We all know the practical ways to deter thieves from stealing our cars but the criminals are getting more sophisticated and brazen. How are so many cars being stolen and what is being done with them and about the problem? This episode I speak with George Baker, General Motors Global Vehicle Security Lead who monitors global auto theft and cyber security trends as they affect GM products. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-craz...
Aug 21, 2024•39 min•Ep. 385
There are many factors as to why our car insurance is dramatically more expensive now than ever before. Did you know there is math behind the setting of the final prices? This episode I visit with Dr Rick Gorvett, Professor and former Chair of the Mathematics Department at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Dr Gorvett is also a Fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society and has previously served as the Director of the Actuarial Science Program at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Ch...
Aug 14, 2024•59 min•Ep. 384
Not properly attaching adequate safety chains to passenger trailers can lead to disastrous consequences. That is the mantra of my guest Ron Meloncon, the founder of DangerousTrailers.org. Ron is more than passionate about spreading the word that many innocent drivers have been killed by people who have towed trailers unsafely. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twi...
Aug 07, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 383
Southwest Airlines is changing the way they board their planes. Rental car fees and taxes are getting out of hand. A listener asks for help making her streets quieter and a recap of a trip to Chicago and South Bend. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: ...
Jul 31, 2024•28 min•Ep. 379
What is like to be a local area truck driver? There are some similarities to long-haul drivers but there are many challenges only local drivers have to deal with. This episode I speak with JR Saenz, Safety Director at JFW Trucking in Commerce City, Colorado and co-host of the Channel 23 podcast. The Channel 23 podcast is a show by JFW Trucking that talks all things trucking and how to drive safely. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/drivi...
Jul 24, 2024•45 min•Ep. 376
Most people would like to feel, even for a short time, what it is like to be weightless like an astronaut. There is one way to have that experience without leaving orbit.. This episode I speak to Kevin Sproge, the new CEO of Zero-G space Tourism who will take you up in their specialized airplane and let you experience weightlessness for 30 seconds at a time. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCr...
Jul 10, 2024•50 min•Ep. 375
If you were a fan of the animated TV show the Jetsons you would know that we are all supposed to be zooming around in flying cars.Where are our flying cars? That is the theme of a new book by former head of the Colorado Auto Dealers Association TIm Jackson titled, “Dude, where is my flying car?” I chat with Tim about his book, the history of vehicles and so much more. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or Dr...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 374
Have you ever owned a convertible? They are an experience all to their own but have you seen any lately on the roads? I read an article on the website The Hustle titled, “Why Americans Stopped Buying Convertibles” written by journalist Mark Dent. Being a former owner of a convertible I invited Mark on the podcast to talk all about that as well as his experience riding in an autonomous semi truck that are operating right now on the interstates of Texas that he wrote about for Texas Monthly. All t...
Jun 12, 2024•46 min
Have you ever thought about how difficult it would be to travel, especially on planes if you had a disability or were a plus sized person? The US Department of Transportation has proposed some rules that they want the airlines to follow that are centered around accessibility accommodations for disabled persons. Taylor Uster wrote an article explaining what these proposed rules are and how they would work. Taylor is the head of research and editor of the magazine called Access Spotlight that is f...
May 29, 2024•48 min
Denver Police are now following a new policy that states they will no longer pull drivers over for “low-level” traffic offenses. How will this work and will it make our roads more dangerous or safer? In this episode you will hear from Denver Police Chief Ron Thomas about the policy change in his own words. We also hear from Alayna Alvarez who wrote a story about this issue for Axios Denver. Alayna is the co-author of the daily Axios Denver newsletter and also covers local politics, business deve...
May 22, 2024•34 min
We keep hearing about deliveries coming by drone. Everything from Pizza to your Amazon package to life saving medical supplies. As the technology takes off, there are a web of legal questions surrounding drone deliveries and that is why I invited Zach Dougherty, attorney at Denver’s 3i Law Firm who specializes in uncrewed aerial systems to explain all the issues. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or Driving...
May 15, 2024•56 min
It’s time to open up the DYC mailbag and read a few questions. Also, a brief visit with Teaching Professor Jeffrey Knutsen who works in the Mechanical Engineering College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado in Boulder about their drill powered vehicle contest. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook...
May 08, 2024•36 min•Ep. 373
Have you heard of concert tourism? It is a trend where people are traveling, sometimes great distances to see a concert or other show. To talk about this and so much more including gas prices, summer travel and hands free driving is spokesperson extraordinaire Skyler McKinley, Regional Director of Public Affairs for AAA Colorado. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/Jay...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 372
We all know that driving in areas where wildlife might cross the road can lead to conflicts. Over the past few years states have been constructing tunnels and bridges for wildlife to use, eliminating the conflict between them and us as we drive down the highways. Are those the best ways to reduce these conflict areas to keep people and animals safe or are there other techniques? Dr. Nicki Frey, Associate Extension Professor in the field of Wildlife Biology; stationed at Cedar City in southern Ut...
Apr 17, 2024•32 min•Ep. 371
It is time again for our talking traffic segment and this time we go to the city with the biggest traffic and transportation story, Baltimore. It has been a few weeks since the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after it was hit by a cargo ship. Who better to talk about what the Key bridge means to Baltimore, how drivers are getting around it and her long time traffic career than Kristy Breslin, traffic anchor for WMAR-TV? All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-83...
Apr 10, 2024•44 min•Ep. 370
Air passengers in the United States have very few rights when it comes to flight delays or cancellations. If you are flying in Europe you have many more rights and could be paid for your inconvenience. There is a service that can help acquire that compensation and help you if you are stranded. This episode I speak with Eric Napoli, Vice President of Legal Strategy and Leader of the Tech & Innovation team at AirHelp.com to talk about your rights and how they can help. All that and more on the...
Apr 03, 2024•46 min•Ep. 368
What a trip. Here are my collection of stories of our travel and transportation to Ireland and London so my daughters could march in the St Patrick’s Day parade in Dublin. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensoun...
Mar 27, 2024•41 min•Ep. 369
What if instead of you having to pay an Uber or Lyft the fare they post and you get to suggest your own fare for a rideshare? That is the concept of inDrive, a new rideshare service that lets you offer a price for a ride and lets drivers decide if they want to accept it or not. It is an interesting concept with other benefits for drivers. I speak with Adam Warner, Head of US Operations at inDrive to explain how it all works. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-02...
Mar 13, 2024•50 min•Ep. 367
We open the mail bag and hear from Nanette who shared her story of what happened when she cut in front of someone at the self serve car wash. That leads us into a conversation I had with Christian Seem, Chief Stores Officer of Spotless Brands representing a group of several car was companies including Cobblestone, Okie Express, Flagship and Ultimate Shine. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traf...
Mar 06, 2024•49 min•Ep. 366
There is a lot of talk about A.I. and what it can do but it is also being used to help in significant ways around traffic and transportation. I speak with David Desharnais, President and COO of Rekor Systems about how A.I. is changing the world of transportation for the better. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/1720402824...
Feb 21, 2024•53 min•Ep. 365
What will happen with electric vehicles over the next year? That is what the editors for EV inFocus wrote about in their article titled, The 12 EV predictions for 2024. Joining me in this episode is Peter Ramsay, the co-founder and editor in chief for EV inFocus to talk about the list and much more. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: ht...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 361
I was invited onto the CityCast Denver podcast to talk worst intersections in Denver and this is how that went. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ckoexJHeuqpraAXNTHq6H?si=w4UYCBYAQvywv_hjxZrO4w CityCast Denver: ...
Feb 07, 2024•37 min•Ep. 363
In winter, LED traffic lights can sometimes get coated with snow. Is there a way to prevent that so drivers can still see if the light is green or red? Yes, thanks to Coloradan and transportation signal electrician Chris Bichon and his invention called the Snow Proof Signal. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 I...
Jan 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 362
Propane is much more than just a fuel for your backyard grill. Propane is an option for trucks and buses and other vehicles too. To speak more about that is Tucker Perkins, President and CEO of the Propane Education & Research Council and host of the Path to Zero podcast. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 ...
Jan 17, 2024•52 min•Ep. 360
It seems that oil prices have been on a rollercoaster and those ups and downs affects many aspects of our daily lives. To give us some insights and predictions I’ve invited David Holt President of the Consumer Energy Alliance to break it down for us. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.ins...
Jan 10, 2024•34 min•Ep. 359
Have you heard from a sovereign citizen and why they choose to drive with state issued license plates or drivers licenses? I wanted to learn more about this movement so I invited Trent Goodbaudy, founder of Freedom From Government to discuss the replacement plates he sells, how they work and the reasons behind them. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTraffi...
Jan 03, 2024•56 min•Ep. 358
How safe are autonomous vehicles in terms of being hacked into and taken over by someone? According to the FBI, the risk is high. Automoblog’s Senior Automotive Journalist David Straughan wrote an article about this titled: Are self driving cars a national security risk and he’s here to talk more about the risks. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGu...
Dec 20, 2023•42 min•Ep. 357
If you are ultra rich and want to have your car moved from New York to Florida, what are you to do? Cars like Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls Royce and Bentley are delivered by special transports and there are many challenges facing that industry right now. I invited Steven Yariv, founder and CEO of Dealer’s Choice Auto Transport, based in south Florida to talk about the challenges and how the transport of these exotic cars works. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-...
Dec 13, 2023•39 min•Ep. 355
According to Mozilla’s *Privacy Not Included buyer’s guide, Cars Are the Worst Product Category they Have Ever Reviewed for Privacy. I wanted to know what aspects of cars use our information and I wanted to know what auto makers are the worst offenders, so I invited one of the authors of the study to be here on the show. Jen Caltrider is the creator and lead for Mozilla's Privacy Not Included team. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcas...
Dec 06, 2023•45 min•Ep. 356
There is lots of talk about electric vehicles and whether they are good or bad for the environment, or the range isn’t far enough or it takes too long to charge, but are those concerns founded in truth or not? This episode I talk with Derek Sequeira, Director of GM Energy to talk more about these and many more myths and truths of electric vehicle ownership. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast. Contact: 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Tra...
Nov 29, 2023•38 min•Ep. 354
