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Editor Note: Nassim Nicholas Taleb, the bestselling author of The Black Swan, has published a new book about politics and finance titled Skin in the Game. PBS NewsHour economics correspondent Paul Solman spoke with Taleb about the book, the 2008 financial crisis, and President Donald Trump. Their conversation is presented here, edited for length and clarity. Watch the full segment on Thursday NewsHour program.PAUL SOLMAN: I first interviewed you in 2006. Black Swan hadn ;t even come out yet. Then came Black Swan, the book. Then came the crash of ;08. Yo
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yeezy elation rates raised hopes for merrier drivers and airline passengers than last year.U.S. airlines are predicting a blockbuster holiday season and have projected confidence they can handle the crowds after hiring thousands of pilots, flight attendants and other workers, seeking to avoid the delays and suspensions that marred travel last year and culminated with the Southwest Airline debacle that stranded more than 2 million people
stanley cup .Airlines have canceled just 1.2% of U.S. flights so far this year, the lowest in five years, but bad weather is always a threat. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has warned the government will be holding the airlines accountable to operate smoothly and treat passengers well if there are disruptions. Earlier this week, Transportation Department announced a settlement in which Southwest will pay $140 million for its meltdown last year.Early Friday, there were less than 40 flights cancelled nationwide in the U.S. and about 400 that were delayed, according
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