Scott Kirby

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 7 shows

Appears On

Morning Brew Daily Airline Weekly Lounge Squawk Pod KidNuz: News for Kids Marketplace All-in-One Marketplace Morning Report CNBC's "Fast Money"

Episode Appearances

Morning Brew Daily · Apr 23, 2026

Meta Surveils Employees to Train its AI & What Happens When You Give Cocaine to Salmon?

“Stated Spirit's business model doesn't work and company will fail regardless of government intervention.”

Employee Surveillance and AI TrainingAI Model Security and Restricted AccessGeopolitical AI Competition

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Airline Weekly Lounge · Apr 23, 2026

Will Washington Save Spirit Airlines?

“Reportedly floated mega-merger proposal to government in late February, discussed by Trump”

Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy and Liquidation AnalysisFederal Government Airline Industry InterventionJet Fuel Price Volatility and Regional Cost Disparities

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Squawk Pod · Apr 22, 2026

Gone Tripping: United CEO Scott Kirby & Psychedelic Therapy 4/22/26

“Discussed Q1 earnings, fuel price strategy, and declined to comment on American Airlines merger rumors”

Airline Industry Consolidation and Merger RegulationJet Fuel Price Volatility and Airline Pricing StrategyPsychedelic-Assisted Therapy Clinical Efficacy

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KidNuz: News for Kids · Apr 16, 2026

04.16.2026

“Pitched merger proposal with American Airlines to Trump administration for international travel competitiveness”

Airline Merger RegulationStudent Academic IncentivesFAA Air Traffic Controller Recruitment

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 15, 2026

Tariff refunds are coming

“Discussed airline merger proposal with President Trump earlier this year”

Tariff Refunds and Trade PolicyU.S. Customs and Border Protection Refund SystemSupreme Court Trade Rulings

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Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 15, 2026

Tariff refunds are coming

“Discussed proposed merger with American Airlines with President Trump earlier this year”

Tariff Refunds and Trade PolicyU.S. Customs and Border Protection Refund SystemSupreme Court Trade Rulings

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Morning Brew Daily · Apr 15, 2026

Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover

“Leading United Airlines with $31B market value; reportedly exploring American Airlines merger with Trump administration”

IRS Workforce Reduction and Tax EnforcementFederal Tax Revenue Projections and Budget ImpactTax Compliance Gap and Wage Earner vs. Business Owner Disparities

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CNBC's "Fast Money" · Apr 14, 2026

Big Tech Bounce… And An Economic Warning From JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon 4/14/26

“Reportedly pitched American Airlines merger to President Trump; previously president at American”

Semiconductor Supply Chain and Custom AI ChipsAI Disruption of Legacy Software Business ModelsToken Consumption Economics in Enterprise Software

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Morning Brew Daily · Apr 10, 2026

DOJ Launches Antitrust Case Against NFL & Airlines Jack Up Bag Fees

“Expressed envy of Delta's refinery ownership advantage as jet fuel costs surge and crack spread widens”

NFL Antitrust Exemption and Media RightsSports Broadcasting Fragmentation and Consumer CostsAirline Bag Fees and Ancillary Revenue

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