# episode straight (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover episode straight. Page: Feed: --- ## Distracted Driving Isn't What You Think It Is _2026-08-19 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ Distracted driving isn't just texting, eating, or screwing around with your touchscreen. After The Car Chick got a ticket for running a red light she didn't even realize she'd run, she learned firsthand how emotions and cognitive distraction can affect even a highly trained, attentive driver. In this episode, LeeAnn looks at what distracted driving really means, why your eyes can be on the road… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/19668262-distracted-driving-isn-t-what-you-think-it-is.mp3) ## [Expert says Iran War has turned into 'strategic stalemate' with no end in sight](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-08-14 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ A PSU political science professor breaks down why the five-month Iran war has stalled — and what it could take to finally bring it to an end. [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/7179576b-6060-4af3-8767-5817fb23b443/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=7179576b-6060-4af3-8767-5817fb23b443&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## [Small market, real cost: How Portland's Moda Center deal stacks up nationally](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-08-07 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ Portland's $573 million Moda Center deal, compared to Salt Lake City, OKC, San Antonio & more. Is this a fair price for a small NBA market? [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/ac9001bf-cc5e-4eb7-89ea-4b0265694903/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=ac9001bf-cc5e-4eb7-89ea-4b0265694903&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## What’s the Most Reliable Car? You’re Asking the Wrong Question _2026-08-05 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ Everyone wants to know which car is the most reliable. But what if that's actually the wrong question? In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick takes a deep dive into what reliability really means in today's automotive world—and why simply looking at a Consumer Reports score or a J.D. Power award isn't enough. Inspired by a real client trying to choose between a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/19600697-what-s-the-most-reliable-car-you-re-asking-the-wrong-question.mp3) ## [Should taxpayers renovate the Moda Center?](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-07-31 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ Tim Gordon speaks with state Sen. Kate Lieber, a supporter of the proposed public funding for Moda Center renovations, and Edan Krolewicz, a critic of the plan. [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/8f9f574d-af56-4a85-bc09-1b68f79cb88b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=8f9f574d-af56-4a85-bc09-1b68f79cb88b&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## [Why Washington's 3rd District is one of the most competitive House races in the country](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-07-24 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ Washington's 3rd District's "purple" reputation makes it one of the most closely watched House races as parties fight for control of Congress. [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/3b49bb46-fd72-4e3b-a07b-9d0aa1b13a94/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=3b49bb46-fd72-4e3b-a07b-9d0aa1b13a94&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## [Democratic candidates make their cases to WA-03 voters ahead of primary](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-07-17 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ In a little over two weeks, voters in Southwest Washington will select the top two candidates they want to represent them in the U.S. House, with the winner to be decided in a General Election runoff in November. The race for the state's 3rd Congressional District is drawing national attention, and is shaping up to be one of the most competitive House races this year. The district covers much of… [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/efdddccb-6493-43e9-84bf-47b84b76f38b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=efdddccb-6493-43e9-84bf-47b84b76f38b&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## The New Cold War: Why Your Car Is Caught in the Middle _2026-07-15 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ Episode Summary Could your car become a battlefield in the New Cold War? It sounds like the plot of a spy thriller, but it's actually one of the biggest stories quietly reshaping the automotive industry. This week, The Car Chick® connects the dots between several recent episodes—including vehicle data privacy, EV tax credits, tariffs, and "Made in America"—to reveal the much bigger picture behind… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/19495925-the-new-cold-war-why-your-car-is-caught-in-the-middle.mp3) ## [Inside Oregon's data center empire: tax breaks, water use and rising backlash](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-07-09 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ Data centers now use 11% of Oregon's power. The Oregonian's Mike Rogoway breaks down the tax breaks, water use, and backlash driving the debate. [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/e6c612ce-fee3-44c8-b864-ca20cc7e236e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=e6c612ce-fee3-44c8-b864-ca20cc7e236e&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## Will Your Next Car Be a Blank Slate? _2026-07-01 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ Electric vehicles were supposed to make cars more affordable. So why does the average EV now cost well over $50,000? Enter Slate Auto , a brand-new American startup that's taking a completely different approach. Their first vehicle is a bare-bones, highly customizable electric pickup that starts at just $24,950 . No giant touchscreen. No built-in stereo. Even crank windows are back. But is Slate… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/19428127-will-your-next-car-be-a-blank-slate.mp3) ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fqqWi3k2fQyv) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## ['Things are not OK' — Oregon business leaders release plan to reverse economic slide](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-06-26 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ Oregon's Prosperity Council co-chairs break down their 10 recommendations to boost jobs, cut red tape, and fix the state's tax code. [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/b538575d-b684-4114-8541-ba7e577a5dc0/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=b538575d-b684-4114-8541-ba7e577a5dc0&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## [Oregon's fire marshal warns of a dangerous season ahead](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-06-19 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ Oregon's fire marshal breaks down the drought, heat and human-caused risks fueling what could be a dangerous wildfire season. [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/55a07dcb-d052-4734-a084-96bdd7deed51/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=55a07dcb-d052-4734-a084-96bdd7deed51&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## The FTC Is Finally Cracking Down on Dealer Pricing Bullshittery _2026-06-17 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ Think hidden fees, fake discounts, rebate games, mandatory add-ons, and vehicles advertised at prices you can't actually get are just part of buying a car? The FTC doesn't think so. In this episode, The Car Chick® breaks down the six dealership advertising and pricing practices the FTC says may violate federal consumer protection laws. But before we get into the legal stuff, I share a real-life… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/19356714-the-ftc-is-finally-cracking-down-on-dealer-pricing-bullshittery.mp3) ## [Merkley says Iran war should be called 'Operation Epic Failure,' not 'Epic Fury'](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-06-12 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ Sen. Jeff Merkley criticizes the Iran war, saying it's strengthened hardliners, hurt reformers, and bypassed Congress's constitutional war powers. [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/65ffde23-c1ce-4316-b65d-587bc4a69449/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=65ffde23-c1ce-4316-b65d-587bc4a69449&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## [Providence Health Plan is ending. What 400,000 Oregonians need to know.](https://kgwstraighttalk.podbean.com) _2026-06-04 · digitalsupport@tegna.com (Stephanie Domurat/KGW) · KGW’s Straight Talk_ Providence Health Plan exits Oregon's insurance market in 2027. What it means for your coverage, your doctors and what to do before open enrollment. [Listen](https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe/episodes/e55bc8a9-1ef6-4d97-ba83-e33cd6027a2a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=885e136f-078e-4e0d-ae36-4772dbefa7fe&awEpisodeId=e55bc8a9-1ef6-4d97-ba83-e33cd6027a2a&feed=xrp8cRxD) ## How Global Chaos Ends Up in Your Driveway _2026-06-03 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ Summary After a three-month hiatus, The Car Chick® is back — and apparently while she was gone, the global economy decided to completely lose its damn mind. In this comeback episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick breaks down how conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices, tariffs, petrochemicals, EVs, and global supply-chain chaos are affecting far more than just what you pay at the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/19285591-how-global-chaos-ends-up-in-your-driveway.mp3) ## Life Update + The Straight Shift Podcast Pause _2026-03-18 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ We're pumping the brakes on The Straight Shift podcast for a little while, but that doesn't mean you can't still receive important automotive industry updates! Visit my website to sign up for The Straight Shift Newsletter and keep driving safely! https://www.thecarchick.com/ You can view a full list of resources and episode transcripts here . Connect with LeeAnn: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/18864037-life-update-the-straight-shift-podcast-pause.mp3) ## Your Car Is Becoming a Subscription — What You Need to Know Before You Buy _2026-03-04 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ SUMMARY Cars are no longer just mechanical machines — they are rolling software platforms. In this episode of The Straight Shift , The Car Chick® breaks down the growing trend of subscription-based car features and what it actually means for consumers. From life-saving systems like OnStar and connected services such as Subaru STARLINK and Hyundai BlueLink, to hands-free driving tech like Super… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/18784232-your-car-is-becoming-a-subscription-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy.mp3) ## LEASE-END LIES: How to Get the Equity Out of Your Leased Car _2026-02-18 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick® discusses the intricacies of car leasing, particularly focusing on what to do at the end of a lease. She shares a real-life example of helping a client navigate lease end options, emphasizing the importance of understanding positive equity and the often-misleading information from leasing companies. The conversation covers the impact of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/18703596-lease-end-lies-how-to-get-the-equity-out-of-your-leased-car.mp3) ## Do You Really Need AWD? The Winter Driving Myth Most Car Buyers Believe _2026-02-04 · The Straight Shift with The Car Chick_ Summary In this episode of The Straight Shift, The Car Chick® discusses the importance of understanding different drivetrains, particularly in the context of winter driving. She reflects on the recent winter storms in the Carolinas and addresses common misconceptions about all-wheel drive vehicles. The conversation covers the differences between rear-wheel drive, front-wheel drive, all-wheel… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2400168/episodes/18611567-do-you-really-need-awd-the-winter-driving-myth-most-car-buyers-believe.mp3) ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/K1qnygPzaU3S) _2026-02-04 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Owning the Narrative: Whitney Bell (CMO, Toronto Tempo)](https://jjwharding.substack.com/p/owning-the-narrative-whitney-bell) _2026-01-15 · Jordan Harding · It’s Not A Straight Line_ In Episode 50 of It’s Not a Straight Line , I sit down with a longtime friend: Whitney Bell, Chief Marketing Officer of the Toronto Tempo — Canada’s first WNBA franchise, tipping off in May 2026. We talk about motherhood, building Canada’s first WNBA team, and why women’s sports is a movement — not just a moment . Whitney takes us behind the scenes of launching a brand-new franchise, including the… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/184666924/57208945482c12814fcf8d95d6db3998.mp3) ## [Kendra Fisher: From Olympic Dreams to Mental Health Advocate](https://jjwharding.substack.com/p/kendra-fisher-from-olympic-dreams-e34) _2025-07-31 · Jordan Harding · It’s Not A Straight Line_ Kendra Fisher was on track for Olympic greatness—a standout goaltender with Team Canada’s hockey program who once heard the words every athlete dreams of: You made the Olympic team. But during those tryouts, her mental health had a different plan and her life changed directions. In this episode of It’s Not A Straight Line , Kendra opens up about the five-year stretch that nearly broke her, and the… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179905064/d52a319fcef62f158f3c047968c453a6.mp3) ## [Game, Set, Match - Michael Downey's Leadership Legacy](https://jjwharding.substack.com/p/game-set-match-michael-downeys-leadership-a40) _2025-01-08 · Jordan Harding · It’s Not A Straight Line_ On this episode of It’s Not A Straight Line , I was joined by Michael Downey, a leader who left his mark on Tennis in Canada. His career journey started far from the courts and it is anything but a straight line. He is the former CEO of Tennis Canada and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in Britain, and currently serves as Chair of the Advisory Committee for the greater (a strategy consulting… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179905065/dc53d77b8520180d65d1cdd94ce65bb0.mp3) ## [Corporate to Comedy: Clayton Peters, Manager & Brother of Russell Peters](https://jjwharding.substack.com/p/corporate-to-comedy-clayton-peters-aa8) _2024-10-10 · Jordan Harding · It’s Not A Straight Line_ On this episode of It’s Not A Straight Line , I’m joined by Clayton Peters, producer, writer, and long-time manager of his brother, global comedy icon Russell Peters. For almost 20 years, Clayton has been at the helm of Russell’s remarkable career, managing one of the longest and most successful runs in comedy, with Russell selling out venues worldwide since 2005. Clayton’s journey into management… [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/179905066/89e98555cfefcc2d12bfb5f44b306145.mp3)