{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Car Keys with Robin Leech and Jay de Marcken – May 11, 2026","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/car-keys-with-robin-leech-and-jay-de-marcken-may-11-2026","audioUrl":"https://robinhoodradioondemand.com/podcast-download/45412/car-keys-with-robin-leech-and-jay-de-marcken-may-11-2026.mp3"},"annotations":[{"startTime":46.04,"endTime":49.7,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Wrangler","url":"/cars/jeep/wrangler","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/1988_Jeep_Wrangler_%2814872265662%29.jpg","quote":"Probably because pickups Maybe Jeep Wranglers and Brock goes and the like In my opinion get suc...","canonicalId":"car:jeep:wrangler","priority":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Jeep Wrangler is a rugged, off-road-focused SUV known for its simple, durable design and strong trail capability. 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