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Talking Headway Podcast: Why Public Space Matters
This week, we’re joined by Setha Low to talk about her book, "Why Public Space Matters." We chat about using ethnography to understand space, emotional connections, and transforming the world through public space.
May 11, 2023
Podcast: Is the Electric Car a ‘Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing’?
On today's episode of The Brake, we sit down with the co-author of a new paper, "Exposing the Structural Violence of Private Electric Automobility," to talk about why the EV debate is so polarizing.
May 9, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Transport and Cities in ‘Star Wars’
May the 4th be with you! This week my good friend Jeff Munowitch of Populus is joining the show to talk about "Star Wars"! We talk about the top five transportation modes and our top five cities in a galaxy far, far away.
May 4, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: E-Bikes to Freedom!
Denver's rebate program is a model for the nation, so this episode is what we consider "must-hear" Headways1
April 27, 2023
How Can Sustainable Transportation Advocates Help End Poverty? An Interview with Matthew Desmond
One in nine Americans live in poverty, and millions more live in a precarious place somewhere between precarity and true security. A new book argues that we can all play a role in challenging the systems and individual choices that "keep poor people poor" for benefit for everyone else.
April 25, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Zero Emissions Delivery Zones
This week we’re joined by Hamilton Steimer of the World Resources Institute to talk about electrification of fleets, what cities have the best programs for ZEDZ, and the current moment in urban delivery.
April 20, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: The Case Against Localism
This week we’re joined by Trevor Latimer to talk about his book, "Small Isn’t Beautiful: The Case Against Localism" (Brookings). We chat about what localism is and how its geographically defined, as well as why “leave if you don’t like it” is disingenuous.
April 13, 2023
How Does Toxic Masculinity Play Out On Our Roads — And How Do We Stop It?
On this episode of the Brake, host Kea Wilson sits down with researcher and urban planning professor Tara Goddard to talk about how toxic masculinity plays out on our roads and what can we be done to stop it. Listen in.
April 11, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: Caretakers of the Public Realm
This week we’re joined by Andrew Jones, program director for the Uptown and Downtown Oakland Community Benefits District. We chat about urban place management, how urban spaces are taken care of, and what it takes to keep them vibrant and engaging. It's really important.
April 6, 2023
Talking Headways Podcast: The Annual Prediction Show with Yonah Freemark!
This week, Yonah Freemark of the Urban Institute is back for our annual Prediction Show. This year, we chat about our predictions from last year and next year of course, but also regional rail in France, interesting transportation projects around the world, and the high cost and management of big transit projects.
March 30, 2023
