Episodes

  • Episode 44 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 2
    Jul 3 2024

    Hank Duffy’s Executive Administrator Randy Babbitt wins the ALPA presidency in a closely contested election against Roger Hall.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 43 - Aftermath —The Disputed Election of 1990 and ALPA’s Future, Part 1
    Jun 19 2024

    Eastern’s Randy Babbit and United’s Roger Hall vie for the ALPA presidency.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 42 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 3
    Jun 5 2024

    Frank Lorenzo’s failure at Eastern is so complete that he, for all intents and purposes, is finished in the airline industry.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 41 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 2
    May 22 2024

    With no hope of an SOS (suspension of service), the Eastern pilots attempt a “back door” Presidential Emergency Board, which George Bush vetoes.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 40 - The Eastern Strike and the Fall of Lorenzo, “How do you spell ‘Pyrrhic Victory,’ Frank?” Part 1
    May 8 2024

    In response to the Eastern pilot strike, Frank Lorenzo files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

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    17 mins
  • Episode 39 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 3
    Apr 24 2024

    ALPA and Frank Lorenzo maneuver for the high ground at Eastern Airlines, and Lorenzo demonstrates that he has no intention of working cooperatively.

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    16 mins
  • Episode 38 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 2
    Apr 10 2024

    As Frank Lorenzo gains control of Eastern Airlines, ALPA President Hank Duffy prepares to take on his greatest challenge.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 37 - Lorenzo's Last Gamble: The Origins of the Eastern Strike, Part 1
    Mar 27 2024

    ALPA President Hank Duffy struggles to keep ALPA’s larger pilot groups from going independent amid the newly deregulated airline environment.

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    15 mins