Podcast

Dick East--Raconteur

Dec 01 2010
This is the third and last part of story-telling session with Dick East and Houston Ronald McDonald House co-founder Liz Kelly.  This is the third and last part of story-telling session with Dick East and Houston Ronald McDonald House co-founder Liz Kelly.  read more

All Things Denver

Nov 18 2010
Can you name the fastest-growing city in Southwest’s history?  That is if you call 150 flights a day and 500 Employees in less than five years fast. Denver Employees already know the answer, as does anyone who read the title. read more

Bringing Home Heroes—A Southwest Airlines’ Veteran Looks Back

Nov 10 2010
One of the best current online tributes to our Veterans is Radney Foster’s moving YouTube video, “Angel Flight,” which salutes the Air Force Crews who bring home the remains of fallen soldiers. read more

Ronald McDonald House

Nov 03 2010
The first part of this podcast was released a few weeks back. It has Dick East and Liz Kelly talking about Ronald McDonald Houses that they have been associated with.   read more

The Real King of the Hill

Oct 27 2010
Did you know that the top of the pitcher’s mound is 10 and-a-half inches above the level of home plate? On this edition of Red Belly Radio I just couldn’t help myself. I went into the Red Belly Radio vault and found a gem when I talked to baseball legend Nolan Ryan. read more

Gary on Earnings

Oct 25 2010
Hear Gary Kelly talk about our third quarter earnings as he responds to questions the direction of the price of fuel; the UAL/Continental merger; and why does everyone else need to charge for bags? read more

Kidd’s Kids Pledge Drive

Oct 08 2010
I recorded this episode at our University for People, during the Kidd’s Kids Day pledge drive. I spoke with Jenna, who is part of the syndicated show, and Derrick who is the executive director of the Kraddick foundation. I recorded this episode at our University for People, during the Kidd’s Kids Day pledge drive. I spoke with Jenna, who is part of the syndicated show, and Derrick who is the... read more

Red Belly Radio Talks with Bob Fornaro from AirTran Airways

Oct 01 2010
For complete details, see the blog post titled "Red Belly Radio Talks with Bob Fornaro from AirTran Airways" from October 1, 2010. read more

Southwest and Ronald McDonald Houses, a Match Made in Houston

Sep 23 2010
Retired Captain Dick East, following the loss of his daughter to leukemia began volunteering at houses in cities where he flew and often recruited his coworkers to join him. Now, dinners are cooked every month by Southwest Employees across our system. Retired Captain Dick East, following the loss of his daughter to leukemia began volunteering at houses in cities where he flew and often recruited... read more

Herb on History P3

Sep 15 2010
Part three of our interview with Southwest Airlines Founder and Chairman Emeritus, Herb Kelleher, talking about the early days and the industry back then. Herb answers questions about how he and Rollin King studied the two California intrastate airlines, Air California and PSA, and how Southwest was able to beat these low-cost pioneers? I’ll give you a hint—costs! Part three of our interview with... read more