Arroe Collins: Unplugged & Totally Uncut

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Those old sayings. Who what where when and how? Some of those old sayings are not only ancient but still carry an impact today. Misery loves company...

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"INEVITABLE is a comprehensive account of the greatest upheaval in the transportation industry since the invention of the internal combustion engine. One of the best automotive journalists in the world, Colias delivers an unvarnished retelling of the EV revolution, warts and all. Essential reading for everyone interested in the future of the car industry." - Sean McLain, reporter, Wall Street Journal The $2 trillion global automobile industry has long been dominated by its largest players: the GMs, Volkswagens, and Toyotas of the world. But, as Wall Street Journal reporter and veteran of the US automotive beat Mike Colias writes in the new book INEVITABLE: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles, the auto industry is at an inflection point. The rise of electric vehicles is radically transforming the industry and Colias shows how none of the major players were prepared. For the first time in living memory, startup auto manufacturers are gaining major market share, and Colias provides a dramatic insider account through the lenses of executives, entrepreneurs, engineers, car sales people and customers, of how EVs are upending the industry, transforming economies, and even reshaping the roles vehicles play in our lives. As Colias writes, fifteen years ago EVs were a novelty and no major car manufacturer was considering jumping into the field in any serious way. But a funny thing happened in the ensuing years: EVs started selling in numbers impossible to ignore, and those customers weren't buying Fords and Nissans but Teslas, Rivians and BYDs. And the behemoths didn't really catch on until the upstarts had a large head start. Big automakers are skilled at making adjustments and tweaks year over year, but as Colias writes, creating a successful manufacturing program for an all electric vehicle calls for agility and it isn't as simple as swapping out an internal combustion engine for an electric motor. The process actually requires different skill sets, new vehicle designs and a massive rewiring of their global supply chains.Colias's is a story of hubris, shortsightedness and inertia in which Big Auto executives were blindsided even though the rise of EVs-Tesla in particular-was happening right in front of their eyes. Colias takes readers inside the boardrooms where executives chasing Tesla battle over EV strategies; to the family-run car dealerships wrestling with the decision of whether to sell EVs-or sell their business; the battery factories where scientists try to pack ever more power into the same space; and to some of the countless independent component manufacturers dotting the midwest that have counted on Big Auto as a customer for generations and now face an uncertain future.In a conversation with Lem Yeung, who'd worked on internal combustion engines for Ford for three decades and elected to take the company's buyout offer, Colias reports that the engineer was reflective: The built-in advantages that the incumbent carmakers wielded for more than a century are disappearing as cars become less mechanical and more infused with complex software, Yeung warns. They are entering a race in which they're starting from behind, with companies that suffer none of their legacy drag. The upstarts are outmaneuvering the GMs and Volkswagens on lower-cost battery setups and consumer-friendly tech features. Thinking like a car company has flipped to become a disadvantage. 'I think all the barriers to entry have gone.'" Electric vehicles: Another executive order signed on Trump's first day in office targeted electric vehicles. A tax credit for people buying EVs was scrapped, and federal funds intended to help install charging stations were put on hold. While some funds that have been allocated for charging stations are still expected to be used, the moves are likely to slow the development of the electric vehicle industry in the United States, and help President Trump's ally, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk. While Tesla is the largest EV maker in the country, it has its own network of fast chargers and stands to benefit if rival networks are slow to be built.


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“Land Grab is a captivating murder mystery that overflows with suspense and intrigue as you unravel the secrets hidden within the pages of this well-crafted book. Every turn of the page holds a fresh surprise, and every chapter leaves you craving for more.  Kit Karson has mastered the craft of writing. This book proves she has the talent for weaving intricate plots and delivering high-suspense scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This book promises to provide thrills and chills like never seen. Get ready to immerse yourself in a story that will challenge your mind and captivate your imagination. Dive into the pages and experience the magic of storytelling.” -- Midwest Book Review on Land Grab
All too often, today’s murder mystery books are written more like a frenetic big-city thriller, sometimes with international plot lines and high body counts. But a new series of murder mysteries penned by a fifth-generation Montana woman brings back the traditional kind of procedural detective story that provides an authentic, gripping series. 
Author Kit Karson’s books revolve around a small-town sheriff, each unfolding as a plot-twisting whodunnit. Her page-turning series has been described by readers as being filled with greed, gossip, and intrigue — and as books simply can’t be put down. The books are set in a charming but remote part of the country that allows for a certain pace and manner of dialogue that invites readers in.
“The small Montana town of Anderson might seem like a quaint summer vacation for families” says Kit, “but theft, murder, and suspense hide between sapphire mines and the unique characters that live there. I want readers to be captivated by the wonders of these stories and yearn for more when you've finished a book.”

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What if men were the ones being objectified?What if women held all the power?And what if we finally admitted that the whole system has been flawed from the start?
With a mix of The Rocky Horror Picture Show’s camp, Black Mirror’s social critique, and a whole lot of high-fashion chaos, Galaxy 360 is the feminist sci-fi experience we never knew we needed but absolutely do!
This is a conversation your audience will devour—timely, provocative, and packed with fresh perspectives on entertainment, gender, and the future of storytelling. Let’s get Anna on your show and give your listeners something to talk about. Let me know how we can make it happen!

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Thanks for being part of the conversation I am the Poet In The Forest. A children series I penned out in the 1990s. None of it would be possible if it wasn’t for this forest in South Charlotte, NC. I talk about it so much that I thought maybe it’s time you get to meet all that inspires me. Thanks for being part of the conversation

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BMG recording artist/singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist A.J. Croce's new 11-track album, "Heart of the Eternal," will be released on March 7. Produced by Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), "Heart of the Eternal" will feature a selection of songs that journey from psychedelia to Philadelphia soul to Latin-infused jazz-pop. Croce, son of legendary singer/songwriter Jim Croce, has toured with/collaborated with such legends and luminaries as B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Ray Charles, Leon Russell, Allen Toussaint, Neville Brothers, Bela Fleck and Ry Cooder, to name a few, all while building up an acclaimed catalog that blurs the boundaries between blues, soul, rock & roll, Americana, and much more. In conjunction with "Heart of the Eternal," Croce's upcoming yearlong "Heart of The Eternal Tour" will kick off nationwide on February 20 at The Parker in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, through April 6 at the Opera House in Lexington, Kentucky (check A.J.'s website and local listings for additional performances to be announced in 2025). Tickets can be purchased for the "Heart of The Eternal Tour" at www.ajcrocemusic.com  "Heart of the Eternal" is the latest collection of Croce's songwriting and heart-on-sleeve emotion -- the follow up to his critically lauded cover album "By Request" -his first original body of work since 2017's "Just Like Medicine," which was hailed as "brilliant" by No Depression and a "fluid expression of sorrow and gratitude" by Pop Matters. Says Croce: "I've always felt that music is the heart of our humanity. It's the purest way to connect to one another. Every songwriter I've ever met has told me that they don't know where their greatest songs have come from. Maybe it's our dreams or subconscious that allow us to draw from that eternal well of creativity. I don't know the answer but I'm always looking for it. While stylistically diverse, this album is my search for the heart of the eternal." Recorded at the Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, California, Croce's 11th studio album features bassist David Barard (a Grammy-winner who performed with Dr. John for nearly four decades), drummer Gary Mallaber (whose credits include Van Morrison's Moondance and Tupelo Honey), and guitarist James Pennebaker (Delbert McClinton, Jimmie Dale Gilmore). The album was completed during Croce's downtime from his ongoing "Croce Plays Croce" tour-a widely celebrated run in which he performs classic songs from his late father Jim, along with his own material and a number of specially curated covers.


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New York Times bestselling author Dr. Warren Farrell reveals solutions to the seven most important barriers to sustaining love-practices that have helped thousands of real couples rediscover their "soul mate" spark. When Dr. Farrell began teaching couples' communication 30 years ago, he taught the wisdom of not being defensive in response to criticism. However, when a couple returned home and a criticism inevitably appeared, that wisdom disappeared. Couples needed to not just be taught this, but to practice both in the workshop and at home. With the help of decades of post-workshop feedback from real couples, Farrell perfected six mindsets that the couples found most effective to embrace criticism as an opportunity to feel more deeply loved-even while they are being criticized. Role Mate to Soul Mate guides couples on how to do this for two hours per week as a "Caring and Sharing Practice." For the other 166 hours, couples create a "Conflict-Free Zone" the other 166 hours, which requires preventing criticisms from becoming conflicts.

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