John Howell is joined by Dr. Sheldon H. Jacobson, Founder Professor in Computer Science at the University of Illinois, Urbana. Dr. Jacobson speaks to why there have been so many flight delays and cancellations this Summer. It goes beyond weather: staffing, re-training pilots who haven’t flown in awhile, and limitations due to backup crews. They also discuss what we as passengers can do when experiencing delays. 

<p>John Howell is joined by Dr. Sheldon H. Jacobson, Founder Professor in Computer Science at the University of Illinois, Urbana. Dr. Jacobson speaks to why there have been so many flight delays and cancellations this Summer. It goes beyond weather: staffing, re-training pilots who haven’t flown in awhile, and limitations due to backup crews. They also discuss what we as passengers can do when experiencing delays. </p>

John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.

<p>John Howell is a veteran Chicago radio host, avid golfer, and music aficionado who breaks down the news of the day with local tastemakers and newsmakers from 4pm-7pm weekdays on 890 WLS-AM. A voice of reason, John examines the biggest stories through a Chicago lens and shares them with a nuanced delivery.</p>

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