The War on Cars

The War on Cars

Author: The War on Cars, LLC Language: English Episodes: 100
Imagine a world not built around traffic jams and parking lots, but shaped for people. The War on Cars is a dispatch from the front lines of that effort, a collective conversation questioning the automobile’s dominance over our cities, our environment, and our daily lives. Each episode digs into the real-world fight to reclaim public space, examining everything from the politics of a new bike lane to the history of how cars came to rule. You’ll hear from urban planners, activists, historians, and ordinary people pushing back, offering a mix of sharp analysis, on-the-ground reporting, and compelling narratives. This isn’t just about transportation; it’s about the culture and societal choices that have led us here, and the tangible, often inspiring work to create safer, quieter, and more connected communities. Tune in for a thoughtful and necessary critique of the status quo, a podcast dedicated to the idea that our streets can-and should-be for so much more.
Episodes
Trump v. Congestion Pricing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:12
Can you believe this is our second emergency episode about congestion pricing? This time, we're responding to the Trump administration's attack on the program, which has been in effect since January, delivering exactly t…
What's Happening with Federal Transportation Dollars? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:41
The Trump administration has upended the entire United States government over the last several weeks, sending Elon Musk and his minions into the guts of pretty much every federal department in a crusade for what they're…
TEASER: Live with City Nerd! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:12
This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, plus ad-free versions of regular episodes, merch discounts, pre-sale tickets to live shows and more, becom…
Super Bowl Roundup with Rollie Williams and Nicole Conlan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:21:42
It's the CXLIVth episode of The War on Cars, and just like in years past we're taking a look at the ads that aired during the Super Bowl. This year, there weren't a whole lot of ads specifically designed to sell cars and…
RE-RELEASE: The High Cost of Free Parking with Donald Shoup [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:24
Donald Shoup, a towering figure in the world of urban planning and a distinguished professor emeritus at the UCLA Luskin School of Public affairs, died this week. He was 86 years old. As a tribute to such an influential,…
TEASER: The Romance of the Automobile [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:12
This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, plus ad-free versions of regular episodes, merch discounts, pre-sale tickets to live shows, and more, beco…
Biden's Transportation Legacy with Dani Simons [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:52
As the new Trump regime begins, we talked with Dani Simons—who until recently led the Office of Public Affairs for the federal Department of Transportation—about the Biden administration's legacy on transportation. What…
Congestion Pricing Is Finally Here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:23
At last, New York City started its congestion pricing program on January 5. We knew that the local mainstream press would be out in force interviewing drivers and elevating the voices of those who were against the toll.…
Cities and Fashion with Derek Guy, The Menswear Guy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:47
How do dense, walkable cities influence what people wear? Derek Guy has some thoughts. Otherwise known as The Menswear Guy, Derek rose to fame on social media for his takes on men's fashion, but he also dips his toes int…
TEASER: Your Best Things of 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:56
This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, plus ad-free versions of regular episodes, merch discounts, pre-sale tickets to live shows, and more, beco…