The increased occurrences of high temperatures is reeking havoc on those Americans with respiratory challenges, as well as older citizens with compromised immune systems.  Could climate change be to blame?  Either as a direct cause or contributing force?  We investigate. 

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With the scarcity of new vehicles and the increasing prices being asked of late model used vehicles,  Americans are keeping their current ride for even longer.  Find out how and why this is an important development that will impact automotive sales for years to come. 

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Evictions, Stay at home orders and changing preferences with respect to the work experience has forever changed how Americans view home.  For some that are behind on their rent/mortgage, the question is where will they live in the months to come?  For others, its finding the house of their dreams and making an offer high enough (even above the asking price) in time to be the successful new owner.  For still others, what possibilities are available for living and a better quality of life, when all you need is a fast internet connection to go to work?  We take a brief look at all of these possibilities. 

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Much has been made about the coming mountains of used EV batteries as the industry goes full throttle toward the development and manufacturing of EVs.  The good news is that even after about ten years an EV battery set may not be good enough for an electric vehicle, it still possesses about 80 percent of its useful life - and is perfect for a wide range of other applications - including but not limited to stationary energy storage.  Learn what the future holds. 

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With the lifting of pandemic restrictions, many companies and their employees are grappling with the impact of working from home.  Depending on the company and the attitude of many employees, it has changed the relationship between employer and employee forever.  Question is, do you have what it takes to work "remotely" for the rest of your work career?  Ken and Chase explore the attributes that may suggest if working from home would be the best choice for you. 

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32 years and still going strong!  The iconic Mazda MX-5 Miata has been a fan favorite for years.  The fun of a British roadster with the bulletproof dependability of Japanese engineering and manufacturing - it continues to be a match made in heaven.  Now offering consumers the choice of a retractable hardtop, the MX-5 continues to be relevant in a truck crazy world.  

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During the FROM THE PARTS BIN segment, Ken and Chase introduce the all-new Kia EV6 crossover - the first vehicle on the automaker's all-new Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP)

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While a number of US states have made it illegal to ask for or require proof of immunization for COVID-19, many European countries have taken the oppose approach in their attempt to reopen their economies.  Americans traveling abroad could run afoul of these requirements, without the proper paperwork.  

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If you own a Ring doorbell or Echo smart speaker, there is a technology built inside that allows them to make a new kind of wireless network called Sidewalk that shares a slice of your Home internet connection with your neighbors' devices.  That's NOT ok.  Find out what we learned. 

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The transition to sustainable, renewable energy means the eventual winding down of the fossil fuel industry.  For the millions of oil and gas wells, pipelines and related equipment, this will also mean decommissioning, sealing, capping and clean up.  Unfortunately, the petroleum industry has not set aside anywhere near enough to tackle the enormous cost, leaving the states and eventually the Federal Government ill-equipped to handle the clean up.  Tune in to learn more. 

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