Who Controls What You Own After You Buy It

Who Controls What You Own After You Buy It

July 17, 2026 · 27 min

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The episode discusses the implications of ownership and repair rights in relation to farming equipment and modern vehicles.

If you’ve ever been told you “own” something but can’t actually fix it, you already understand the fight at the center of this Good News Friday. We start with John Deere and the right to repair, unpacking why farmers and equipment owners get squeezed when parts, diagnostics, and labor are locked behind dealer-only rules, and why an antitrust-driven settlement signals a real win for competition and consumer rights. We also connect that same logic to modern vehicles and the growing backlash aga...

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Hosts: Tim Barton, David Barton, Rick Green

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Organizations: John Deere, Good News Friday

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