Best Carpool Conversations Podcasts (2025)

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The Business of Bows and Cheer Dad Life 1:04:17

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The salient point of our discussion in this episode revolves around the multifaceted experience of being a cheer dad, encapsulating both the joys and challenges inherent in this unique journey. We delve into the profound connections forged through cheerleading, as well as the myriad responsibilities that accompany this role, from managing logistics…

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The Cheer Dad Chronicles: Behind the Bows and Glitter 1:06:46

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The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the profound impact of cheerleading on both athletes and their parents, particularly highlighting the experiences and insights of Jason Connor, our first official guest. Jason shares his journey as a cheer dad, delving into the complexities of navigating competitions, the emotional rollercoa…

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Welcome to the Chaos: The Cheer Dad Podcast Begins 1:21:57

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This episode of the Cheer Dad Podcast delves into the multifaceted experiences of cheerleading from the perspective of two dedicated fathers, Alex and Jerry. They share personal anecdotes that illuminate the challenges and triumphs encountered throughout their cheer journeys, emphasizing the importance of camaraderie, dedication, and personal growt…

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Welcome to the Chaos: The Cheer Dad Podcast Begins 2:16

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From the comp floor to the car ride home, cheer parenting is a world of glitter, grit and a whole lot of group chats. In this kickoff episode, meet Ale and Jerry--two dads with over 15 years combined on the sidelines of All Star Cheer. We're setting the stage for what this podcast is all about: the laughs, the lessons, the chaos , and the community…

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Episode 49: Consumer Perspective and It's Impact on Efforts to Decarbonize 20:20

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We will not be able to influence the environment through vehicle and energy options if consumers do not have access to them or decide not to purchase and use them. As part of his role at NACS, Jeff Lenard is responsible for overseeing consumer surveys that help explain what consumers want, and the critical elements that drive their decisions relate…

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Episode 48: FUELS2022 Preview With Keynote Speaker, Stephen Hightower 22:26

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Stephen Hightower is the Chief Operating Officer of Hightowers Petroleum Company - a leading energy supplier in North America. Over their 40 years of existence, Hightowers has consistently navigated the changing conditions of the transportation energy industry to seek new opportunities for growth. Much can be learned from their progressive stance o…

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Episode 47: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Takes the Spotlight 25:53

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Increasing demands from investors, consumers, and policymakers make ESG pursuits a timely and fiscally responsible consideration. Without adequate ESG planning, public and private companies risk the loss of access to capital as well as customer loyalties. Listen in as we discuss the ESG movement and why it matters to your business. With special gue…

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Episode 46: Meeting the Transportation Needs of Rural Markets - A Conversation With Growmark 20:52

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How do we make sure that we are meeting the energy and transportation needs of rural or other communities that sometimes get missed in everything we do in regards to transportation and fuels? A discussion with the Fuels Institute's new Board member, Kirk McCullick with Growmark. With special guest: Kirk McCullick, Executive Director, Marketing & Bu…

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Episode 45: What's Going On With Fuel Prices? 33:25

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Elevated and volatile oil prices are gaining headlines throughout the world and imposing higher transportation costs on consumers. To provide insight into what is contributing to higher energy costs and to explore what options might be available to bring relief at the pump, Carpool Chats sat down with two of the nation’s leading oil market analysts…

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Episode 44: Advancements in Engine Technologies and Liquid Fuels 17:36

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Electrification is coming, but internal combustion engines will remain a large portion of the ground transportation fleet for many years to come - whether as typical ICE vehicles or used in hybrid vehicles. With that in mind, continued research and development with respect to improving the emissions profile and efficiency of the ICE engine is param…

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Episode 43: LCA Report Review With Kelly Senecal 21:50

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In January, the Fuels Institute published the report, "Life Cycle Analysis Comparison: Electric and Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles," comparing the environmental impact of each type of vehicle from well to wheel, including their energy sources. This discussion delves deeper into how the market can decarbonize most effectively, leveraging EVs wh…

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Episode 42: Decarbonizing With Biofuels 24:13

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Reducing carbon emissions from the U.S. transportation section will be a challenge requiring the utilization of a range of solutions. With combustion engines making up the vast majority of the fleet today and for the foreseeable future, biofuels represent one of the most practical solutions to lowering U.S. transportation emissions in the near term…

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Episode 41: EVC Charging Infrastructure - Optimizing Deployment 24:54

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The Biden administration has announced a goal to deploy half a million EV chargers by 2030 - but how many do we actually need? Where do we need them? What is the appropriate timing for installing them? And what types of chargers do we need considering the differing use cases and other factors affecting how, when and where vehicles charge? The Fuels…

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Episode 40: EV Charging Equipment Installation - A "How To" Guide 21:09

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Deciding to install EV charging equipment on your property is a huge decision. Obviously, you need to think about the business case - how much everything will cost and how much you will charge - but more than that, you need to understand how to optimize placement of the equipment, how to work with local utilities to get it connected and how to navi…

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Episode 39: Decarbonizing Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles 19:31

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There is incredible diversity among the types of vehicles and use-cases in both the medium-duty class and heavy-duty class which must be taken into account when considering decarbonization options. It turns out that just a few applications actually represent the vast majority of emissions, so you will have the most impact by targeting those applica…

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Episode 38: Life Cycle Emissions of Combustion Engine Vehicles vs. Electric Vehicles 24:19

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In 2022, the Fuels Institute will release a report comparing the life cycle carbon emissions of electric, combustion and hybrid vehicles that looks at every stage of a vehicle’s life to help identify opportunities for effective carbon reductions. Listen in as the authors of the report discuss the different sets of assumptions that go into modeling,…

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Episode 37: Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure with ICF 21:46

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The Fuels Institute will publish a report in early 2022 analyzing the efficacy of programs and policies aimed at supporting the installation of EV charging infrastructure. In this episode, Jonathan Norris with ICF, one of the leaders of the project, discusses what they learned about which programs seem to be the most effective and why. This episode…

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Ask Us Anything: Part 2 24:03

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It's been awhile since we've answered some questions (or let our hair down and had some fun)! Join us for Part 2 of answering some of your questions! We want you to know a little bit more about us whether it's our biggest pet peeves or what our family motto is. This is a great episode to get a sneak at many topics before listening to full episodes …

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Ask Us Anything: Part 1 19:08

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It's been awhile since we've answered some questions (or let our hair down and had some fun)! Today, we're answering your questions! From what motivates us to work hard to our favorite books, we want you to know a little bit more about us. This is a great episode to get a sneak at many topics before listening to full episodes with a deeper dive. Fo…

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Surround Yourself with the Right People 17:18

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Do you have friends that are a bad influence? It has been said many times that you will become a combination of the closest people around you. Today, we are going to dive into why this is so important and what action you can take. To make changes in your life, you have to change how you are spending your time. Call to Order: This week’s call to ord…

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Episode 36: The Case for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) 26:39

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Financial institutions are driving an environmental, social and governance (ESG) movement, conditioning investment decisions and adjusting access to capital terms based upon a company's plan and performance. It is something both publicly traded and private companies need to be aware of. Having an ESG plan in place will benefit your bottom line and …

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Difficult Conversations with Our Pre-Teen 24:31

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Have you ever had a question from your child that you weren’t prepared for? We’ve said this before, but parenting is hard. What’s the hardest age to parent? Infants get a bad wrap and so do teenagers. What about pre-teens? Life seems busier than ever, but we feel that parenting in these modern times is harder or at the very least, more complicated …

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Five Things that Happened After Listing Our House 24:30

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We previously discussed what it takes to sell your house but what happens once you list it? There was a flurry of activity that most first-time sellers likely aren’t expecting and we definitely didn’t know what to expect. Nothing goes according to plan 100% and it’s not as smooth as you may think. Today, we are going to cover 5 things that happened…

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Episode 35: Energy Price Turmoil & the Effect on Consumers 28:16

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Last year, oil prices traded at negative values for the first time ever, and now they are closing in on $100 per barrel. The world is witnessing increased demand post-COVID shutdown at the same time that supply is trying to catch up. Simultaneously, there are many policy decisions driving discrepancy between supply and demand and driving energy pri…

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The Four Horsemen Series: Stonewalling 15:51

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This is our last episode of the Four Horsemen series from John Gottman. Stonewalling may sound innocent and harmless, but it can still be damaging to a relationship. Why do people stonewall? What could cause a person to shut people out, especially someone close to them? Call to Order: This week’s call to order is to determine if you stonewall in yo…

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The Four Horsemen Series: Defensiveness 16:57

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All relationships have conflict. This cannot be avoided or negotiated with. Managing conflict is vital in predicting success with conflict. This is our 3rd part of the 4-part series on the 4 Horsemen from John Gottman and today, we are going to talk about defensiveness. We will discuss what defensiveness means and what the antidote is for your rela…

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The Four Horsemen Series: Contempt 21:21

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Today, we are going to talk about contempt. We see examples of this a lot in social interactions but it can become toxic. This is part 2 of our discussion on The Four Horsemen that can doom a relationship. We will discuss some examples of contempt, why it is so dangerous and solutions that can eliminate contempt. Call to Order: This week’s call to …

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The Four Horsemen Series: Criticism 20:07

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Managing conflict is a vital skill in building and maintaining relationships. If you have been to relationship counselling, you’ve likely heard about John Gottman and the Four Horsemen. Today, we are going to start a series on the four horsemen and focus today’s discussion on the 1st one – criticism. Call to Order: This week’s call to order is to c…

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First Five Tasks Before Listing Our House 27:30

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We are getting ready to sell our house! Don’t you wish it was as simple as planting a “For Sale” sign on the front lawn? Unfortunately, even in a HOT market...it’s not. It’s time to roll up our sleeves and get to work because there are tons of things to do before we even list our home. Listen to hear 5 things that we did before even making it offic…

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Making Marriage Work with Agreements 22:47

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Why do some marriages work, and others don’t? Why do people think that marriage takes a lot of work? Why do so many married couples not seem to like each other anymore? We are going to be answering those questions today while we discuss marriage commitments. Marriage takes effort but it doesn’t have to be difficult if two people are edifying each o…

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Episode 34: Consumer Preferences for Public EV Charging Stations 22:04

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Public charging is a significant part of the EV ownership experience. The ability to charge their vehicle conveniently, is a key factor in the broader adoption of EVs. J.D. Power released a new report, "U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study," that dives into the public charging experience. We spoke with Brent Gruber, senior d…

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Suicide Prevention Awareness: Warning Signs and Resources 19:29

3+ y ago19:29

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In episode #33, we had a very personal and real conversation regarding mental health. September is suicide prevention month and today, we are going to dive into what we can all do to help this cause. Most of us have had some sort of experience with mental health issues ourselves or with people we know personally. This discussion will focus on some …

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Episode 33: Hydrogen Fuel Cells - The Future of Heavy-Duty Transportation? 22:04

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The future of transportation requires stakeholders to decarbonize systems to meet climate and policy demands at a rapid pace. Hyzon Motors is focused on decarbonizing mobility, starting with medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses. To better understand the diversity and complexity of the different energy needs, we spoke with Parker Meeks, Chief Stra…

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How to Make Your Podcast Last One Year! 21:22

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Today is another special episode of the podcast as this is our one-year review of The Family Order Podcast. This is a great episode for folks that have already started a podcast or are just thinking about it. We will review why we started this podcast, what we learned, the highs & lows and most importantly, where we are going in the future. There w…

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Happy With Baby: Special Guests Catherine O’Brien and Rick Heyer 35:08

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Marriage can be great, but it can be very challenging. Parenting is something that is also very rewarding, but it will test you like you never thought possible. We prepare so much for a new baby being added to our lives, but we don’t prepare nearly enough for what comes after, especially for ourselves and our marriage. Sure, a newborn takes a lot o…

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Episode 32: Decarbonizing the Medium and Heavy-Duty Market 24:42

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As the world works to decarbonize the transportation energy sector, headlines tend to focus on the light-duty vehicle market. In reality, medium and heavy-duty trucks represent less than 10% of the global vehicle market, but contribute a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions to the sector's overall emissions total. John Eichberger, Executiv…

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Following Through On Your Choices: Integrity 21:35

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Do you cheat on your taxes? Do you take shortcuts at work? Do you take credit for something that you didn’t do yourself? These questions, and many more, are questions about truth and integrity. Life is full of choices and these choices matter whether it’s something big or small. Today, we are going to delve into why integrity matters and tips on ho…

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You Aren't Going the Right Direction! (Presiding Over Your Family) 20:20

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We’ve talked about being a protector and a provider but what is another important role to consider? That role is the leader or presider role. Why is this role so important? What does it mean to be a presider of your home or family? We want to provide a compelling discussion today that makes you evaluate your priorities while we share vital tips int…

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Episode 31: COVID's Effect on Miles Traveled 23:22

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COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives, including our travel habits. Listen as Bob Pishue, transportation analyst at INRIX, shares his mobility analysis that explores transportation trends including miles-driven and travel times. Download the INRIX 2020 Global Traffic Scorecard.By Fuels Institute

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It's About More Than Money (The Provider Role) 19:37

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Being a provider sounds very simple but there’s more to it than what’s on the surface. Times are changing and the rate of that change is speeding up. Providing is much more than just acquiring financial resources. As a provider, you are a resource that provides value in so many other ways. You solve problems in a creative way that is difficult to f…

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Don't Let Your Car Get Stolen (and the Role of a Protector) 19:01

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We still live in a dangerous world and it’s changing rapidly. Today, we will be discussing the role of protectors in the family unit. It may not be popular to say this, but my wife and I are not equal partners on everything within our family and our home. Shocking, I know. This conversation will tap into what it means to be a protector in modern ti…

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Phases of Motherhood with Britta 1:28:40

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You don’t want to miss this episode where I share some BIG news, and my close friend and guest, Britta Bushnell, helps me process it all, as she talks about the Apollo and Artemis myth and the mind-blowing way it applies to my news, and also to motherhood. Britta and I discuss phases and seasons of life, why one part of ourselves is always starved …

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Avoiding Conflict in Marriage Money Talks 20:07

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Why do couples fight about money? Why is this a topic that we don’t talk about prior to joining our lives together? What is one thing that can ruin a marriage if left unchecked? Today, we are going to discuss answers to these questions and 6 basic financial tips to consider in marriage including a hot take of ours. The topic of money is becoming mo…

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Episode 30: Transportation Energy Solutions for All 21:11

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It will take an aggressive approach to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. The solutions must support the environment while preserving affordable transportation options for consumers. Listen as Bryan Kaus, business improvement lead (commercial) at Phillips 66, explains how the transportation industry can work together to find re…

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Start Scheduling Weekly Date Nights! 20:22

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What is a date night? Why is date night important? Today’s episode will provide tips and ideas for date night itself and on how to make it a priority vs. a luxury. We will also touch on why date night is vital to your marriage and family dynamic. If you want your marriage to thrive, this episode is a must listen. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.…

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Parenting Summer Series: Punishment with Purpose 18:15

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Disciplining kids may be the hardest part of being a parent. Most parents are equipped to feed and clothe their children but that’s just the bare minimum of parenthood. There are many idealistic ways to raise kids that sound great but that are very difficult to put into practice realistically. Sometimes, you are exhausted or frustrated and kids are…

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Feeling Other in Motherhood with Emily 1:13:20

4y ago1:13:20

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My guest, Emily, and I talk about parenting a special needs child - the real deal of it, not just the saintly “special needs mother” archetype that can only be endlessly patient. Emily shares about her early motherhood journey and how she knew something was different with her daughter, the endless searching for answers, the lifelong theme of “other…

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Parenting Summer Series: Kids & Technology 20:31

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When should your kid get their first smartphone? How much TV time should your child have each day? These are tough questions and there are no “right” answers. Today, we are going to dive into how to limit kids on their tech use. We will discuss our situation, experience in navigating these waters and 3 tips to improve the ground rules for your kids…

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Episode 29: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Maintenance 18:38

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A broken public EV charging station puts a strain on the relationship between EV drivers and station owners. As more EVs hit the road, it's important that drivers are confident they can easily find a working charging station along their route. Co-Founder and CEO of ChargerHelp!, Kameale Terry, spent time with us sharing how her company not only wor…

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Pandemic Divorce with Tara 1:07:42

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There are lots of stats about pandemic divorce, but few personal stories because of the sensitivity of this topic. Lucky for us, fellow writer, Tara, opens up about her story and how it went down, the agreements she had about romance and soulmates, her insecurities about being a single mom, what’s getting her through it, other people’s opinions abo…