Congress Ignores Noise Of Debt Default In Favor Of Radio-less Cars

Summary

Congress is focusing on legislation to mandate AM/FM radios in cars amidst car manufacturers' plans to remove them, while also facing the pressing issue of the U.S. debt default.

Abstract

Amidst the backdrop of a potential U.S. debt default, Congress has shifted its attention to the "AM for Every Vehicle Act," a bipartisan effort to ensure that new car models continue to include AM/FM radio capabilities. This move comes in response to Ford, BMW, and Tesla's intentions to release vehicles without traditional radio, citing issues with electric cars interfering with radio signals and a decline in radio listenership. The article critiques Congress's priorities, suggesting that preventing a debt default and maintaining the U.S. credit rating should take precedence over preserving radio in cars. It also notes the irony of Congress uniting over radio preservation while the economy teeters on the brink of collapse, and highlights other car manufacturers like Nissan, Toyota, and Honda that are keeping radio due to their conservative approach to change.

Opinions

The article expresses skepticism about the importance of saving radio in cars, especially when compared to the gravity of the U.S. facing a potential debt default.
It sarcastically suggests that Congress should prioritize acts like "Balance the Fucking Budget So We Don’t Default Act" or "Act Like Adults Instead of Petulant Fucking Brats Act" over the "AM for Every Vehicle Act."
The author seems to ridicule the idea of Congress ensuring radio in cars as a way to spread "ear manure," implying that talk radio may not be a worthwhile cause for bipartisan effort.
There is a critical view of car manufacturers that are removing radios from their vehicles, likening Ford's decision to follow trends without long-term reliability.
The article takes a humorous jab at the inconsistency of product sizing at Costco, drawing a parallel to the shrinking number of radio listeners.
It also points out the contrast between car companies that are quick to abandon radio and those that are more cautious and traditional in their approach, suggesting the latter are more concerned with economic stability.
The absence of Chevy's stance on radio removal is highlighted as a point of interest that remains unaddressed.

Hold on to your wallets and don’t touch that dial

Where will all the people with only a “face for radio” get jobs if radio ends? — Photo by Jackson David on Unsplash

Ford, BMW and Tesla are planning to release new auto models without AM and FM radio. It seems there’s an issue with electric cars shorting out the radio signal. The auto manufacturers also claim the number of radio listeners is shrinking faster than your favorite jeans after you’ve eaten the rest of that Costco sheet cake. Ever notice that EVERYTHING in Costco is plus-sized EXCEPT the clothing? Congress should address THAT issue.

The “AM for Every Vehicle Act” is a bipartisan congressional legislation to save radio. How wonderful. Democrats and Republicans coming together to make sure you have a radio during your commute. Heaven forbid you speak to the other humans INSIDE your vehicle.

Maybe Congress should try “Balance the Fucking Budget So We Don’t Default Act” or “Act Like Adults Instead of Petulant Fucking Brats Act.” I guess saving talk radio to spread ear manure is more important than saving the U.S. credit rating.

BMW, Mazda, Polestar, Rivian, Tesla, Volkswagen, and Volvo have all given radio the big FU by removing them from their electric vehicles. Stay tuned for a big announcement from Tesla about their new music streaming service. Of course, you won’t be able to pay for it because the economy will have already collapsed because Congress has yet to raise the debt ceiling.

Ford is tagging along with the idea of removing radios like the tagalong kid from elementary school who grew up to be the super hot, unavailable guy you secretly follow on Instagram just to see his shirtless pics. Nice to look at but not reliable for the long haul.

Nissan, Toyota, and Honda are NOT removing radio because they are cautious rule followers. They are fiscally minded so if radio needs to stay to save our nation’s and the world’s economies they will cut off your fucking eyelids for even glancing at their car radios. Hands off our radios, bitches.

Chevy keeping it old school and keeping the radio? We need to know. — Photo by André Köhl on Unsplash

Noticeably absent is Chevy. Where are you, Chevy? Radio or economy? We need to know.

Special thanks to Kristine Laco for reminders and suggestions to get this story on the airwaves.

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