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Unfriendly Skies: The Lives Of Flight Attendants

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Once a job of glamour and adventure, flight attendants now contend with constant harassment and threats of violence. Journalist Darryl Campbell joins host Krys Boyd to talk about the modern airline industry and how angry passengers and harsh working conditions are undermining efforts to protect the health and safety of both customers and staff. His article, “Cabin Pressure: The Turbulent History of Flight Attendants,” appears in The Verge.