# Best Of: Conservatives Don't Hate EVs—They Hate Being Forced (Originally Aired February 17, 2026)

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Published: 2026-07-28T16:00:00+00:00
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Text the show! Originally aired February 17, 2026. This week's Best Of episode begins with a confession that usually surprises people: I drive an electric Hummer. That doesn't make me less conservative. It actually reinforces one of my core beliefs. People don't reject innovation—they reject being told what they're supposed to like. In this episode, we separate technology from politics and examine how mandates, subsidies, and political messaging have transformed a consumer product into a cul...

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