Episode Mentions
Stuff You Should Know · May 5, 2026
Boeing's Nosedive: The 737-MAX
“Acquired by Boeing in 1997; introduced cost-cutting culture that displaced Boeing's engineering-first approach”
Boeing 737 MAX design flaws and MCAS system failuresFAA regulatory capture and self-certification programsManeuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) design defects
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Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer · Apr 7, 2026
The Wage Standard: What’s Wrong in the Labor Market and How to Fix It (with Arin Dube)
“Acquired Boeing; finance-focused executives replaced engineering leadership, shifting company wage and quality strategy”
Minimum Wage Policy and Employment EffectsWage-Productivity Gap Since 1980Employer Market Power and Monopsony
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