Sheldon
H. Jacobson Ph.D.
University
of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
In the News (2025)
(31 December 2025, KSHB TV) “’Kansas
City International Airport police, FBI determine ‘no credible threat’ to
airport”
quotes Jacobson on how airports address bomb threats.
(31 December 2025) “Free speech needs a reset in America.” Published in The Hill.
(24 December 2025) “Trump might make the nation’s data disappear, but he
cannot change reality.” Published in The Hill.
(21 December 2025, Associated
Press, Rio Yamat) “’Home
Alone 2’ nailed holiday travel chaos, but flight rules make movie’s plot less
plausible today” quotes Jacobson on
how air travel and airport security have changed over the past 30 years.
(20 December 2025) “The perfect gift may be the most difficult to give.”
Published in Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
(17 December 2025) “The growing scourge of sports microbetting.”
Published in The Hill.
(10 December 2025) “The riskiest days of the year to fly are fast
approaching.” Published in The Hill.
(10 December 2025) “Forced flight delay payments was a bad idea.”
Published in Dallas
Morning News.
(3 December 2025) “A REAL
ID fee would cause more harm than good.” Published in The Hill.
(2 December 2025, Associated Press, Seung Min Kim) “Trump says that he’s rebuilding Dulles
airport while his administration is fixing the ‘people movers’” quotes Jacobson on why the plans
to update Dulles airport outside Washington DC makes no sense at this time.
(26 November 2025, WGAU Atlanta, Ashley Simmons) “Facial recognition speeds up screening at
Atlanta airport ahead of holiday travel” quotes Jacobson on the benefits of
facial recognition at airport security checkpoints.
(26 November 2025) “Money Talks: College football is big business.” Published in The Hill.
(25 November 2025) “Our Turn: We need safer health care.” Published in Champaign News Gazette.
(24 November 2025, Associated Press, Rio Yamat) “A guide to Thanksgiving travel after the
government shutdown” quotes Jacobson on Thanksgiving
flight travel after the government reopens.
(21 November 2025, FOX5 Washington DC, Homa Bash) “Thanksgiving
travel begins across the DMV” interviews Jacobson on
Thanksgiving flight travel.
(19 November 2025) “The
shutdown is over, but that won’t fix issues with air travel for Thanksgiving.”
Published in The Hill.
(18 November 2025, Time, Chantelle Lee) “Are the Shutdown-Era Flight Disruptions
Over” quotes Jacobson on flight travel
after the government reopens. See also “Will flights be disrupted over
Thanksgiving? What to know about travel over the holidays?”
(13 November 2025, WDWS Radio, Brian Barnhart) Penny for Your Thoughts
(Podcast) features Jacobson
(begins at 45:40) discussing the impact of the government shutdown on air
travel.
(12 November 2025, CBS News, Megan Cerullo) “Why flight disruptions are likely to
persist after the government shutdown ends” quotes Jacobson on flight travel
after the government reopens.
(12 November 2025) “Does
a smaller government make America better?” Published in The Hill.
(11 November 2025, Associated Press, Claire Savage) “Lawsuit challenges TSA’s ban on
transgender officers conducting pat-downs.” quotes Jacobson on pat down
procedures by TSA officers at airport security checkpoints.
(8 November 2025, FRANCE 24) “USA: Hundreds of flights nationwide
cancelled amid government shutdown cuts” featured Jacobson
discussing the impact of the government shutdown.
(7 November 2025) “FAA-mandated flight cancellations are unnecessary and
completely avoidable.” Published in San Francisco Chronicle.
(5 November 2025, Tampa Bay Times, Katelyn Ferral) “Flights at Tampa International Airport
could be affected by shutdown cuts” quotes Jacobson on how
FAA mandated flight cancellations will impact air travelers.
(5 November 2025, WCIA-3 Champaign IL, Tyler Hill) “FAA announces cancellation amid
government shutdown ; expert weights in” quotes Jacobson on how
flights cancellations mandate by the FAA will impact air travelers.
(5 November 2025) “The
government may not open this year, thanks to Speaker Johnson.” Published in The Hill.
(4 November 2025, CBS News, Megan Cerullo) “US may be forced to close some airspace
next week if government shutdown continues, Duffy said” quotes Jacobson on the risks
associated with a shutdown of any part of the air space.
(4 November 2025, Reuters, David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar
Singh) “Shutdown could close some US airspace,
airline stocks fall” quotes Jacobson on the risks
associated with a shutdown of any part of the air space.
4 November 2025, USA Today, Zach Wichter) “US Customs preclearance in the travel
hack flyers swear by” quotes Jacobson on the benefits of
customs officers being located at foreign airports to clear passengers before
they fly to the US.
(3 November 2025, Associated Press, Eric Olson) “The College Football Playoff tweaked its
strength of schedule metric. Will that
help?” quotes Jacobson on how the college
football playoffs teams will be determined.
(3 November 2025, The Economic Times, Muskan Singh) “Government Shutdown News: Brace yourself
as Thanksgiving flights could cause unprecedented chaos across US” quotes Jacobson on the impact of
the government shutdown on flight delays during the holiday travel season.
(2 November 2025)
“Betting is changing American sports.” Published in Dallas Morning News.
(2 November 2025, The Sun (US), Chris Bradford) “Americans face Thanksgiving flight
disruptions ‘like we’ve never seen’ and ‘hard constraints’ will make travel
even worse” quotes Jacobson on the impact of
the government shutdown on flight delays during the holiday travel season.
(31 October 2025, KUT News Austin Public Radio, Nathan Bernier) “Government shutdown tests short-staffed
control tower at Austin’s airport” quotes Jacobson on the impact of
the government shutdown on flight delays.
(30 October 2025, Charlotte Observer, Chase Jordan) “As CLT air traffic controllers decry $0
paychecks, flight delays keep piling up” quotes Jacobson on the impact of
the government shutdown on flight delays.
(30 October 2025) “A
penniless America requires changes to change.” Published in The Opinion Pages.
(29 October 2025)
“Dangerous redistricting: How the Supreme Court could nullify the power of your
vote.” Published in The Hill.
(29 October 2025)
“Supreme Court rule will weaponize computational redistricting.” Published in The Hill.
(27 October 2025, The
Travel, Gia Marcos) “US
Transportation Secretary refuses to address air travel safety but confirms
other flight issues amid staff shortage” quotes Jacobson on
the impact of the government shutdown on flight delays.
(24 October 2025, AARP,
Berit Thorkelson) “Can
you refuse a face scan at the airport” quotes Jacobson on
the rules around refusing a face scan at airport security checkpoints.
(22 October 2025) “Hate
changing your clocks? Here’s how every state
can end daylight saving drama today.” Published in The Hill.
(21 October 2025) “Our
Turn: Risk-based immunization: overhyped or good health?” Published (with J.A.
Jokela) in Champaign News Gazette.
(16 October 2025, Charlotte Observer, Chase Jordan) “10 days, 2,200 delays at Charlotte
airport. Experts says there’s blame to share” quotes Jacobson on the impact of
the government shutdown on flight delays.
(15 October 2025, Newsweek, Soo Kim) “Major Airline Announces New Bag Checking
Rules for Connecting Flights” quotes Jacobson on United’s new
bag checking policy on flights from Australia.
(15 October 2025) “Don’t blame the government shutdown for flight delays
and cancellations.” Published in The Hill.
(15 October 2025, CBS News MoneyWatch, Megan Cerullo) “Is it safe to fly during the government
shutdown? Experts weigh in” quotes Jacobson on the impact of
the government shutdown on safety.
(14 October 2025, Straight Arrow News, Dan Levin) “Feds regulate airports but can’t require
them to air DHS video” quotes Jacobson on why airports are not
required to play the DHS video blaming democrats for the government shutdown at
airport security checkpoints.
(10 October 2025) “Sage Advice --- get a flu shot this year.” Published
(with J.A. Jokela) in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
(9 October 2025, Reuters,
Doyinsola Oladipo) “Air travelers rethink plans as US
government shutdown causes flight delays, cancellations” quotes Jacobson on the impact of
the government shutdown on air travel. See the video “US government shutdown will lead to
‘unhappy travelers’ says professor.
(9 October 2025, USA
Today, Zach Wichter and Kathleen Wong) “Is it safe to fly during the government
shutdown? What you should know” quotes Jacobson on the impact of
the government shutdown on air travel.
(8 October 2025) “How do
we prevent the next government shutdown? Stop allowing continuing resolutions.”
Published in The Hill.
(3 October 2025, University
of Illinois News Bureau) “How will the government shutdown impact
air travel?” features Jacobson
discussing the impact of the government shutdown on air travel.
(1 October 2025) “AI will
likely delete these four jobs – is yours one of them?” Published in The Hill.
(24 September 2025) “Another Congress, another costly continuing
resolution.” Published in The Hill.
(22 September 2025) “Is AI the ideal assistant coach in the NHL?”
Published in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
(18 September 2025) “Is an 0-2 record the kiss of death for the NFL
playoffs?” Published in Chicago Tribune.
(17 September 2025) “AI
peer review needs to be peer-reviewed.” Published in Times Higher Education.
(17 September 2025) “TSA
got smart with a PreCheck discount – but it could be
even smarter.” Published in The Hill.
(14 September 2025) “If something is labelled smart, does that make it better?.” Published in Cleveland Plain Dealer.
(12 September 2025, News9, Oklahoma City, OK, Sydney
Price) “TSA Seeking Additional Changes at
Security Checkpoints” quotes Jacobson on the future of
airport security.
(10 September 2025, ABC7, Denver, CO, Jayson Luber) “Aviation security analytics specialist projects future
of TSA on Driving You Crazy podcast” quotes Jacobson on the future of
airport security. See Driving you Crazy
podcast “The TSA isn’t perfect but it is better
than the alternative”.
(9 September 2025)
“Billion-dollar Powerball jackpots are all about marketing, not money.”
Published in Chicago Tribune.
(9 September 2025)
“Gerrymandering madness spreads to Missouri.” Published in The Hill.
(3 September 2025) “Why the government’s subversion of data is so danger.”
Published in The Hill.
(2 September 2025, Wisconsin Radio Network) “Wisconsin AM News Summary” quotes Jacobson on the future of
airport security checkpoints.
(1 September 2025) “Can California offset Texas in Redistricting?”
Published in Dallas Morning News.
(29 August 2025) “PGA Tour creates confusion with FedEx Cup
winner-take-all final tournament.” Published in Chicago Tribune.
(26 August 2025, KX CBS. Bismarck, ND, Keonia Swift) “TSA considers change to liquid carry-on rule” interviews Jacobson on the future
of the TSA liquid rule at airport security checkpoints.
(26 August 2025, WAND NBC. Decatur, IL, La’Miya Starnes) “The future of airport security could be staring back at
you” interviews Jacobson on the future
of airport security.
(26 August 2025) “America depends on Immigrants – illegal or not.”
Published in The Hill.
(20 August 2025, NBC Today, Alex Portee) “Woman stunned after stranger refused to watch her bag at
airport. An expert
weighs in.” quotes Jacobson on sensible security
procedures to follow at airports.
(19 August 2025) “There
is a solution to America’s gerrymandering problem.” Published in The Hill.
(18 August 2025, WGN Radio, John Williams) “What does ‘made in America’ really mean?” interviews Jacobson based on his
op-ed that appeared in Chicago Tribune.
(14 August 2025) “’Made in America’ is alive, well, and misunderstood.”
Published in Chicago Tribune.
(13 August 2025)
“Inflation or recession? Either way,
Trump’s tariffs will leave lasting scars.” Published in The Hill.
(8 August 2025, Crain’s Chicago Business, John Pletz) “United’s tech outage shows breaking up with mainframes is
still hard to do” quotes Jacobson on how older technologies
pose risks to critical infrastructures.
(6 August 2025) “When it comes
to aviation safety, don’t be fooled by technologies branded as ‘smart’.”
Published in The Hill.
(4 August 2025) “Texas redistricting is leading to a mapping arms
race. Where will it end?” Published in Dallas Morning News.
(30 July 2025) “The US must be careful in the Middle East – no country
is immune to attack.” Published in The Hill.
(29 July 2025, Woman’s World, Shay Trotter) “Powerball hacks that might boost your odds – plus the game
with better chances to win” quotes Jacobson on buying lottery tickets
is entertainment, not a way to make money.
(23 July 2025) “The TSA may soon adopt a new liquids policy.” Published
in The Hill.
(22 July 2025) “Old-school manufacturing is gone, and
is not coming back.” Published in Chicago Tribune.
(18 July 2025, Travel Weekly, Robert Silk) “TSA’s shoes off policy got the boot. Could the laptop or
liquids rules be next?” quotes Jacobson on future airport security
policy changes.
(17 July 2025, Forbes, Mary Whitfill Roeloffs) “TSA may change 3-ounce liquid limit: Kristi Noem suggests:
Here’s what else can change” quotes Jacobson on the future of airport
security policies.
(17 July 2025) “The president is fueling antisemitism with his attacks
on higher education.” Published in The Hill.
(12 July 2025, Gray Communications (Washington, DC), Rhyan
Henson, Max Cotton) “TSA: Keep your shoes on at the airport” interviews Jacobson on the relaxation of
the TSA policy requiring travelers to remove their shoes at airport security
checkpoints.
(11 July 2025, Family Travel Forum) “’Shoes off? Shoes on! The latest air travel tips to ease
family travel hassles” quotes Jacobson on the relaxation of the
TSA policy requiring travelers to remove their shoes at airport security
checkpoints.
(11 July 2025) “Waiting for other TSA shoes to drop.” Published in Dallas Morning News.
(9 July 2025) “Who is paying for the Trump tariffs?” Published in The Hill.
(8 July 2025, News Day (NY), Peter Gill) “’TSA eliminates airport shoe removal requirement, ending
post-9/11 protocol” quotes Jacobson on the benefits and risks
of the new policy.
(3 July 2025, Fox News, Deirdre Bardoff) “’Nature views, therapy llamas and ‘impeccable’ bathrooms
give boost to ‘best’ airports” quotes Jacobson on what makes for a great
airport.
(1 July 2025) “Our elected officials are bankrupting the government.”
Published in The Hill.
(1 July 2025) “My Turn: We need to be a two-hospital town.” Published in
Champaign News Gazette.
(29 June 2025) “11A isn’t a lucky number in a plane crash.” Published in
Dallas Morning News.
(25 June 2025) “Kennedy is making a mistake injecting politics into
immunization policy.” Published in The Hill.
(24 June 2025, Microwave Product Digest, Barry Manz) “’Grounded Progress: Why the FAA’s Modernization Efforts
Have Failed to Take Off” quotes Jacobson on the challenges in
updating the Air Traffic Control system.
(20 June 2025) “Commercial airplane jet engine problems are more common
than many realize.” Published in Chicago Tribune.
(18 June 2025) “You cannot ‘restore’ high scientific standards of they
are already in place.” Published in The Hill.
(17 June 2025, Harvard Magazine (July-August), Nina Pasquini) “’Harvard’s Standoff: The international Students” quotes Jacobson’s op-ed in The Hill on the benefits of enrolling international
students.
(16 June 2025, The Week) “’Education: American First vs. foreign students” quotes Jacobson’s op-ed in The Hill on the benefits and importance of
enrolling international students in higher education.
(13 June 2025) “People like surprises, not uncertainty.” Published in Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
(11 June 2025) “’Politics’ is not a valid reason to abort the TSA’s
Quiet Skies program.” Published in The Hill.
(11 June 2025, US News
and World Report, Maryalene LaPonsie) “’What is skiplagging and
should you do it to save money?” quotes
Jacobson on the benefits and risk of hidden city airplane ticket pricing.
(9 June 2025, Ars Technica, Benj Edwards) “’US air traffic control still runs on Windows 95 and floppy
disks” quotes Jacobson on the need to upgrade the
nation’s air traffic control system.
(6 June 2025) “New Mega Millions lottery offers same old unlikely
dream.” Published in St. Louis Post Dispatch.
(5 June 2025) “Barring foreign students from enrolling at US
universities is a big mistake.” Published in The Hill.
(1 June 2025, The Straits Times, Marina Lopes) “’I missed it because I was tired’: US air traffic control
crisis exposes cracks in global aviation hub” quotes Jacobson on the challenges to fix
the nation’s air traffic control system.
(29 May 2025, USA Today, Zach Wichter) “’How understaffed is air traffic control at your
airport? Map of FAA data shows shortfalls”quotes Jacobson on the causes of air travel
delays.
(29 May 2025) “Trump can’t blame Biden forever.” Published in The Hill.
(28 May 2025, Straight Arrow News, Ryan Robertson) “Everything we know about the F-47, USAF’s next-gen fighter” quotes Jacobson on the benefits of the
next generation air force fighter plane.
(28 May 2025, USA Today, Zach Wichter) “’Could Newark’s trouble affect your summer travel? Here’s
what to know.” quotes Jacobson on the safety of flying
and air travel delays across the nation.
(23 May 2025, New York Times, James Barron) “’A holiday weekend will be a test for Newark Airport” quotes Jacobson on the challenges of
flying through Newark during the Memorial Day weekend.
(22 May 2025) “Pete Rose may not belong in the Baseball Hall of Fame,
but his statistics do.” Published in The Hill.
(22 May 2025) “Immigration procedures should be modeled after TSA PreCheck.” Published with Tribune Content Agency.
(22 May 2025, USA Today, Zach Wichter) “’Tipping point’: Human air traffic controllers keep flyers
safe. Should AI have a role?” quotes Jacobson on the safety of flying
and the role of AI to improve air traffic controller operations.
(14 May 2025) “We are desperately short of air traffic controllers –
could AI help close the gap?” Published in The Hill. Also covered in The Week.
(13 May 2025, NJ Advance Media, Larry Diggs) “Is it safe to fly from Newark airport right now? Here’s
what the experts say” quotes Jacobson on the safety of
flying from the Newark airport.
(12 May 2025, New York Times, Coral Murphy Marcos) “Should you fly through Newark airport? Here’s what you need to know” quotes Jacobson on the risks
associated with Newark airport air traffic control problems.
(11 May 2025, NJ Advance Media, Larry Diggs) “Newark airport uses floppy discs for air traffic
control and more terrifying facts about FAA’s crumbling system” quotes Jacobson on Newark airport
air traffic control problems.
(8 May 2025, WGN Radio, John Williams) “Should tariffs be imposed on offshore call centers?” interviews Jacobson based on his
op-ed that appeared in Crain’s Chicago Business.
(8 May 2025, NPR, Jaclyn Diaz and Scott Neuman) “Trump administration unveils a plan to
modernize the air traffic control system” quotes Jacobson on the
challenges in upgrading the air traffic control system.
(7 May 2025, Associated Press, Josh Funk) “Feds vow to overhaul US air traffic
control system while fixing problems at troubled Newark airport” quotes Jacobson on how
past efforts to fix the air traffic control system have fallen short.
(6 May 2025, MarketWatch, Charles Passy) “Got your REAL ID? You should still get to
the airport at least 3 hours early if you’re flying anytime soon” quotes Jacobson on how
REAL IDs may impact airport checkpoint delays.
(6 May 2025) “Universities are testing the president’s powers.”
Published in The Hill.
(5 May 2025, FOX8 New Orleans, Sabrina Wilson) “Aviation security expert says REAL ID
will serve critical purpose starting Wednesday” interviews Jacobson on
how REAL IDs improve airport security.
(5 May 2025) “Merit over mandates: Trump should look to college sports
as his winning model for DEI.” Published in Fox News.
(2 May 2025) “Caitlin Clark can make the entire WNBA rich.” Published in
Indianapolis Star. See also Sport Business Journal.
(1 May 2025) “Gun violence is down – Can Trump take credit?” Published
in The Hill.
(29 April 2025) “A low hanging tariff opportunity is being ignored.”
Published in Crain’s Chicago Business.
(28 April 2025) “What scientists need to do to save science.” Published
with Tribune Content Agency.
(22 April 2025) “Trump’s attacks on higher education are driving up the
trade deficit.” Published in The Hill.
(21 April 2025, The Points Guy, Clint Henderson and Caroline
Tanner) “Are new TSA scanners slowing down the
screening process for travelers?” quotes Jacobson on the
slow processing times associated with CT scanners for carry-on bags at airport
security checkpoints.
(15 April 2025, The MIrrorUS,
Anna Carlson) “TSA admits major flaw in new scanning
machines that threaten liquid rules” quotes Jacobson on the
slow processing times associated with CT scanners for carry-on bags at airport
security checkpoints.
(14 April 2025) “Just how safe are helicopters? NYC crash leaves many wondering.” Published in The Hill.
(11 April 2025, NY Post, Alexander DePinto) “Is it Safe: Aviation expert would have no
problems going on a helicopter tour following NYC crash” interviews Jacobson on
the risk of flying on a helicopter.
(9 April 2025) “Big winner in the new Mega Millions lottery is not the
players.” Published in Chicago Tribune.
(9 April 2025) “TSA isn’t perfect, but it’s way better than the
alternative.” The Hill, Published 8 April 2025.
(8 April 2025, Flying Magazine, Jack Daleo) “Abolish the TSA? ‘bad
idea,’ experts say” quotes Jacobson on the
role and benefits of the TSA.
(7 April 2025, NTD News, Iris Tao) “Analyst: TSA sets security standard,
strategies; Private companies would be executing TSA duties, not setting
policies” interview Jacobson on
the role and benefits of the TSA.
(5 April 2025) “How to win the lottery without buying a ticket.”
Published in Pittsburgh Tribune Review.
(4 April 2025) “Financial illiteracy is symptomatic of larger problems
in America.” Published with Tribune Content Agency.
(1 April 2025) “No more delays: The REAL ID deadline must stick.”
Published in The Hill.
(25 March 2025) “The Heathrow shutdown is a wake-up call: Shore up
infrastructure or pay the price.” Published in The Hill.
(21 March 2025, EWTN News Nightly) “Heathrow fire sparks travel chaos and
investigation” interviews Jacobson on
the disruptions at London Heathrow due to an electrical substation fire.
(20 March 2025, Western Mass News, Tyler Beraldi) “AI could help boost basketball bracket odds” interviews Jacobson on how AI can
be used to create a bracket.
(19 March 2025, WAND, Ben Machi) “The math behind crafting a perfect bracket” interviews Jacobson on how math
can help put together a reasonable bracket.
(19 March 2025, Associated Press, Eddie Pells) “Can AI help you with your March Madness bracket? One disruptor bets
$1 million in ‘yes’ (and Houston)” quotes Jacobson likening picking a
perfect brackets to weather forecasting.
(19 March 2025, Globe and Mail, Rachel Brady) “You’ll never beat the odds in your March Madness
bracket. Here’s how to try anyway” quotes Jacobson on how AI
strategies can help create March Madness brackets.
(19 March 2025, WTOP News, John Domen) “You might be doing your March Madness bracket all wrong” interviews Jacobson on how AI
strategies can help create March Madness brackets.
(18 March 2025, CBS News Philadelphia, Ross DiMattei) “Some basketball fans turning to AI to create their
March Madness” interviews Jacobson on how AI
strategies can help build your March Madness brackets.
(18 March 2025) “Government efficiency is good – fiscal responsibility
is better.” Published in The Hill.
(17 March 2025, WGN Radio, John Williams) “Dr. Sheldon Jacobson: Fill out your March Madness
brackets backwards” interviews Jacobson on how AI can
design March Madness brackets.
(17 March 2025, Travel Tomorrow, Deborah O’Donoghue) “Delta Air Lines and JetZero partner on new “Stealth
bomber” passenger plane.” quotes Jacobson on a new type of
commercial airplane.
(17 March 2025) “What is AI’s place at March
Madness?” Published with Tribune Content Agency.
(14 March 2025) “With sports gambling in play, March Madness has never
been madder.” Published in Chicago Tribune.
(12 March 2025, The I Paper, Christian Oliver) “After an EasyJet flight came close to a mountain – how
worried should you be?” quotes Jacobson on safety
technology system built into airplanes.
(11 March 2025) “Focus on increasing buying power,
not reducing prices.” Published with Tribune Content Agency.
(11 March 2025) “Want to reduce the cost of
healthcare? Start with our billing practices.” Published in The Hill.
(11 March 2025) “My Turn: Water is not cheap.”
Published in Champaign News Gazette.
(10 March 2025, Dayton Daily News, David Jablonski) “March Forecast: Are Dayton’s NCAA tournament at-large
hopes still alive?” references Jacobson’s bracketodds forecast for the NCAA basketball tournament.
(6 March 2025, Quartz, Kevin Williams) “Delta Airlines is making a new plane and it looks kind
of like a Stealth bomber” quotes Jacobson on a new airplane
design for commercial air travel.
(5 March 2025) “Spring Forward: How DOGE can save America from yet
another Daylight Saving change.” Published in The Hill.
(27 February 2025) “Our nation’s debt is far more than the national
debt.” Published with Tribune Content Agency.
(26 February 2025) “Quantum computing will be bigger
than AI – so why is no one talking about it?” Published in The Hill.
(19 February 2025, FOX-9 Minneapolis, Mike Manzoni) “Confidence in air travel dips after recent crashes” quotes Jacobson on the safety of
air travel.
(19 February 2025, WMAR-2 ABC Baltimore, Elizabeth Worthington) “Why aviation experts say you shouldn’t be scared to fly
right now” quotes Jacobson on the safety of
air travel.
(19 February 2025, Washington Examiner, Elaine Mallon) “Aviation experts credit plane safety design for zero
casualties in Toronto plane crash” quotes Jacobson on how there were
no fatalities in the Delta flight crash at Toronto Pearson International
Airport.
(19 February 2025) “Is DOGE’s machete approach to the
federal workforce doing more harm than good?” Published in The Hill.
(14 February 2025) “Is innovation oversold?” Published with Tribune Content Agency.
(12 February 2025) “When science itself comes under
attack, we all suffer.” Published in The Hill.
(12 February 2025) “Fewer firearms caught at airport
checkpoints. That’s good, right?” Published in Atlanta Journal
Constitution.
(5 February 2025) “Is it safe to fly in the US?” Published in The Hill.
(3 February 2025, Caplin News) “Insurance crisis threatens California
wildfire recovery efforts” features Jacobson on
the impact of the LA wildfires on insurance around the nation.
(30 January 2025, ABC News WFTS, Tampa, FL, Rebecca Petit) “Air traffic controller offers insights on
midair plane collision investigation” quotes Jacobson on the
cause of the mid-air aircraft collision at Reagan National Airport.
(30 January 2025) “Here’s what we know so far about
the DCA airplane collision.” Published in The Hill.
(29 January 2025) “The LA fires destroyed more than
buildings.” Published in The Hill.
(26 January 2025) “We all benefit from and are hurt
by health insurance claim denials.” Published in Atlanta Journal Constitution.
(22 January 2025) “Why fining airlines for
chronically late flights is a bad idea.” Published in The Hill. Also covered in The Week.
(20 January 2025) “Do stowaways on airplanes expose a security risk?”
Published in Chicago Tribune.
(16 January 2025) “Cold weather teams wins
Super Bowls.” Published with Tribune Content Agency.
(15 January 2025) “The LA crisis is bigger than the
fires – insurance is the next burning issue.” Published in The Hill.
(9 January 2025) “Amateur hour: We need to fine-tune
post-Covid changes in college.” Published in The Hill.
(2 January 2025) “Does the United States need a debt
limit?”
Published in The Hill.
(2 January 2025) “Does AI have a place on the
football field?” Published with Tribune Content Agency.