WTF: WHAT THE FLU?!?
About this episode
Kelly and Liz share their harrowing experiences with the flu, detailing the chaos of multiple ER visits as they navigate their family's health crisis. From discussing the severity of flu symptoms to the importance of knowing when to seek medical help, they provide personal anecdotes that resonate with many parents. The episode also touches on holiday preparations, the challenges of parenting during illness, and the necessity of being prepared for unexpected sickness. Listeners will appreciate the candidness and humor amidst the seriousness of their situation.
Volkswagen ID Buzz cancellation
"[2193.5s] Volkswagen cancels the ID buzz for 2026. The promises it will be back. [2199.3s] Oh, the production of the electric band will skip the 2026 model year"
Volkswagen had announced a new electric version of its old VW Bus called the ID Buzz. In 2024 they said it would no longer be made for 2026, meaning the car won’t come out as planned.
The Volkswagen ID Buzz, a planned electric van based on the classic VW Microbus design, was officially cancelled for the 2026 model year. This decision reflects shifting priorities in VW’s electric vehicle lineup and market demand.
EV market
"[2208.6s] meager sales and shrinking EV market."
EV market means the group of cars that run on electricity instead of gasoline.
The EV market refers to the segment of vehicles powered solely or primarily by electric motors, as opposed to internal combustion engines.
third-row seating
"[2251.6s] And they had that horrible recall in the third row."
Third‑row seats are the back seats in a car or van that let more people sit. They’re useful for big families.
Third‑row seating refers to the rear-most seats in a vehicle, typically providing space for additional passengers. In vans like the ID Buzz, it’s often a key selling point for families.
Cybertruck
"I just started to see them on the road too. Yeah. You know, I kind of thought like that, that this was going to kind of be like the cyber truck or the cyber truck was going to kind of be like this."
The Cybertruck is a big, shiny electric truck made by Tesla. It looks very different from regular trucks and has been talked about a lot on the news.
The Cybertruck is Tesla’s all‑electric, stainless steel pickup truck that debuted in 2019 and has become a cultural icon for its futuristic design and high‑profile marketing.
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