Frontier Jet Hits Pedestrian, Breaking News

Ajouté : 2026-05-10

[00:00:00]A deadly runway incident at Denver International Airport forces passengers to evacuate. Forecasters warn a possible super El Nino could reshape weather patterns later this year. And one classic wooden roller coaster just claimed the title of best in America.

[00:00:18]Plus later in the show, Senator John Fetterman says Democrats need what he calls a better way forward. And a retired veteran walks away from The Price Is Right with a record breaking payday. And for today's trivia question, which flower is considered the official symbol of Mother's Day? It's Sunday, May 10th, and this is the Flyover podcast.

[00:00:44]Hello and welcome to the Flyover podcast. I'm your weekend host Amy Hess.

[00:00:49]And before we jump into today's show, since it's Mother's Day, I wanted to ask you something. What's one life lesson your mom taught you that has really stayed with you over the years? I genuinely love to read those, so share yours in the comments. All right, I'll go first. One of the biggest things my mom taught me was to ask God for wisdom when I needed it. She loved the verse James 1:5, which says, "If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault." And honestly, that's something I still carry with me all the time. So today, whether you're celebrating, remembering, missing someone, or maybe stepping into that role yourself, happy Mother's Day from all of us here at the Flyover. And with that, let's get ready for takeoff.

[00:01:36]A Frontier Airlines plane hit and killed a person on the runway of Denver International Airport Friday night during takeoff, sparking an engine fire and forcing passengers to evacuate.

[00:01:47]Officials say the unidentified person jumped a perimeter fence and ran across the runway just before the plane was accelerating for takeoff around 11:19 p.m. Authorities say the person was struck by the aircraft and partially pulled into one of the engines, triggering a brief fire. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Saturday morning that the trespasser on the runway was struck by Frontier Airlines flight 4345 during takeoff at high speed. The pilot immediately stopped the takeoff after the impact. A dozen people reported minor injuries and five were transported to local hospitals. We'll continue to monitor this developing story and those are the details available at the time of this recording.

[00:02:31]Turning out of weather, a super El Nino climate pattern could develop during the middle of the year impacting global temperatures and rainfall patterns, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Exceptionally warm waters will boost tropical activity later in October and November, raising the risk of direct impacts in Hawaii, Southern California, and parts of Mexico. El Nino can also have a stabilizing effect on severe weather. The conditions typically subdue the hurricane season in the Atlantic. The climate pattern is a cyclical and natural warming of patches of the equatorial Pacific Ocean. The majority of model forecasts suggest at least a 50/50 chance for a super El Nino, one in which ocean surface temperatures are at least 2° C warmer than average. Okay, if you're already thinking about summer travel, a new ranking may help narrow down your next theme park stop. Phoenix at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania was chosen as the best roller coaster in the United States in a new survey from USA Today 10 Best. The classic wooden roller coaster with panoramic views of the surrounding hills finished ahead of Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood and Time Traveler at Silver Dollar City in Missouri. The survey chose Silver Dollar City as America's best theme park, highlighting its recreated 1880s mining town atmosphere.

[00:03:57]The Hotel Hershey in Pennsylvania topped the list of best theme park hotels thanks to its wide range of sports and recreation activities. Want to see the full rankings for best roller coaster, theme park, and or theme park hotel?

[00:04:13]We've got all three linked in the show notes.

[00:04:17]Let's check money news. Nonfarm payrolls rose by a seasonally adjusted 115,000 in April after a strong March while the unemployment rate held at 4.3%.

[00:04:29]Meanwhile, [snorts] ask.com, one of the internet's earliest search engine competitors, has shut down its search business after nearly 30 years, marking the latest contraction in a market dominated by a handful of major players.

[00:04:45]Next, Apple has agreed to a $250 million settlement to resolve of claims it misled consumers about artificial intelligence features. The settlement covers an estimated 37 million devices sold in the US between June 2024 and March 2025.

[00:05:03]And finally, taking a look at the markets from the past week, stocks finished higher across the board. The Nasdaq led the gains up 4.52% while the S&P 500 climbed 2.36%.

[00:05:15]The Dow added.39% Bitcoin rose 2.1% gold gained 3.04% while silver jumped 6.36% oil moved in the opposite direction falling 4.32%.

[00:05:31]here are some extra stories just for you our podcast listener. You won't find these in our national email edition.

[00:05:40]A federal jury in Miami convicted four men for their roles in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Moise, a killing that plunged Haiti deeper into chaos and gang violence.

[00:05:52]Prosecutors said the conspiracy was planned and financed in South Florida, with the group hoping to replace Moïse with a leader who would benefit them politically and financially. Moïse was shot and killed at his home near Port-au-Prince, while his wife Martine survived the attack and later testified emotionally about the night of the assassination. Still ahead, [snorts] Senator John Fetterman says Democrats need a new approach. And later, a retired veteran walks away from The Price Is Right with a historic win. But first, a word from our sponsor, Cozy Earth.

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[00:07:53]Senator John Fetterman is again distancing himself from parts of his party, arguing Democrats rely too heavily on anti-Trump messaging instead of offering voters a broader vision.

[00:08:04]Speaking on Real Time with Bill Maher, the Pennsylvania Democrat called campaign slogans centered around attacking President Trump absurd and said the party needs a better way forward. Fetterman, who still describes himself as a committed Democrat, said he's been criticized for finding value in certain views outside party orthodoxy, even as he continues to vote with Democrats most of the time. And from politics to pure game show shock and celebration, a retired veteran and mother from Virginia made The Price Is Right history by winning more than $240,000 during a special Mother's Day episode.

[00:08:44]Vanessa became the biggest single game winner in the show's 54-year daytime history after risking it all in the new game The Lion's Share, ultimately taking home $227,500 in cash and a trip to Morocco. Host Drew Carey congratulated her emotional victory by telling her, "Happy retirement." before later revealing she had officially broken the show's long-time record.

[00:09:13]All right, let's check the scoreboard.

[00:09:14]Former Atlanta Braves manager and baseball Hall of Famer Bobby Cox died at age 84. Cox led Atlanta to 14 straight division titles, five National League pennants, and the 1995 World Series Championship. He retired with 2,504 wins, the fourth most among MLB managers.

[00:09:36]Meanwhile, the NFL Referees Association ratified a 7-year collective bargaining agreement with the NFL, averting a work stoppage and the potential use of replacement officials for the 2026 season.

[00:09:49]Next, Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski threw the seven fastest pitches by a starting pitcher in MLB's pitch tracking era, topping out at 103.6 mph while striking out 11. And finally, Formula 1 officials agreed Friday to increase internal combustion power in 2027, moving away from the 50/50 split between the combustion engine and an electrical system that drew criticism from drivers.

[00:10:20]All right, now comes the part of the show where we answer those nagging questions that wake you up and you think, "Hmm, whatever happened to that?"

[00:10:27]Like, whatever happened to Father Flanagan in Boys Town? Father Edward Flanagan built Boys Town on one of the most radical ideas in early 20th century America, that there was no such thing as a bad boy. In 1917, the Irish-born Catholic priest opened a small home for homeless and delinquent boys in Omaha, at a time when troubled children were often dumped into prisons or brutal reform schools. What began as a modest shelter soon grew into a self-governing village where boys elected mayors, judges, and commissioners, an experiment in citizenship wrapped in Christian charity. The timing was perfect. During the Depression, Americans were desperate for stories of redemption and hope. Boys Town offered both. Then Hollywood arrived. The 1938 film Boys Town starring Spencer Tracy as Flanagan and Mickey Rooney as a hardened juvenile delinquent turned the priest into a national folk hero. Tracy won an Oscar, donations poured in, and Boys Town became one of the most admired charities in the country. For mid-century America, it symbolized the belief that compassion, discipline, and community could rescue almost any child. But Boystown also belonged to a particular vision of America. It belonged to an America that believed moral authority could reform society, institutions could shape character, priests and civic leaders deserved trust, and national culture could unite around common myths.

[00:11:59]That America began to vanish after the 1960s. The country grew more skeptical of churches, paternalism, and grand moral crusades. Experts shifted toward foster care and smaller community programs instead of giant residential campuses. Fundraising controversies in the 1970s further tarnished Boystown's saintly image. The organization survived by reinventing itself as a broad nonprofit network focused on behavioral health, counseling, and family services.

[00:12:31]Boystown still exists today. Had you ever heard of Boystown? I'd love to hear from you in the comments.

[00:12:39]Now for a few quick headlines before we land, Iran said it is reviewing a US proposal to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions while accusing Washington of escalating the conflict and warning that recent attacks can no longer be ignored.

[00:12:53]Meanwhile, President Trump announced Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three-day ceasefire and a 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner swap during Russia's Victory Day as negotiations to end the war continue.

[00:13:05]Next, [snorts] British Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to remain in office after Labour suffered steep local election losses while appointing former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a global finance envoy. In other British news, the Royal Navy deployed destroyer HMS Dragon to a multinational Strait of Hormuz mission as allies work to restore commercial shipping disrupted during the Iran conflict. In a continuation of our story yesterday, the Cohutta, Georgia Police Department will return to service after the town council reversed the mayor's decision to dissolve the agency over claims officers mocked his wife.

[00:13:46]And finally, a viral crowdfunding campaign has pledged $337 million to revive bankrupt Spirit Airlines, though experts say regulatory hurdles and the carrier's $8.1 billion debt make the effort unlikely to succeed.

[00:14:03]Now, it's time to turn the mic over to you. Yesterday, we asked, "What's your explanation for the unidentified sightings in the government's new UFO files?" Here's how you answered. 44% of you said foreign technology, 26% said still unexplained, 22% said overblown nonsense, and 8% of you said alien visitors.

[00:14:28]All right, I can get behind this order of thinking. It's going to probably be the most logical explanation and probably not the most sensational. At least that's what I think. All right, here's today's question. What's your roller coaster style? Your choices are love them, one ride's enough, no thanks, or here for the snacks.

[00:14:50]All right, I used to love roller coaster rides, but as I've gotten older, I like them less and less. Makes me feel really old. All right, excited to see what you all have to say. You can answer with a link in the show notes or in today's email edition, and Ela Brown will have the results for you tomorrow.

[00:15:07]Time for your brain boost. Do you remember the trivia question? It's which flower is traditionally considered the official symbol of Mother's Day? The answer, carnations are the official flower of Mother's Day, a tradition rooted in the holiday's beginnings. Anna Jarvis, who founded Mother's Day in the early 1900s, chose white carnations to honor her late mother because she believed the flower symbolized a mother's pure love, faithfulness, and endurance. Over time, carnations became closely associated with the holiday, representing admiration, gratitude, and the lasting bond between mothers and their children. And that's going to do it for this Mother's Day edition of the Flyover podcast. Thanks so much for spending time with me today, and remember, I'd love to hear that one piece of wisdom your mom or mother figure taught you that stayed with you over the years. So, be sure to share it in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow, subscribe, and like so you never miss an episode of the Flyover podcast.

[00:16:08]And if you want to get more news delivered straight to your inbox, go to jointheflyover.com and sign up. All right, Ela will be with you for your weekday flights, and I'll see you next weekend. Until then, have a great Sunday, and thanks for flying with us.