Spirit Airlines Folds, Abortion Pills, Government Debt

Spirit Airlines Folds, Abortion Pills, Government Debt

May 2, 2026 · 15 min

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The episode discusses the cessation of Spirit Airlines operations, the end of telemedicine access to abortion pills, and the growing federal debt.

Spirit Airlines ceased operation overnight, as jet fuel prices are pinching airlines. A panel of federal judges in Louisiana has ended telemedicine access to the abortion pill mifepristone for the entire country. And the federal debt has outgrown the entire U.S. economy. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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