Topic: Semiconductor Shortage

A petition on Change.org titled "Save Semiconductors" highlights opposition to vaccine mandates within the semiconductor industry. Workers argue that the industry is already facing a critical labor shortage and that mandates could further destabilize the U.S. economy. The hosts discuss the difficulty of starting a new semiconductor company due to the massive capital and intellectual property requirements.

The global semiconductor shortage is causing severe inventory depletion at car dealerships in Austin, Texas, forcing dealers to source second-hand vehicles from out of state. Claims that the shortage stems from "unexpected demand" are met with skepticism, suggesting instead that single-source bottlenecks for minor entertainment chips are stalling entire assembly lines. Used car values, specifically for low-mileage 2016 Mazda 3 models, are reportedly skyrocketing due to the lack of new vehicle availability.