Podcasts about The Great American Road Trip

Road trips are a rite of passage for Americans. And for us, there is definitely a recipe for success when it comes to the Great American Road Trip or any road trip you go on around the world! Between the perfect road trip snacks to how to break up your trip, these are fun ways to enjoy a road trip!   Relevant Links (may contain affiliate links, meaning if you make a purchase through these links, we earn a small commission-at no additional cost to you!): My Paris Kitchen by David Lebovitz: https://go.shopmy.us/p-65386340 Vermont Fall Road Trip: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/vermont-road-trip-itinerary/ Great Smoky Mountains: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/3-day-great-smoky-mountains-itinerary/ Glacier National Park Trip: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/itinerary-for-glacier-national-park/ Scotland 5-Day Trip: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/5-days-in-scotland-road-trip/ Serial Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wMPFS9B5V7gg6hZ3UZ7hf Crime Junkie: https://open.spotify.com/show/3DgfoleqaW61T2amZQKINx My Favorite Murder: https://open.spotify.com/show/0U9S5J2ltMaKdxIfLuEjzE Sasquatch Chronicles: https://open.spotify.com/show/4jriVXIcI6g4ZUVGsS1JqB 10 Junk Miles: https://open.spotify.com/show/4yeVQnjkjPK20gPxGeP5tu A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson: https://go.shopmy.us/p-65391778 Passport to Your National Parks: https://americasnationalparks.org/passport-to-your-national-parks/  2-Week Japan Itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/unique-2-week-japan-itinerary/  Southwest France Itinerary: https://francevoyager.com/10-day-southwest-france-itinerary/    Want to support our work? You can buy us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/worldwidehoneymoon  Need help planning your trip to France? Check out my trip consulting page: https://francevoyager.com/france-travel-consulting-custom-itineraries/  Traveling to France? Check out our Facebook Group called France Travel Tips to ask/answer questions and learn more! https://www.facebook.com/groups/francevoyager/   Don't forget to follow along! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldwidehoneymoon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldwidehoneymoon TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@worldwidehoneymoon World Wide Honeymoon Blog: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com France Voyager Blog: https://francevoyager.com Subscribe to the World Wide Honeymoon blog here for monthly updates and tips + get our FREE trip planning guide: https://www.subscribepage.com/o4e5c2

Rachel Campos-Duffy, cohost of FOX & Friends Weekend and New York Times bestselling author, joins Newt to discuss her new book, All American Patriotism: Celebrating 250 Years of America's Greatness. Rachel shares why she set out to counter decades of what she sees as a "narrative of shame" surrounding American history, and how she gathered her Fox colleagues to write essays on what America means to them, revealing the country's rich regional diversity. She also opens up about her family's Great American Road Trip, inspired by her husband Sean Duffy's own childhood memories, and the deeply personal story of her father's journey from poverty in a Mexican American mining town to the American dream. Newt and Rachel discuss the decline — and possible resurgence — of patriotism among young Americans, the politicization of history curricula, and what the nation's 250th birthday means at this pivotal moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks We're getting an early start to the celebration of the United States of America's 250th birthday with a classic journey to many of the country's incredible locations. However, we're doing it in a little different way. We'll bring you along for The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks. We'll share some of the iconic U.S. locations that you can get a taste of during your next vacation and explore the breathtaking actual locations that inspired them. So hop in, fasten your seat belt and get ready to hit the road and celebrate Americana without ever needing to stop for gas. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete our journey on The Great American Road Trip - Without Ever Leaving the Disney Parks it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share the great musical lineup coming to the Eat to the Beast series at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. We also discuss a couple of new locations getting set to open at Disney's Boardwalk. And we tell you all about the great spaces to splash & play that you'll have a chance to experience at Walt Disney World's next amazing resort. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation.   If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us!   We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat!   Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Greg and Phil talk with Scott Slocum about his book The Great American Road Trip: Route 66 Adventures. He shares how his Route 66 journey began, the memorable attractions and small towns he visited along the way, and how he wrote the book as a practical travel guide for others looking to experience the historic highway. He also discusses the communities that continue to celebrate and preserve the legacy of Route 66 today. Check out his book on Amazon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, plus ad-free versions of regular episodes, merch discounts, presale tickets to live shows, and more, become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars. See the USA in your... Toyota? That's what US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and his family have done with their reality-style online series, The Great American Road Trip. The way Secretary Duffy explains it, the show is a celebration of the country's 250th birthday. Duffy has told interviewers that "To love America is to see America," so he's packed up the family SUV and hit the road. This being the Trump administration, the trip isn't just an exercise in patriotism but a giant conflict of interest packaged as a reality TV show. That's hardly surprising given Duffy's history with reality TV—Sean Duffy met his wife Rachel Campos-Duffy while shooting MTV's Road Rules in the late 1990s—but it is concerning given that the series is sponsored by nearly a dozen companies that have business before USDOT. Reporter Henry Burke—a senior researcher at the Revolving Door Project—breaks down the many questionable and outright shady details behind Sean Duffy's trip across the country, from the opaque non-profit organizing it to the many transportation-related companies footing the bill. Our bestselling new book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, published by Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House, is available wherever books are sold. www.thewaroncars.org

What did the results of Tuesday's Republican primaries, especially the defeat of targeted Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), say about the power of President Donald Trump's endorsement? We hear from the President, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and an ally of Massie, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA); Justice Department indicts 94-year-old Raúl  Castro, former Cuban president and defense minister, on murder and conspiracy, in the deaths of four U.S. citizens in the downing of two planes in 1996. It is part of the Trump Administration's increasing pressure campaign against the Cuban government; Senate Budget Committee advances on a party-line vote the budget reconciliation bill that Republicans are using to fund federal immigration agencies without the need to get the votes of Democratic Senators and therefore without the need to incorporate immigration enforcement reforms they demanded; President Trump is asked about the provision in his tax return leak lawsuit settlement that gives him, his family and his businesses immunity from IRS audits and prosecution for any unpaid taxes; House passes a housing affordability bill that is different than the Senate-passed version; Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. attends the signing of "Iowa MAHA", the first comprehensive state law incorporating elements of the Make America Healthy Again agenda; Senate subcommittee holds a hearing on sports betting and prediction markets regulation; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is questioned at a Senate subcommittee hearing about who paid for him and his family's cross-country Great American Road Trip promotion; former Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) has died at age 86. He was one of the first openly gay Members of Congress and remembered for being one the authors of the Dodd-Frank financial reform law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Secretary of Transportation took a sponsored road trip across the US with his wife and nine kids. Now if only Boeing could pay for YOUR family's summer vacation. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, engineered by David Tatasciore and Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy speaking during a Great American Road Trip Expo hosted by the Department of Transportation. Photo by Kent Nishimura/Bloomberg via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From dinner at the White House for owners of his meme coin to a $400 million jet gifted by a petromonarchy that will be donated to his presidential library after he leaves office, Donald Trump has led the charge on extracting private gains from public office. His Cabinet appears to have absorbed the lesson. Take Sean Duffy, the former Fox host-turned-Secretary of Transportation. On Friday, his department dropped a trailer on YouTube unveiling the Great American Road Trip, an initiative purportedly designed as a “guide to the historic landmarks, open roads, and small towns that tell 250 years of this country's story.”  But what the trailer showed was a reality show in which Duffy, his still-a-Fox-host wife Rachel Campos-Duffy and their nine children gallivant around America. They meet a Ben Franklin impersonator in Philadelphia, ride snowmobiles in Montana and hang out with Kid Rock along the way.  All in good fun. “We live in a PornHub world, and this is really good, wholesome family stuff,” Campos-Duffy said in an interview on—where else?—Fox. By Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of The Scott Jennings Show, Scott broadcasts from California with a powerful and wide-ranging program covering politics, national security, and a landmark report on Hamas atrocities. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joins the show to defend his “Great American Road Trip” initiative celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and responds to criticism from Democrats over the project. Scott also speaks with Campus Reform reporter Emily Sturge about colleges hosting private graduation ceremonies for illegal immigrant students and allegations that some schools are helping students avoid ICE enforcement. Congressman Brandon Gill discusses a new House GOP anti-fraud task force investigating Medicaid and social services fraud, while Senator Rand Paul reacts to explosive testimony from a CIA whistleblower alleging intelligence findings on the origins of COVID-19 changed after intervention from Dr. Anthony Fauci. In Hour 2, Kentucky congressional candidate Ed Gallrein discusses his Trump-backed primary challenge to Thomas Massie before Scott conducts an emotional and extensive interview with Dr. Cochav Elkayam-Levy, who led the newly released investigation documenting Hamas’ systematic use of rape and sexual violence during and after the October 7 attacks, including testimony from survivors, hostages, investigators, and medical experts. https://www.chevron.com/america https://www.balanceofnature.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Michael discusses the controversy surrounding Sean Duffy, the Secretary of Transportation, and his involvement in a reality TV show, "The Great American Road Trip." The show was produced by a non-profit with ties to the transportation industry, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and misuse of taxpayer funds. The host shares his thoughts on the optics of the situation, the importance of accountability, and the need for transparency in government. He also touches on the logistical challenges of moving a cabinet secretary and the potential costs involved.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins are joined by Rachel Campos-Duffy and Mo Kelly for a wide-ranging conversation on California politics, Los Angeles dysfunction, media narratives, and the growing frustration with both political parties. Rachel Campos-Duffy opens up about her family's cross-country road trip project celebrating America's 250th anniversary, her husband Sean Duffy's work as Transportation Secretary, and why she believes Pete Buttigieg left behind a transportation disaster. Plus, Mo Kelly breaks down why Spencer Pratt's surprising mayoral campaign is getting national attention, why Karen Bass is still politically viable despite criticism, and why Los Angeles voters may still stick with familiar leadership even as frustration grows. Also in this episode: • Virginia redistricting drama and gerrymandering fights • AOC and 2028 presidential speculation • California's homelessness crisis • Why national politics are reshaping local races • TMZ targeting politicians on vacation during the TSA mess • Grand Canyon family road trips and American nostalgia • Why Meghan says modern politics feels completely broken Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s new reality show, The Great American Road Trip, is drawing heavy criticism for being “tone‑deaf” because it showcases a celebratory, cross‑country family road trip at a moment when Americans are struggling with soaring gas prices, travel‑sector crises, and transportation safety concerns. He frames the project as a patriotic celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and a way to encourage families to explore the country. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Waldman returns to KITM World Headquarters from his Great American Road Trip, sponsored by Boeing, Toyota, Shell, Royal Caribbean, United Airlines, Google, and Enterprise… No, wait, that was Sean Duffy, who took 7 months paid time off from Porn Hub to make the kind of TV show that only Kristi Noem and Kash Patel could have come up with. The national debt is outgrowing the G.D.P. Putting a lien on Donald K. Trump's ballroom and arch won't be enough to address his spendthrift ways, and the usual cost prevention method of killing the poor and weak is never as effective as expected. People are sick of all of the defeating we're doing in Iran; we might not be able to stand much more. Orange is the new MAGA, as a presidential pardon won't keep Michele Fiore out of prison or help Tina Peters escape hers. Ghislaine Maxwell is a different story. In fact, fellow inmates can stay in prison longer by just talking about her.

Hey guys, on this episode I talk about my road trip to the wild West. Not the best sound quality, but it will be good enough for an episode. Stay tuned for more road trip to shenanigans in next weeks episode.

This week we're bringing you a powerhouse series of episodes that celebrate some of the most formidable women to ever take the mic on Second Act Stories. These conversations are fueled by bold decisions, hard-won confidence, and the kind of reinvention that only comes after you've lived a little. From breaking the rules to rewriting the script, these women didn't just pivot; they claimed their second acts with clarity, grit, and momentum. Whether you're a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, these episodes capture the fire at the heart of our show: fearless choices, earned wisdom, and stories that prove it's never too late to bet big on yourself. Stuckey's is a legendary and iconic thread in the fabric of Americana. Founded in Eastman, Georgia in 1937 by WS "Sylvester" Stuckey, Sr., Stuckey's grew into a roadside empire by the 1970s, with 368 stores in more than 30 states. Part of the charm that made Stuckey's so iconic were its ubiquitous billboards, more than 4,000 of them, which were dotted along U.S. highways. Stuckey's was an inextricable part of what became known as "The Great American Road Trip." Fast forward to 2019, Stuckey's was on life support. The brand had gone through hard times, and its former stand-alone locations, still identifiable by their teal blue roofs, were now relics of a bygone era. Some were abandoned and boarded-up; others became home to less-than-savory businesses. By this time the brand had changed hands multiple times and become an unprofitable line item on a bigger company's balance sheet. But Stuckey's was about to experience a surprising rebirth. In 2019, former Georgia legislator Stephanie Stuckey, a practicing attorney at the time, received a fateful phone call. Stuckey's, the brand started by her grandfather all those years ago, was up for sale. With no experience in running a business, 53-year-old Stephanie defied the odds (and the advice of virtually everyone she spoke to), cashed in her entire life's savings, and traded her future to buy back and revive the business bearing her family's name. Since then, Stephanie has become a legend in the business community. A perfect storm of scrappiness, shrewd business sense and passion, she's now a bone fide rock star with all the street cred to stage a successful turnaround. And she has the receipts to prove it. Under Stephanie's leadership, Stuckey's and its flagship pecan log rolls are back in black. In this episode, Stephanie discusses growing up with an iconic last name, her career as a legislator and attorney, her decision to lay it all on the line to buy back her family's business, how she's rebuilt the brand, and what's next for Stuckey's. Stephanie chronicles her life on the road at her Instagram account, @stuckeystop. Her new book, "UnStuck: Rebirth of an American Icon," is available at Amazon or wherever you buy books. ******* If you enjoy Second Act Stories, please leave us a review here. We may read your review on a future episode! Subscribe to the Second Act stories Substack. Check out the Second Act Stories YouTube channel. Follow Second Act Stories on social media: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Second Act Stories theme music: "Between 1 and 3 am" by Echoes.

This week's show follows a journey that stretches from the Pacific to the Atlantic, five days, 2,845 miles by road, from LA, through Vegas, Denver, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, finally reaching New York City, and then a week at sea aboard the Queen Mary 2. I travelled with the photojournalist Marissa Roth, helping her bring home six precious heavy cases packed with nearly half a century of negatives; work that spans everything from Women and War, her lifetime project on the human cost of conflict, to assignments that shaped her long career behind the camera. Together we crossed America before sailing for Southampton with that extraordinary cargo. There were wrong turns, long drives and high North Atlantic waves, but more than anything, a reminder that photographs hold stories worth carrying safely home. Also on the show, special guest John Plews, a Titanic expert and fellow passenger shares facts about a ship made famous by tragedy. Links to all guests and features will be on the show page, my sincere thanks to our Extra Milers, without whom we wouldn't be walking each week and Arthelper.ai, giving photographers smart tools to plan, promote, and manage your creative projects more easily. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.

New York Times book critics Jennifer Szalai and Alexandra Jacobs join co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss their recent article, “Love Jack Kerouac? Read These Great American Road Trip Books Next,” which they co-authored with their fellow critic Dwight Garner, and which includes books published after Kerouac's On the Road. They talk about road trips as escapism, claustrophobia, exploration, and nostalgia, and reflect on their picks, including Hilma Wolitzer's 1980 novel Hearts, Gypsy Rose Lee's 1957 eponymous memoir, Michael Paterniti's 2000 non-fiction book Driving Mr. Albert, and Jesmyn Ward's 2017 novel Sing, Unburied, Sing. Szalai and Jacobs talk about developing an expansive conception of what qualifies as a road trip book, leaving Lolita out, and favorite road trip music and games. They read from the article.  To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, and Moss Terrell. Jennifer Szalai and Alexandra Jacobs "Love Jack Kerouac? Read These Great American Road Trip Books Next." by Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs, and Jennifer Szalai - The New York Times  Others: On the Road by Jack Kerouac Hearts by Hilma Wolitzer Gypsy by Gypsy Rose Lee Driving Mr. Albert by Michael Paterniti Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward Tigerlily by Natalie Merchant The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor Still Here: The Madcap, Nervy, Singular Life of Elaine Stritch by Alexandra Jacobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New York Times book critics Jennifer Szalai and Alexandra Jacobs join co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss their recent article, “Love Jack Kerouac? Read These Great American Road Trip Books Next,” which they co-authored with their fellow critic Dwight Garner, and which includes books published after Kerouac's On the Road. They talk about road trips as escapism, claustrophobia, exploration, and nostalgia, and reflect on their picks, including Hilma Wolitzer's 1980 novel Hearts, Gypsy Rose Lee's 1957 eponymous memoir, Michael Paterniti's 2000 non-fiction book Driving Mr. Albert, and Jesmyn Ward's 2017 novel Sing, Unburied, Sing. Szalai and Jacobs talk about developing an expansive conception of what qualifies as a road trip book, leaving Lolita out, and favorite road trip music and games. They read from the article.  To hear the full episode, subscribe through iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app (include the forward slashes when searching). You can also listen by streaming from the player below. Check out video versions of our interviews on the Fiction/Non/Fiction Instagram account, the Fiction/Non/Fiction YouTube Channel, and our show website: https://www.fnfpodcast.net/ This podcast is produced by V.V. Ganeshananthan, Whitney Terrell, and Moss Terrell. Jennifer Szalai and Alexandra Jacobs "Love Jack Kerouac? Read These Great American Road Trip Books Next." by Dwight Garner, Alexandra Jacobs, and Jennifer Szalai - The New York Times  Others: On the Road by Jack Kerouac Hearts by Hilma Wolitzer Gypsy by Gypsy Rose Lee Driving Mr. Albert by Michael Paterniti Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward Tigerlily by Natalie Merchant The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov A Good Man is Hard to Find by Flannery O'Connor Still Here: The Madcap, Nervy, Singular Life of Elaine Stritch by Alexandra Jacobs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's Crewcast, Danny returns from his Great American Road Trip with his thoughts on Dune Awakening and impressions of Death Stranding 2, Jeremy jumps into the full release of Ruffy and the Riverside, and Frank is doing exactly what you'd expect: playing the Japanese horse racing anime girl game. REMATCH: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2138720/REMATCH/ Dune Awakening: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1172710/Dune_Awakening/ Death Stranding 2: On The Beach: https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/games/death-stranding-2-on-the-beach/ Ruffy and the Riverside: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1002260/Ruffy_and_the_Riverside/ Umamusume: Pretty Derby: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3224770/Umamusume_Pretty_Derby/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/noclippodcast Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Follow @noclipvideo on Twitter Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:02:57 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:04:16 - Danny's American Road Trip 0:16:13 - Summer Update with Da Crew 0:26:00 - REMATCH 0:39:23 - The big new game that starts with a D and involves sand... 0:51:21 - The other big new game that starts with a D... 0:59:47 - Kojima's Auteur Status 1:08:23 - Contrarian Opinions on Media: Cringe or Based? 1:13:04 - Warfare (not Call of Duty: Advanced or Modern) 1:19:09 - Ruffy and the Riverside 1:31:30 - Umamusume: Pretty Derby 1:43:53 - Q: Any odd historical events that would make for a good game? 2:00:38 - Q: Do you have any unique input setups on your PC? 2:04:15 - Noclip Updates 2:07:01 - Sign Off  

A record 45 million Americans were expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, long considered the unofficial kickoff to summer. And most of them were hitting the road. Sarah Kendzior is no stranger to the family road trip. Her family, in fact, has visited 38 states—and counting. These trips were born out of a love and curiosity for America and a desire to explore small towns, vast National Parks, and the unexpected oddities along the way. And when money was tight, the best way for her family to see the country was simply to jump in the car and go.In her new book, The Last American Road Trip: A Memoir, Sarah chronicles those family trips while grappling with a country she believes is failing to uphold its own ideals. Sarah says she feels an urgency to share the country she loves with her children but often wonders if these travels—and the version of America she knows—might be coming to an end.“Every trip I describe in that book,” Sarah says, “I set off wondering: Is this the last time the four of us will get to be together exploring America with the freedom that we have now?”On this week's More To The Story, Sarah chats with host Al Letson about trying to show her children the America she adores while holding a light to its flaws, her concerns for the nation's future, and why hitting the road is often the best way to understand yourself—and your country.Producers: Josh Sanburn and Artis Curiskis | Editor: Kara McGuirk-Allison | Theme music: Fernando Arruda and Jim Briggs | Digital producer: Daniel King | Interim executive producers: Brett Myers and Taki Telonidis | Executive editor: James West | Host: Al Letson Donate today at  Revealnews.org/more Subscribe to our weekly newsletter at Revealnews.org/weekly Follow us on Instagram and Bluesky Listen: Black in the Sunshine State (Reveal)Read: Republicans Aim to Generate Support for Selling Off America's Public Lands (Mother Jones)Read: How to Travel Abroad as the World's Most Toxic Brand: American (Mother Jones)Read: The Last American Road Trip: A Memoir, by Sarah KendziorNote: If you buy a book using our Bookshop link, a small share of the proceeds supports our journalism. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Memorial Day Weekend is the annual kick off of road trip season. It turns out, it's also the anniversary of the very first proof of concept. Plus, the local news for May 23, 2025, and Niche to Meet You.  Credits: This is a production of Nashville Public RadioHost/producer: Nina CardonaEditor: Miriam KramerAdditional support: Mack Linebaugh, Tony Gonzalez, Rachel Iacovone, LaTonya Turner and the staff of WPLN and WNXP

What does it take to revive a retail brand? And, have you heard the most incredible grassroots approach to site selection?In this episode of Retail Retold, host Chris Ressa speaks with Stephanie Stuckey, CEO of Stuckey's, about her journey and the rich history of the iconic roadside retailer from its 1937 to its peak during the Great American Road Trip era. She discusses her plans for expansion, the importance of branding and marketing, and the unique roadside experience that Stuckey's offers. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the retail landscape, emphasizing the nostalgic connection that customers have with the brand.This episode was initially released on September 10, 2020. TakeawaysStephanie Stuckey invested her life savings to buy Stuckey's.Stuckey's has a rich history aligned with America's road trip culture.The brand is focusing on standalone stores to enhance its identity.Marketing and branding are top priorities for Stuckey's moving forward.Stuckey's offers a unique product line that differentiates it from convenience stores.Customer feedback is taken seriously, with Stephanie personally responding to reviews.The company is exploring franchise expansion while maintaining brand integrity.Nostalgia plays a significant role in Stuckey's appeal to customers.The original design elements of Stuckey's stores are being preserved in new builds.Stephanie aims to revive the great American road trip experience.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Stuckey's and Stephanie Stuckey04:54 The Evolution of Stuckey's: A Family Legacy10:43 Reviving the Brand: Marketing and Expansion Plans16:12 The Roadside Retail Experience: Differentiation and Nostalgia24:02 Future Vision: Store Design and Growth Strategy32:58 Retail Wisdom: Insights and Advice

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And We're Back! Did You Miss us? Jeff and Ike in the Morning have returned from their cross country Pilgrimage, with some fresh wisdom and a new homebase! In the first part of the season Premiere we collect our thoughts regarding our experience engaging in the Great American Road Trip, what we thought and a break down the first legs of our trip North Carolina & Iowa. Including Wizards, Mothman, Romans, Giant Hot Dogs, Superheroes, Cornpunk and Adventures in the Canopy!

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It's Road Trip Week! Dylan hops in a (virtual) car and embarks on a Great American Road Trip. Along the way, Atlas Obscura staffers recommend their favorite road trip stops – from a strange doll hospital, to a massive sculpture only visible during certain times of year, to a magical desert oasis. Learn more about our recommendations: Babyland General HospitalRoadside AmericaSpiral JettyDrummond Basin

This week Chase crosses paths with the Founder & CEO of wrkfrce, Jesse Chambers. Jesse and his wife left their comfortable lives in San Francisco to hit the road in a vintage Airstream, while founding a company and managing a global remote team. As an evangelist for the remote work movement, he is truly practicing what he preaches! Jesse shares some tips and tricks for those wanting to experience life on the road full time, as well as insights on the future of work and making big life-changing decisions. Learn more about wrkfrce at wrkfrce.com (no “o's” because the “office” is optional!), and follow their adventures on Instagram: @wandering.america. "This episode originally aired on April 2021 and taxes in foreign countries in an ever-changing situation. Please use this episode for entertainment and inspirational purposes only, this is not legal or tax advice - you should consult a professional for a formal consultation." Connect and learn more about Jesse's work at: ▪︎ Website ▪︎ Instagram ▪︎ LinkedIn Related episodes: ▪︎ Slo-madism & building remote teams with the Co-founder & author of Running Remote ▪︎ Cross-continent road trips & 70+ countries, with the co-founder of Nomad Stays ▪︎ An Austrian in Britain, Digital Marketing, and Remote Work This episode was brought to you by Lexidy, the team of lawyers and advisors I trust for all my visa, tax, and property challenges in Spain, Greece, Italy, France & Portugal. Use the code "AboutAbroad2023" to receive 10% of your first service, Click to learn more. The partnership mentioned above may include affiliate links that will pay About Abroad a referral fee at no additional cost to you. If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a short review at: Leave a 5-star Review Support the Podcast: ▪︎ Follow on Instagram ▪︎ Connect on LinkedIn ▪︎ Subscribe on YouTube

It's the Great American Road Trip with Gary Jeff Walker! In this special edition of the Night Cap Gary Jeff is joined by Phlash Phelps, Rick Witte, Scott Sloan, Rick Pasquale, and more! They all discuss the places they have road tripped to and tell stories of their travels. Tune in!

It's the Great American Road Trip with Gary Jeff Walker! In this special edition of the Night Cap Gary Jeff is joined by Phlash Phelps, Rick Witte, Scott Sloan, Rick Pasquale, and more! They all discuss the places they have road tripped to and tell stories of their travels. Tune in!

Welcome back to pt. 2 of Kayla's and my conversation on our Great American Road Trip! Today's episode dives into all of the details of our adventure down into the Grand Canyon where we hiked through the Supai reservation to see the beautiful Havasu Falls and slept at the bottom of the Grand Canyon for 3 days! Follow Kayla on ⁠Instagram⁠ and watch our travel diary from this trip on ⁠YouTube⁠! How Was Your Trip — where we bring you an exclusive interview-style travel podcast that dives into the stories, travel hacks, and advice from travelers of all kinds. Tune in every other Tuesday as we unravel the world, one interview at a time.

11 days on the road with Kayla Range from Alabama to the Grand Canyon and back. We turned on Life is a Highway and hit the nostalgic Route 66 with all windows down! Come along with us today while we recap our entire, highly sought out itinerary and all of our travel tips specific to an American road trip! Follow Kayla on Instagram and watch our travel diary from this trip on YouTube! How Was Your Trip — where we bring you an exclusive interview-style travel podcast that dives into the stories, travel hacks, and advice from travelers of all kinds. Tune in every other Tuesday as we unravel the world, one interview at a time.

Stuckey's is a legendary and iconic thread in the fabric of Americana. Founded in Eastman, Georgia in 1937 by WS “Sylvester” Stuckey, Sr., Stuckey's grew into a roadside empire by the 1970s, with 368 stores in more than 30 states. Part of the charm that made Stuckey's so iconic were its ubiquitous billboards, more than 4,000 of them, which were dotted along U.S. highways. Stuckey's was an inextricable part of what became known as “The Great American Road Trip.” Fast forward to 2019, Stuckey's was on life support. The brand had gone through hard times, and its former stand-alone locations, still identifiable by their teal blue roofs, were now relics of a bygone era. Some were abandoned and boarded-up; others became home to less-than-savory businesses. By this time the brand had changed hands multiple times and become an unprofitable line item on a bigger company's balance sheet. But Stuckey's was about to experience a surprising rebirth. In 2019, former Georgia legislator Stephanie Stuckey, a practicing attorney at the time, received a fateful phone call. Stuckey's, the brand started by her grandfather all those years ago, was up for sale. With no experience in running a business, 53-year-old Stephanie defied the odds (and the advice of virtually everyone she spoke to), cashed in her entire life's savings, and traded her future to buy back and revive the business bearing her family's name. Since then, Stephanie has become a legend in the business community. A perfect storm of scrappiness, shrewd business sense and passion, she's now a bone fide rock star with all the street cred to stage a successful turnaround. And she has the receipts to prove it. Under Stephanie's leadership, Stuckey's and its flagship pecan log rolls are back in black. In this episode, Stephanie discusses growing up with an iconic last name, her career as a legislator and attorney, her decision to lay it all on the line to buy back her family's business, how she's rebuilt the brand, and what's next for Stuckey's. Stephanie chronicles her life on the road at her Instagram account, @stuckeystop. Her new book, “UnStuck: Rebirth of an American Icon,” is available at Amazon or wherever you buy books. If you like this episode, please check out some of our past episodes featuring female entrepreneurs: Meet A “Salvage Angel”…Hair Stylist Carolyn Curtin Cuts A New Path In Restoration Actress Turned CEO: Anna Vocino's Path to Eat Happy Nasim Alikhani's Second Act: This Overnight Success Took 7 Years Second Act Stories theme music: "Between 1 and 3 am" by Echoes

The Poobah is on the road, and co-hosting with Mrs. Poobah! The playoffs are two weeks away, and all the cards are on the table!

Chris questions the sanity of the recent road trip to Indiana Ray took to pick up a project car with a couple of friends. The choice to buy a car that's out of state vs shopping locally gets thrown around until a caller brings up the topic of EFI vs carburetion, followed by talk about the current GM strikes & EV possibilities.

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November 14th- 21st: Elizabeth Bisland begrudgingly takes a trip across America. In this episode, we travel the northern route of the Great American road trip from New York to California. Over these 4000 miles, we stop in Chicago, pass through the Midwest, interact with Native American women, and explore San Francisco's Chinatown. As Elizabeth Bisland passes through America, her mood transforms as well. She starts to take this race seriously as she steps off American soil and heads to the far east.

 The great state of Vermont is the last stop on our Great American Road Trip before we finally head home, just in time for autumn. Join us, won't you?https://archive.org/download/230916-the-vermont-woods_202309/230916%20The%20Vermont%20Woods.mp3You can find Jake's book here - https://www.amazon.com/Case-Oak-Haven-Jacob-Westbrook/dp/B0BV455MJ7/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1677335765&refinements=p_27%3AJacob+G.+Westbrook&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jacob+G.+Westbrook

Summer may be winding down, but the road to adventure lives forever in our hearts. Or does it? People still take road trips, but where they go and why has changed drastically over the last 30 years, and the coming wave of EVs is going to alter our idea of a road trip even more.So, do gas prices matter at all? Do sky-high airfares impact our willingness to sit in a car for 20 hours? Did roadside hotels see a post-pandemic dip or boost in summer occupancy? What's the worst state to drive to? And are people still driving cross-country, Griswold-style?

 The final leg of our Great American Road Trip is winding its way through New England for the first half of September before we head home, and today finds us down at the Boston harbor as we tune in to some music and Jack Benny.You can find Jake's book here - https://www.amazon.com/Case-Oak-Haven-Jacob-Westbrook/dp/B0BV455MJ7/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1677335765&refinements=p_27%3AJacob+G.+Westbrook&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jacob+G.+Westbrookhttps://archive.org/download/230902-massachusetts-bound/230902%20Massachusetts%20Bound.mp3

Legendary former NYTimes and LATimes reporter and columnist Andrew Malcolm joins Kira for an Independence Day themed topic - the great American road trip! Andrew's 80 years have brought fascinating adventures and he shares some of them this week.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3647976/advertisement

Eight days, 11 states, 36 minutes of ill-advised anecdotes, two people on a mission to see, hear, touch, smell, and taste all the America. This one's a three-hander, giving you more America than you ever knew you wanted.  

 Happy Independence Day! It's our annual 4th of July show this week, but that's not all- we're also kicking off a summer-long adventure! Come join us on the open road.https://archive.org/download/230701-july-4th-and-the-great-american-road-trip/230701%20July%204th%20and%20The%20Great%20American%20Road%20Trip.mp3You can find Jake's book here - https://www.amazon.com/Case-Oak-Haven-Jacob-Westbrook/dp/B0BV455MJ7/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1677335765&refinements=p_27%3AJacob+G.+Westbrook&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Jacob+G.+Westbrook

On this Episode, host Tony Fletcher is in conversation with his old London friend Richard Heard about the latter's recent Great American Road Trip from Chicago to New Orleans, setting out to trace the Story of the American Blues. Covering 1300 miles in 10 days, Richard and his American road partner also visited the Stax Museum of American Soul in Memphis, took in revered Country revue show the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, attended Jazz Fest in New Orleans, traveled through the Robert Johnson Crossroads in Clarksdale, and saw the destruction wrought by a recent tornado in Rolling Rock, Mississippi. As Richard says, "Once I lifted the bonnet [translation: the hood] on the road trip, I thought, 'This is not just about music, this is a really really interesting part of American culture and social history which I didn't really know a lot about.'"Subjects include:Planning an American Road Trip around musicChoosing the right travel partnerFocusing on four cities: Chicago, Nashville, Memphis, New OrleansLearning about The Great MigrationThe Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis, with Isaac Haye's gold-plated Cadillac, the Soul Train disco ball, the recreated sloping studio - and a history of Black American Music from Gospel on through.The National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated and the Stax songwriters wrote many of their hits.Seeing Buddy Guy jump on stage to jam at his Buddy Guy's Legends Club in Chicago - on the first night of their road trip.Why doing the Tourist Trail in these cities is no bad thingThe best live music of the whole journeyFrenchman Street in New Orleans, with a live music bar every 20 yardsThe Johnny Cash Museum in NashvilleThe magic of Sun Studio in MemphisDriving Highway 61 from Memphis to New Orleans, via the Blues capital of Clarksdale.Planning a return journey: Detroit, Cleveland and so much moreShort videos from Richard's trip can be seen at: https://www.instagram.com/rh64.2022/Tony Fletcher's books on:Wilson PickettEddie FloydMusic from the Streets of New York, 1927-77One Step Beyond Socials:Instagram is OneStepBeyondPodcastFacebook is One Step Beyond with Tony FletcherE-mail us at onestepbeyond@ijamming.net.Tony's other podcast, the [Jamming!] Fanzine Podcast is available via https://wavve.link/JammingPodcast/episodes (Richard was a guest on the first episode)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/onestepbeyond. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While on vacation? While in a wedding? While giving birth? No these aren't major life milestones. They are all the places we and our fellow REALTORS have conducted business in this wacky world of real estate. On this week's episode, Heather's family trip to the Grand Canyon inspired the hosts to discuss all the places they've had the pleasure of negotiating real estate transactions, the times they felt the juice was worth the squeeze and the times it just wasn't worth it. Although the age old saying of "Want to get more business? Just go on vacation" still holds true, Heather and Kalyn come to some realizations that it might be time to set some boundaries and learn how to r-e-l-a-x (someday). Although we can't provide any tips on how to separate your work from your vacation, Heather can provide some tips on what to do on the Great American Road Trip: pack the snacks, be impressed by the elk and skip the prickly pear chocolate bar.

On this edition of The Twedt Show Podcast, Chanler goes over the first and second rounds of the NCAA tournament discusses all the big upsets and big storylines from the first and second rounds and previews the Sweet 16, talks the latest NFL news, recaps the first two episodes of season 3 of Ted Lasso and discusses a potential great American road trip in the summer and much more on this episode. Twedt Show Podcast Social Media: Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/TwedtShow⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLYUTJh-Y2XGu6ubyXjGEWw ⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@twedtshow  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/twedtshowpodcast/message

This week the boys cover automotive news and events. We also pick a route we would like to drive in the US, and explain what sites we would like to visit and what we drive! https://www.revivalmotoring.com/  

Nothing says Americana quite like the Great American Roadtrip. And no American roadtrip in the past would have been complete without Stuckey's.  What happened to that American staple of rest stop kitsch, candy, and convenience?  In an idea that seemed sound at the time, the Stuckey family sold its stores.  Eventually, the Stuckey brand suffered, stores gradually disappered, and their absence left a void.  Now, Stuckey's is not only back but back in the Stuckey family.  Stephanie Stuckey, the granddaughter of the original owner, is now running the company as its CEO. Stephanie's got big plans for Stuckey's and we're excited to share them with you on episode #91 of Mainstreet. Instagram: @stuckeystopTwitter: @StuckeyStopTicToc: @StuckeyStopFacebook: @E.Stephanie StuckeyWebsite: https://stuckeys.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniestuckey/Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/ At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve. Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/ At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.Support the showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/USAmainstreet/Website: https://themainstreetpodcast.com/Email: info@themainstreetpodcast.comPlease support The Mainstreet PodcastBuy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/williammooNPatreon: patreon.com/mainstreetpodcast

It's July 3rd. This day in 1956, President Eisenhower signed the National Highway Act, the largest infrastructure project in American history. Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Eddie Alterman, longtime editor of Car & Driver magazine, to discuss how the highway network reshaped the country and changed car culture. Be sure to check out Eddie's podcast Car Show! from our friends at Pushkin Industries. Sign up for our newsletter! Find out more at thisdaypod.com And don't forget about Oprahdemics, hosted by Kellie, out now from Radiotopia. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.com Get in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod Our team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mardavich, Executive Producers at Radiotopia