ROAD GANG RADIO

7:30am CT: Discover the two sides of Thomas Jefferson as historian Geoff Smock dives into how his first and second terms played out on “Revolution Road.”

8:00am CT: Fresh outta spooky season and into Black Friday, Terry Taylor of 1313 Mockingbird Lane Toys & Collectibles in Lawrence, KS has the must-haves, the didn’t-know-you-neededs, and the what-the-heck-is-thats of the holiday shopping season.

8:30am CT: Balance on the cutting edge with CarriersEdge CEO Jane Jazrawry, and hear the latest innovations and outlooks in the industry on "The Future Was Yesterday."

9:00am CT:  New to the Sleeper Cab Library–The Accord. What do you do when an AI bot suddenly starts expressing ethical questions? While we personally hope we never find out, author Mark Peres shares his ideas in a new speculative fiction novel that’s as much about what makes us human as what comes next.

9:45am CT: Tarrah brings you the latest messages, questions, and stories straight from the road on "Breaker Breaker Backtalk."  Click here to be featured!

10:15am CT:  Wreaths Across America Day is fast approaching! Soon millions of wreaths will be place at the final resting places of fallen service members in thousands of locations. Courtney George has the latest news on the preparations, and be sure to sponsor your wreath to support their mission to remember, honor, and teach.

10:30am CT: “Country & Western Music News” with Lindsay Lawler

7:10am CT: Sonepar’s Chris Miles introduces the free, virtual Got Your 6 Gaming Madden Tournament on December 4 & 5. Join gamers, veterans, and supporters nationwide to honor service and support veterans and their families through the Bob Woodruff Foundation.

8:00am CT: What trucking technology are you thankful for? Robert Braswell, Executive Director of ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council and Dan Shy say: Retreads! It’s “Tech Talk with TMC.”

8:30am CT: Learn how industry leaders are training the next generation of drivers on "Education Station." This week features Boyle Transportation’s Michael Lasko, sharing why mission-specific training works, and how to make training transcend the checkbox to become a true safety system.

9:30am CT: Ever since she was in fourth grade – back in 1960 – Amy Meislin Pollack was writing and telling stories about a character named Jelly Bean. These stories are now a trilogy of coming-of-age books, The Adventures of Jelly Bean series. Find out how stories like these can help families navigate changes and disagreements.

7:00am CT:  Gather 'round the table to experience the festive fall celebrations of the Old West on “Western of the Month” with author Megan Kate Nelson.

8:00am CT:  New to the Sleeper Cab Library–Birds of the Great Lakes. Dexter Patterson has helped made birding accessible as co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, host of the Bird Joy podcast,  and with his viral social content. Now he offers resources on identifying and enjoying the region’s birds.

8:30am CT: A conversation with John PayCheck, son of Johnny PayCheck, veteran combat aviator, former lavender farmer–and of course multi-talented country singer-songwriter.

9:00am CT: New to the Sleeper Cab Library–Radical Sisters.  Judith L. Pearson tells the story of the breast cancer movement and the power of helping others heal.

9:30am CT: Gratitude–we know what the word means, but do we know what true gratitude feels like and how to express it? Why do we say we “practice” it? And what has neuroscience shown it to do for our minds and bodies? Joe Primo, CEO of Grateful Living, digs deep in an uplifting special edition of “Highway to Health.”

10:00am CT:  On “We Should Write,” Lindsay Lawler welcomes Larry Gatlin of Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers — a true Texas icon whose songs have resonated with generations, reflecting real life, the road, home, and America.

7:30am CT: “Maintenance Matters” with Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service for TravelCenters of America.

8am CT: Hear about how you can deliver America’s respect on Wreaths Across America’s “Trucking Tributes.”

8:30am CT:  If you’ve reached the age where you're quoting ‘00s movies, you’re also old enough to start thinking about your prostate. Health educator Troy Duell takes a ride on the “Highway to Health” to make that less awkward.

9:30am CT: New to the Sleeper Cab Library–Route 66: 100 Years. Jim Hinkley brings us a roadtrip in book form covering the Mother Road’s history across all 8 states.

10:00am CT:  New to the Sleeper Cab Library–Christmas Movie Ultimate Trivia Book. Neal Fischer returns to the show to talk test your knowledge and share fun facts you never knew about the movies that have endured in our hearts since childhood.

10:30am CT: “Country & Western Music News” with Lindsay Lawler

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8:00am CT: Robert Braswell, Executive Director of ATA’s Technology and Maintenance Council and Mark Zachos discuss help you protect yourself against cybersecurity threats and take your calls on “Tech Talk with TMC.”

8:30am CT: Learn how industry leaders are training the next generation of drivers and technicians on "Education Station.”  This week features Joe Lackey from Florida State College at Jacksonville.

9:30am CT:  Take a Destination Detour to the Mothman Museum in Point Pleasant, WV. Steve Ward is your guide to the museum’s artifacts, documents, and the legacy of this captivating cryptid. Plus, he’ll share his work as a researcher of “high strangeness,” and his podcast, The High Strangeness Factor.

10:00am CT:  As daylight fades and temperatures drop, many people feel their energy and mood dip, too. Find some balance with help from Johanna Laurent, founder of Positive Phrases, and leader of a growing national movement of positivity.

10:30am CT: Author Erin Carlson returns to the show to dive into beloved classic holiday movies, and explains why people love them so much.

7:15am CT: Check in with Wreaths Across America as they make the final preparations for the Veterans Honor Parade convoy and Wreaths Across America Day in Arlington. You can sponsor a wreath here.

7:30am CT: “Maintenance Matters” with Kevin Lindsey, Manager of Technical Service for TravelCenters of America.

8am CT: Hear about how you can deliver America’s respect on Wreaths Across America’s “Trucking Tributes.”

8:30am CT:  Gratitude–we know what the word means, but do we know what true gratitude feels like and how to express it? Why do we say we “practice” it? And what has neuroscience shown it to do for our minds and bodies? Joe Primo, CEO of Grateful Living, digs deep in an uplifting special edition of “Highway to Health.”

9:30am CT: Whey Jennings just released “Baptized by Fire,” an album filled with unfiltered stories of struggle and redemption that he says is “an open window to both [his] heart and soul as a songwriter.” He returns to the show to discuss the album and his upcoming tour.

10:00am CT: New to the Sleeper Cab Library–Evil Bones: A Temperance Brennan Novel. Forensic-fiction powerhouse and listener favorite Kathy Reichs returns with the 24th story in the series that also inspired Fox’s longest-running scripted drama.

10:30am CT: “Country & Western Music News” with Lindsay Lawler