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Episode 18
It's the most controversial question in all of urban biking: Why do cyclists run red lights, ride on sidewalks and go the wrong way down one-way streets? In this episode, Aaron, Sarah and Doug talk t…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Infiltrating the Auto Show
Episode 17
Once a year, the world descends on Manhattan for the New York International Auto Show, an extravagant, multimillion-dollar celebration of all things car. From the most "sinister" Dodge Challenger to …
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Collateral Damage: Theresa's Story
Episode 16
In 2002, Theresa Sareo, an up-and-coming singer, had her life changed forever when a reckless driver hit her as she stood on a Manhattan sidewalk waiting to cross the street. She lost her leg and nea…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Can the Millennials Win the War on Cars?
Episode 15
A new generation of urban leaders is rising to power and they're kicking butt and challenging long-standing assumptions about the role of the car in the city. Among them is Corey Johnson, New York Ci…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
The War on Cars Meets Car Talk
Episode 14
For nearly thirty years, brothers Ray and Tom Magliozzi were the hosts of NPR's "Car Talk" and the voices of American car culture. Famous for their distinctive Boston accents and infectious laughs, C…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Making the Bus Sexy Again
Episode 13
What if you could get around quickly and reliably in a state-of-the-art vehicle that you didn't have to drive, park, fuel, or insure? No, it's not an Uber or a self-driving car... it's the bus! In th…
Published on 6 years, 9 months ago
Propaganda Blitz
Episode 12
On Super Bowl Sunday, a hundred million Americans gathered in front of their TVs and absorbed a fearsome barrage of automobile advertising. While most viewers munched on snacks, guzzled beer and focu…
Published on 6 years, 10 months ago
WCAR Talk Radio
Episode 11
You're listening to WCAR talk radio with Spoke and the Mad Dog. In this episode we take listener questions and comments, tackling everything from fixing the suburbs, tips for lonely bike advocates, w…
Published on 6 years, 10 months ago
Whoops! The Liberal Blind Spot for Cars
Episode 10
When New York City mayor Bill de Blasio went on ABC's "The View" to discuss universal health care, little did he know he'd be on the receiving end of an epic anti-bike-lane rant courtesy of Oscar-win…
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago
Cars Versus Guns
Episode 9
Which is more destructive? Cars or guns? A recent study showed that guns are now the second-leading killer of children in the U.S. But what does it say about our culture that the press seemed to glos…
Published on 6 years, 11 months ago