Topic: Honda Recall

2 chapters across the catalog

Sloppin' Hopper
Episode 1702 • • 1:44:05 - 1:47:58

1702: Sloppin' Hopper

NPR Reporting, Honda Recall, DEI Hires

NPR's reporting on a Honda steering mechanism recall is criticized for being condescending and simplistic. The hosts suggest that the quality of NPR's presentation has declined due to "DEI hires" and a focus on ESG scores rather than journalistic excellence. They argue that the network's reporters often sound like "11th graders" rather than professional news broadcasters.

Porn In The Morn'
Episode 183 • • 27:31 - 29:19

183: Porn In The Morn'

Toyota and Honda Recalls, Geopolitical Debt Pressure

Recent mass recalls by Toyota and Honda are framed as a geopolitical tactic by the United States government to pressure Japan regarding its holdings of American debt. The theory suggests that the safety investigations serve as a warning to Japanese officials to continue purchasing U.S. Treasuries.