Summer Slowdown, Self-Driving Cars

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Fully autonomous vehicles aren’t driving around yet, but car companies are putting lots of money into research and testing. We find out where things stand with self-driving cars. We also talk about the value of slowing down this summer and enjoying time away from work.

Featured in this Show

  • Why This Pandemic Summer Could Be The Perfect Moment To Slowdown

    Summer is a time when employers prepare to fight what is known as the “summer slowdown” in productivity. We talk with a reporter who makes the case that the worker slowdown happens simply because we need a break, and after enduring a year of the COVID-19 pandemic, maybe it’s time for some guilt-free time off.

  • Checking In On The Status Of Autonomous Vehicles

    Other than for testing, there are no fully autonomous vehicles on the roads. And even though manufacturers are working on them, it might be a long wait. We look at how the technology is coming along, how they’re being regulated and whether the public is truly ready for self-driving cars.

Episode Credits

  • Kealey Bultena Host
  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Charlie Warzel Guest
  • Michelle Krebs Guest