Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on soaring jet fuel costs, route cuts and a passenger who boarded a United flight with a fake boarding pass

Jay Ratliff, aviation analyst, on soaring jet fuel costs, route cuts and a passenger who boarded a United flight with a fake boarding pass

Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff joins Lisa Price to discuss how airlines are collectively spending $100 billion more on fuel than projected this year, forcing fare increases and the suspension of marginally profitable routes across the country, including the Raleigh-Durham to Las Vegas service. Ratliff also breaks down a case in Houston where a 25-year-old used a fake boarding pass to sneak onto a United Airlines flight, raising questions about gaps in TSA screening and gate security.

Susan Shanske, director of transitional care support at BRIDGES Adult Transition Program, on preparing teens to manage their own healthcare

Susan Shanske, director of transitional care support at the BRIDGES Adult Transition Program, joins Lisa Price to discuss a new survey finding that two-thirds of young people wish they had been better prepared before aging out of pediatric care around age 18. Shanske explains why the shift to managing appointments, insurance and medical decisions independently is overwhelming for many teens and how families can start preparing earlier, including how young adults can learn to advocate for themselves with healthcare providers.

Jason Husser, professor of political science and public policy and director of the Elon Poll at Elon University, on how Americans feel about the semiquincentennial celebrations

Jason Husser, professor of political science and public policy and director of the Elon Poll at Elon University, joins Tony to discuss the latest Elon Poll findings on how Americans are feeling about the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations and whether the semiquincentennial is influencing their political views and sense of pride in being American.

Anna Kulcsar, programs coordinator at Bentonville Battlefield, on the Heavy Thunder artillery and infantry program

Anna Kulcsar, programs coordinator at Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site, joins Lisa Price to discuss the free Heavy Thunder: Summer Artillery and Infantry Program on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event recreates the sights and sounds of the 1865 battle at one of North Carolina's most significant Civil War sites.

Johnna French, food and lifestyle influencer, on Delta's scaled-back in-flight food service and how travelers can prepare

Johnna French, food and lifestyle influencer, joins Tony to discuss Delta Air Lines' decision to scale back food and beverage service on many short-haul routes and what it means for families, business travelers, and frequent flyers. French shares smart packing tips to avoid mid-flight hunger, how to sidestep overpriced airport purchases, and what the trend signals about the future of airline service.