David Johnson interviews Howard Putnam, former President and CEO, Southwest Airlines and Braniff International, on KRLD's radio show, "CEO Spotlight," on Oct. 28, 2009.  Should the government save the airline industry with re-regulation?

Listen to Howard's comments on the latest round of layoffs and fare sales in the airline industry. 

Pictured in the photo (left to right): Eryn Witcher (friend of Col. Tillman),  Col. Mark Tillman, USAF Retired, former Commander of and Chief Pilot for President Bush, on Air Force One, 2001-2009, Rear Admiral Mark Fox, Commanding Officer Fallon, NV, Naval Air Station, (over Top-Gun), Krista Putnam and Howard Putnam...At the Reno National Championship Air Races, 9-19-09, where Col. Tillman was the dinner speaker in the Checkered Flag Club.

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Howard Putnam is a leadership speaker and his programs cover successful strategies, innovation, change, developing people and ethics.  He authored the book, "The Winds of Turbulence". The National Speakers Association inducted Howard into the CPAE (Council of Peers Award of Excellence) Speakers Hall of Fame in 2005. He also is accredited as a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional).