Best Cartalk Podcasts (2026)

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More Talk About Cars and Automotive Stuff 45:44

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1h ago45:44

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The guys are at it again giving you free advice about repairing cars. Have a questions call 866-594-4150 and get on the air.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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Great Talk About Cars and Everything Automotive 46:34

1h ago46:34

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The guys talk cars and car repair and everything that goes along with it.,By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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So Many Car Noises and So Many Repairs 52:50

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2012 Mustang cold air intake 22 Escape noise in reverse 93 F250 broken thermostat housing 19 Ram tick tock and clack noiseBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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Twas The Week of Car Repair Before Christmas 49:57

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What coils are good for my 03 Mercedes AMG? How do I change my 2006 Caravan blower motor? My 2020 Mustang GT runs bad with aftermarket speed parts Why does my 01 Ram stall only when put into reverse? The Kia Theft Settlement Are the EVS gone.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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Fixing Cars Is Easier with The Motor Medics on The Phone 1:02:52

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Guys talking car repair. We can help you with your cars. Give us a call. 866-594-4150By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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S7E12 The Gift of Regifting 33:54

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This week's episode is the seventh annual Quantitude Holiday Special, but because Greg and Patrick both forgot to get each other something, they frantically regift one another some of their favorite sponsors from prior episodes. Along the way they also discuss Quantitude Studio A, two foot tall porcelain penguins, electric bug zappers, personalized…

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In Studio Talking Cars and Car Repairs It's Under The Hood 47:15

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Chris is out today with the Childrenss Miracle Network Radiothon and Russ and Shannon have guests from Berkley One Classics. We answer your car and truck questions and help you save money on car repairs.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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PTG 409 – Grab Bag with Ryan! 1:01:28

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Show us how you…do a year end topic round up?? Phil is joined by Ryan, our always intrepid editor, for a quick topic round up to “round off” our recording year. (eh? eh? you see what I did there? Nevermind.) This is our last show for 2025 — we’ll be back in 2026, so drop your topics to us in all the ways, including the ones you can find at the link…

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Car Questions Answered Live with Some Fun Thrown In 56:44

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By Nordstroms Automotive inc

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S7E11 Should Essays be Used in College Admissions? Maybe... 44:27

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In this In The Wild episode, Patrick and Greg turn their Quantitude loose on college admission essays, in particular whether or not they should be used to make such high-stakes decisions, and they discuss what issues would need to be addressed in order to answer that question. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org TwitterX: @…

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Call a live radio show and get your car repaired over the phone? 40:35

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Seriously! Call our show live and get car questions answered over the phone.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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Episode 19: Voiced Glottal Stop 2k25 1:11:01

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Wherein we are pro-winter until approximately February 15. Jump right to: 4:38 Linguistics Thing Of The Day: Allophones 26:50 Question 1: Why do we say “And you will be… (this person)?” when confirming identity? Why is it future tense? This cannot possibly be English. This cannot exist. Am I just wrong or is this one of those weird linguistic thing…

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How Is Your Car Doing? We Can Help Repair It With Live Advice 45:02

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How Is Your Car Doing? We Can Help Repair It With Live AdviceBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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S7E10 A Report Card on GPAs 43:37

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In this week's episode Patrick and Greg have fun exploring the questionably valid but always high stakes role of the grade point average, of GPA. They consider the different ways in which grades can be assigned, what they may or may not actually represent, and how they have become increasingly inflated over time. Along the way, they also discuss no…

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Three Guys Talking Cars So You Can Save ON Auto Repairs 45:42

24d ago45:42

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Three Guys Talking Cars So You Can Save ON Auto Repairs. Call the show to get your car questions answered.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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Don't Sell That Car - Repair It 53:12

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You don't always need a shop to get car advice. Ask the Motor Medics here on Under The Hood.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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Car Guys Giving Free Advice To Help You 47:49

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Three guys giving car advice on the radio and podcast and YouTube for over 35 years. Check us out and ask questions on YouTube.com/underthehoodshowBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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PTG 408 – No Closure 55:29

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Show us how you handle a game end when you don’t get to wrap it up, whether that’s for a story or a character! Phil and Senda talk about closure/closing loops, and other ways to approach getting closure on your own if the game is gone. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or…

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Under The Hood Talking About Car Repair Helping You Save 50:35

1M ago50:35

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Get free answeres to car repair questions right here Under The HoodBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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S7E09 Modeling Categorical Change with Latent Transition Analysis 40:39

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In this week's episode Patrick and Greg talk about latent transition analysis, which embeds latent class analysis within a longitudinal context, allowing us to explore, as well as to formally test, patterns of individual change in latent class membership over time. Along the way they also mention: identity crises, the crossword puzzler, the nihilis…

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Under The Hood! Americas' Favorite Car Talk Show Get Your Calls Answered On-Air 48:11

2M ago48:11

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This is a live on-ait talk show taking your calls and giving you answers about car repair before you go to a shjop and pay for them. Give us a try. Maybe we can save you on repairs.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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Shannon At The SEMA Show and Your Calls 57:03

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1. 07 Dodge Caliber Power Steering pump installation 2. 97 Ram brake bleeding 3. 84 Bronco value 4. Back-up cameras failing 5. 17 Pacifica transmission flushing 6. 2016 Mazda CX-9 when to service the differential and trans 7. 69 Ford Torino GT Trans Rebuild 8.Shannon, Live From Vegas! at #SEMA 2025By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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PTG 407 – Keep on Tuckman 1:02:02

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Show us how you form good TTRPG teams! Phil and Senda revisit the Tuckman model of Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing and (wah wah) adjourning when your group changes up — whether that’s people, scheduling, or splitting a group in two! Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the interne…

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S7E08 Bootstrapping 44:45

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In this week's episode Greg and Patrick discuss the amazing world of the empirical bootstrap. They start with inferential testing using business as usual, describe where that quickly runs into problems, and explore where bootstrapping does and, importantly, does not help move us forward. Along the way they also discuss midnight in Bangkok, the awe …

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How Do You Know Which Truck Model Is Best? 48:05

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1. Purchasing a newer Ram truck. Which one is best? 2. 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac tips on how to change a rear axle easily 3. Why does my 2023 Traverse overheat? 4. Why does my starter come on by itself on a 99 S10 Truck? 5. Hello from Austria! 6. 2012 Tahoe starts and dies 7. 72 Lemans vapor lock 8. 20 Wrangler Rear Defog tab replacement…

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3D Printed Cars Classic Car Repairs and All Things Under The Hood 56:46

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1970 Firebird Esprit loads up with fuel only on highway 3D Printed Cars Ram Promaster electrical issues Should I delete my Honda VCM system? My car vibrates could it be the Flex Pipe? 19 GMC Yukon are the struts bad? 1949 Chevy Skyli9ne throttle woes 21 Traverse, are all back -up cams bad?By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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S7E07 Is the SAT Biased and Should be Banned? Maybe... 39:45

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In this In The Wild episode, Greg and Patrick turn their Quantitude loose on the ever-present SAT, in particular the premise that it is biased and should be banned. They also talk about what issues would need to be addressed in order to evaluate whether or not that's a reasonable claim. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.org T…

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One Trillion Dollars For A Car Makers Salary? Were Happy Fixing Cars 48:23

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This is the live show of Under The Hood. If your car is broken, we might be able to get you going again for less money. Give us a try. How to fix a broken speedometer in a classic? 73 Charger How to fix Ram Air Suspension 17 Ram truck Should I change my coolant? Can it really effect fuel mileage? Transmission flush or not? Are aftermarket cheap cat…

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What's Wrong With Your Car? We Want To Help You 59:05

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Why won't my truck communicate with the scanner? 08 Tahoe My car has a strong gas smell after repairs. 15 Focus 15 Buick Enclave weird squeak like a vacuum noise maybe? 12 Honda CR-V buzzes under the dash when cranking 10 Jeep Compass transmission fluid leak Where to find an ABS Pump for a 2012 Challenger? Why does my 11 F150 front end grind 4x4? 1…

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PTG 406 – I Got Your Agency Right Here 54:03

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Show us how you balance agency vs story structure in table top games! Phil and Senda talk spectrum and (hopefully) nuance of this potentially loaded question. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop us a topic : https://polygamero.us/panda…

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Broken Car? We Can Help with Free Car Advice Give US A Call On The Air 47:39

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Why does my car have soft brakes? 03 Camry Why do my tires shake when cold? 15 GMC Our road trip to Toyota Headquarters 01 Jeep Cherokee dies when hitting bumps and can't communicate A 1970 Ford Dump truck has no fuelBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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PTG 405 – First Time Powered by the Apocalypse 1:00:57

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Show us how you move from a more traditional game to PbtA for the first time! Phil and Senda talk tips for grocking the major differences in the system whether you’re new to TTRPGs in general or an old hand at more traditional games and looking to try something new. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/…

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S7E06 Non-Academic Jobs: A Conversation with Jeremy Miles 46:44

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In this week's episode, Patrick and Greg have a lovely conversation with Jeremy Miles, a quantitative methodologist who has worked in both academic and industry settings. Jeremy draws on his own extensive experiences to describe what an industry job is like and how one can prepare to move into this type of position. Along the way they also discuss …

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The OctoberBeast Toyota Car Show and Nick Miller Chat 1:15:19

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The guys head down to Toyota Headquarters in Plano Texas and participate in the OctoberBeast Toyota Employee only annual car show. While there, they talk with Nick Miller about some really cool Toyota stuff you may not have known. Under The Hood show on the roadBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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S7E05 The Academic Job Talk 38:36

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In this week's episode, as we head into the academic job season, Patrick and Greg offer some well-meaning advice about one of the most important aspects of an on-site interview, the academic job talk. Along the way they also mention the changing of the cactus needles, Colon Blow, big pumpkin, cutting out job ads, the job talk bagel bar, waiting for…

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Flushing Coolant and Other Things To Do Yourself At Home 48:19

3M ago48:19

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How to flush coolant at home yourself with Dehumidifier water Ford Truck How to fill coolant and avoid air pockets GMC Top Kick How to remove a stuck rear hub 14 Caravan Do I have to replace all 4 tires on an AWD car? 22 Lexus 16 Mitsubishi Outlander or 13 Equinox which is a better vehicle? Buying a used engine off of the internet 16 Tacoma used en…

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PTG 404 – Failure 1:00:21

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Show us how you handle failure in your games! Phil and Senda talk competent failure, incompetent failure, and failure at various story points. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop us a topic : https://polygamero.us/panda…

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Everyone Want's To Know How To Fix Their Own Car 52:21

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1. Car Crushing 2. 99 Jeeps can't decode the vin on RHD vehicle 3. EV Tax Credit is gone 4. 99 Jeep heater core 5. 2010 John Deere 2520 Diesel Tractor fuel system 6. 2019 1500 Chevy Silverado 7. 03 Silverado Dash Light repairs.By Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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S7E04 Does Birth Order Matter? Maybe... 34:20

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By Patrick Curran & Greg Hancock

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People Calling Us To Find Out What's Wrong With Their Cars 47:59

3M ago47:59

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1. What does it cost to charge a Tesla on the road? 2. Dismantling cars at an auto recycler 3. Why does my dash make hissing noise when ac is turned off? 17 Mini Cooper 4. Why does my car start hard when hot? Nissan Xterra 5. Why does my Grand Cherokee Jeep not start sometimes? 6. 16 Jeep communication codes 7. 21 Tacoma can I use an AGM Battery? 8…

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A Car That Runs Bad Sometimes Is Still Running Bad 59:35

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00 Ranger runs bad sometimes 19 Audi front end clunk 84 Mustang GT heater cable stuck 2012 F150 no crank 14 f150 transmission noise 14 Escape exhaust noise? 21 Mercedes transmission problems or not? 22 Jeep Compass transmission issues? 13 Acura MDX Transmission issues 79 GMC alternator problemsBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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PTG 403 – I Want More 1:02:17

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Show us how you handle asking your group for more — more role play, more emotional stakes, more shared narrative. Phil and Senda talk about the ways you might approach that conversation and what you might do on both sides of it, as well as potential outcomes and what you might make of them. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and mo…

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Do You Have The Confidence To DIY Your Car 47:29

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16 Ford Super Duty Flushing the radiator 11 Ford F-150 Air Bag problems 01 Silverado fuel gauge won't work or speedometer 23 Nissan Frontier dead battery repeatedly 07 Saturn how to check transmission fluidBy Nordstroms Automotive inc.

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Do You Really Need Fuel Additives on Todays Cars 49:34

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Why does my Lexus have no overdrive? What's the squeak in my Tacoma front end? Using fuel additives or not? 11 F150 slipping 4x4 hubs Transmission fluid change or not? 09 Rav 4 Why does my carburetor lose prime overnight? 82 Ford F700 95 G20 Chevy Van misfire on highway only 75 Caprice could it be cam failure? Cold start only mis 10 Silverado 13 Ti…

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PTG 402 – GM as Servant Leader 59:51

3M ago59:51

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Show us how you use the principles of servant leadership to GM your games! Phil and Senda once again bring their professional training to bear on this gaming topic to discuss servant leadership for GMs. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop us a topic : https://polyga…

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S7E03 Nonparametric Procedures 39:26

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In this week's episode, Greg and Patrick explore the very cool yet often overlooked suite of non-parametric statistical tests. They talk about their strengths and weaknesses and how these might be profitably used in practice. Along the way they also discuss science fairs, spaghetti bridges, don't take this the wrong way, jazz hamster, the Bernoulli…

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Car Repair Calls How To Make Them Last Longer 48:05

3M ago48:05

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How to make a car last longer? 2016 Toyota Avalon Why does my Alternator not charge correctly? 13 Acura Can I stop my engine oil burning? 08 Trailblazer Electric Power Steering Rack failure on a Sentra How to find cause of low compression on a Grand Am Should I check out my front-end wobble? 15 Forester Why does my car misfire? 93 Jeep Cherokee Wil…

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PTG 401 – The Info Dump (and how to avoid it) 53:28

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Show us how you manage your setting/info dump! Phil and Senda talk just in time info and some ways to approach it. Bamboo Lounge for Patreon backers today! Find these and more at http://patreon.com/mmp. Find us on the internet or drop us a topic on our linktree: https://polygamero.us/pandaBy Senda Linaugh and Phil Vecchione

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Oil Burning May Be A Simple Fix Live Car Questions Answered 1:02:09

3M ago1:02:09

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Why does my Chevy Impala make a noise when I turn the wheel? Why does my 14 Impala AC system stink? What wrong with my 06 Chrysler 300 EGR System codes? Why does my 18 Highlander shift hard? Is my Nissan Murano CVT Transmission bad? Why does my 16 Silverado burn Oil? Quick fix maybe. Why does my 22 Ram misfire on start up? Do Performance Chips real…

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S7E02 Is NPR Liberally Biased? Maybe... 34:39

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In this week's special In The Wild episode, Patrick and Greg turn their Quantitude loose on the premise that National Public Radio is liberally biased, talking about what issues we would need to have addressed in order for us to be able to evaluate whether or not that's a reasonable claim. Stay in contact with Quantitude! Web page: quantitudepod.or…