A security guard at the airport notices something going wrong on the tarmac, and takes it upon herself to fix it. It’s way harder than she expects.
Matt Chase
Note: The internet version of this episode contains un-beeped curse words. BEEPED VERSION.
Prologue
LaDonna Powell starts her new job out on the tarmac at the airport. (7 minutes)
The New Guard
LaDonna sets out to transform the way this place is run. (25 minutes)
Song:
“Security” by Etta James
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