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Merger talk takes wing in slow economy

Fears of a recession seem to be solidifying aviation merger talk. Kai Ryssdal talks about the latest rumors with Marty Moylan, who covers the airline industry for Minnesota Public Radio.

A fleet of Northwest Airlines planes in Detroit, Mich. (Bill Pugliano / Getty Images)

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