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Air travel is back — but is that good?
May 17, 2021
Episode 434

Air travel is back — but is that good?

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Plus, a case of the Mondays for crypto, telecoms, inflationary fears and pets.

Well, it’s definitely Monday. Companies are panic-buying over inflation fears, Elon Musk is still talking about crypto, AT&T is suddenly pivoting out of content and, oh yeah, bald eagles want to eat your pets. We’ll talk about all of it. Plus: Molly reflects on a recent air travel experience that has her craving a “John Madden summer.” Your mileage may vary.

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