Podcast Episode Summary

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Episode: Triple A Predicting Record Holiday Travel
Date: November 17, 2025

Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update covers a broad range of headline stories, with a primary focus on the impact of the government reopening just ahead of Thanksgiving travel. It highlights the restoration of normalcy at airports, forecasts record-breaking holiday travel, discusses new political developments including the Jeffrey Epstein files vote, reviews economic and legislative updates in Washington, and picks up on major national news in sports and crime.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Air Travel Returns to Normal Ahead of Thanksgiving

• [00:03] Dave Anthony: Highlights that the FAA has lifted flight restrictions at 40 major airports after government reopening, following a period when air traffic controllers worked without pay and some sought second jobs.
  • Memorable Quote:
    “Air travel getting back to normal just ahead of the Thanksgiving rush…” — Dave Anthony [00:03]
• [00:21] Chris Foster: Details timeline of flight cuts, peaking post-shutdown with 2,900 cancellations (some due to weather), with numbers now declining to typical levels.
  • Flight cuts: started at 4%, rose to 6%, then dropped to 3% as staffing normalized.
  • Latest: Only 31 flights canceled today, indicating recovery.

2. Record Thanksgiving Travel Projected by AAA

• [00:37] Dave Anthony: Reports AAA prediction of nearly 82 million Americans traveling for the holiday, most by car.

3. Political Spotlight: Jeffrey Epstein Files and Trump Response

• [00:37] Dave Anthony: President Trump pivots on the Epstein controversy, calling it a "hoax" but urging House Republicans to vote for public release of case files, emphasizing transparency.
  • Memorable Quote:
    "They have nothing to hide." — Attributed to President Trump via Truth Social [00:37]
  • House Republicans may vote on this as soon as tomorrow.
• [01:09] Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (GOP): Publicly supports releasing the files, stresses belief in Trump’s innocence.
  • Quote:
    "I think that the American people understand that right now everything that the Democrats have tried to say that, you know, Trump was somehow implicated is completely false." — Rep. Luna [01:09]
• [01:19] Dave Anthony: Adds that DOJ's inquiry also covers former President Clinton and Democrats.

4. White House Messaging on the Economy

• [01:28] Mark Meredith: Shares President Trump's focus on economic concerns, particularly prices of essentials ahead of Thanksgiving.
  • President claims prices are dropping compared with prior years.
• [01:46] President Trump:
  • Quote:
    “The problem with the Democrats, they lie. They do it so well. They talk about affordability, but I'm the one that's getting the prices down.” — President Trump [01:46]

5. Law Enforcement and National Security

• [01:53] Dave Anthony: US military action: Destroyed another vessel suspected of drug smuggling off South America.

6. Congressional Update and Healthcare Debate

• [02:16] Dave Anthony: With both chambers back in session for the first time since the shutdown, Congress faces unresolved issues.
• [02:27] Ryan Schmelz: House Democrats criticize Senate counterparts for reopening without an ACA tax credit extension. Talks ongoing; deal needed before year-end expiration.
  • Quote:
    “Some conversations are underway on striking a deal on health care. And an agreement that can pass both chambers will have to be made before the end of the year when the tax credits expire.” — Ryan Schmelz [02:27]

7. Economic Indicators and Wall Street

• [03:02] Dave Anthony: Delayed September jobs report will be released Thursday — but only hiring numbers, not unemployment, due to the shutdown's impact.
  • Stock futures: Dow slightly down, Nasdaq up.

8. Breaking News: NFL Player Shooting

• [03:24] Todd Pyro: Chris Boyd of the NY Jets critically injured in NYC shooting; incident involved multiple fleeing vehicles and uncertain motive.
  • Quote:
    “Sources also tell the Post, quote, Boyd and two other Jets players left that area because he didn’t like the vibe.” — [03:24]

9. NFL Scores

• [03:58] Dave Anthony:
  • Philadelphia Eagles beat Detroit 16–9 (four-game win streak).
  • Denver Broncos’ eighth straight win (beat Kansas City).
  • LA Rams win five in a row (edge out Seattle).

Notable Quotes

• "Air travel getting back to normal just ahead of the Thanksgiving rush..." — Dave Anthony [00:03]
• "They have nothing to hide." — President Trump (via Truth Social) [00:37]
• "I think that the American people understand that right now everything that the Democrats have tried to say that, you know, Trump was somehow implicated is completely false." — Rep. Luna [01:09]
• “The problem with the Democrats, they lie. They do it so well... but I'm the one that's getting the prices down.” — President Trump [01:46]
• “Boyd and two other Jets players left that area because he didn’t like the vibe.” — (from NYPD sources, quoted by Todd Pyro) [03:24]
• "Some conversations are underway on striking a deal on health care... an agreement that can pass both chambers will have to be made before the end of the year when the tax credits expire." — Ryan Schmelz [02:27]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:03] — Government reopens; FAA lifts flight restrictions
• [00:21 – 00:37] — Flight cut percentages, cancellations, travel normalization
• [00:37 – 01:09] — AAA travel forecast; Epstein political developments
• [01:28 – 01:53] — White House economic messaging and prices debate
• [01:53] — US military drug interdiction
• [02:16 – 02:27] — Congressional business; health insurance tax credits debate
• [03:02] — Economic reports and Wall Street update
• [03:24] — Chris Boyd (NFL) shooting details
• [03:58] — NFL results recap

Tone and Style

The reporting is fast-paced, succinct, and delivers key national news with occasional pointed commentary, consistent with Fox News’ direct style. Political coverage is assertive, with strong statements from Republican figures and clear attributions regarding ongoing controversies.

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