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Thoughts in the Car

Thoughts in the Car

By jyhoward

Author, Mother, Grandmother, Blogger, Podcaster
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Episode 87 - 2020 Vision

Thoughts in the CarDec 15, 2019

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Episode 247 - Sweep Week for Now

Episode 247 - Sweep Week for Now

Episode 247 - Sweep Week for Now talks about Donald J. Trump catching a few breaks. It doesn’t mean he’s going to sail through to the finish, but a win is a win for now.
Mar 08, 202409:36
Episode 246 - A Win is not Always a Win

Episode 246 - A Win is not Always a Win

Episode 246 - A Win is not Always a Win talks about primary election and the possible nominee.
Feb 27, 202409:03
Episode 245 - Immunity for Who?

Episode 245 - Immunity for Who?

Episode 245 - Immunity for Who? Donald Trump does not get immunity for his criminal behavior. A criminal conviction could happen in his future. The possibility of him doing time remains to be seen.
Feb 08, 202414:05
Episode 244 - Bucket of Layoffs

Episode 244 - Bucket of Layoffs

Episode 244 - Bucket of Layoffs talks about how a reduction in force gets decided of who goes and stays.
Feb 03, 202430:09
Episode 243 - Slim Pickings

Episode 243 - Slim Pickings

Episode 243 - Slim Pickings talks about the candidates left in the Republican primary race as we get ready for the presidential election this November 2024.
Jan 23, 202415:06
Episode 242 - Start 2024

Episode 242 - Start 2024

Episode 242 - Start 2024 talks about the year beginning with a multitude of issues. Also, the approach for the year will change. Remember it’s an election year and your vote counts.
Jan 15, 202416:39
Episode 241 - What’s Your Personality Type?

Episode 241 - What’s Your Personality Type?

Episode 241 - What’s Your Personality Type? The episode speaks about the necessity of self reflection for personal growth as well as personal discovery. Does your behavior match the way you are perceived by others.
Oct 30, 202322:08
Episode 240 -Sideshow

Episode 240 -Sideshow

Episode 240 - Sideshow talks about the United States House of Representatives drama. Donald J . Trump trial shenanigans. The need to do better.
Oct 11, 202324:30
Episode 239 - Future Inmate Trump

Episode 239 - Future Inmate Trump

Episode 239 - Future Inmate Trump talks about the reality that a former President of the United States of America is going to get convicted and head to prison in multiple jurisdictions. The conviction will rebuild faith in the judicial system.
Aug 18, 202319:59
Episode 238 - Trump Pokes Bear

Episode 238 - Trump Pokes Bear

Episode 238 - Trump Pokes Bear talks about Donald J. Trump’s violation of a critical condition in his latest election interference indictment. This could be the end of his privileges to spew threats and rile folks up.
Aug 05, 202315:46
Episode 237 - Say What SCOTUS

Episode 237 - Say What SCOTUS

Episode 237 - Say What SCOTUS talks about the latest ruling handed down by the Supreme Court of the United States based on a hypothetical situation. How did it get this far? And can it be set aside?
Jul 08, 202321:26
Episode 236 - Embrace Summer Vibes

Episode 236 - Embrace Summer Vibes

Episode 236 - Embrace Summer Vibes talks about the ways you embrace the summer vibes. Hopefully, it will encourage you to enjoy the season.
Jul 04, 202318:59
Episode 235 - Republican Race to be Nominee

Episode 235 - Republican Race to be Nominee

Episode 235 - Republican Race to be Nominee talks about the field widening with the possibility of no viable alternative and Trump’s troubles. Special alert!
Jun 24, 202319:50
Episode 234 - Trump Indicted Again

Episode 234 - Trump Indicted Again

Episode 234 - Trump Indicted Again talks about the latest indictment for the classified documents case. Trump makes a response claiming innocence and hoax. Could there be a third indictment looming?
Jun 09, 202325:59
Episode 233 - May Mash-up

Episode 233 - May Mash-up

Episode 233 - May Mash-up touches on the debt ceiling issue, Trumps pending legal crescendo, schools out, and book banding.
May 30, 202316:36
Episode 232 - 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health

Episode 232 - 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health

Episode 232 - 10 Ways to Improve Mental Health talks about ten ways to improve your mental health. May is mental health awareness month.
May 07, 202328:23
Episode 231 - Practice Gratitude

Episode 231 - Practice Gratitude

Episode 231 - Practice Gratitude is a reminder that gratitude is beneficial for your wellbeing. It’s a reminder to practice gratitude often.
May 02, 202308:30
Episode 230 - Not Feeling the Choices

Episode 230 - Not Feeling the Choices

Episode 230 - Not Feeling the Choices talks about the lack luster lineup of presidential hopefuls. Can we get someone else to do it?
Apr 24, 202316:00
Episode 229 - April Mash-up Stuck

Episode 229 - April Mash-up Stuck

Episode 229 - April Mash-up Stuck begs the question of why people are so angry and cowardly take it out on innocent folks. Where’s the humanity? Have we forgotten who we are as civilized people?
Apr 18, 202318:51
Episode 228 - Trump Indicted and What?

Episode 228 - Trump Indicted and What?

Episode 228 - Trump Indicted and What? Talks about the historical situation of a former President being indicted and so what. There are other things more pressing then watching Trump all day. We have bigger fish to fry and I speak on some of the things that need attention and nobody’s talking about them.
Apr 06, 202324:47
Episode 227 - Top 8 things

Episode 227 - Top 8 things

Episode 227 - Top 8 things to prepare for festival season. Inventory, signage, and basic supplies are just a few.
Mar 27, 202320:29
Episode 226 - March Mash-Up

Episode 226 - March Mash-Up

Episode 226 - March Mash-Up is about various issue in current events that make you wonder. It’s speaking on Ukraine, War Crimes, Bank collapses, and the US government forcing foreign nationals to divest or get banned.
Mar 19, 202324:03
Episode 225 - Celebrate Reading

Episode 225 - Celebrate Reading

Episode 225 - Celebrate Reading talks about national reading month and why literacy is important for individual growth regardless of age.
Mar 06, 202319:45
Episode 224 - Goodbye to Black History Month

Episode 224 - Goodbye to Black History Month

Episode 224 - Goodbye to Black History Month reflects on the contributions that have been made and the ones yet to come. We close with a poem of reflection and gratitude for all that we will aspire to do.
Mar 01, 202307:59
Episode 223 - Five Ways Confidence Affect Outcomes

Episode 223 - Five Ways Confidence Affect Outcomes

Episode 223 - Five Ways Confidence Affect Outcomes talks about five ways confidence affects outcomes in business.
Feb 20, 202321:40
Episode 222 - Keys To My Past

Episode 222 - Keys To My Past

Episode 222 - Keys To My Past is reflection on dealing with the loss of a loved one. I remember my mother out loud every February. She is the key to my past that has opened up my future.
Feb 14, 202317:10
Episode 221 - Black History Month

Episode 221 - Black History Month

Episode 221 - Black History Month talks about the importance of representation and celebrating of firsts amongst black Americans.
Feb 05, 202321:03
Episode 220 - Batch Content

Episode 220 - Batch Content

Episode 220 - Batch Content talks about the benefits and how you can make it work to brand your business and be consistent.
Feb 01, 202330:11
Episode 219 - Ten Ways to Improve Writing

Episode 219 - Ten Ways to Improve Writing

Episode 219 - Ten Ways to Improve Writing gives you some tips and tricks on what you can do to improve your writing. The number one way is the easiest one on the countdown list.
Jan 25, 202319:44
Episode 218 - what in the Backward Governing…

Episode 218 - what in the Backward Governing…

Episode 218 - what in the Backward Governing is going on talks about the commencement of the 118th Congress and all the antics that ensued. It’s a hot mess.
Jan 15, 202314:02
Episode 217 - What happen to ethic?

Episode 217 - What happen to ethic?

Episode 217 - What happen to ethic? Politician are taking liberties with their profiles. Congress has a incoming shady member. It is okay to invent an identity these days? I think not.
Jan 08, 202313:24
Episode 216 - New Goals for a New Year

Episode 216 - New Goals for a New Year

Episode 216 - New Goals for a New Year talks about my shortcomings of last and my hopes and aspirations for 2023.
Jan 02, 202314:28
Episode 215 - Election Depression

Episode 215 - Election Depression

Episode 215 - Election Depression talks about how the midterm elections fared for both Republicans and Democrats. Polling was off when it comes to determining who would win or lose. Both parties still wait to see who will have control. It may take a few days to finalize the results. The good thing is for those who lost, they are conceding the race. Maybe this is the first step to getting back on track with the election process acceptance.
Nov 09, 202214:23
Episode 214 - Why’s Everything Political?

Episode 214 - Why’s Everything Political?

Episode 214 - Why’s everything political gives an overview about politics playing a role in everything from the way we dress to war. Midterm elections are rapidly approaching in the United States and we need to vote for what makes sense. Enough with the politics, vote for what will be beneficial to you and your family’s well-being today and beyond.
Oct 12, 202216:15
Episode 213 - Meet the Owner #1 (CT Studios)

Episode 213 - Meet the Owner #1 (CT Studios)

Episode 213 - Meet the Owner #1 (CT Studios) is an introduction to a small black owned business in the northeast Atlanta, GA area. Everyone needs a little introduction as they find their footing in business. Listen to how he had one dream and converted it into another. We all need a little introduction. Meet the Owner of CT Studios.
Oct 02, 202219:15
Episode 212 - Crumbling Empire

Episode 212 - Crumbling Empire

Episode 212 - Crumbling Empire talks about the dismantling of the Trump Organization out of the state of New York. Trump will lose this battle and his empire. It is a slow dissension from prestige to poor. Donald J. Trump's fall from grace is going to be a bit pill for hi family to swallow. He may just go quietly to avoid the other snares awaiting him down the road. A concerned citizen chimes in as we all wait for the other shoe to drop.

Sep 26, 202228:18
Episode 211 - Meet the Author #1 (CD Blue)

Episode 211 - Meet the Author #1 (CD Blue)

Episode 211 - Meet the Author #1 (CD Blue) is a vibrant chat with accomplished author CD Blue. We chat about her passion for reading, writing, and all of her published work. She is the author of the SIN series, For the Love of a Boss, and she recently published Eye of the Storm. All of her books are available on Amazon as well as on her website. Her perspective is insightful and honest about her motivation and dedication to her craft. CD Blue imparts her view on creating awareness and her hopes for the future of her written works.

Sep 18, 202235:55
Episode 210 - I’m feeling some type of way about the Queen

Episode 210 - I’m feeling some type of way about the Queen

Episode 210 - I’m feeling some type of way about the Queen talks about how Queen Elizabeth II represented the monarch and her subjects in the commonwealth. I also reflect on her representation to me as an American.
Sep 12, 202210:58
Episode 209 - Summer Mash-Up

Episode 209 - Summer Mash-Up

Episode 209 gives an overview of some news making topics over the summer as well as reveal some new changes to the program. We’ll touch on the war in Ukraine, Roe v. Wade, Trump, and new segment and episodic ideas.
Sep 08, 202219:47
Episode 208 - Jan. 6th Committee Hearings Red-Herring

Episode 208 - Jan. 6th Committee Hearings Red-Herring

Episode 208 - Jan. 6th Committee Hearings Red-Herring talks about the proceedings being a red-herring to distract the public's attention from the poor performance of the current administration. Also, lending credence to Donald Trumps direct involvement in the insurrection in hopes to force Merrick Garland's hand to prosecute. It's not going to work. The current administration has a poor record of getting things done. It doesn't mean the Republicans will clean house in the mid-terms, it just means the struggle for the Democrats is real.
Jul 06, 202217:30
Episode 207 - What in the SCOTUS is going on?

Episode 207 - What in the SCOTUS is going on?

Episode 207 - What in the SCOTUS is going on? talks about all the recent opinions that are upsetting the balance of long standing precedents in America. First, the Supreme Court of the United States overturns Roe v. Wade, then they side with a plaintiff in another case about conceal weapon licensure under the guise violation of the second amendment, and also side with another plaintiff who's actions can open the door to prayer in schools. It might get worst before it gets better. I'm bothered and will see you at the ballot box.
Jun 28, 202227:40
Episode 206 - Imagine Losing a 4th Grader

Episode 206 - Imagine Losing a 4th Grader

Episode 206 - Imagine Losing a 4th Grader talks about the need for gun restrictions for young people as well as banning assault rifles. Congress and the Senate have the find the strength to reinstate the 10 year ban on assault rifles to curb these horrific incidents against unarmed and unassuming people across the country.
Jun 01, 202211:34
Episode 205 - Russia is telling on itself

Episode 205 - Russia is telling on itself

Episode 205 - Russia is telling on itself talks about how even the Russian media is beginning to sound the alarm about the Russian aggression against Ukraine being unwarranted. When the Russian people start to find discord with the government, things will begin to shift. Alliances are being made by other nations to protect themselves from a future altercation by joining NATO.
May 17, 202212:03
Episode 204 - What the Inflation is going on?

Episode 204 - What the Inflation is going on?

Episode 204 - What the Inflation is going on? talks about how costs have risen for food, shelter and other desirable goods. It was cool in the beginning when prices rose due to back-log of transportation of good. Now, it's just getting on my nerves. We all are going to have to learn to pick and choose where we want to spend our coins. I've cut out many things as a way to manage.
May 13, 202216:38
Episode 203 - Putin's War Crimes

Episode 203 - Putin's War Crimes

Episode 203 - Putin's War Crimes talks about the atrocities that Russian aggression under Putin's leadership has lodged against Ukraine and why they are deemed as war crimes.
May 05, 202213:17
Episode 202 - Pandemic Over?

Episode 202 - Pandemic Over?

Episode 202 - Pandemic Over? Talks about how we've come to an abrupt end to pandemic level health crisis. One week ago April 20th the mask mandates were dismantled and seven days later, COVID-19 transmission is low enough to consider the health crisis is at bay. After two long years, it might take a bit of getting use to not having to be cautious. There are still rumblings of lockdowns in China due to outbreak, but the United States is spreading the we've got it under control message. It will be up to you to trust the process.
Apr 28, 202216:29
Episode 201- Making a Good Time Free

Episode 201- Making a Good Time Free

Episode 201- Making a Good Time Free talks about how creating business promotion and engagement with potential customers while traveling translates into an expense instead of just leisure.
Apr 14, 202213:55
Episode 200 - Congratulations Justice Brown-Jackson

Episode 200 - Congratulations Justice Brown-Jackson

Episode 200 - Congratulations Justice Brown-Jackson is breaking news that Ketanji Brown-Jackson is the newest member to be added to the United States Supreme Court. It is a historical moment and a great choice. I wish Judge Brown-Jackson all the best in her new endeavor. All little black girls across the country have another option when picking an obtainable career path because of this confirmation.
Apr 07, 202204:21
Episode 199 - March Mash Up

Episode 199 - March Mash Up

Episode 199 - March Mash Up talks about current events to include the War on Ukraine, Steady Rise of inflation, Congressional hearings of Ketanji Brown-Jackson as a candidate for a Supreme Court Justice, and the cost of housing in America. All these topics effect us in one way or another disproportionately.

Mar 30, 202221:52
Episode 198 - Batch Writing

Episode 198 - Batch Writing

Episode 198 - Batch Writing talks about writing by topic focusing on different aspects about the subject matter. It's the same as creating batch content for YouTubers, Podcasters, and TikTok makers. The more batch writing you can create, the sooner you can finish your book or your blog pre-schedule of articles for the month. It's a way to keep the motivation going to get you to the finish product. I've tried it over the last couple of weeks and I am hyped about how many chapters that I have completed.
Mar 24, 202219:22