What I really hate about riding in other people's cars is being forced to listen to whatever shitty radio show or podcast they turn on. Sometimes I feel like it's just an excuse to get their peers to listen to their favorite podcast, radio show, or whatever.

For example, was forced to ride in a car with a family member who claims to be mostly independent, but listens to this far-left, anarcho-communist podcast called "Behind the Bastards" and while being forced to listen to it, all that went into my mind is "the is no way this guy isn't a fed". The host openly talks about shoplifting, killing landlords, fighting fascists, and all of that under what appears to be his real name.

That was of course, an extreme example, but I can't stand listening to modern pop music garbage or neocon talk shows on the radio either. The latter is especially annoying because it's for people who think that they know the truth about everything but don't realize that they are in a limited hangout.

I know it's universally agreed upon that the driver is the one who controls the radio, but for whatever reason, that doesn't apply when I'm driving because apparently my views (and therefore the subjects I'm interested in) are too niche that they make other people feel uncomfortable, especially when women are around. I've been told by multiple people that I need to relinquish control of my radio to the front passenger because of that and I can't argue because I technically don't own the vehicle that I drive.

@xianc78 the solution for passengering

@xianc78 as for control of anything it goes to whoever the most powerful person in the room is. if that's not you despite the fact you're in control of everyone living or dying, well. really aren't projecting enough fear or respect on to them i guess