Spirit in the Sky No Longer

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4.5 • 6.4K Ratings

🗓️ 4 May 2026

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Spirit Airlines goes out of business, leaving some customers stranded. A federal court orders doctors nationwide to stop mailing the abortion pill Mifepristone. And the U.S. prepares to withdraw thousands of troops stationed in Germany. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	This episode is brought to you by Expedia and Visit Scotland.
0:04.6	Start your story in Scotland.
0:06.9	Experience the pool of wide, untamed landscapes and fresh cuisine that feels rooted in place.
0:13.6	Discover castles steeped in legend.
0:16.6	And feel the genuine warmth from locals you meet in a place that will stay with you long after you leave.
0:23.2	Start planning your own Scottish holiday.
0:25.7	Today at expedia.co.uk slash visit Scotland.
0:30.1	It's Monday, May 4th.
0:31.7	I'll be there in spirit, or at least I could have if they were still in business.
0:35.5	You'd start here.
0:38.3	One of the most popular airlines in the country goes belly up.
0:42.3	Spirit does not have airplanes in the air flying as of this morning.
0:46.3	This started slowly, then happened all at once.
0:49.3	So what are Spirit Airlines customers supposed to do?
0:52.3	A federal court tells doctors nationwide it's illegal to send abortion pills in the mail.
0:58.0	The FDA's approval is only legal for safe in-person doctor's visits to prescribe it.
1:05.0	This is developing quickly. We'll get into the legal next steps.
1:08.0	And troops are coming home. Not from the Middle East, though.
1:11.3	5,000 troops will now be removed from Germany.
1:14.5	Why the U.S. is suddenly drawing down forces in Europe.
1:19.8	From ABC News, this is Start Here.
1:23.1	I'm Brad Milky.
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