5 chapters across the catalog
The port strike has immediate effects on the delivery of car parts, alcohol, and perishable produce like mangoes and pineapples. Experts warn that a one-week strike could result in backlogs lasting until November. Chris Spear of the American Trucking Associations reports a 100% shutdown in truck activity at the ports of Savannah and Houston as inventories begin to deplete.
Linda Lou Patkin's "Jobs Karma" service is credited with helping a producer secure a new job. A former Congressional staffer and lobbyist, Caroline Kay, shares her perspective on the "administrative state" and the executive branch's overreach, while also discussing her decision to move her children to charter schools.
A nationwide truck strike scheduled for August 31, 2021, aims to protest government mandates and advocate for medical freedom. Organizers claim the movement includes healthcare workers, teachers, and military personnel quitting in mass numbers. Similar "truckie" protests are reported in Australia and the Netherlands, threatening to shut down national supply chains.
AI Vulnerabilities, Stop Sign Vandalism Research
Research into tricking AI systems reveals that simple stickers on stop signs can cause autonomous vehicles to misidentify them as speed limit signs. This vulnerability poses a significant risk for the future of autonomous trucking, as vandals or disgruntled workers could easily confuse vehicle sensors. The hosts argue that these edge cases prove the technology is not yet ready for widespread deployment.
Alec Baldwin on Infrastructure and Eisenhower's Highway System
Actor Alec Baldwin appeared on Piers Morgan's program to support President Obama's call for large-scale infrastructure projects. The discussion critiques the historical narrative of the Interstate Highway System, arguing it was a military project and a subsidy for the trucking industry at the expense of railroads. The hosts dispute the idea that such projects are the primary drivers of economic recovery.
