# Pecks and Balances

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Podcast: [Judge John Hodgman](https://stenobird.com/podcast/judge-john-hodgman-1017441)
Published: 2026-06-17T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://maximumfun.org/episodes/judge-john-hodgman/episode-778-pecks-and-balances/
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## Resource

Seatbelts? Check! Dogs secured? Check! A kiss for safety? Not so fast! Should a couple bring back their long-abandoned “safety kiss” on the road?

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