Podcast Episodes

Third Anniversary Mailbag

Episode 73

To celebrate the podcast's third anniversary (how did that happen?) we open up the listener mailbag and field your questions and comments. Is it time…

4 years, 7 months ago

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TEASER: More With Michael Hobbes

***This is a preview of a short bonus episode just for Patreon supporters. Become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars for ad-free access to this a…

4 years, 7 months ago

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You're Wrong About Bikes with Michael Hobbes

Episode 72

What does bikelash have in common with moral panics? Has Paris really descended into anarchy because of all the cyclists? Are e-bikes and scooters th…

4 years, 7 months ago

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Lab Meat and Electric Cars with Alicia Kennedy

Episode 71

Alicia Kennedy is a food writer whose weekly newsletter covers the way food culture intersects with politics, media, labor rights and climate change.…

4 years, 8 months ago

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Return of the Vermonter

Episode 70

On July 19, 2020, Amtrak restarted passenger rail service on its Vermonter line after a 16-month hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You wouldn't ne…

4 years, 8 months ago

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The E-Bike Radicalization of Jessica Valenti

Episode 69

Jessica Valenti, the noted feminist writer, was curious about e-bikes. So, as one does, she posted a question about them to Twitter. Thus began her p…

4 years, 9 months ago

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SUMMER SPECIAL: Meet Mr. Barricade

This episode was originally released as a Patreon exclusive. Become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars for bonus episodes, early releases and mor…

4 years, 10 months ago

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SUMMER SPECIAL: Being Gary Fisher, the Interview

To celebrate the last days of summer, we're re-releasing our Patreon special interview with the man who introduced the world to mountain biking: Gary…

4 years, 10 months ago

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TEASER: Going Viral With Tom Flood

Tom Flood used to work in the ad industry in Toronto on campaigns for clients in the auto industry. Today he's a bit of a rebel and uses the power o…

4 years, 10 months ago

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A Word From Our Listeners

Episode 68

We held our very first War on Cars Meetup in Brooklyn a few weekends ago. We actually started planning this event almost two years ago but, you know.…

4 years, 11 months ago

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