Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Automotive Industry in 2023 - The Kim Monson Show

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Inflation, Interest Rates, and the Automotive Industry in 2023

Car Coach Lauren Fix joins Kim to discuss why automotive executives are concerned that inflation and high-interest rates will adversely affect their business in 2023. Co-founder of Perspectives 101 Yvonne Paez discusses messaging the difference between freedom and free stuff.

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Car Coach Lauren Fix joins Kim to discuss why automotive executives are concerned that inflation and high-interest rates will adversely affect their business in 2023. NBC reported just before Christmas that auto executives are less confident in Electric Vehicle (EVs) adoption than a year ago. Electric vehicles aren’t being suggested solely because of Europe’s regulations against oil and gas, but also due to fuel shortages per countries refusing to buy from Russia in light of the attacks on Ukraine. Having only one form of propulsion is a terrible idea, never mind the fact that electric vehicles are currently quite flawed. Electric vehicles are easier to be tracked and even controlled by foreign parties. Listen to the full interview in the first hour.

Interview with Yvonne Paez

Co-founder of Perspectives 101 Yvonne Paez discusses messaging the difference between freedom and free stuff. Oftentimes, “free stuff” turns out to have strings attached, especially in the case of government handouts, subsidized housing, etc. Freedom entails responsibility and accountability. Having to rely on government handouts when you’re in a tight place financially is not freedom. Having grown up in Mexico, where accepting handouts is seen as disrespectful, Paez believes that doing so suggests a lack of dignity. Paez would rather work hard to earn money and feel good about it than accept the easy way out. It’s important to recognize the difference between simply accepting handouts because you can, and having no choice but to accept outside help. Biden’s plan to pardon student loan debt is not charitable in the slightest, seeing as it relies on others to pay the money being returned. Listen to the full interview in the second hour.

 

Interview with Holly Green

Concerned citizen Holly Green of Douglas County joins Kim to discuss a property rights issue in Douglas County. Listen to the full interview in the first hour.

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