Best Road To Autonomy Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 358 | How the Permian Basin is Accelerating Kodiak's Commercialization Plans 45:27

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Pete Bigelow, Public Relations Manager, Kodiak joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss his firsthand experience in the Permian Basin and how the region acts as a "literal and figurative sandbox" for autonomous trucking. During the episode Grayson and Pete discuss Kodiak's operational partnership with Atlas Energy Solutions,…

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Matt Paneitz on Sustainable Building in Guatemala 43:34

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Description: In this episode, we sit down with Matt Paneitz, Executive Director of The Long Way Home, a nonprofit based in Guatemala that’s transforming communities through sustainable design and construction. Matt shares the incredible story of how The Long Way Home evolved from a vision to a full-fledged organization building schools, homes, and …

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124: Every Electric Vehicle Coming To The US In 2026 For The First Time 1:30:56

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In this episode: • We talk about every electric vehicle coming to the US in 2026 for the first time.By Batteries Included

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Beyond Residency: Family Doctors Share Career Advice and Personal Journeys 58:17

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This is a great episode to listen to and send to a Med Student or Resident you may know! In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Debbie Lupeika, Director of the UC Davis Network of Affiliated Family Medicine Residency Programs, moderates a graduate panel featuring leading family physicians sharing their diverse career journeys post-re…

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Thank You for Powering Kilowatt 34:24

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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, I celebrate our vibrant community by sharing insights from five contributors on electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy. Highlights include Mark discussing EV adoption in Europe, Bruce's cautionary tale about acceleration risks, Steve Sheridan's humorous year-end recap, and Joseph advocating for autono…

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The 2026 Forecast: Redrawing the World Map at Mar-a-Lago 32:51

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From the quiet halls of Mar-a-Lago to the trench lines of Ukraine and the shores of Nigeria, the old world maps are being rewritten in real-time. This week, we examine the volatile space where high-level dealmaking meets the uncompromising application of military force and look ahead to a 2026 that promises to be a global "year of decisions." Episo…

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Changing Healthcare, One TikTok at a Time: An Update on Dr. Ashlee Hendry’s DPC Story 37:22

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In this My DPC Story Patreon episode, Dr. Ashlee Hendry of Mid South DPC in Petal, Mississippi, for an inspiring update on her Direct Primary Care journey. Nearly four years after her clinic’s rapid growth, Dr. Ashlee Hendry discusses the evolution of healthcare access in her community, the power of patient advocacy, and the impact of price transpa…

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Profits, Margins, and Holiday Rhymes 42:59

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Kilowatt Holiday Special 2025: Naughty Lists, EV Poems, and AI Tunes In this festive and satirical holiday special, Bodiei mixes electric vehicle news with creative flair. He kicks things off with a witty "EV Naughty and Nice List," calling out range anxiety myths, opportunistic dealers, and software-locked horsepower, while celebrating Rivian, Luc…

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A Christmas Eve Mini-Kilowatt 12:50

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Kilowatt 666 — Show Notes In this episode of Kilowatt, Bodie wraps up the year with a wide-ranging look at the latest EV news just ahead of Christmas. He breaks down a notable 34% drop in Tesla registrations in the European Union, while pointing out that overall battery-electric vehicle registrations were still up 44%, signaling a shift in the mark…

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Project Sunrise & The Caribbean Blockade: A New Era of Force? 35:19

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This week, we examine the cavernous distance between the rhetoric of diplomatic conference halls and the gritty reality of the front lines. From "high-tech Rivieras" in the ruins of Gaza to the U.S. asserting a doctrine of preemptive self-defense against "narco-terrorism" in the Caribbean, the global board is being reset by force. If you are lookin…

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Episode 357 | Automating Logistics Yards with Computer Vision 41:10

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Darin Brannan, CEO & co-founder of Terminal Industries joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss transforming the logistics yard into a fully automated environment using computer vision and agentic AI. Unlike legacy approaches that rely on RFID tags or manual "clipboard and radio" processes, Terminal Industries utilizes a pro…

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Brad Taris: The Building Train 48:28

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Episode Summary In this episode of Kilowatt, Brad Taris, founder of The Building Train, joins the show to discuss innovative ways to empower tradespeople and elevate the construction industry. Brad shares his unique career journey from architecture to fieldwork and how those experiences inspired him to launch The Building Train. He delves into the …

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What Surprised Us Most In 2025 30:22

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2025 was the year AI stopped feeling chaotic and started feeling buildable. In this Lightcone episode, the YC partners break down the surprises of the year, from shifting model dominance to why the real opportunity is moving back to the application layer, and why the next wave of AI startups may be just getting started.…

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Resources, Resilience, and the Road Ahead for Direct Primary Care 46:40

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In today's episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion and guest Dr. Amber Beckenhauer reflect on the transformative landscape of Direct Primary Care (DPC) as 2025 ends and 2026 approaches. They discuss critical updates like HR1 and HSA regulations, sharing insights on how legislative changes, practice resources, and evolving pa…

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Episode 356 | Autonomy Markets: Tesla’s Austin Moment, LiDAR Chapter 11 & HYPR Emerges 41:00

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This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk, Grayson hit the road and met with Tim Kentley-Klay of HYPRLABS in San Francisco, Tesla started removing the safety attendees in Austin and Waymo is reportedly raising another round at a $110 billion valuation. Grayson shares details from his exclusive first ride in the HYPRDRIVE vehic…

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123: Ford’s $19B Electric Truck Retreat: What It Means For EVs In The US 1:46:30

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In this episode: · Ford kills its full-size electric trucks, developing an eREV replacement · Kyle drives the new Mercedes CLA · Europe ending its 2035 ban on ICE · Much much moreBy Batteries Included

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Carrying Hope Into the New Year: A Physician’s Christmas Story 4:41

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A Letter From Me to You As we close out 2025, I wanted to take a moment to speak directly to you - doctor to doctor, human to human. This episode is a little different. It’s a twist on ’Twas the Night Before Christmas, written as a reflection of our shared journey as physicians. It honors not only the work we do in exam rooms and inboxes, but also …

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F-150 Lightning, Gone Too Soon 26:14

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Description: In this episode of Kilowatt, Tesla makes major moves in Austin as their Robotaxi fleet begins driving solo without safety drivers. But is the tech really ready? Ford officially axes the all-electric F-150 Lightning, pivoting instead to an extended-range hybrid version—and takes a $19.5 billion hit in the process. We also look at Ford’s…

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How Intelligent Is AI, Really? 11:59

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ARC-AGI is redefining how to measure progress on the path to AGI - focusing on reasoning, generalization, and adaptability instead of memorization or scale. During this month's NeurIPS 2025 conference, YC's Diana Hu sat down with ARC Prize Foundation President Greg Kamradt to find out why most AI benchmarks fail, how ARC-AGI reveals the limits of t…

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Episode 355 | Self-Driving on 33 Watts: How HYPR Labs Trained a Model for Just $850 36:46

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Tim Kentley Klay, CEO & co-founder of HYPRLABS, joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how the company is achieving autonomous driving in downtown San Francisco using just 33 watts of compute and zero simulation or HD maps. By prioritizing "learning velocity," HYPR utilizes an end-to-end neural network that learns continuo…

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The Paper Means Nothing: The Fall of Uvira & The AI War 39:44

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We are watching two different realities play out simultaneously: diplomats shaking hands in Florida and Washington while air raid sirens blare across Eastern Europe and Central Africa. This week, we dissect the jarring dissonance between the peace deals being promised on paper and the wars actually being fought on the ground, from the freezing tren…

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Direct Care Movement: An Interview of Dr. Maryal Concepcion by Dr. Demetrio Aguila 45:07

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Today Dr. Demetrio Aguila, a Direct Care surgeon and Host of the Direct Care Movement Podcast interviews the Host of My DPC Story, Dr. Maryal Concepcion. For those listeners new to the podcast, or for those who are always happy to hear a DPC doctor talk about before and after opening a DPC, today you get to hear some of our Host's back story. Dr. C…

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Episode 354 | Autonomy Markets: Rivian’s Vertical Integration Bet, Wayve’s Nissan Win & Uber’s Autonomy Narrative 53:23

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This Week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss Rivian’s bold vertical integration bet as the EV maker announced plans to build their own chips and lidar sensors, effectively moving away from NVIDIA. Is the introduction of “Autonomy+”, a new software subscription priced to undercut competitors a risky distraction or a necess…

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Rivian's Autonomy Day 1:24:50

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Description: Rivian recently unveiled their autonomous vehicle technology, and in this episode, we dive deep into what was presented. We explore the various levels of autonomy, Rivian's approach to AI-driven features like hands-free highway driving, and how the company's autonomy stack is being developed entirely in-house. You'll hear insights into…

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122: Eyes Off the Road: Rivian’s Bold Autonomy Reveal at AI Day 1:14:00

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In this episode: Rivian promises eyes-off autonomy and more in the not-distant future The Fiat Topolino, weirdly, is coming to the US The all-electric Subaru Uncharted’s new US price tag …and of course, much, much moreBy Batteries Included

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The End of the Designer–Engineer Divide 42:19

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Head of Design Ryo Lu helped transform Cursor from a feature-layer on top of VS Code into one of the world's leading AI code editors.He joins YC's Aaron Epstein on Design Review to talk about the path that brought him to Cursor, how rapid prototyping reshaped the core product and how he's breaking down the barriers that once separated designers and…

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Don't Text and FSD 30:28

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Episode Summary In this episode of Kilowatt, Elon Musk stirs excitement with claims that Tesla would remove the Robotaxi safety monitors within three weeks. Tesla Shanghai hits a major milestone by producing its 4 millionth vehicle. We also break down Tesla’s 2025 Holiday Update, featuring Grok voice commands, a new Santa Mode, and an FSD dashcam o…

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From Pivot Hell To $1.4 Billion Unicorn 38:46

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In just a few years, James Hawkins took PostHog from an idea hacked together right before YC's W20 deadline to a unicorn powering product analytics for thousands of teams. He joins YC's Brad Flora to talk about surviving six months of "pivot hell," why open-source analytics was the breakthrough, and how PostHog grew from fighting for its first user…

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Episode 353 | How Robotaxis Solve the "RideShare Lottery" Problem 46:07

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Ed Olson, Founder & CEO of May Mobility joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss how autonomous vehicles can eliminate the "rideshare lottery", the inconsistent, variable experience of traditional rideshare by deploying fleet-managed robotaxis that offer a predictable, premium service. While the industry often focuses on ver…

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Connectivity in Modern Defense 21:43

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In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress chats with Tom Konicki, Director of Business Development for Defense and Space at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies. They explore what’s really at stake in today’s data-driven battlespace, and why multi-network, multi-orbit, resilient connectivity is now a strategic advantage for global def…

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121: We Drive The Most Important BMW For 2026: the iX3 1:12:24

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· Kyle drives the Neue BMW iX3 · Lexus shocks auto world with electric LFA · lowered CAFE standards vs promise of Kei cars · Much, much more!By Batteries Included

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Filling the Void: DPC Response to Clinic Closures and Community Needs in New Orleans 33:40

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Today Dr. Emily Holt, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) physician based in New Orleans, shares her inspiring journey from working in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and university clinics to opening her own DPC practice amidst a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. The discussion dives deep into the effects of the "one big beautiful bill," t…

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Episode 352 | Autonomy Markets: Waymo Upstages Uber’s Party: Avride’s Debut & The Reality of Scaling 34:50

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This week on Autonomy Markets, Grayson Brulte and Walter Piecyk discuss “Thriller in the Big D” as Waymo upstages Uber’s party in Dallas. The day before Uber was set to announce its commercial launch with Avride in Dallas, Waymo stole the spotlight by announcing they went driver-out in the same city. During the episode Grayson and Walt analyzed the…

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Ending Road Deaths: Autonomy Is a Start, Not the Entire Solution 45:16

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Description: In this episode, I analyze the latest safety findings on autonomous vehicles, particularly Waymo's report that showcases the effectiveness of their driverless cars. I discuss critical insights from Dr. Jonathan Slotkin's analysis and highlight that Waymo has driven over 100 million miles in autonomous mode, reporting significant reduct…

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On the Road at the 2025 American Aviation Leadership Summit 1:06:07

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In this special episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress reports on location from the inaugural American Aviation Leadership Summit hosted by Honeywell Aerospace in Washington, D.C. The event gathered hundreds of aviation professionals, including regulators and lawmakers, for a series of panels that cover what’s needed to ensure America …

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Episode 351 | The Million Robot Bet: Why Enterprise Wins Before Homes 52:55

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Hugh Nguyen, Partner, Automotive Technology & Mobility, KPMG and Lerrel Pinto, Co-Founder, Assured Robot Intelligence (ARI) joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss why the immediate future of humanoid robotics lies in enterprise applications, rather than consumer homes. Powering the humanoids is the software "brain" and sys…

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The "Double-Tap": Venezuela’s Escalation, Gaza’s Warlords & Ukraine’s Poison Pill 40:56

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In this episode, we expose the "cold, hard machinery of compromise and coercion" driving global geopolitics this week. From the controversial "poison pill" peace framework designed to turn Ukraine into a fortress , to the rise of state-sponsored warlordism in Gaza’s power vacuum, the rules of engagement are shifting. We also investigate a chilling …

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Direct Primary Care’s Inflection Point: What HR1 Within the "One Big Beautiful Bill" Means for Physicians and Patients 49:30

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Today’s episode is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on My DPC Story. As of July 4th, we are standing at a true inflection point for Direct Primary Care—and for every physician, employer, broker, advocate and patient who believes primary care should be personal, accessible, and free from insurance middlemen. In this special session,…