# Flight Attendant on The No Agenda Show Flight Attendant comes up in 24 chapters across 24 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2009 to July 2026. - **Chapters:** 24 - **Episodes:** 24 - **Discussed:** December 2009 – July 2026 - **Related topics:** [Southwest Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [American Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [Austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [Aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [Donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [Klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [Travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [Turbulence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turbulence.md), [25th Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md) ## Chapters 1–20 of 24 ### Delta-KLM Flight Experience, Adam Curry's Recognition - **Episode:** [1882: Buy the Crash](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash.md) - **Published:** 2026-07-02 - **Time:** 3:30–5:28 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1882-buy-the-crash/chapter/delta-klm-flight-experience-adam-curry-s-recognition.md Adam Curry recounts his travel experience flying from Austin to Amsterdam on a Delta-KLM codeshare flight. He describes an interaction with a flight attendant who recognized him not as a media figure, but as the father of his daughter, Christina. The anecdote serves as a humorous reflection on his past fame and current status. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [amsterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amsterdam.md), [austin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/austin.md), [flight attendant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendant.md), [fame](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fame.md) ### Hotel Coffee Maker Hack, Travel Hygiene, Viral Hoaxes - **Episode:** [1845: Slave Slab](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab.md) - **Published:** 2026-02-22 - **Time:** 1:43:35–1:46:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1845-slave-slab/chapter/hotel-coffee-maker-hack-travel-hygiene-viral-hoaxes.md A viral "life hack" video suggests travelers can wash their underwear by placing them in hotel coffee makers and running a brew cycle. The hosts debunk the practicality of the hack for men's clothing and express disgust at the hygiene implications for future hotel guests. The segment serves as a warning about the reliability of travel advice found on social media. Keywords: life hack, coffee maker, [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [hygiene](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hygiene.md), [viral video](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/viral-video.md), [flight attendant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendant.md) ### Toronto Plane Crash, Flight Attendant Heroism, and DEI Pilots - **Episode:** [1740: DOGE-CAM](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam.md) - **Published:** 2025-02-20 - **Time:** 1:35:45–1:42:21 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1740-doge-cam/chapter/toronto-plane-crash-flight-attendant-heroism-and-dei-pilots.md An Endeavor Airlines flight crash-landed and flipped at Toronto's Pearson Airport, resulting in no fatalities. The discussion highlights the heroic actions of the flight attendants during the evacuation and pushes back against immediate speculation blaming DEI hiring practices for the accident. Keywords: toronto pearson airport, endeavor airlines, [dei](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dei.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), crj, [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md) ### Pete Buttigieg, Climate Change and Airline Turbulence - **Episode:** [1664: Friendshoring](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring.md) - **Published:** 2024-05-30 - **Time:** 1:45:53–1:50:59 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1664-friendshoring/chapter/pete-buttigieg-climate-change-and-airline-turbulence.md Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appeared on CBS to link recent severe airline turbulence to climate change, claiming it has increased by 15% to 55%. He cited heat waves in the Pacific Northwest as a threat to transit infrastructure and urged passengers to keep seatbelts fastened. Critics argue that extreme turbulence remains rare and that Buttigieg is using weather events to push broader environmental policies. Keywords: [pete buttigieg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pete-buttigieg.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [turbulence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turbulence.md), [singapore airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/singapore-airlines.md), [department of transportation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/department-of-transportation.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md) ### Kamala Harris, 25th Amendment Calls and Airline Pickets - **Episode:** [1634: Nukes in Space!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space.md) - **Published:** 2024-02-16 - **Time:** 1:43:08–1:46:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1634-nukes-in-space/chapter/kamala-harris-25th-amendment-calls-and-airline-pickets.md Vice President Kamala Harris stated she is "ready to serve" in a Wall Street Journal interview, amid calls from some Republicans to invoke the 25th Amendment. On the labor front, thousands of flight attendants held pickets at major airports demanding better pay, while Uber and Lyft drivers planned strikes to protest working conditions. These actions contrast with the administration's claims of a thriving labor market. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [25th amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/25th-amendment.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), [uber](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/uber.md), [lyft](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lyft.md) ### United Airlines, New Turbulence Safety Protocols - **Episode:** [1611: Podcast Pro](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1611-podcast-pro.md) - **Published:** 2023-11-26 - **Time:** 2:07:39–2:12:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1611-podcast-pro/chapter/united-airlines-new-turbulence-safety-protocols.md Effective December 2023, United Airlines requires flight attendants to be buckled in by 10,000 feet due to increased turbulence risks during descent. This policy change may end beverage service earlier on short-haul flights. The airline attributes the shift to "approach maneuvers" designed to save fuel, though some link the narrative to climate change mitigation efforts. Keywords: [united airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/united-airlines.md), [turbulence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/turbulence.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md) ### Flight Attendant Union, Airline Mask Policy Reactions - **Episode:** [1444: Lawful but Awful](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-21 - **Time:** 39:09–44:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1444-lawful-but-awful/chapter/flight-attendant-union-airline-mask-policy-reactions.md The president of the Association of Flight Attendants is featured in a clip discussing the industry's reaction to the lifting of the federal mask mandate. While some crews expressed relief, the union representative highlighted the ongoing split among passengers and staff. The hosts criticize the union's stance and the "politicization" of safety measures on aircraft. Keywords: sara nelson, [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), [cnbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cnbc.md), [mask mandate](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandate.md), [airline safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airline-safety.md) ### Associate Executive Producers, Worcestershire Sauce, Flight Attendant Overlap - **Episode:** [1443: Elon Sandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-17 - **Time:** 2:42:57–2:48:37 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1443-elon-sandwich/chapter/associate-executive-producers-worcestershire-sauce-flight-attendant-overlap.md The hosts thank a large group of associate executive producers and clarify the pronunciation of "Worcestershire." A note from a flight attendant explains that airline chaos is often caused by "overlap" staffing issues at the end of the month rather than specific pilot hour regulations. Keywords: worcestershire, [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), incentive pay, [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md), [producer notes](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/producer-notes.md) ### Aviation Industry Collapse and Pilot Shortages - **Episode:** [1442: Slime Mold](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold.md) - **Published:** 2022-04-14 - **Time:** 1:04:23–1:08:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1442-slime-mold/chapter/aviation-industry-collapse-and-pilot-shortages.md American Airlines is replacing some regional flights with bus services due to a severe pilot shortage. JetBlue announced a 25% reduction in summer flights because they cannot fulfill their schedule. The hosts attribute the crisis to early retirements during COVID-19 and flight attendants quitting over the stress of enforcing mask mandates and dealing with "Karens." Keywords: [american airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/american-airlines.md), [jetblue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jetblue.md), [pilot shortage](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/pilot-shortage.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), [mask mandates](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mask-mandates.md) ### Fumble-Rooskie Play and Flight Attendant Humor - **Episode:** [1366: Pingdemic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic.md) - **Published:** 2021-07-25 - **Time:** 2:14:55–2:18:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1366-pingdemic/chapter/fumble-rooskie-play-and-flight-attendant-humor.md Steve Bandstra of Nashville made a "fumble-rooskie" donation to his wife, Jessica, after a joke about drinking flight attendants caused domestic friction. The "fumble-rooskie" is a trick football play, famously used by Cal, where the ball is intentionally left on the ground for a teammate to pick up. The play was eventually banned because it was too difficult for officials and cameras to track. Keywords: steve bandstra, fumble-rooskie, [football](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/football.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), jessica bandstra ### Tucker Carlson, Language Control, Flight Attendants Union - **Episode:** [1311: Woke Kindergarten](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1311-woke-kindergarten.md) - **Published:** 2021-01-10 - **Time:** 1:03:44–1:08:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1311-woke-kindergarten/chapter/tucker-carlson-language-control-flight-attendants-union.md Tucker Carlson argued that the Capitol riot is being used as a pretext to crack down on civil liberties and control language. He noted that the Flight Attendants Union called for participants in the riot to be banned from commercial flights, a move that has already resulted in people being denied boarding. Carlson posits that the "racist" label is being applied to the event to justify future restrictions on Trump supporters. Keywords: [tucker carson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tucker-carson.md), language control, flight attendants union, [no-fly list](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-fly-list.md), [capitol riot](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/capitol-riot.md) ### Spirit Airlines Altercation, White Privilege Accusations and Brain Freeze - **Episode:** [1277: Insurrectious](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious.md) - **Published:** 2020-09-13 - **Time:** 2:12:07–2:17:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1277-insurrectious/chapter/spirit-airlines-altercation-white-privilege-accusations-and-brain-freeze.md A viral video from a Spirit Airlines flight shows a passenger refusing to let a flight attendant pass, citing "white privilege" and claiming to be a "Black Queen from California." The hosts analyze the flight attendant's "brain freeze" response, suggesting that fear of being labeled a racist prevents individuals from exercising legitimate authority. The incident is framed as a result of modern "mind control" regarding racial labels. Keywords: [spirit airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spirit-airlines.md), [white privilege](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/white-privilege.md), [flight attendant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendant.md), [mind control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mind-control.md), [ados](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ados.md), [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md) ### Southwest Airlines, Singing Flight Attendant - **Episode:** [994: Scromit](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit.md) - **Published:** 2017-12-28 - **Time:** 1:45:53–1:50:10 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/994-scromit/chapter/southwest-airlines-singing-flight-attendant.md Southwest Airlines flight attendant Chareze Miles gained national attention for singing to passengers at a Houston gate. The airline is noted for its unique corporate culture that encourages employees to use humor and monologues to break the tension of air travel, a practice tracing back to the legacy of PSA Airlines. Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), chareze miles, [houston](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/houston.md), [flight attendant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendant.md), [corporate culture](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/corporate-culture.md) ### Southwest Airlines, Flight Attendant Humor - **Episode:** [750: Gas Jackers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/750-gas-jackers.md) - **Published:** 2015-08-23 - **Time:** 1:50:53–1:52:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/750-gas-jackers/chapter/southwest-airlines-flight-attendant-humor.md A humorous account of a Southwest Airlines flight attendant's safety briefing and post-landing announcements. The story highlights the specific "get out" gag used upon arrival at the gate and the strict security protocols regarding passengers standing near the cockpit. Keywords: [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [flight attendant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendant.md), [humor](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/humor.md), [travel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/travel.md), [safety briefing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/safety-briefing.md) ### Rachel Maddow, FAA Cockpit Door Standards, Flight Protocols - **Episode:** [707: Bandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-26 - **Time:** 17:27–22:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich/chapter/rachel-maddow-faa-cockpit-door-standards-flight-protocols.md Rachel Maddow discussed the FAA's post-9/11 mandatory standards for reinforced cockpit doors, suggesting they could become a "death warrant" if a pilot is incapacitated or malicious. A pilot guest on her show noted that airline protocol typically requires a flight attendant to enter the cockpit if one pilot leaves to ensure two people are present at all times. The hosts mock Maddow's delivery and theories regarding potential hijackers. Keywords: [rachel maddow](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rachel-maddow.md), [faa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/faa.md), cockpit doors, [9/11](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/9-11.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md) ### Archive.org Preservation and Southwest Airlines Flight Attendant - **Episode:** [666: Slavery Enrollment Month](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-07 - **Time:** 1:38:37–1:42:55 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month/chapter/archive-org-preservation-and-southwest-airlines-flight-attendant.md The hosts thank PG Kelly for archiving the show on Archive.org, noting the importance of long-term preservation. A donation note from a Southwest Airlines flight attendant is read, offering the hosts free drinks on future flights. The segment concludes with a brief mention of Aeroflot's new low-cost carrier, "Victory." Keywords: [archive.org](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/archive-org.md), [southwest airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/southwest-airlines.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), [podcast archive](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/podcast-archive.md), [donations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donations.md) ### Jesse Jackson's English, Airline Security and Smoking on Planes - **Episode:** [573: NEETS](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets.md) - **Published:** 2013-12-12 - **Time:** 52:55–57:43 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/573-neets/chapter/jesse-jackson-s-english-airline-security-and-smoking-on-planes.md Adam Curry plays a clip of Jesse Jackson, mocking his speaking style and clarity. This leads to a story about a man, Tom Wagner, who was accidentally locked inside an empty Express Jet plane in Houston after falling asleep. The hosts reminisce about the era of smoking on airplanes and the changing behavior of passengers and flight attendants regarding call buttons. Keywords: [jesse jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jesse-jackson.md), [aviation](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation.md), express jet, [smoking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/smoking.md), [flight attendants](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendants.md), call buttons ### KLM In-Flight Medical Emergency and Strategy of Tension - **Episode:** [568: Heteroflexible Previvor](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/568-heteroflexible-previvor.md) - **Published:** 2013-11-24 - **Time:** 23:25–25:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/568-heteroflexible-previvor/chapter/klm-in-flight-medical-emergency-and-strategy-of-tension.md A personal anecdote describes a medical emergency on a KLM flight where a passenger suffered from high blood pressure, causing a panic among the crew and passengers. The hosts link this anxiety to a broader "strategy of tension" designed to keep the public on edge. Keywords: [klm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/klm.md), [medical emergency](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-emergency.md), [high blood pressure](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/high-blood-pressure.md), [strategy of tension](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strategy-of-tension.md), [flight attendant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/flight-attendant.md) ### Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak Return from Hollywood - **Episode:** [550: Cyber Insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance.md) - **Published:** 2013-09-22 - **Time:** 0:02–2:18 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/550-cyber-insurance/chapter/adam-curry-and-john-c-dvorak-return-from-hollywood.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the session discussing their return flights from Hollywood to Austin and Northern Silicon Valley. They critique the cascading delays typical of major carriers like American Airlines compared to point-to-point services like Southwest. The conversation touches on the demeanor of flight crews working overtime due to these scheduling issues. 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