Why Toxic Fumes on Planes Are Being Blamed for Illnesses and Deaths
December 22, 2025
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- The Format: This fast-paced news roundup podcast delivers concise business and world headlines with sharp analysis, blending solo reporting by the host with a brief expert interview to unpack breaking stories on policy clashes, corporate drama, and health risks. Professional and urgent, like a daily briefing for decision-makers.
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- Alex Ossola (Host): Wall Street Journal reporter delivering the PM edition of What's News? with crisp narration on top stories.
- Ben Katz (Guest Reporter): WSJ investigative journalist detailing the toxic airplane fumes crisis, providing scientific context and passenger advice.
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What you'll learn
- 1 **(00:33) Trump Administration Pauses Offshore Wind Projects**
- 2 **(01:54) Trump Announces New Trump-Class Battleships**
- 3 **(02:24) Paramount Updates $80 Billion Warner Bros. Discovery Offer**
- 4 **(03:59) Cintas Bids $5.2 Billion for UniFirst**
- 5 **(04:26) Energy Capital Partners' Calpine Sale to Constellation Energy**
- 6 **(04:52) Market Movements and Commodities**
- 7 **(05:50) Toxic Fume Events on Airplanes Linked to Illness**
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Show Notes
P.M. Edition for Dec. 22. Reports of toxic gases that leak into a plane’s cabin or cockpit have surged in recent years. Now, as WSJ’s Ben Katz reports, doctors and researchers increasingly see a link between exposure to those fumes and fatal illnesses. Look for his next piece with more advice for travelers on wsj.com. Plus, the Trump administration stops offshore wind projects currently under construction, the most significant of the actions the administration has taken against the industry. And Paramount sweetens its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery with a personal guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison. WSJ media reporter Joe Flint weighs in on the latest in the fight for the entertainment company. Alex Ossola hosts.
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