Nick Reed 05.08.25 - Air traffic controllers take 'trauma leave' after close calls
Hour 1 - Good Thursday morning! Here's what Nick Reed covers this hour:President Donald Trump on Thursday morning confirmed a new "full and comprehensive" trade deal with the United Kingdom.A compounding mess at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey led to days of flight delays and cancellations.The Federal Aviation Administration announced plans Wednesday to update technology and other functions at Newark Liberty International Airport.Some air traffic controllers are on a 45-day "trauma leave" as Newark Liberty International Airport experiences ongoing staffing shortages amid…
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