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EPISODE · Jun 29, 2025 · 24 MIN

Rick Steves Is Tired of Hearing 'Have a Safe Trip'

from The Journal. · host The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

To renowned travel guru ⁠Rick Steves⁠, “fear is for people who don’t get out very much.” The travel mogul has built an empire on a philosophy of travel that builds bridges. Recently, he sat down with ⁠Ryan Knutson⁠ at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival in Seattle for a conversation about his business, his politics and how the two intersect. Further Listening: - ⁠The Love Triangle Over Spirit⁠  ⁠- An Air Traffic Controller Speaks Out About Newark Airport⁠ Photo: Uncredited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To renowned travel guru ⁠Rick Steves⁠, “fear is for people who don’t get out very much.” The travel mogul has built an empire on a philosophy of travel that builds bridges. Recently, he sat down with ⁠Ryan Knutson⁠ at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival in Seattle for a conversation about his business, his politics and how the two intersect. Further Listening: - ⁠The Love Triangle Over Spirit⁠  ⁠- An Air Traffic Controller Speaks Out About Newark Airport⁠ Photo: Uncredited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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To renowned travel guru ⁠Rick Steves⁠, “fear is for people who don’t get out very much.” The travel mogul has built an empire on a philosophy of travel that builds bridges. Recently, he sat down with ⁠Ryan Knutson⁠ at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival...

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