar

Today’s Episode is brought to you by the following sponsor:
AG1. For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/flyovernewsletter.

Today’s Poll Question…..
Do you have security cameras at home?
Inside and out - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=1
Doorbell only - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=2
Outside only - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=3
None at all - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=4
Other - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=5

Flyover Focus: Don’t miss our NEW Monday Flyover Focus episode – Amy takes a closer look at: Cost of Living. Your grocery bill, your mortgage, and your retirement check all move with the cost of living. So what's actually behind that number? Watch now: https://youtu.be/U081I_Fbkn8

LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday: The Flyover Podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Watch-The-Flyover

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Chapters

0:00 Show Open
01:05 Takeoff (Trump’s Arch Will House Drones and Snipers, Moscow Hit By Largest Drone Attack Yet, White House Plan “AI Force” and a New Czar)
03:24 Politics (Barrasso Defends Trump Press Ban, U.N. General Assembly in New York, Trump Meets Mamdani)
06:13 Podcast extra (Trump Drug Deals Revealed, Trump Iran Strategy, Firefighter Rejected Over Homeschooling)
10:35 Finance (Gemini Gains Unauthorized Access, Small Business Build Millions, Ari Emanuel Releases Memoir)
11:53 Beyond Our Borders (AfD Tops German State Election, Mom Runs Barefoot for Daughters)
13:08 Sports (Packers Lead NFL Comebacks, Texas Holds Top Spot
14:10 Science & Tech (Brain May Be Two Organs, Repeat COVID Linked to Back Problems, Tomato Paste May Boost Memory)
15:10 ETC (Chicago River Swim Canceled, Iced Coffee Sparks Interview Debate, Golden Retriever Welcomes Burglar)
16:25 Poll Question
17:12 Trivia

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Today’s Headlines: Trump’s Arch Will House Drones and Snipers, Moscow Hit By Largest Drone Attack Yet, White House Plan “AI Force” and a New Czar

Today’s Episode is brought to you by the following sponsor:
AG1. For a limited time, save 20% on your first subscription order of AG1 Next Gen or AG1 Pro at https://drinkag1.com/flyovernewsletter.

Today’s Poll Question…..
Do you have security cameras at home?
Inside and out - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=1
Doorbell only - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=2
Outside only - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=3
None at all - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=4
Other - https://jointheflyover.com/thank-you-for-voting/?d=9-21-26&a=5

Flyover Focus: Don’t miss our NEW Monday Flyover Focus episode – Amy takes a closer look at: Cost of Living. Your grocery bill, your mortgage, and your retirement check all move with the cost of living. So what's actually behind that number? Watch now: https://youtu.be/U081I_Fbkn8

LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday: The Flyover Podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Apple Music — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flyover-podcast/id1810232961
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4NvRJOzlQNlgUNLTYnE91Z
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Watch-The-Flyover

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Chapters

0:00 Show Open
01:05 Takeoff (Trump’s Arch Will House Drones and Snipers, Moscow Hit By Largest Drone Attack Yet, White House Plan “AI Force” and a New Czar)
03:24 Politics (Barrasso Defends Trump Press Ban, U.N. General Assembly in New York, Trump Meets Mamdani)
06:13 Podcast extra (Trump Drug Deals Revealed, Trump Iran Strategy, Firefighter Rejected Over Homeschooling)
10:35 Finance (Gemini Gains Unauthorized Access, Small Business Build Millions, Ari Emanuel Releases Memoir)
11:53 Beyond Our Borders (AfD Tops German State Election, Mom Runs Barefoot for Daughters)
13:08 Sports (Packers Lead NFL Comebacks, Texas Holds Top Spot
14:10 Science & Tech (Brain May Be Two Organs, Repeat COVID Linked to Back Problems, Tomato Paste May Boost Memory)
15:10 ETC (Chicago River Swim Canceled, Iced Coffee Sparks Interview Debate, Golden Retriever Welcomes Burglar)
16:25 Poll Question
17:12 Trivia

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Why does your paycheck buy less than it used to—even when the official numbers say things are improving?

The cost of living affects nearly every financial decision you make: what you spend at the grocery store, whether you can afford a home, how much you’re able to save, and even what shows up in your Social Security check.

But who actually decides what the “cost of living” is—and does that number reflect what Americans are really paying?

In this episode of Flyover Focus, we break down how the cost of living is measured, why the official figures don’t always match what you see at the register, and whether annual Social Security increases actually keep pace.

We’ll also look at who’s feeling the squeeze the most, what’s driving some of your biggest expenses, and whether there’s any relief in sight.

Your paycheck. Your mortgage. Your grocery bill. Your retirement. One number touches all of them—but it may not tell the whole story.
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Flyover Focus is a new weekly video series from The Flyover Podcast that puts one topic in the spotlight. Some weeks, we’ll dig deeper into a subject making headlines, stripping away the bias and sticking to the facts. Other weeks, we’ll explore interesting and informative topics, including Top 10 lists and more.

Look for a new Flyover Focus every Monday.

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