EP270

Video Available here: https://youtu.be/4BnZt8DuoaQ

In this episode, various topics related to the automotive world. The show kicks off by exploring tariffs and their implications for the car industry. EU fines automakers $496 million for recycling program collusion.

The potential impact of a 25% tariff on non-American-made cars and car parts.

What's up with Facebook Marketplace? Wins and frustrations. Is it time to replace the Infiniti FX? In addition, the episode touches on the political dimensions of transgender athletes in sports and rounds off with a conversational section on car news and industry updates.

00:00 Introduction and Today's Topics

00:05 Facebook Marketplace Experiences

00:37 Transgender Athlete Controversy in Fencing

04:02 Gas Prices and Consumer Habits

09:01 Car Buying Decisions and Market Trends

10:57 Tariffs and the Car Industry

22:01 Impact of Tariffs on Car Imports and Parts

24:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Links Referenced in this video:

https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/usa-fencing-disqualifies-female-fencer-refusing-fight-trans-opponent-rcna199556

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/womens-fencer-reveals-why-she-refused-face-transgender-opponent-accepting-punishment-backlash

https://www.eenews.net/articles/eu-fines-15-big-carmakers-496m-for-green-cartel/#:~:text=The%20EU%20has%20doled%20out,terms%20for%20recycling%20old%20vehicles.

https://www.binary.org.au/teenage_boys_vs_adult_female_athletes

https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/reciprocal-tariff-calculations

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-03/trump-reciprocal-tariffs-chart-explained/105131002

https://hondainamerica.com/news/honda-ties-for-most-models-in-top-10-in-cars-com-2024-american-made-index-leads-all-brands-with-nine-vehicles-in-the-top-20/#:~:text=Honda%20Manufacturing%20in%20America&text=In%202023%2C%2070%25%20of%20all,than%20$520%20billion%20since%201979