Topic: Chevy

The episode concludes with a satirical "Taliban Chevy Truck Month" advertisement, mocking the U.S. military equipment left behind in Afghanistan. The hosts sign off with their traditional "In the Morning" greetings and a montage of sound bites criticizing government mandates and climate change rhetoric. The show ends with a final reminder of the donation website and a "Dyn-O-Mite" vocal tag.

A donor's note about the "409" promotion sparks a nostalgic look at the history of vocational shop classes at Hayward High School. The hosts lament the disappearance of auto, metal, and agricultural programs in favor of a universal college-prep track, which they argue has left a gap in trade skills.

The hosts predict a decline in ratings for the 2021 Emmy Awards, speculating on the "elite" optics of masked handlers serving unmasked celebrities. The episode concludes with a satirical "Taliban Truck Month" advertisement and a musical mix deconstructing recent political speeches.

The show concluded with a satirical "Taliban Truck Month" advertisement, mocking the abandonment of US military equipment in Afghanistan. Additional end-of-show mixes explored 9/11 conspiracy theories and the return of the Taliban to power. The hosts signed off, directing listeners to the next episode of "MoFacts" and the No Agenda stream.

In Australia, the high adoption of rooftop solar panels is causing congestion in the electricity grid, leading to proposals to charge owners for exporting power. Simultaneously, there is a growing focus on the safety of large-scale batteries, highlighted by the recall of Chevy Bolt vehicles and a cell phone fire on an Alaska Airlines flight. Power companies are reportedly pushing back against the "two-way flow" of electricity from residential solar.

California transit agencies are considering scrapping electric bus fleets due to high maintenance costs and fire risks. Simultaneously, General Motors issued a recall for Chevy Bolt models from 2017-2019, advising owners to limit charging to 90% and park vehicles outside to prevent spontaneous battery fires. These incidents highlight the ongoing safety and infrastructure challenges facing the electric vehicle industry.

The economics and privacy implications of electric vehicle charging networks like ChargePoint are examined. Users are often forced to share personal data through apps to access power, and charging costs in cities like Austin can reach $16 per day, rivaling traditional car lease payments. While the Chevy Volt is noted as a more practical alternative due to its backup motor, the overall EV ecosystem is criticized for its lack of anonymity and potential for centralized control.

A series of donations from Canadian listeners in Toronto and Ontario included requests for the "service goat" jingle and birthday wishes. Producer Jared Zaifman praised the hosts' insights on the Chevy Volt, while others expressed support for the show's value-for-value model.

Attorney Jason Lewis from Macon, Georgia, sent a donation and a note detailing how the show influenced his purchase of a Chevy Volt in 2012. He also requested "douchebag call outs" for several of his law partners. The hosts discuss the financial loss General Motors reportedly took on every Volt sold.

Tech investor Jason Calacanis is criticized for his "elitist" shilling of the new Tesla Model 3 on CNBC, comparing it to the iPhone. The hosts discuss the practical limitations of electric cars, such as "white-knuckle" range anxiety and the lack of charging infrastructure. A comparison is made to the Chevy Volt, which the hosts prefer due to its backup gasoline engine.

A host recounts a weekend experience driving a Tesla Model S 90 borrowed from a former New York banker for a trip to New Braunfels, Texas. While praising the impressive autopilot technology and acceleration, the host criticizes the vehicle's long wheelbase, poor visibility, and the "white knuckle" anxiety caused by limited battery range. The discussion concludes that the Chevy Volt is a superior practical choice compared to the Tesla, which is described as a "jerk-off toy for rich people."

Facebook's rollout of "Reactions"—including Love, Haha, Wow, Sad, and Angry—is critiqued as a tool for advertisers like Chevy to exploit user sentiment. The hosts argue that these features devalue genuine human emotions by turning them into trackable data points for corporate marketing.

Actor Chevy Chase is featured in an interview where he struggles to explain his support for President Obama despite the continued operation of Guantanamo Bay and the use of torture. The segment is used to illustrate the "short-circuited" logic of some supporters who make excuses for policies they previously opposed.

Tom Brokaw provides a historical retrospective on the White House Correspondents Dinner, tracing its origins from a small gathering of Washington sources to a tabloid-style event. Brokaw identifies the 1975 appearance of the Saturday Night Live cast, including Chevy Chase and John Belushi, as a turning point for the event's profile. He specifically cites the invitation of Fawn Hall and later Lindsay Lohan as markers of the dinner's decline in dignity.

Testing of the Ford Focus Electric and other EVs has revealed significant "white knuckle" range anxiety due to wildly fluctuating battery gauges. The estimated mileage often drops or rises unpredictably based on driving conditions, making long trips stressful. A proposal is made to patent a more accurate battery measurement system that integrates mapping software and altitude data to provide reliable range estimates.

The ongoing debate regarding Adam Curry's potential lease of a Chevy Volt is revisited. Despite listener warnings about parts availability and reliability, the low lease price of $166 per month is discussed as a potential "value" for a short-term vehicle.

The hosts discuss a $10,000 price reduction and attractive lease deals for the Chevy Volt as General Motors attempts to clear inventory. They debate the merits of the electric vehicle, its manufacturing costs, and the social stigma of driving a "subsidized" car. The segment also features a note from a nuclear reactor designer who supports the show.

Sir Andrew Gardner provides an update on the No Agenda racing team's performance at the Virginia International Raceway. The conversation shifts back to the technical specifications of the Chevy Volt, including its 220V charging requirements, the transition between battery and gas engine, and a strange aerodynamic thumping sound caused by opening the rear windows at high speeds.

The "green economy" is criticized following the low sales of the Chevrolet Volt and the failure of Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett. Despite heavy subsidies, there is little consumer demand for electric vehicles. The hosts compare the current hype for the Prius to the historical dorkiness of the AMC Pacer.

The Obama administration is promoting advanced battery manufacturing as a path to energy independence and job creation. Despite government subsidies and tax rebates of up to $7,500, sales for electric vehicles like the Chevy Volt remain low, with only a few hundred units sold monthly. Critics argue the vehicles are overpriced for the average consumer even with state and federal incentives.