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Episode 825Dec 1, 2022

Dude, where’s my EV charging station?

Meanwhile, NASA wants to build roads on the moon?!

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) chargers points at a Motor Fuel Group (MFG) EV Power forecourt on April 21, 2022 in Manchester, England. According to a report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers And Traders, there were more new electric car registrations in the UK in March 2022 than all of 2019. However, overall car sales slumped amid rising fuel prices and the car industry's supply chain problems. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 21: Battery electric vehicle (BEV) chargers points at a Motor Fuel Group (MFG) EV Power forecourt on April 21, 2022 in Manchester, England. According to a report from the Society of Motor Manufacturers And Traders, there were more new electric car registrations in the UK in March 2022 than all of 2019. However, overall car sales slumped amid rising fuel prices and the car industry's supply chain problems. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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Widespread access to charging stations is key to getting drivers to go electric. But the businesses who can build those stations still aren’t sure how they’ll make money. Today, we’ll discuss the EV charging station dilemma. Plus, we’ll highlight an investigation into the failures of Florida’s foster care system. And, tell you about the women making history at the men’s World Cup. Then, Kimberly defends her status as a Midwesterner.

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Dude, where’s my EV charging station?