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Ford

Mentioned in 144 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

A major U.S. automaker navigating significant industry transitions, Ford is discussed across podcasts primarily for its electric vehicle strategy, including the F-150 Lightning and Mach-E models, as well as recent pivots like canceling large EV programs to focus on affordable smaller vehicles. The company faces substantial headwinds including tariff-related charges exceeding $2 billion, EV market overestimation, plant closures impacting workers, and supply chain disruptions from rare earth mineral shortages. Ford's financial performance, brand identity tied to iconic vehicles like the F-150, and developments in battery partnerships and autonomous driving technology make it a regular touchpoint in discussions spanning business, politics, and technology innovation.

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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · May 19, 2026

2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Review; Lambo Update

Mustang Dark Horse discussed as primary competitor to Z Nismo in sub-$70k performance segment

2027 Nissan Z Nismo Manual Transmission ReviewSports Car Value Proposition: Z Nismo vs. Mustang Dark Horse vs. BMW M2Lamborghini Countach Restoration Costs and Complexity
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Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast

Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast · May 15, 2026

#611 - Taylor Swift's Wedding, New Scam That Might Trick You & We Compare Our Cars

Matt Stell drives a Ford F-150 truck with leveling suspension modifications

Taylor Swift Wedding Security StrategySextortion Email ScamsCybersecurity and Blackmail Prevention
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CNBC's "Fast Money"

CNBC's "Fast Money" · May 14, 2026

Cerebras Surges In Nasdaq Debut… And Wheelin’ & Dealin’ In China 5/14/26

Stock surged 20% in two days on CATL battery partnership announcement; exploring energy storage business as new revenue stream beyond traditional auto

Cerebras IPO valuation and customer concentration riskAI infrastructure bottlenecks: memory vs. compute vs. powerTaiwan semiconductor geopolitical leverage in US-China trade
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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · May 14, 2026

Stop killing your e-bike battery

Caller discusses new 2025 Ford Explorer with connected features and data collection concerns; Kim provides guidance on Ford Sync settings

E-bike battery maintenance and longevityLithium-ion battery chemistry and degradationVehicle data collection and privacy
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · May 14, 2026

Road Rage; ZF Autos get a Clutch Pedal??; Crown Vic Race; Acadia Review

Shelby GT350R and Mustang discussed regarding collector value appreciation and design evolution

ZF 8-speed automatic transmission modification with virtual clutch controlDrift racing with automatic transmissionsGMC Acadia SUV performance and design compromises
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar · May 13, 2026

5/13/26: GOP Midterm Bloodbath, Trump's Oligarch Trip To China, Prof Pape On China Advancing Rapidly

Jim Farley expressing concerns about Chinese EV competition; represents Detroit auto industry vulnerability

2026 Midterm Elections - Generic Ballot PollingRepublican Party Collapse and Trump Coalition BreakdownDemocratic Primary 2028 - Left-Wing Candidate Surge
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · May 13, 2026

We Bought the Lowest Mileage Early Porsche 911 IN THE WORLD!

Explorer chassis used as base for custom Radio Flyer wagon build

Classic Porsche 911 market and low-mileage vehicle preservationDutch police car history and specificationsElectric vehicle design trade-offs and user experience
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Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist

Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · May 8, 2026

Ep 153: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar on Heretics, AI Weapons, and Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy

Historical example of dual-use manufacturer that made satellites until 1990; illustrates pre-1989 defense-commercial integration

Defense Industrial Base Capacity and ScalingForward-Deployed Engineers and Customer-Centric Product DevelopmentHistorical Defense Innovation and Organizational Heretics
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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Kim Komando Daily Tech Update · May 7, 2026

Apple News bias

Watching GM's strategy regarding CarPlay and Android Auto rejection to determine industry direction

Apple News algorithmic biasFTC regulatory action on tech platformsApple CarPlay and Android Auto adoption
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The Jesse Kelly Show

The Jesse Kelly Show · May 6, 2026

Hour 3: What Texas Represents

Ford Ranger truck mentioned in crocodile attack incident story

Black voter realignment and Republican Party gainsDemocratic political messaging and attack strategiesPresidential campaign fundraising and media strategy
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The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com

The Alex Jones Show - Infowars.com · May 5, 2026

Alex Jones 2026-May-05 Tuesday

Patent filed for facial recognition and lip-reading technology in vehicles for driver monitoring

Iran-Israel Military Escalation and Strait of Hormuz ClosureIsraeli Domestic Propaganda Spending in United StatesAI Surveillance in Consumer Vehicles and Kill Switch Technology
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 30, 2026

Durango Hellcat Review; Waymo vs Taxi; Mercedes Update

CEO Jim Farley's podcast 'Drive' mentioned; discussed for Sync infotainment systems and truck towing capabilities

Dodge Durango Hellcat track performance and limitationsBrake system engineering and thermal management in performance vehiclesAutonomous vehicle decision-making and traffic interaction
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Jeff Lewis Has Issues

Jeff Lewis Has Issues · Apr 29, 2026

Loni Love & Sarah Colonna: Noodle City & 6’8”

Sponsor offering Ford Explorer test drives with prize giveaway promotion

Dating and relationship dynamicsCruise ship entertainment and experiencesWomen's professional sports investment
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Financial Audit

Financial Audit · Apr 29, 2026

This Has Never Happened Before | Financial Audit

Current vehicle is Ford Fusion worth $6,000-9,000 with $344 monthly payment

Household debt management and prioritizationCouples financial communication and transparencyCollections accounts and credit damage
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Apr 29, 2026

Why You’re WRONG About the 911 GT3 S/C with Andy Preuninger

Discussed for high-performance truck variants and GT supercar; Preuninger has relationships with Ford Germany engineers

911 GT3 S/C (Sport Cabriolet) design and developmentManual transmission adoption in modern GT carsLightweight vehicle design philosophy
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Vital Dawn

Vital Dawn · Apr 29, 2026

Vital Dawn Podcast for Wednesday April 29

Large-cap automotive company reporting earnings after market close on April 29th

Q1 2024 Earnings Season Peak VolumeSemiconductor Industry AI Demand TrendsConsumer Spending Resilience
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The Indicator from Planet Money

The Indicator from Planet Money · Apr 29, 2026

The new economic arms race

Automaker forced to shut down Explorer SUV factory due to China's rare earth element embargo

Economic Choke Points and GeoeconomicsU.S.-China Trade and Technology CompetitionRare Earth Elements Supply Chain
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Motley Fool Money

Motley Fool Money · Apr 28, 2026

OpenAI Misses Expectations - Should Tech Investors Worry?

U.S. automaker with similar strength in pickups and SUVs; facing same international market challenges as GM

OpenAI Revenue Projections and ProfitabilityAI Model Compute Cost EfficiencyCompetitive Dynamics in Large Language Models
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 28, 2026

Comedian Abbas Wahab

CEO Jim Farley hosts podcast 'Drive with Jim Farley' featuring automotive industry discussions and racing driver interviews

EV Market Adoption and Pricing DynamicsAutonomous Vehicle Regulation and Insurance LiabilityModern Car Interior Design and Ergonomics
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The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway · Apr 24, 2026

The Case for Making Up with China, and Which Car Company Is Winning the Energy Crisis?

Collectively wrote off $70 billion in EV investments with GM, Stellantis, Honda when demand slowed, now behind market recovery

U.S.-China Trade Relations and Reconciliation StrategyChina's Technological Parity in Artificial IntelligenceElectric Vehicle Market Disruption and Energy Crisis
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Marketplace

Marketplace · Apr 22, 2026

Boeing bounces back

Historical reference as one of the Big Three automakers that established dealer franchise system in 1920s

Boeing 737 MAX Production RecoveryCommercial Aircraft Market CompetitionMaritime Supply Chain Disruption
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The Iced Coffee Hour

The Iced Coffee Hour · Apr 22, 2026

How Sophie Rain Makes (And Spends) $100,000,000 Per Year

Automotive manufacturer; Sophie Rain owns a Raptor R truck

OnlyFans monetization strategies and revenue optimizationCreator economy business models and income diversificationFinancial management and tax planning for high-income creators
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Very Vehicular

Very Vehicular · Apr 22, 2026

TOP FIVE Sub $15k Track Day Cars You Can Buy Right Now?

Fiesta ST discussed as budget hot hatch option but ultimately not selected for final list

Budget track day car selection criteria and methodologyBMW E46 330i performance and ownership considerationsHonda Civic SI vs RSX comparison and heritage
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 21, 2026

Driving School; Dodge Charger Review; 1981 Classifieds; Q&A

GT performance car competing with Chevy ZR1 and Porsche at Nurburgring

Competition racing license acquisition and track driving instruction methodologiesDodge Charger 6-pack twin-turbo performance and GT car positioningSkip Barber vs Spring Mountain racing schools comparison
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The Vergecast

The Vergecast · Apr 21, 2026

The Vergecast Vergecast, 2026 edition

Historical example of brand with experimental budget that gave away car on 'On the Verge' show

Website redesign and information architectureSubscription business model sustainabilityOpen social web protocols and federation
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 16, 2026

Live Show: 10/10ths w/ Ed Bolian and Captain Crankshaft

Mustang GTD discussed as homologation race car; Fox-body Mustangs featured in car roasting segment

1980s Motorsport Drug Smuggling NetworksSupercar Market Valuation and FinancializationManual Transmission Collectibility Premium
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Apr 15, 2026

Why LA is the Car Capital of the World

Jim Farley is President and CEO; company provided Explorer to Pope; featured in podcast sponsorship

Los Angeles automotive history and the Erie-Sturgis motorless carriage (1895-1897)Beverly Hills Speedway and its role in establishing Beverly Hills as a luxury destinationTransition from mass transit capital to car-dependent city (1920s-1950s)
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 9, 2026

M2 CS Review; A Bad Car that Changed History?

Explorer credited with creating modern SUV/crossover market segment

Dyno Testing Accuracy and Weather Correction FactorsBMW M2 CS Performance Review and Track TestingSteering Feel in Modern Performance Cars
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Mojo In The Morning

Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026

Full Show 4-8-26

Mentioned as having autonomous driving features similar to GM's Super Cruise for highway driving

Workplace Communication and Parking ConflictsMedical Embarrassment and Healthcare AccessRelationship Communication Strategies
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Mojo In The Morning

Mojo In The Morning · Apr 8, 2026

Kev Drove With Mojo in His Self Driving Car

Produces autonomous driving technology similar to Super Cruise; mentioned as competitor in self-driving car market

Self-driving car safety and limitationsSuper Cruise autonomous driving systemConstruction zone detection failures
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Apr 8, 2026

Why Automakers DON'T Make Cars for You Anymore

Jim Farley story about delivering Ford Explorer to Pope; Chicago manufacturing mentioned

Hypercar manufacturing economics and marginsAutomaker product line strategy and market segmentationToyota Land Cruiser 250 redesign and positioning
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NPR News Now

NPR News Now · Apr 8, 2026

NPR News: 04-07-2026 8PM EDT

Recalling over 400,000 vehicles due to windshield wiper arm defects that increase crash risk

Iran Nuclear NegotiationsStrait of Hormuz Oil TransportTelemedicine Abortion Access
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Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast

Directly Current: The EV Politics Podcast · Apr 7, 2026

39: Why Kia Isn't Slowing Down on EVs in America, with James Bell

Competitor featured in previous podcast episode; competing in EV market with different strategic approach

EV Product Strategy and Portfolio DiversificationBrand Repositioning and Premium Market EntryEV Charging Infrastructure Development
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 7, 2026

Vantage S Review; that Ford GT Lap; the Peril of Selling a Project

Ford GT Mark IV achieved 6:15.97 lap time at Nürburgring, third fastest ever and fastest gasoline-only car

Aston Martin Vantage S performance and handling refinementFord GT Mark IV Nürburgring lap record and gasoline hypercar competitivenessExotic car ownership and maintenance (service intervals, mileage vs. time-based servicing)
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The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens

The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens · Apr 3, 2026

Uncomfortable Questions for Unsettled Times: A World at the Edge of Change | Frankly 134

Referenced as example of supply chain vulnerability where unavailable black paint shut down entire manufacturing plant

Iran-US Military Conflict and Escalation ScenariosTactical Nuclear Weapons Deployment RiskGlobal Economic Bifurcation and Superorganism Splitting
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Apr 2, 2026

Brett Berk

CEO Jim Farley launching podcast; discussed as potential source for heritage collection access

Luxury automotive market segmentation and billionaire targetingIncome inequality's impact on automotive enthusiast cultureNaturally aspirated engine preservation in electrified market
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Very Vehicular

Very Vehicular · Apr 1, 2026

Ken Block’s Impact on Goodwood FoS and His First WRC Test / SCOTTO STORYTIME SPECIAL

Ken Block's WRC team partner; signed contract in early 2010 to compete in World Rally Championship

Ken Block's Impact on Goodwood Festival of SpeedWRC (World Rally Championship) Entry StrategyHoonigan Brand Origins and Early Development
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Spike's Car Radio

Spike's Car Radio · Apr 1, 2026

McLaren's Entry Level Car Costs $255,000?!

Jim Farley's podcast Drive mentioned; Farley is Ford CEO promoting new podcast season

McLaren Artura specifications and market positioningClassic car emission exemption legislation (California)Luxury watch crime and money laundering
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Marketplace All-in-One

Marketplace All-in-One · Mar 31, 2026

Inside the "Super Bowl of energy”

CEO mentioned as example of major global company attending CERA Week energy conference

CERA Week conference and energy industry leadership gatheringIran-US geopolitical tensions and impact on global oil marketsOil price volatility and market oversupply-to-shortage dynamics
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Mar 31, 2026

The Great Aston Martin Valhalla Drive

CEO Jim Farley's podcast 'Drive with Jim Farley' promoted as listening recommendation

Aston Martin Valhalla hypercar engineering and performanceHybrid tri-motor powertrain technology and torque vectoring systemsCarbon fiber monocoque construction and manufacturing
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All Things Sustainable

All Things Sustainable · Mar 27, 2026

How war in the Middle East is reshaping the energy landscape

Mentioned as example of company focusing on core competency in heavy duty electric vehicles

Energy security vs sustainability trade-offsMiddle East conflict impact on energy marketsClimate investing strategies
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Mar 26, 2026

Singer* DLS Drive; Volvo EX30 Review; Wesley Snipes; Q&A

Mach E mentioned as comparison for EV user experience; praised for maintaining driver preference settings across restarts

Volvo EX30 electric crossover review and practicalitySinger DLS Porsche 964 reimagined with naturally aspirated engineEV user experience and preference persistence issues
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TBPN

TBPN · Mar 24, 2026

Peptide Debate Recap, John Ternus Rumors Swirl, OpenAI Nonprofit to Spend $1B | Diet TBPN

Cited as relying on Chinese CATL battery technology for EV production

Apple CEO Succession PlanningPeptide Safety RegulationAI Safety Philanthropy
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The Smoking Tire

The Smoking Tire · Mar 24, 2026

C8 Grand Sport revealed; Gas Prices; Odd Volvo; Racing!

F-150 Raptor and Maverick truck discussed regarding fuel economy improvements and consumer purchasing decisions

C8 Corvette Grand Sport specifications and designTouchscreen vs physical button cost analysis in automotive manufacturingGas price impact on consumer vehicle purchasing behavior
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3 Takeaways™

3 Takeaways™ · Mar 24, 2026

Former Tesla president on The 5 Step Algorithm Behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Radical Innovation (#294)

CEO Jim Farley publicly acknowledged Tesla's wiring harness innovation advantage after teardown analysis of Mustang E versus Tesla vehicles.

Five-step algorithm for innovation and manufacturingFirst-principles thinking and requirement questioningProcess simplification and friction reduction
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Financial Audit

Financial Audit · Mar 23, 2026

Failed OF Girl Has $8.10 In Her Checking Account | Financial Audit

Kyle drives 2011 Mustang convertible; financed at 14% interest with $8,887 owed on $5,000 value

Relationship Financial Compatibility AssessmentDebt Consolidation Strategy and Behavioral ChangeUnpaid Tax Liability and IRS Payment Plans
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Consider This from NPR

Consider This from NPR · Mar 21, 2026

Some countries have bet big on EVs

Reported to be actively discussing joint ventures with Chinese automakers and Trump administration

Electric Vehicle Market LeadershipUS-China Trade Policy and Automotive TariffsEV Consumer Adoption and Retention Rates
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3 Takeaways™

3 Takeaways™ · Mar 17, 2026

The Quiet War: How Countries Fight Without Firing a Shot (#293)

Example of company forced to idle Midwest factories due to China's rare earth minerals export restrictions in 2025

Economic Sanctions and Export ControlsSupply Chain Choke PointsU.S. Dollar Dominance in Global Finance
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Capitalisn't

Capitalisn't · Mar 12, 2026

Why Human Progress Is Not Inevitable - ft. Carl Frey

Model T example of centralized exploitation phase enabling mass production at scale

Technological Progress and InnovationInstitutional Frameworks for InnovationMarket Concentration and Antitrust
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Mojo In The Morning

Mojo In The Morning · Mar 10, 2026

Got High While at Work

Caller Sarah works at Ford plant building Rangers and Broncos; company enforces zero-tolerance marijuana policy with undercover enforcement in parking lots.

Workplace marijuana use and safety policiesMedical marijuana caregiving and legal protectionsAutomotive manufacturing zero-tolerance drug policies
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