Air Traffic Control on the Joe Rogan Experience

1 fact-checked claim across 1 episode · Feb 2025 · updated Jul 8, 2026

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  1. “a lot of really qualified air traffic controllers were pushed out because of DEI stuff. So, I mean, not to be blunt. I mean, a bunch of really good, talented o…”

    Musk claims a talent shortage in air traffic control exists because DEI hiring policies pushed out qualified older white air traffic controllers in favor of hiring on demographic criteria rather than merit.