This episode delves into the recent Alaska Airlines 737 MAX incident, exploring the fallout and aftermath, including the airline's frustration and anger towards Boeing for quality control issues. The National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report reveals missing bolts as the cause of the door plug blowout, highlighting the ongoing scrutiny over Boeing's practices. Experts discuss the complicated relationship between Boeing and the FAA, where delegation of regulatory authority raises safety concerns. The cultural shift towards profit over engineering is analyzed, with airlines considering moving their business to competitors. The episode concludes with host Sabrina Tavernissi's gratitude to the production team and an announcement about Jon Stewart's involvement with Comedy Central's The Daily Show.
