Best Beyond The Turnstile Podcasts (2025)

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Riot Fest vs Louder Than Life vs Shaky Knees + Wednesday's New Album & more 56:27

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Andrew and Dave look at three great US music festivals this weekend and discuss which one they'd each most like to attend: Riot Fest, Louder Than Life, or Shaky Knees (04:31). We also pay tribute to At The Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg (00:31); talk new albums from Wednesday, Cardiacs, Nine Inch Nails, and others (29:5…

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Songs, Chants & Terrace Culture 23:19

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Send us a text From the pitch to the terraces — Episode 5 of Turnstiles & Touchlines dives into the songs, chants, and culture of the stands. We explore the history of terrace chants, the identity and belonging they create, and the way anthems like You’ll Never Walk Alone and Three Lions transcend the game itself. Along the way, we raise a Half-Tim…

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Coachella 2026 Lineup Breakdown 48:06

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Coachella's 2026 lineup is here and we've got thoughts. All three headliners are pop stars for the first time in Coachella history, but Goldenvoice's punk roots are still well represented. Past headliners The Strokes are now one slot below Justin Bieber. The xx are back. Will Clipse have big guests? Are Nine Inch Nails doing a full EDM set with Boy…

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Rilo Kiley's Return, Eminem's Stans, Turnstile's Tiny Stage Dive & more 54:11

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave, Andrew, and special guest Amanda Hatfield discuss the triumphant Rilo Kiley reunion tour that just hit NYC and how Rilo Kiley went from some early critical pans to one of the millennial generation's most beloved bands (10:10). Andrew and Dave also talk about Eminem's new Stans documentary (00:44), an impactful Br…

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Promotion, Relegation, & The Rollercoaster 22:46

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Send us a text Episode 4: Promotion, Relegation & The Rollercoaster 🎢⚽ Agony and ecstasy—sometimes separated by a single point. In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we dive into the highs and lows of promotion and relegation in English football. From Wembley pitch invasions to relegation heartbreak, we explore the system that makes every mat…

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Nine Inch Nails, Oasis, and System Of A Down's NYC Takeovers + Anticipated Albums of Fall 57:49

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave, Andrew, and special guest Bill Pearis recap and discuss three massive NYC-area shows that took place this past week: System Of A Down/Korn at MetLife Stadium (02:51), Oasis at MetLife Stadium (09:39), and Nine Inch Nails at Barclays Center (21:49). Then, Andrew and Dave take a look at some albums we're anticipati…

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Football Shirts 35:39

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Send us a text Football Shirts: From Terrace Fashion to Global Streetwear From polyester tops on the terraces to Paris Fashion Week collaborations, football shirts have always been more than just kits. In this episode, we trace the history and culture of the shirt — from terrace style in the 70s and 80s, through the replica boom of the 90s, to toda…

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IDLES brought back '90s NYC + New Albums from Blood Orange, The Beths, The Hives & More 23:45

20d ago23:45

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Dave is out this week, but we've got BV's Bill Pearis in his place for a shorter-than-usual episode that opens with a recap of IDLES coming to NYC and turning the clocks back three decades to help celebrate the release of Darren Aronofsky's new film 'Caught Stealing.' We then look at new albums from Blood Orange, The Beths, The Hives, End It, CMAT,…

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Derby Days 27:30

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Send us a text Derbies aren’t just matches. They’re where geography collides with memory, where chants become soundtracks, and where identity is drawn across city streets and family lines. In this episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines: 🌍 Map of the Match: How the North London Derby shows that a few miles can feel like entire worlds apart. 🕰️ Minute of…

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Deftones Are The New Radiohead, Odd Future Is Now, RIP Brent Hinds 44:09

18d ago44:09

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This week’s episode sadly starts with the shocking news of Mastodon co-founder Brent Hinds’ death, which broke just as we were about to record. This episode’s dedicated to Brent, and it also goes deep into the new Deftones album private music (04:57), along with a list of 5 other new records for Deftones fans (18:58) and discussions about Earl Swea…

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Narrative Change: The Center for Cultural Power 24:56

20d ago24:56

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The Center for Cultural Power works with BIPOC communities to amplify authentic stories that counter harmful narratives and build public will for policy change. From supporting Walmart workers to advancing reproductive justice, they've seen firsthand how the right story told at the right time can reshape entire movements. In this episode, Charles T…

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2025/26 Season Preview 29:30

22d ago29:30

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Send us a text In the first episode of Turnstiles & Touchlines, we dive into the storylines shaping the new season of English football. From Premier League title challengers to Championship promotion hopefuls, we offer analysis, predictions, and cultural insights that connect the game to everyday life. Perfect for fans who love football both on and…

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Pop Beef, '90s Rap Classics, & A Melodic Hardcore Rock Block 46:09

1M ago46:09

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew celebrate BrooklynVegan's 21st birthday before going on to discuss KPop Demon Hunters (02:38); the new Jeff Buckley documentary (05:02); Raekwon's first of many Only Built 4 Cuban Linx 30th anniversary shows (09:09); the apparent Lana Del Rey & Ethel Cain beef (24:33); new albums from Pool Kids, Kerosen…

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Did Stomp Clap Define the Early 2010s? Is Rock Back? 51:28

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss this week's discourse surrounding Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' "Home" as a potential "worst song ever," stomp clap music, and 2008-2012 indie (02:06); along with recent "Is Rock Back?" articles coinciding with Olivia Rodrigo continuing her alt-rock collabs by bringing Weezer out at Loll…

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10 Lollapalooza Acts To See, 17 New Hayley Williams Songs, A Fleshwater Announcement & More 39:00

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss (technically more than) 10 lineup highlights of this weekend's Lollapalooza festival (06:00), the week-long saga of Hayley Williams' surprise 17-song drop (20:10), an exciting new album announcement from Fleshwater (33:51), new albums from The Armed and Wisp (28:58), and more. Plus, a little tal…

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RIP Ozzy Osbourne, New Tyler the Creator, & Hayley Williams Goes '90s 43:08

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew mourn the loss of Ozzy Osbourne and celebrate his life by looking back on the massive impact that he and Black Sabbath left behind (05:50). We also discuss the semi-surprise new Tyler, the Creator album (23:18), another new album by another Tyler, the new very '90s Hayley Williams track (31:36), Pat Fly…

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Indie-Country Boom, Alex G, Deftones, and Tyler the Creator & Acid Bath's NYC Takeovers 39:47

2M ago39:47

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss the "new indie-country boom" that Andrew also wrote a lengthy article about on BrooklynVegan, Alex G's major label debut, Deftones' first single from their anticipated new album, and the two very different NYC shows that our hosts saw this week: Tyler, the Creator and Acid Bath. Plus: a rundown …

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RIP Black Sabbath, Welcome Back Oasis, Clipse & Wet Leg + 15 Hours of Hell (Fest) 57:25

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss two massive shows that happened back to back in the UK: the first Oasis reunion show and the final Black Sabbath show. Dave also recaps seeing 20+ bands in 15 hours at the return of NJ's Hellfest (aka Hellphyra), and we discuss new albums from Clipse and Wet Leg, some of this week's best new son…

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Best Albums of 2025 So Far 1:00:50

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As we reach the halfway point of 2025, Dave and Andrew discuss several of the BrooklynVegan team's favorite albums of the first six months of the year, broken down by genre, including indie rock, punk/hardcore, emo, pop, rap, metal, country, and a few smaller subgenres in between. At the end, we name 10 albums we're looking forward to hear that are…

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Greet Death, Emo Bands Going Heavy, Witch Club Satan & Georgia Maq's Labubu 48:29

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss rising feminist black metal trio Witch Club Satan, Olivia Rodrigo covering Fontaines D.C., Camp Cope singer Georgia Maq's recent solo show in NYC (Labubu included), former BrooklynVegan photographer Bao Nguyen's "We Are the World" documentary The Greatest Night in Pop, the hardcore bands opening…

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Zohran Mamdani's Rap Past, Outbreak Fest, Wednesday's Anticipated Album & More 41:48

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On this episode of BV Weekly, Dave and Andrew discuss the guest-filled 2025 edition of UK hardcore (and more) festival Outbreak Fest with Turnstile, Knocked Loose, and more; NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's rap past, Indecision/Most Precious Blood guitarist Justin Brannan's bid for NYC comptroller, and other music-related aspects of the NYC e…

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RIP Brian Wilson, Sly Stone, and Billy Jones 50:39

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The second episode of our new podcast BV Weekly is a sad one. We mourn the losses of innovative music icons Brian Wilson and Sly Stone, as well as one of our close friends: veteran NYC concert promoter and scene fixture Billy Jones. We also look at Neil Young’s new protest album, The Cure’s new remix album, the new Drain single, and more, and recap…

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New Turnstile, New Pulp, New BrooklynVegan Podcast (Hello, World!) 39:22

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The first episode of BrooklynVegan's new BV Weekly is here. Every Friday morning Dave and Andrew will be discussing the week's music news, new albums, new songs, and more, and with this episode falling on the release day of Turnstile and Pulp's highly-anticipated new albums, we spend the bulk of this episode talking about those. Also featured in th…

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Housing Reparations: Taking Ownership PDX 17:09

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In 2020, shortly after the murder of George Floyd, Portland native Randal Wyatt had an idea. As people asked him how they could be better allies to the Black community, he saw an opportunity to address a critical but often overlooked driver of gentrification: home maintenance. Taking Ownership PDX was born, providing free repairs and renovations fo…

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Fighting Food Apartheid: The Detroit People's Food Co-op 24:50

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In 2024, the Detroit People's Food Co-op opened its doors in Detroit's North End neighborhood. This full-service grocery store was birthed by the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network, or DBCFSN. It’s an organization that focuses on food justice, land access, and building Black self-determination. Today, we will hear from Gi'anna Shears …

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Breaking the Bedside Barrier: The Legacy of Black Hospitals 21:40

10M ago21:40

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In 1942, the Taborian Hospital opened in Mound Bayou, Mississippi. At a time when most hospitals segregated Black from White patients or turned Black patients away, the Taborian Hospital provided equal treatment and care for all. There is no question that desegregation and the Civil Rights Movement improved access to healthcare for Black Americans.…

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Under the Overpass: Noise and Toxic Pollution in New Orleans 17:28

1y ago17:28

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For nearly her entire life, Amy Stelly has lived in the Treme district of New Orleans. Her house is near the Claiborne Expressway, a piece of Interstate-10 that was built through the neighborhood in 1969. The Claiborne Expressway is one of many American highways to divide and deprive Black communities. Not only has this infrastructure damaged these…

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Cop City: The Environmental Inequity Facing Atlanta's Black Community 18:23

1+ y ago18:23

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In 2017, Atlanta’s city planning department designated four large green spaces as quote “lungs,” that were vital for cooling the city. They announced plans to turn one of these lungs, the South River Forest, into an urban park. But four years later, there was a change in plans. The mayor approved a police and firefighter training facility to be bui…

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The Double-Edged Sword of Green Infrastructure 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

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When low income neighborhoods receive new parks and green spaces, it can be a huge win for long-term residents. But greening initiatives can invite what we call “green gentrification.” If the rent is cheap and the neighborhood is suddenly more attractive, walkable and bikeable, then it’s very likely that wealthier people will start moving in. These…

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Unmasking the Bias: The Trouble with Automated Traffic Enforcement 16:18

1+ y ago16:18

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Automated Traffic Enforcement, or ATE, refers to a variety of tools that are used to enforce traffic laws through technology. You usually see them as red light cameras, and speed cameras. But there are also license plate readers, bus lane enforcement cameras, and many more examples. ATE is spreading across the country very fast. There are situation…

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Beyond Turnstiles: Seeking Justice in Transit, Not Just Fares 30:12

2y ago30:12

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A local bus or train ride usually costs between one and three dollars. But many Americans living in public transportation-dense cities choose to evade paying for transit tickets when possible. They get on the bus through the back door and avoid the driver. And in bigger cities, it’s common practice to hop the turnstile on the subway. Fare evasion c…

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15 Critiques of the 15-Minute City 12:38

2y ago12:38

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The 15-minute city, or neighborhood, was conceived by Carlos Moreno, a professor and influencer in Paris. It’s an area where residents can access everything they need in their life - food, work, school, community gathering places - within 15 minutes of their home. The 15-minute city reduces reliance on cars, improves the quality of life for residen…

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Roadblocks of Reality: The Plight of Undocumented Immigrants in Dairy Country 31:21

2y ago31:21

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In Central Wisconsin, undocumented immigrants from Latin America make up the majority of the workforce in the dairy industry. Although these undocumented folks are allowed to own and register vehicles, they can’t get driver’s licenses without legal residency. As a result, police in rural Wisconsin often racially profile drivers of color, knowing th…

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Schooled by Fear: The Controversial Role of Police in Educational Spaces 27:40

2y ago27:40

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Many Black students live in over-policed, under-funded communities. School should be a safe space for them, a refuge from surveillance and a place to explore. But almost 70% of public high schools and middle schools have police officers on site, and Black students have contact with police more often than White students. When there’s police inside t…

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Railroad Roadblock: Indiana's Students Held Hostage by Unyielding Trains 23:21

2y ago23:21

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In a majority Black and Latino neighborhood of Hammond, Indiana, children are clambering over and under stopped train cars to get to school. These trains are halted by rail traffic at pedestrian intersections, and there are not a lot of enforceable laws to keep them moving. Blocked crossings can pose an inconvenience, or a deadly obstacle, to Ameri…

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Star Tours and Star Wars 1:32:32

2y ago1:32:32

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Join Derek and Kevin, two Disney adults and self-proclaimed theme park nerds, as they dive into the captivating world of their favorite attractions and the films that inspired them. In this episode of Lights, Cameras, Attractions, they embark on a thrilling journey through the history of the original Star Tours at Disneyland, while also recapping t…

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Coming Soon: Season 2 2:37

2y ago2:37

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Thank you all for listening to Season 1 of the podcast. We're happy to announce that Arrested Mobility is returning for Season 2 this July. We’ll be covering more major themes in equity, but also diving into current events and injustices – topics like railroads disrupting Black communities, the presence of police officers in schools, food insecurit…

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The Indiana Jones Adventure and Raiders of The Lost Ark (Part 2) 1:12:12

2y ago1:12:12

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Strap in for PART TWO of our debut episode of Lights, Camera, Attractions the podcast where we discuss the history iconic theme park attractions, and analyze the films that inspired them. Buckle up (by firmly inserting the right end into the left, a genius invention) as Derek and Kevin guide you through the treacherous Temple of the Forbidden Eye, …

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The Indiana Jones Adventure and Raiders of The Lost Ark (Part 1) 58:57

2+ y ago58:57

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Buckle up for the first episode of Lights, Camera, Attractions the podcast where we discuss the history iconic theme park attractions, and analyze the films that inspired them. Buckle up (by firmly inserting the right end into the left, a genius invention) as Derek and Kevin guide you through the treacherous Temple of the Forbidden Eye, where dange…

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Centering Intersectionality in Public Transit 33:16

2+ y ago33:16

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To quote the famous Black author, Audre Lorde, none of us live single-issue, nor single-identity lives. When you consider how people with compounding identities may experience overlapping structures, and systems of oppression - we call that intersectionality. And when it comes to arrested mobility, an intersectional approach can reveal more about t…

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Reasonable Suspicion: The Case of Lance Rodriguez 23:38

2+ y ago23:38

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In 2014, Lance Rodriguez was riding a bike around Queens, New York, when he was stopped by police. Whether you know it or not, a very different legal precedent has been established for when police stop bike riders, versus when they stop drivers in motor vehicles. Stopping and searching cyclists is just one way that Black and Brown Americans have ha…

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Contested Spaces 22:13

3y ago22:13

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An extensive system of levees runs along the Mississippi River, from Missouri through to the Delta region of Louisiana. Some of these floodbanks have been converted into walking and biking trails, which are supposed to be open to the public. But in some rural Louisiana communities, converted levee paths are not always equitably accessible. These co…

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Electric Scooter Bans 28:09

3y ago28:09

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On May 15th, 2022, the Black community of St. Louis, Missouri gathered downtown to celebrate the Annie Malone May Day Parade. Annie Malone was one of the first Black women to become a millionaire in the United States. The day after the parade, Public Safety Director Dan Isom held a press conference. He said that groups of young people downtown had …

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Zoning 32:17

3y ago32:17

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Land-use regulations such as zoning are connected to every topic we cover on this show. When you zoom out and look at the big picture, many forms of racial inequity in America link back to how communities are planned and developed. It’s why some neighborhoods have fewer transportation options than others, and why certain parts of town have empty lo…

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Killer Roads 31:05

3y ago31:05

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We have a problem in America. That problem is pedestrians getting hit and killed by cars. It’s an issue that government officials and transportation professionals alike spend a good deal of time and money trying to solve. And while this affects every community in the country, it disproportionately affects Black and brown communities. It’s just one …

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Transit Inequity 35:23

3y ago35:23

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For many Americans, taking public transit can be a difficult daily trial. Depending on where people live, and where they’re going, buses or trains may only come once every thirty minutes to an hour. Or, in some cases, they may not come at all. Riders might have to transfer one, two, maybe three times, and even walk or roll long distances between ea…

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Helmet Laws 31:55

3+ y ago31:55

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Until February of 2022, Seattle was the largest city in the country where it was illegal for anyone - kids, adults or senior citizens - to ride a bike without a helmet. There’s no question that helmets save lives. But some people just aren’t going to wear them, whether or not it’s illegal. Helmet laws are similar to sidewalk riding laws. They’re in…

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Sidewalk Riding II: Micromobility & Persons with Disabilities 33:13

3+ y ago33:13

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Today, we’re breaking down the tension on the sidewalk between micro mobility devices, vulnerable pedestrians, and people with disabilities. Micro mobility devices include bicycles, e-bikes, electric scooters, electric skateboards, shared bicycles, and electric pedal assisted bicycles. Although micro mobility continues to be a work in progress, mic…

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Sidewalk Riding 33:10

3+ y ago33:10

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Many states and cities in the US have laws that make it illegal to ride your bicycle on the sidewalk. But, are these laws keeping people safe? Or are they another way that Black Americans and other people of color have had their mobility arrested? Today, we investigate how law enforcement uses cycling infractions to perpetuate systemic racism in un…

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Jaywalking 30:59

3+ y ago30:59

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When you walk around a city, there are many rules you follow - or maybe, you don't follow them. You might not think about them too much. Rules like, walk on the sidewalk. Wait for the walk signal when crossing an intersection. Don't cross in the middle of the block. When you break those rules in the U.S., we call it jaywalking, and it’s illegal. Bu…