Topic: Ford Recall

Federal investigators are looking into 1.3 million Ford Explorers following reports of cracked exhaust manifolds that leak carbon monoxide into the cabin. In Montgomery County, Maryland, mechanics found that 80% of their fleet had these cracks, affecting both police and administrative vehicles. The cost of replacing these cast-iron components on a massive scale presents a significant financial challenge for Ford.

The hosts experiment with a new "News from China" segment, featuring a report on a Ford SUV recall. Dvorak proposes a movement to require English subtitles for all non-English broadcasts on public airwaves. They also discuss Jon Huntsman's use of Chinese during his campaign and the lack of media translation for his remarks.