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Would you be willing to also, along with this legislation, to put in a companion bill that would provide transportation for seniors who lose their ability to drive?
would you be willing to also along with this legislation to put in a companion bill that would provide transportation. for seniors, who lose their ability. to
Would you be willing to also, along with this legislation to put in a companion bill that would provide transportation for seniors who lose their ability to
would you be willing to also, along with this legislation, to put in a companion bill that would provide transportation for seniors who lose their ability to drive?
State Sen. JOYCE: Well, you know, it's an interesting thing. We do have to be very sensitive to the fact that, for many people, driving is akin to independence, and we certainly are sensitive to that.
state sen, joyce: well you, know it's an interesting thing we do have to be very sensitive to the fact that for many people driving is akin to independence and we certainly are sensitive to
State Sen JOYCE: Well you know, it's an; interesting thing We do have to be, very sensitive to the fact that for many people, driving is akin to independence and we certainly are sensitive to
state sen. joyce: well, you know, it's an interesting thing. we do have to be very sensitive to the fact that, for many people, driving is akin to independence, and we certainly are sensitive to that.
In Massachusetts, we do have Council on Aging vans in virtually every community in the state. We have - I heard the caller earlier from a different state. We have a fairly extensive public transportation network here, but the reality is government can't do everything. And the - you know family members, loved ones, soci...
in massachusetts we do have council on aging vans, in virtually, every, community in the state we have - i heard the caller earlier from a different state we have a fairly extensive. public transportation network here but the. reality is government can't do everything and the - you, know family members. loved ones; soc...
In Massachusetts we do have Council on Aging vans in virtually. every community in the state We have - I heard the caller earlier from, a different state We have a fairly; extensive, public transportation network here but the reality is government can't do everything And; the - you know family members loved ones societ...
in massachusetts, we do have council on aging vans in virtually every community in the state. we have - i heard the caller earlier from a different state. we have a fairly extensive public transportation network here, but the reality is government can't do everything. and the - you know family members, loved ones, soci...
But there are a very small amount of drivers, senior drivers, that simply are unsafe, and when I testified a couple years ago, I suggested to the House chairman of transportation, who indicated opposition, I said look, I hope it doesn't take a tragic event in one of our districts, and sure enough, there was a beautiful...
but there are a very small amount of drivers senior drivers that simply are unsafe and when i testified a couple years. ago i suggested to the house chairman, of transportation who indicated opposition i said look i hope it doesn't take a tragic. event in one of our districts and, sure enough there was a beautiful litt...
But there, are, a very small amount of, drivers senior drivers that simply are, unsafe and when I testified a couple, years ago I suggested to the House chairman of transportation, who indicated opposition, I said look I hope it doesn't take; a tragic event in one of our districts and sure enough, there was a beautiful...
but there are a very small amount of drivers, senior drivers, that simply are unsafe, and when i testified a couple years ago, i suggested to the house chairman of transportation, who indicated opposition, i said look, i hope it doesn't take a tragic event in one of our districts, and sure enough, there was a beautiful...
You know, one of the problems that we've explored, Neal, in this series is the need for government spending on transportation issues. And yet this is the time with - the recession has really hit hard at state budgets. Local budgets are constrained. The federal government is having a tough time passing any kind of a tra...
you know one, of the problems that we've explored neal in this series is, the need for, government spending on transportation issues and yet this is the time with - the recession has really hit hard at state budgets local budgets are constrained the federal government is having a tough time passing any kind of a transp...
You know one of the problems that we've explored Neal in this series is the need for government spending on. transportation issues And yet this is. the time with - the recession has, really hit hard at state budgets Local budgets are constrained The federal government is having a tough time passing any kind, of a trans...
you know, one of the problems that we've explored, neal, in this series is the need for government spending on transportation issues. and yet this is the time with - the recession has really hit hard at state budgets. local budgets are constrained. the federal government is having a tough time passing any kind of a tra...
We are coming into this demographic shift at the very time when government spending will be really constrained.
we are coming into this demographic shift at the very time when government spending, will be really
We are, coming into this demographic shift at the very time when government spending will be really
we are coming into this demographic shift at the very time when government spending will be really constrained.
We have this email from Tim(ph) in San Rafael, California, and Senator, I think this could be directed to you. Would it not make sense to invest more driving tests in conjunction with license renewal? Poor driving habits are not the sole province of the young and the elderly.
we have this email from tim(ph) in san rafael california and senator i think. this could be directed to you would it, not make sense to invest more driving tests in conjunction with license renewal? poor driving habits are not, the sole province of the young and the
We have this, email from Tim(ph) in San Rafael California and Senator I think this could be directed to you Would it not make sense to invest more driving tests in conjunction with; license renewal? Poor driving habits are not the sole province of the young and the
we have this email from tim(ph) in san rafael, california, and senator, i think this could be directed to you. would it not make sense to invest more driving tests in conjunction with license renewal? poor driving habits are not the sole province of the young and the elderly.
State Sen. JOYCE: You know, it's a very good point. You know, it's interesting, though. Someone far brighter than I suggested that the enemy of good is better or perfect, right? And so in an ideal world, we would test every driver every hour to make sure he or she is still safe.
state sen joyce: you; know it's a very good point you know it's interesting though someone far brighter than i suggested, that the enemy of good, is better or perfect right? and so. in, an ideal world we would test every driver every hour to make sure he or, she is still
State Sen JOYCE: You know it's a. very good point, You know it's interesting. though Someone far brighter than, I suggested that the enemy of good is better, or perfect right? And so in an, ideal world we would test every driver every hour to make sure he or she is still
state sen. joyce: you know, it's a very good point. you know, it's interesting, though. someone far brighter than i suggested that the enemy of good is better or perfect, right? and so in an ideal world, we would test every driver every hour to make sure he or she is still safe.
Well, maybe not every hour.
well maybe not every
Well maybe not every
well, maybe not every hour.
State Sen. JOYCE: But the reality is there's a precipitous decline in driving skills beyond 85, and there's a decline beyond 75. So let's start with, you know, in terms of a cost-benefit analysis where we'd have the greatest result.
state sen joyce: but the reality is there's a precipitous decline in driving skills beyond 85, and there's a decline. beyond 75. so, let's start with you know in terms of a cost-benefit analysis where we'd have the greatest
State Sen JOYCE: But the reality is there's a precipitous decline in driving skills beyond 85, and there's a decline beyond 75. So let's start with you know in terms, of, a cost-benefit. analysis where; we'd have the greatest
state sen. joyce: but the reality is there's a precipitous decline in driving skills beyond 85, and there's a decline beyond 75. so let's start with, you know, in terms of a cost-benefit analysis where we'd have the greatest result.
But in this bill, which has been reported out in Massachusetts, in the Transportation Committee, the testing would begin at 75, but we would also have testing for younger drivers who have some surchargable(ph) events in their driving history; who have exhibited, you know, a problem driving, whether it's a couple of acc...
but in this bill which has been reported out in massachusetts in the transportation committee the testing would begin at 75, but we would also have testing for younger drivers who have some, surchargable(ph) events in, their driving history who have exhibited you know a, problem, driving whether it's a couple of accide...
But in this bill which has been reported out in Massachusetts in the Transportation Committee the testing would begin at 75, but we would also have testing for younger drivers who have some surchargable(ph) events in their driving history who have exhibited you know a problem driving whether it's. a couple of accidents...
but in this bill, which has been reported out in massachusetts, in the transportation committee, the testing would begin at 75, but we would also have testing for younger drivers who have some surchargable(ph) events in their driving history; who have exhibited, you know, a problem driving, whether it's a couple of acc...
And one of your earlier callers also suggested something. I thought he was dead-on right that with the technological advances, much of this testing could be done through simulation equipment so that we don't need to invest in a whole new bureaucracy of, you know, road tests and such.
and one of; your earlier callers also suggested something i thought he was dead-on right; that with the technological advances much of this testing could be done through, simulation equipment; so that we don't need to invest in a whole new bureaucracy of you know. road tests and
And one of. your earlier callers also. suggested something I thought he was dead-on, right that with the technological advances much of this. testing could. be done through simulation equipment so that we don't need to, invest in a whole new. bureaucracy of you know road tests and.
and one of your earlier callers also suggested something. i thought he was dead-on right that with the technological advances, much of this testing could be done through simulation equipment so that we don't need to invest in a whole new bureaucracy of, you know, road tests and such.
And let me just say, automakers are trying to make cars better for elderly drivers. New kinds of windshields are being studied that make it easier to see in the evening when your eyesight is declining.
and let me just say automakers. are trying to make cars better for elderly drivers new kinds of windshields are being studied. that make it easier to. see in the evening when. your eyesight is
And, let me just say automakers are trying to make cars better for elderly drivers New kinds; of windshields are being studied that make it easier to see in the evening when your eyesight is
and let me just say, automakers are trying to make cars better for elderly drivers. new kinds of windshields are being studied that make it easier to see in the evening when your eyesight is declining.
Senator, what's the prospects for passage of this legislation?
senator what's the prospects for passage of this
Senator what's the prospects for passage of this
senator, what's the prospects for passage of this legislation?
State Sen. JOYCE: I think we're going to get something passed this term. I mean, there's been a - as I mentioned earlier, just an incredibly tragic run of high-profile accidents. And now we have the newspapers digging into public information as to, you know, ones that may not have resulted in an accident.
state sen joyce: i think we're going to get; something passed this term i mean there's been a - as i mentioned earlier just an incredibly. tragic run of high-profile accidents and. now we have the newspapers digging into. public information, as to you know ones that may not have resulted in an
State Sen JOYCE: I think we're going to get something passed this term I mean there's been a - as I, mentioned earlier just an incredibly tragic run of high-profile accidents And, now we have the newspapers digging into, public information. as to you know ones that. may. not have resulted in an
state sen. joyce: i think we're going to get something passed this term. i mean, there's been a - as i mentioned earlier, just an incredibly tragic run of high-profile accidents. and now we have the newspapers digging into public information as to, you know, ones that may not have resulted in an accident.
I'll tell you, we just got a report, for example, of a 90-year-old fellow who walked into a police station, suggesting that his car was stuck in the snow. And when they investigated - it turned out this was in August - his car was on a golf course in a sand trap. And so fortunately, in that instance, nobody was killed,...
i'll tell you we just got. a report for example, of a 90-year-old fellow who walked into a police station suggesting that his car was stuck in the, snow and, when they investigated - it turned out this was in august - his car was on a golf course in a sand trap and so fortunately in that instance nobody was killed but ...
I'll tell you we just got a report for example of a 90-year-old fellow who walked, into a police station, suggesting that his car was stuck in the, snow And when they investigated - it, turned out this. was in August - his. car was on a golf. course in a sand trap And so fortunately in that instance nobody was killed b...
i'll tell you, we just got a report, for example, of a 90-year-old fellow who walked into a police station, suggesting that his car was stuck in the snow. and when they investigated - it turned out this was in august - his car was on a golf course in a sand trap. and so fortunately, in that instance, nobody was killed,...
Senator Joyce, thanks for your time.
senator joyce thanks for your
Senator Joyce thanks for your
senator joyce, thanks for your time.
State Sen. JOYCE: My pleasure.
state sen joyce: my
State Sen, JOYCE: My
state sen. joyce: my pleasure.
Brian Joyce, a state senator from Massachusetts, who represents Norfolk, Bristol and Plymouth district and joined us by phone from the state capitol in Boston.
brian joyce a state, senator from massachusetts who represents norfolk bristol and plymouth district and joined us by phone from the state capitol in
Brian Joyce a state senator from Massachusetts who represents; Norfolk Bristol and Plymouth. district and joined. us by phone, from the state capitol in.
brian joyce, a state senator from massachusetts, who represents norfolk, bristol and plymouth district and joined us by phone from the state capitol in boston.
Here's an email from Aftab(ph) in Syracuse. I would support a mandatory cap on vehicle speed with engine governors that would only allow speeding for a short time in case of emergencies. Why have a speed limit if so many flout it? Either that or stricter enforcement, not higher fines but more people caught and more dol...
here's an, email from, aftab(ph) in syracuse i would support a mandatory cap on vehicle speed with engine governors that would only allow speeding for a short time in case of emergencies, why have a, speed limit if so many flout it? either that or stricter enforcement not higher fines but more people caught and more do...
Here's an email from Aftab(ph) in Syracuse I would. support a mandatory cap on. vehicle speed with engine governors that would only allow speeding for a short time in case of emergencies, Why have a speed limit if so many flout it? Either that or stricter enforcement not higher fines but more people. caught, and more d...
here's an email from aftab(ph) in syracuse. i would support a mandatory cap on vehicle speed with engine governors that would only allow speeding for a short time in case of emergencies. why have a speed limit if so many flout it? either that or stricter enforcement, not higher fines but more people caught and more dol...
Yeah, you know, but the issue of the speed limit is just a tough one. Every time states have a choice, it seems like they choose to make it even higher than 65. I mean, it's really very unpopular to talk about limiting speed. And you get in a new car, and you know, what does the speedometer say, 140 miles per hour? I m...
yeah you know but the issue of the speed limit is just a tough one every time states have a choice it seems like, they choose to make it even, higher than 65. i mean it's really very unpopular to talk about limiting speed and you get in a new car and you know what does the speedometer say. 140 miles per hour? i mean wh...
Yeah you know but the issue of the speed limit is just a tough one Every time states have a choice it seems like they choose to make it. even. higher than 65. I mean it's really very unpopular, to talk about, limiting speed, And you get in a new, car, and you know what does the speedometer say 140 miles per hour? I mea...
yeah, you know, but the issue of the speed limit is just a tough one. every time states have a choice, it seems like they choose to make it even higher than 65. i mean, it's really very unpopular to talk about limiting speed. and you get in a new car, and you know, what does the speedometer say, 140 miles per hour? i m...
Anyway, I was going to say that my grandmother was about 80 years old. She didn't pass her vision test, as you were saying, and she had a nice, big Crown Victoria, because let's face it, lots of people like bigger cars, especially the older folks. Unfortunately, you don't get good gas mileage, though.
anyway i was going to say that, my grandmother was about 80 years old she didn't pass her vision test as you were saying and she had a nice big crown victoria, because let's. face it lots of people like bigger cars especially the older folks unfortunately. you don't get good gas mileage
Anyway I was going to say that my grandmother was about 80 years old She didn't. pass, her vision test as you were saying and she had a, nice big Crown Victoria because let's face it. lots of people like, bigger cars especially the older folks Unfortunately you don't get, good gas mileage
anyway, i was going to say that my grandmother was about 80 years old. she didn't pass her vision test, as you were saying, and she had a nice, big crown victoria, because let's face it, lots of people like bigger cars, especially the older folks. unfortunately, you don't get good gas mileage, though.
But she didn't pass her vision test, and she drove anyway, so, for the next three years until my aunt was driving her car one day, and actually, she got ready to take off from a light, and the ball joint broke, and that wheel just literally laid over. Thanks goodness nobody was, especially my grandmother, driving down ...
but she. didn't pass her vision test, and she drove anyway so for the next. three years until my. aunt was driving her car one day and actually she got ready to take off from a light and the ball, joint broke and that wheel just literally laid. over thanks goodness nobody was especially my grandmother driving down the
But she didn't pass her vision test and she drove anyway so for, the next three years until my aunt was driving her. car one day and actually she; got ready to take off from, a light and the ball joint broke and that wheel just literally laid, over Thanks goodness nobody, was especially my grandmother driving down the
but she didn't pass her vision test, and she drove anyway, so, for the next three years until my aunt was driving her car one day, and actually, she got ready to take off from a light, and the ball joint broke, and that wheel just literally laid over. thanks goodness nobody was, especially my grandmother, driving down ...
She drove a Crown Vic. What do you drive?
she drove a crown vic what do you
She drove a Crown Vic What do you
she drove a crown vic. what do you drive?
Oh, I have a '55 Studebaker, and I also have a '58 Chevy Apache I'm working on.
oh i have a, '55 studebaker and i also have a '58 chevy apache i'm working
Oh I have, a '55 Studebaker and I also. have a '58 Chevy Apache, I'm working
oh, i have a '55 studebaker, and i also have a '58 chevy apache i'm working on.
Did you install seatbelts on those old cars?
did you install seatbelts on those old.
Did you, install seatbelts on those old,
did you install seatbelts on those old cars?
Yes, they have seatbelts in them, and guess what? They are very safe. I live on Highway 44. We have a lot of head-on collisions here right outside of Redding, California. And we also have deer. And if I am driving in one of those cars, I feel a lot safer than I do, like, in my Dodge Dakota which is a lot of plastic. An...
yes they have seatbelts, in them and, guess what? they are very safe i live on highway 44. we, have, a lot of head-on collisions here right outside of redding california and we, also have deer and if, i am driving in one of those cars i feel a; lot safer. than i. do like in my dodge. dakota which is a lot of plastic an...
Yes they have seatbelts in them, and guess. what? They are very safe I live on Highway 44. We have a lot, of head-on collisions here right outside, of, Redding California And we also have deer And if I am driving in. one of those cars I feel a lot safer than I do like in my Dodge Dakota which is a lot of plastic, And t...
yes, they have seatbelts in them, and guess what? they are very safe. i live on highway 44. we have a lot of head-on collisions here right outside of redding, california. and we also have deer. and if i am driving in one of those cars, i feel a lot safer than i do, like, in my dodge dakota which is a lot of plastic. an...
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Rick, your phone is breaking up so I'm going to let you go. But thanks very much for the call.
rick your phone is breaking up so i'm going to let you go, but thanks, very much, for the
Rick your phone is breaking up so I'm going to let you go But thanks very much, for the
rick, your phone is breaking up so i'm going to let you go. but thanks very much for the call.
We've been talking about elderly drivers, but it's really important to note that it's actually young people who are the most dangerous drivers. If you really look at the highest rate of being involved in fatal accidents, it's 16 to 20-year-olds, and boys are particularly bad. And some of what's happening there is drink...
we've been talking about elderly drivers but it's really important to note that it's actually young people who are the most dangerous drivers if you really look at the highest rate, of being involved in fatal accidents it's 16 to 20-year-olds and boys are particularly bad and, some of what's happening there, is drinkin...
We've been talking, about elderly drivers but it's really, important to note that it's actually young people who are the most dangerous drivers If you really look at the highest rate of being involved. in fatal accidents it's 16 to 20-year-olds and boys are particularly bad And some of what's happening there is drinkin...
we've been talking about elderly drivers, but it's really important to note that it's actually young people who are the most dangerous drivers. if you really look at the highest rate of being involved in fatal accidents, it's 16 to 20-year-olds, and boys are particularly bad. and some of what's happening there is drink...
And I was thinking about that. You know, this is the first generation of kids who are coming into cars who grew up being distracted. I mean, when you get in the vehicle, your parents would put you in the backseat and, you know, you're all buckled up and you're nice and safe, but your experience of travelling is not loo...
and i was thinking about that you know this is the first generation of kids who are coming into cars who grew up; being distracted i mean. when you get in, the vehicle your parents would put you in the backseat and you, know you're all buckled up and you're nice and safe but your experience of travelling is not, lookin...
And I was thinking about that. You; know this is the first generation of kids who, are coming into cars who grew up being distracted, I mean when you get in the vehicle your parents would put you in the backseat and you know you're all; buckled up and you're nice and safe but your experience of travelling, is not looki...
and i was thinking about that. you know, this is the first generation of kids who are coming into cars who grew up being distracted. i mean, when you get in the vehicle, your parents would put you in the backseat and, you know, you're all buckled up and you're nice and safe, but your experience of travelling is not loo...
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Right. And, you know, so I think, gosh, that's got to be a real mind-switch for them to go away from thinking that the family car is, kind of, the place where I go to escape and get in to my own thoughts and now think of it as, oh, here's where I take responsibility.
right and you know so i think; gosh that's got to be a, real. mind-switch for them to. go away from thinking that, the family. car is kind of the, place where i go to escape, and, get in to my own thoughts and now think, of it as. oh here's where i take
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right. and, you know, so i think, gosh, that's got to be a real mind-switch for them to go away from thinking that the family car is, kind of, the place where i go to escape and get in to my own thoughts and now think of it as, oh, here's where i take responsibility.
Just that last caller was talking about his big hunk of Detroit metal, that Studebaker, is he right? Is there a tradeoff between the weight and sturdiness of a car and safety?
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Just that last caller was talking about his big hunk of Detroit metal that Studebaker is he right? Is there a tradeoff between the weight and sturdiness of a car and
just that last caller was talking about his big hunk of detroit metal, that studebaker, is he right? is there a tradeoff between the weight and sturdiness of a car and safety?
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And let's get Bob(ph) on the line, Bob calling us from Aberdeen in South Dakota.
and let's get. bob(ph) on the line bob calling us from aberdeen in south
And let's get, Bob(ph) on the line Bob calling us from. Aberdeen in. South
and let's get bob(ph) on the line, bob calling us from aberdeen in south dakota.
Hi. Thanks for taking my call. I know we're talking about younger drivers and elderly drivers and distracted drivers, and those certainly add to the statistics, but it's my understanding that the lion's share of the fatalities on the road are alcohol related.
hi, thanks for taking my, call. i know we're; talking about younger drivers and elderly drivers and distracted drivers and those certainly add to the. statistics but it's my understanding that the lion's share of the fatalities on the road; are. alcohol
Hi Thanks for taking my call I know we're talking about younger drivers and elderly drivers and distracted drivers and those certainly add to the statistics, but it's my understanding that, the lion's share of the fatalities on the road are alcohol
hi. thanks for taking my call. i know we're talking about younger drivers and elderly drivers and distracted drivers, and those certainly add to the statistics, but it's my understanding that the lion's share of the fatalities on the road are alcohol related.
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And that includes - in all those other groups that we're talking about, almost 50 percent from what I understand. And I'd be willing to blow into a machine or touch my skin with some type of device that would disable my car if I had been drinking. And�
and that includes - in all those other groups that we're. talking about almost 50 percent from what i. understand and i'd be; willing to blow into a machine or touch my skin with some type of device that would disable my car if i had been drinking,
And that includes - in all those other groups that, we're talking about, almost 50 percent from what I understand And I'd be willing to, blow into a machine or touch my skin with, some type of device, that would disable, my car if I had been drinking,
and that includes - in all those other groups that we're talking about, almost 50 percent from what i understand. and i'd be willing to blow into a machine or touch my skin with some type of device that would disable my car if i had been drinking. and�
About a third of highway fatalities are really related to drinking, and that's huge, a third of people who get killed is because of�
about a third of highway fatalities are really related to drinking and that's. huge a third of people. who get killed is because
About a third. of highway fatalities are really related, to drinking and that's huge a third of people. who get killed is. because
about a third of highway fatalities are really related to drinking, and that's huge, a third of people who get killed is because of�
Ten thousand people a year.
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�year because of drinking and driving, even after all that we know about how dangerous that is. And, you know, if you're driving after midnight, between midnight and 3:00 in the morning, then it's the great majority of accidents are alcohol related. So, you know, it's really a dangerous time to be on the roads between ...
�year because of. drinking and driving, even after all that we know about how dangerous that is and, you know if you're driving after midnight between midnight and 3:00 in the morning then it's the great majority of, accidents are alcohol related so you know it's really a dangerous time to be on the roads between, midn...
�year because of drinking and driving even. after all that we; know about how dangerous that is And you know, if you're driving after midnight between midnight and, 3:00 in the morning then it's the great majority of accidents are alcohol related So you know it's really a dangerous time. to be on the roads between midn...
�year because of drinking and driving, even after all that we know about how dangerous that is. and, you know, if you're driving after midnight, between midnight and 3:00 in the morning, then it's the great majority of accidents are alcohol related. so, you know, it's really a dangerous time to be on the roads between ...
And there are devices that can be fitted into cars that Bob is describing after people typically have had one or two DUIs and they are required to blow into this device or the car won't start.
and there are devices, that can be, fitted into cars that bob, is describing after people, typically have had one or two duis and they are required to, blow into this device or the car won't
And there are devices, that can be fitted, into cars that Bob is describing after people typically have had one or two DUIs and they; are required to blow into this device, or the; car won't
and there are devices that can be fitted into cars that bob is describing after people typically have had one or two duis and they are required to blow into this device or the car won't start.
What would be good advice for an entering freshman in college? What is one tip that you could give me?
what would be good advice for an entering freshman in college? what is one tip that you could give
What would be good advice for an entering freshman in college? What is one tip that you could give
what would be good advice for an entering freshman in college? what is one tip that you could give me?
Again, this is back to this issue of it's all too human. It's very - people don't want to think, oh, I'm going to have this piece of technology in my car that's going to act like a policeman and stop me from doing what I want, but - and we know this kills people and we know there are ways to stop it.
again this is back to this issue of. it's all too human it's very - people don't want. to think oh i'm going to have this piece of, technology in my car that's; going to act like a policeman. and stop me from doing what i want but - and we, know this, kills people and we know there are ways to stop
Again this is back to this issue of, it's all too human It's very - people don't want to think oh I'm going, to. have this piece of; technology in my; car that's going to act like a policeman and stop; me from doing what I want but - and we; know, this, kills people and we know there are ways to stop
again, this is back to this issue of it's all too human. it's very - people don't want to think, oh, i'm going to have this piece of technology in my car that's going to act like a policeman and stop me from doing what i want, but - and we know this kills people and we know there are ways to stop it.
Again, it's back to the theme of tradeoffs. What are we willing to do? How much of an imposition? How much of a nanny state do you want? But, how many deaths do you want?
again it's back to the theme of tradeoffs what are we willing to do? how, much of an imposition? how much of a nanny state do you want? but how many deaths do you
Again it's back to the theme, of tradeoffs What are we willing to do? How much of an imposition? How much of a nanny state do you want? But how many deaths do you.
again, it's back to the theme of tradeoffs. what are we willing to do? how much of an imposition? how much of a nanny state do you want? but, how many deaths do you want?
Bob, thanks very much.
bob thanks very
Bob thanks very
bob, thanks very much.
You're welcome.
you're
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you're welcome.
And let's see if we can go next to - this is Joe(ph), Joe with us from Denver.
and let's see if we can go, next to - this is joe(ph), joe with us from
And let's see if we can go next to - this is, Joe(ph), Joe with us from
and let's see if we can go next to - this is joe(ph), joe with us from denver.
Hi. Thanks for taking my call, Neal.
hi thanks for taking my call
Hi, Thanks for, taking my call
hi. thanks for taking my call, neal.
Sure.
sure.
This is a topic that's near and dear to my heart. I am an urban planner by trade. And I wanted to talk about a point that your guest alluded to at the beginning of the discussion and that is the design of streets. And, you know, we have abdicated responsibility for the design of streets to civil engineers, and their m...
this is a topic that's near and dear to my heart i am an urban planner by trade and i wanted; to talk about a point that your guest alluded to at the beginning of the. discussion and, that is the design of streets and you know we have abdicated responsibility. for the design of streets to civil engineers and their mai...
This is a topic that's near and dear to my heart I am an urban planner by trade And I wanted, to talk about a point that your guest. alluded to at the beginning of the discussion and. that is the design of streets And you know we have abdicated responsibility. for the design of streets to civil engineers and their mai...
this is a topic that's near and dear to my heart. i am an urban planner by trade. and i wanted to talk about a point that your guest alluded to at the beginning of the discussion and that is the design of streets. and, you know, we have abdicated responsibility for the design of streets to civil engineers, and their m...
It needs to be prioritized is, I think, what you're saying.
it needs to be prioritized is i think what you're
It needs to be prioritized is I think what you're
it needs to be prioritized is, i think, what you're saying.
Yeah, exactly.
yeah
Yeah
yeah, exactly.
And a lot of this would require retrofitting. And instead of having a traffic light, putting a traffic circle, a lot of people say that's coming because it make you focus on what you're doing, nevertheless, that's expensive.
and a lot of this would require retrofitting and instead of having a traffic light putting a traffic circle a lot of people say that's coming because it make you focus on what you're doing nevertheless that's.
And a lot; of this would require retrofitting And instead of having a traffic light putting. a, traffic circle a lot of people say. that's coming because it make you focus on what you're doing nevertheless that's
and a lot of this would require retrofitting. and instead of having a traffic light, putting a traffic circle, a lot of people say that's coming because it make you focus on what you're doing, nevertheless, that's expensive.
We know a lot about�
we know a lot
We know a lot
we know a lot about�
True.
true.
�roads and what can make them safer, and they're just - the changes are expensive, especially when we look at - rural roads are especially dangerous and yet it's very expensive to make them, you know, wider, to put in barriers, to really do the things that save lives. Do we want to spend more in taxes?
�roads and what can make them safer and they're just - the changes are expensive especially when we look at - rural. roads. are especially dangerous, and yet it's very expensive to make them you know wider to put in barriers to really do the things that save. lives do we. want to spend more in
�roads and. what can make, them safer and; they're just - the changes are expensive, especially when we look at - rural roads are especially dangerous, and yet it's very expensive, to make, them you know wider to put in barriers to really do the; things that save lives Do we want to spend more in
�roads and what can make them safer, and they're just - the changes are expensive, especially when we look at - rural roads are especially dangerous and yet it's very expensive to make them, you know, wider, to put in barriers, to really do the things that save lives. do we want to spend more in taxes?
Thanks very much, Joe. Here's an email from Debbie(ph) in Park Ridge, Illinois. What will we give up? How about what employers might give up? How about office spaces? Monday through Friday, most of the travel is work-related, yet many jobs could be done via telecommuting. Why can't more policies be put into place to en...
thanks very much joe here's an email; from debbie(ph) in park ridge illinois what will we give up? how about what employers might give up? how about office spaces? monday through friday most of the travel is. work-related yet many jobs could, be done via telecommuting why can't more policies be put into place to encour...
Thanks very much Joe Here's an email from Debbie(ph) in Park Ridge Illinois What will we give up? How about, what employers might give up? How about office spaces? Monday through Friday most of the travel is work-related yet many jobs could be done; via telecommuting Why can't more policies be put into place to encoura...
thanks very much, joe. here's an email from debbie(ph) in park ridge, illinois. what will we give up? how about what employers might give up? how about office spaces? monday through friday, most of the travel is work-related, yet many jobs could be done via telecommuting. why can't more policies be put into place to en...
Oh, you're welcome, Neal.
oh; you're. welcome
Oh you're welcome
oh, you're welcome, neal.
And good luck with the series.
and good luck with the
And good luck with, the
and good luck with the series.
Thank you.
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thank you.
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The long-awaited summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is off. President Trump canceled those plans today. He was supposed to meet Kim in Singapore next month. The White House hoped that would be a step towards ending North Korea's nuclear program. Trump says he scrapped the meeting because...
the long-awaited summit. between president trump and north korean leader kim jong un is off president trump canceled those plans today he. was supposed to. meet kim in singapore next month the white house hoped, that would be a step towards ending north korea's nuclear program trump says, he scrapped the, meeting becau...
The. long-awaited summit between President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is off President Trump canceled those plans, today. He was supposed. to, meet Kim in Singapore, next month The White; House hoped that would be a. step towards ending North Korea's, nuclear program Trump says he; scrapped, the. meeting...
the long-awaited summit between president trump and north korean leader kim jong un is off. president trump canceled those plans today. he was supposed to meet kim in singapore next month. the white house hoped that would be a step towards ending north korea's nuclear program. trump says he scrapped the meeting because...
In a one-page letter to the North Korean leader that he personally dictated and in later comments to reporters, Trump sounded genuinely disappointed to be backing out of his meeting with Kim. The president called it a missed opportunity and a truly sad moment in history.
in a one-page letter to, the north korean leader that he personally dictated and in later comments to reporters trump sounded. genuinely disappointed. to be backing out of his meeting with kim the president; called it a missed opportunity and a truly, sad moment in
In, a one-page letter to the North Korean leader that, he personally dictated and in later. comments, to reporters Trump sounded genuinely disappointed, to be backing. out of his meeting with Kim, The president, called it a missed, opportunity and a truly sad moment in
in a one-page letter to the north korean leader that he personally dictated and in later comments to reporters, trump sounded genuinely disappointed to be backing out of his meeting with kim. the president called it a missed opportunity and a truly sad moment in history.
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I believe that this is a tremendous setback for North Korea and indeed a setback for the world.
i believe that this is a tremendous setback for north korea and indeed a setback for the
I. believe that this is a tremendous setback for, North Korea and indeed a setback for the
i believe that this is a tremendous setback for north korea and indeed a setback for the world.
Trump left the door open to rescheduling the summit, though, at some point in the future. He said he'd felt he'd been building a wonderful dialogue with the North Korean leader. And he told Kim, if you change your mind, please don't hesitate to call or write.
trump left the door open to rescheduling the summit though at some point in. the future he, said he'd felt he'd been building a wonderful dialogue with the north. korean leader and he told kim if you change. your mind please don't hesitate to call or
Trump, left the door open to rescheduling the summit, though at some point in the future He said he'd, felt he'd been building a wonderful dialogue with the North Korean. leader And he told Kim if you change your mind please. don't hesitate to. call or
trump left the door open to rescheduling the summit, though, at some point in the future. he said he'd felt he'd been building a wonderful dialogue with the north korean leader. and he told kim, if you change your mind, please don't hesitate to call or write.
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If and when Kim Jong Un chooses to engage in constructive dialogue and actions, I am waiting.
if and when kim jong un chooses to engage in constructive dialogue and actions i am
If and when Kim Jong Un chooses to engage in constructive dialogue and actions I am
if and when kim jong un chooses to engage in constructive dialogue and actions, i am waiting.
It was just 2 1/2 months ago that Trump impulsively accepted Kim's invitation to this summit. And in the weeks that followed, Trump steadily built expectations. He and his supporters talked about a Nobel Peace Prize for the president, a military office at the White House, even commissioned a commemorative coin. Georget...
it was just 2 1/2 months ago that trump impulsively accepted kim's, invitation to this summit and in the weeks that followed trump steadily built expectations he and his supporters talked about a nobel peace prize for. the president a military office at the; white house. even commissioned, a commemorative coin georgeto...
It was just 2 1/2 months ago that Trump, impulsively accepted Kim's invitation to this, summit And in the weeks that. followed Trump, steadily built expectations He and his supporters talked about; a Nobel Peace Prize for the president a, military. office at the White House even. commissioned a commemorative coin Georg...
it was just 2 1/2 months ago that trump impulsively accepted kim's invitation to this summit. and in the weeks that followed, trump steadily built expectations. he and his supporters talked about a nobel peace prize for the president, a military office at the white house, even commissioned a commemorative coin. georget...
The president I don't think ever wants to be in a position where he walks into a meeting where he wants the negotiation more than his counterpart. At least that's the way he's written about it in the past in "Art Of The Deal" and other places.
the president, i don't think ever; wants to be. in. a position where; he walks into a meeting where he wants the negotiation more than his. counterpart at least that's, the way he's written about; it in the past, in "art of the deal" and other
The president I don't think ever wants to be. in a position where he walks, into a meeting; where he wants the negotiation more than his counterpart At least that's the; way he's written about it in the past in "Art Of The Deal" and other.
the president i don't think ever wants to be in a position where he walks into a meeting where he wants the negotiation more than his counterpart. at least that's the way he's written about it in the past in "art of the deal" and other places.
For weeks, Kim also seemed eager for the summit. He even released three Korean-American prisoners in a goodwill gesture. Trump thanked Kim for that in his letter today, but he also complained about the increasingly bellicose rhetoric coming out of Pyongyang in recent days. Trump says military forces in the U.S., South ...
for, weeks kim also seemed eager for the summit he even released three korean-american prisoners in a goodwill gesture trump thanked kim for that in his letter today but he also complained about the increasingly bellicose rhetoric coming out of pyongyang in recent days trump says military forces in the u.s., south kore...
For weeks Kim also seemed eager for the summit He, even released three Korean-American prisoners in a goodwill gesture, Trump thanked Kim for that in his letter today but he also complained about the increasingly bellicose rhetoric, coming, out of Pyongyang in recent days Trump says, military forces in. the U.S., South...
for weeks, kim also seemed eager for the summit. he even released three korean-american prisoners in a goodwill gesture. trump thanked kim for that in his letter today, but he also complained about the increasingly bellicose rhetoric coming out of pyongyang in recent days. trump says military forces in the u.s., south ...
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We are more ready than we have ever been before.
we, are more ready than. we have ever; been
We are. more ready than we; have ever been
we are more ready than we have ever been before.
...Founder of Feeding His Flock Street Ministry in West Allis, Wis. Thanks so much for talking with us, Debra.
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...Founder of Feeding His; Flock. Street Ministry in West Allis Wis Thanks so much for talking with. us,
...founder of feeding his flock street ministry in west allis, wis. thanks so much for talking with us, debra.
You're welcome. Have a great day.
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Kahn's research showed you don't just have a pang of worry that you are being left out. You can't enjoy whatever you are doing in the present. The fear of missing out leads to actually missing out. As for Rachel, she's in a new relationship now and she and her son are doing well. She doesn't feel the need to publicize ...
kahn's research showed you don't just have a pang of worry that. you are being left out you can't enjoy whatever you are doing in the present the fear of missing out. leads. to. actually missing out as for rachel she's in a new relationship now and she and her son are doing well she doesn't feel the need to publicize h...
Kahn's research showed you don't just have a pang of worry that you are being left out You can't enjoy whatever you are doing in the present The fear of missing out leads to actually missing out As for. Rachel she's in a new relationship now and she and her son are doing well She doesn't feel the need to publicize happ...
kahn's research showed you don't just have a pang of worry that you are being left out. you can't enjoy whatever you are doing in the present. the fear of missing out leads to actually missing out. as for rachel, she's in a new relationship now and she and her son are doing well. she doesn't feel the need to publicize ...
Now, you have actually been taking real questions from real people on your Web site for some time. What's the key to giving advice on something you know nothing about?
now you have actually been taking real questions from real people, on your web; site for some time what's the key, to giving advice on something you know nothing
Now you have. actually been taking real questions from real people on your. Web site for some time What's the key to giving advice on something you know nothing
now, you have actually been taking real questions from real people on your web site for some time. what's the key to giving advice on something you know nothing about?
Confidence. Confidence is the key to virtually everything. It's just deciding that you're qualified because once you decide you're qualified, everything else becomes very easy. The only thing that doesn't really work in is medicine. You shouldn't decide you're qualified and then go to a hospital and start fixing stuff.
confidence confidence, is. the key to virtually everything it's just deciding that you're qualified because once you decide you're qualified everything, else becomes very, easy the; only thing that doesn't. really work in is medicine you shouldn't decide you're qualified and then go to a hospital; and start fixing
Confidence, Confidence is the, key to virtually everything It's just deciding that. you're qualified because once you decide you're qualified everything else becomes very easy The only thing that doesn't really work in is medicine You shouldn't decide you're qualified and then go to a hospital and start fixing
confidence. confidence is the key to virtually everything. it's just deciding that you're qualified because once you decide you're qualified, everything else becomes very easy. the only thing that doesn't really work in is medicine. you shouldn't decide you're qualified and then go to a hospital and start fixing stuff.
You talk about confidence, but you know, it's easy to say, be confident, but it's harder to figure out how to do that. So you know, let's say you're going to a party, and you want to be able to fit in and be relaxed.
you talk about, confidence but you, know it's easy to say be confident, but it's harder to figure, out how to do, that so you know let's say you're, going to a party and, you want to be able to fit in and be
You talk about confidence. but you know it's easy to say be confident but it's harder to figure out how to do that; So you know let's say you're going to a party and you want to, be able to fit in and be
you talk about confidence, but you know, it's easy to say, be confident, but it's harder to figure out how to do that. so you know, let's say you're going to a party, and you want to be able to fit in and be relaxed.
You know, how to relax you're supposed to, you know, imagine people in their underwear, and then you - sort of the pressure and the sort of status of them goes away. Well, what I think you should do is imagine people in their underwear but then also imagine them crying, and that - that is truly relaxing.
you know how. to relax you're supposed to you know imagine people in their underwear; and then you - sort of the pressure and the sort of status of them goes away well what i think you should do, is imagine. people in their underwear but then also imagine them crying and that - that is truly
You know how to relax you're supposed to you know imagine people in their underwear and then you - sort of the pressure, and the sort of status of them goes away Well what I think you should, do is imagine people in their underwear but then also imagine them crying and that - that is truly,
you know, how to relax you're supposed to, you know, imagine people in their underwear, and then you - sort of the pressure and the sort of status of them goes away. well, what i think you should do is imagine people in their underwear but then also imagine them crying, and that - that is truly relaxing.
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Any advice on how to end this interview?
any advice on how to end this
Any advice on how to end this
any advice on how to end this interview?
I think we should end it with me complimenting you because you're a guest host. You've been doing a great job, and through some sort of miracle of science, you have mastered the NPR voice and tone. It's incredible.
i think we should. end. it with me complimenting you because you're a guest host you've been doing a great; job and through some sort of, miracle of, science you have mastered the npr voice and tone it's
I think we should, end it with me complimenting you because you're a guest host. You've been doing a, great job and, through some sort of miracle of science, you have mastered the NPR voice and tone It's
i think we should end it with me complimenting you because you're a guest host. you've been doing a great job, and through some sort of miracle of science, you have mastered the npr voice and tone. it's incredible.
That's doing wonders for my confidence, that and picturing you crying in your underwear.
that's doing wonders for. my confidence that and picturing you crying in, your
That's doing wonders for my confidence that and picturing you crying in your
that's doing wonders for my confidence, that and picturing you crying in your underwear.
Exactly. See, you're a master.
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exactly. see, you're a master.