Jun 17, 20269 minS9
In this episode of Tell Me Why , Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper reflects on nearly three decades in the airline industry — including a surprising family tie to American’s earliest roots — and explains the...
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Tell Me Why
Hosted by American Airlines · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do? Wonder no more! Welcome to the "Tell Me Why" podcast, a series that talks about the "why" behind the decisions we make or the approach we take at the company.
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What is Tell Me Why about?
Have you ever wondered why we do the things we do? Wonder no more! Welcome to the "Tell Me Why" podcast, a series that talks about the "why" behind the decisions we make or the approach we take at the company.
Who hosts Tell Me Why?
Tell Me Why is hosted by American Airlines. The show has published 85 episodes to date.
What has Tell Me Why covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S9:E4, ‘The American product is something people want to buy’" (17 June 2026, 9 minutes), "S9:E2, ‘Our technology focus is to enable the goals of the airline’, Ganesh Jayaram" (12 March 2026, 8 minutes), and "S9:E1, ‘We need to make sure we’re investing in technologies‘, Larry Culp" (19 February 2026, 6 minutes).
How often does Tell Me Why publish?
Tell Me Why publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 9 minutes across 85 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Tell Me Why?
Booking probability for Tell Me Why is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Tell Me Why requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Tell Me Why's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Tell Me Why?
The strongest fits for Tell Me Why are Holding Companies & Corporate HQs. Tell Me Why has a business audience.
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American Airlines hosts Tell Me Why, a business podcast with 85 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Mar 12, 20268 minS9
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, American’s Chief Digital and Information Officer Ganesh Jayaram joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo to talk about the priorities for American’s IT team, how technology is...
- Feb 19, 20266 minS9
In the first episode of Season 9 of Tell Me Why, GE Aerospace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Larry Culp joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo to talk about the decades-long relationship between American and...
- Nov 17, 202512 minS8
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo at The Star in Frisco, Texas, to talk about the power of partnership and...
- Oct 6, 20256 minS8
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto discusses the importance of one world and the Atlantic Joint Business. He also discusses Finnair’s recent centennial, improvements to the customer...
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- Sep 30, 20257 minS8
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, José Freig, Vice President, International and Inflight Dining Operations, discusses American’s newest international routes and the exciting new products the airline is rolling out...
- Aug 22, 202511 minS8
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy discusses the evolving future of transportation and the work being done to build a state-of-the-art air traffic control system.
- Aug 14, 20257 minS8
Brian Znotins, SVP of Network Planning, discusses the newly announced international routes and the reasoning behind the selected destinations.
- Jun 23, 202511 minS8
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Chief Digital and Information Officer Ganesh Jayaram joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo to discuss the critical role IT plays in enhancing the operation and customer...
May 22, 20256 minS8On the season 8 debut of Tell Me Why, Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden joins Chief Communications Officer Ron DeFeo to talk about the renewed focus on the customer experience and how the Customer Experience...
- Dec 12, 20244 minS7
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Scott Chandler, Senior Vice President of Revenue Management and Loyalty, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to share exciting updates to the...
- Nov 21, 20248 minS7
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Capt. Alan Johnson, Vice President of Flight, and Cedric Wilson, Vice President of Safety Systems, Efficiency and Compliance, join Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and...
- Oct 21, 20248 minS7
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of U.S. Travel Association, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to talk about the work the association is doing to advocate...
- Sep 10, 20248 minS7
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Brian Znotins, Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to talk about the summer 2025 network...
- Aug 16, 20248 minS7
In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Heather Garboden, Senior Vice President, American Eagle and Cargo, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to talk about how our regional carriers and...
Jun 7, 20249 minS7In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Ganesh Jayaram, Chief Digital and Information Officer, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications Officer, to talk about how technology is powering our airline. Team members are...
May 15, 202410 minS7In the Season 7 premiere of Tell Me Why, David Seymour, Chief Operating Officer, joins Ron DeFeo, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, to preview American’s summer operation and share some of the...
Dec 29, 202317 minS6In the season 6 finale of Tell Me Why, Vasu Raja, Chief Commercial Officer, talks about how we think about our business and our customers – from the best global network to the award-winning AAdvantage program to...
Nov 13, 202310 minS6In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Anne Moroni, Vice President of Operations Planning and Performance, talks about our strong operational performance, how we’ve prepared for the Thanksgiving holiday travel...
Episode #9
S6:E9 — ‘Fuel is a commodity and it’s all about the supply and demand dynamics’ —Meghan Montana
Sep 14, 20239 minS6In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Meghan Montana, Senior Vice President and Treasurer, talks about the recent run-up in fuel prices, the proactive decisions we’re making to protect American from the rise in costs...
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