# #2658: He's a Genius!

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Podcast: [The Best of Car Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-best-of-car-talk-482243)
Published: 2026-07-21T07:00:01+00:00
Episode link: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/21/nx-s1-5896044/2658-hes-a-genius
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