Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

• Episode 526: American Oasis

  This week we’re joined by Kyle Paoletta to talk about his book American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest. We discuss the growth and history of southwestern US cities, how indigenous people didn't disappear but adapted, the importance of language and identity, and climate adaptation lessons for cities from the driest region. Get the show ad free on Patreon! +++   Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon [email protected] Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

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• You Might Also Like: Peak Travel

  Introducing How a Destination Goes Viral from Peak Travel.Follow the show: Peak Travel Have you ever opened Instagram to see a bunch of people posting from the same place — Lisbon? The Amalfi Coast? Charleston? Japan? It’s no coincidence that every year, it feels like everyone is going on the exact same trips. In this episode, we’re going to pull back the curtain on the travel media industry and show you how a place becomes a viral destination.        Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

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• Episode 525: The Public Works Director for Democrats

  This week we’re joined by Congressman Rick Larsen of Washington State, Ranking Member for the Democrats on the House Transportation Committee. We chat about USDOT’s recent guidance for stripping sustainable projects of funding and why active transportation advocates should focus on safety. Find committee hearing schedules here.  Find the TNI Democrats page here. +++   Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon [email protected] Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

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• Episode 167: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - No Takings!

  This week we're Han Solo, but we talk about trends in state preemption, state capacity and road project costs, the possible death of the North Star commuter rail line, and how utility companies in California can't cry takings when transit projects ask them to move equipment. Links to the items we chatted about below the fold    How to Meet Your Neighbor - Max Mautner on YouTube Utah Legislature steals Salt Lake power - Building Salt Lake Shutting down Northstar - Trains.com Procurement and infra costs - SSRN Single stairway safe - Pew Trusts El Paso water recycling - Inside Climate News No takings - Bloomberg Law No takings 2 - Law Prof Blog German cities transition - Progress Playbook Michigan car free home buyer - Realtor.com Nation of homebodies - The Conversation Parametric insurance - Insurance Journal BONUS ITEMS  Transfer development rights - The Chosun Daily Fast food from traffic - Fast Company Valley fever - Vox ODOT Budget fumble - Willamette Week Embassy air monitors - NY Times ULEZ cleaner - BBC News Colorado barrier - Equipment World Mexico Panama Canal competetor - We Build Value Euro HSR - Fast Company   +++   Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon [email protected] Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

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• Episode 524: Yonah Freemark Part 2

  This week Yonah Freemark of the Urban Institute is back again for Part 2 of our annual discussion.  This week we make predictions! We look at what we predicted last year and what might happen in 2025. +++ Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon [email protected] Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

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