The Bottom-Up Revolution - Who Pays When the Highway Gets Bigger?

The Bottom-Up Revolution - Who Pays When the Highway Gets Bigger?

Author: Think & Act Locally July 30, 2026 Duration: 54:28

A wider highway promises faster trips, new investment, and billions of dollars flowing into Houston. Susan Graham and Ally Smither have spent years asking who receives those benefits and who is asked to move, breathe more pollution, or watch another neighborhood get divided. Recorded at the 2024 Strong Towns National Gathering, this session follows Stop TxDOT I-45 through lost votes, a federal pause, and the long work of keeping people involved after the project moves forward anyway. The same system now struggling to maintain what it already built is still asking communities to make room for more.

ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES

 

This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.


The Think and Act Locally podcast explores the quiet, powerful intersections where faith meets daily life and community action. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a series of grounded conversations on how spiritual principles can directly fuel practical work in your own neighborhood. Each episode delves into the real-world application of ideas, examining how education and entrepreneurial spirit, rooted in a sense of purpose, become tools for meaningful local engagement. You'll hear from people who are quietly building, supporting, and connecting within their communities, discussing both the successes and the challenges of creating tangible, positive change. The aim is to offer thoughtful reflection and actionable insight, reminding us that the most significant shifts often begin right where we are. Tune in for a podcast dedicated to the belief that thoughtful local action is a profound expression of both spirituality and citizenship.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Think and Act Locally
Podcast Episodes
Bob Murphy Show - Adam Haman Asks Bob Murphy All About the US Debt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:39
As the federal debt held by the public surpasses GDP, Adam Haman asks Bob Murphy what it means and the options going forward.Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:The YouTube version of this episode.Bob's…
The Joe Rogan Experience - #2510 - Devon Larratt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:48:49
Devon Larratt is a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and a professional arm wrestler who is widely considered one of the sport’s greatest competitors.www.youtube.com/@devlarratthttps://armbet.nethttps://linktr.ee/devo…
No Agenda Show - 1874 - "Kennel Index" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:58:45
No Agenda Episode 1874 - "Kennel Index" Kennel Index Executive Producers: Sir Loren Carl Nagel Catty Bones Walker Ostler Sir Cliffy — Helena Agri-Enterprises (Greg Clifton) David Chapman Dennis Cadle — Manuka Gold Sir Mi…
The Joe Rogan Experience - #2509 - Caleb Hammer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:21:03
Caleb Hammer is a YouTuber and host of the program “Financial Audit.”www.youtube.com/c/calebhammerwww.patreon.com/calebhammerwww.calebhammer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices