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Podcast: Tim Conway Jr. on Demand
Episode: 🛫💸 “Grounded Paychecks, Soaring Stress! Air Traffic Controllers Work for FREE as Dodgers Battle for Their Lives in Game 5!” ⚾🔥
Description: Alex Stone on Air traffic controllers received their first zero-dollar paycheck Tuesday amid the government shutdown. Many are turning to food banks and zero-interest loans, and some are even driving for Uber or DoorDash between tower shifts to make ends meet. The stress is mounting on an already short-staffed system as controllers hand out flyers urging travelers to pressure lawmakers to end the shutdown. Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Game #5—a pivotal showdown for Los Angeles in the World Series. The Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC) steps up to help people struggling with food insecurity. Conway jokes he eats fast foo...