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🚦 Poynton: Revitalizing a Village Through Shared Space #414
Episode description The YouTube transcript “Poynton Regenerated” documents the transformation of a congested, unsafe traffic junction in Poynton into a shared space. Initially described as a “traffic signal controlled wasteland” that divided the village, the video...
🚦 Beyond Blame: Creating Safer Streets Through Crash Analysis #413
Episode description This report from Strong Towns advocates for a shift in how cities analyze automobile crashes, moving beyond assigning blame to identify all contributing factors, especially those related to street design. It critiques the current narrow approach...
🚦 Rethinking Streets: Safety Over Speed #412
Episode description This audio recording features Chuck Marohn from Strong Towns presenting a conference session to transportation professionals in Kansas. He argues that the design of roadways often prioritizes driver speed and creates an environment that fosters...
📰 The Early La Porte Business Community #427
Episode description La Porte, Texas, in its early years, saw the construction of hotels and various businesses along Third Street. The town quickly developed a strong business community, supported by local families involved in lumber, hardware, construction, and...
💰 No Agenda: Martial Law, Easter, and 4/20 Analysis #416
Episode description This newsletter from the No Agenda Show on April 15, 2025, informs “producers” about the upcoming Easter Sunday, which coincides with 4/20. The authors solicit donations through various methods, including recurring subscriptions and one-time...
💡 Ron Paul’s Enduring Impact on American Politics #387
Episode description This YouTube transcript features Tom Woods discussing the significant, yet often overlooked, influence of Ron Paul’s political ideas on the rise of the MAGA movement. Woods highlights how Paul’s consistent anti-war and anti-establishment stances,...
🤔 Rethinking Our Cities: Challenging the Inevitable #386
Episode description The Messy City Podcast features solo commentary from Kevin Clinkenberg, who reflects on a recent discussion with college students regarding time-tested approaches to city building. He argues that many aspects of our current urban landscapes, often...
🏡 Regenerating Land, Building Communities: A Practical Guide #385
Episode description This podcast excerpt from the Live Free Now show features host John Bush introducing a recording of Joel Salatin speaking at the inaugural Exit and Build Land Summit. The summit, founded by Bush’s company Libri Academy, aims to assist individuals...
🤝 The Housing Grand Bargain: Incremental Change for Strong Towns #384
Episode description A Strong Towns podcast discusses an unspoken “grand bargain” in housing where most neighborhoods remain unchanged while a few, often marginalized areas face radical transformation. This all-or-nothing approach, stemming from post-WWII development,...
💰 No Agenda: Tariffs, Cartels, and Listener Support #415
Episode description This newsletter from the No Agenda Show, hosted by John C. Dvorak and Adam Curry, solicits listener donations through various methods, including recurring subscriptions and one-time contributions, particularly highlighting a themed Easter and 4/20...
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