American Road Trip Talk

Phoenix, Arizona is famous as a sun-drenched metropolis with a stunning desert panorama under the gaze of Camelback Mountain and plentiful recreational and cultural attractions to offer. On March 13, 1997 though, all those Phoenician charms were eclipsed in the night sky by the presence of eerie lights with no definitive explanation. Reactions of the populace ranged from curiosity to anxiety to panic. Elected officials and military brass alike struggled to quash the crisis. 26 years later, the Phoenix Lights remain as mysterious as ever. Dr. Lynne Kitei, an internationally acclaimed physician and health educator, who set aside her successful medical career to pursue the Phoenix Lights book and award-winning Documentary project, recounts the strange events surrounding this classic UFO incident.

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The 95th Academy Awards will be presented on March 12, 2023, in a ceremony held by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Geoffrey Mark, a “walking encyclopedia” of show business, shares his knowledge of the venues that make Hollywood the Mecca of moviemaking and a tourist destination for film lovers around the world.

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March 3 is World Wildlife Day. We celebrate the occasion by exploring a haven for a majestic yet at-risk marvel of nature. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is the nation’s largest natural-habitat refuge developed specifically for African and Asian elephants. The Sanctuary operates on 3,060 acres in Hohenwald, TN – 85 miles southwest of Nashville.

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The revamped and newly relaunched Mt. Hood Territory Tap Trail celebrates Oregon Craft Beer Month throughout February, 2023. Mt. Hood Territory is a year-round adventure destination and the popular trail is bigger and better than ever. Our guest, Jarrod Lyman, is Communications Manager for Oregon City, where many breweries, cideries and distilleries on the Tap Trail reside.

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Just as many people prefer to dine in unique restaurants, there are road-travelers who choose offbeat places to stay the night. Some of the more unusual digs can be found in Washington. Off the beaten path we go, with contributor Matt Shea sleuthing around the Evergreen State!

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Jersey, baby! The Sopranos was filmed in Atlantic Beach, Belleville, Bloomfield, Clifton, East Brunswick, East Rutherford, Fort Lee, Garfield, Harrison, Kearny, Lincoln Tunnel, Lodi, Lyndhurst, Matarazzo's Farm, New Jersey Turnpike, Newark, Newburgh, North Arlington, North Bergen and North Caldwell (Tony Soprano's House). Karl Petry, Newark native and indie filmmaker, takes us on a tour of locations that permanently fixed the iconic TV drama in our imaginations.

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Winter is a challenge every year in places like Buffalo, New York and Woodstock, Illinois. Well-prepared Buffalo stalwarts best the brutal weather no matter how cold or how much snow lands. Meanwhile, Woodstock residents are proud of their town's heritage as the shooting location for the film Groundhog Day. Jamie Jensen has the scoop, er, shovel.

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Why pay more or settle for less when negotiating the purchase of an automobile in 2023? What are the tricks and traps to avoid at the dealership or used car lot? Listen to insider talk from Rich Lubben, retired veteran of the car sales industry and take those insights with you when you shop around!

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The largest and longest auction of the year for Barrett-Jackson runs from January 21-29, 2023. Have the chance to explore the city of Scottsdale, the auction venue – the Westworld of Scottsdale, and immerse yourself in car memorabilia all week long. Car culture enthusiasts everywhere won’t want to miss this spectacular event! Mark Greene of Cars Yeah joins us with the details.

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When “kitsch” first emerged, the prevalent view of art critics and historians was that gaudy roadside attractions were good for a laugh and a bit of banal gratification thanks to sentimentality. Motoring visitors to the Pacific Northwest, however, now are inclined to perceive such icons as a quirky welcome to the neighborhood. Harriet Baskas shares her appreciation of these beckoning behemoths. (Encore presentation)

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