Aaron Gordon

The rising problem of mopeds and motorcycles in New York City bike lanes is impossible to ignore but the solutions are anything but simple. Recently, journalist and friend of the podcast Aaron Gordon wrote an essay for his newsletter titled "Biking in New York City Has Gotten Worse," in which he laments the change that's happened in recent years of larger and faster motorized vehicles using the city's bike lanes. We're not talking pedal-assist e-bikes and cargo bikes or even the Arrow e-bikes that have long been preferred by New York's delivery workers. We're talking full-on mopeds and motorcycles—electric and gas-powered alike—many of which are unlicensed and, even if they did have the proper registration, generally do not belong in bike lanes. In this coversation, we talk about how and why this problem has grown, largely due to the major food-delivery app companies which wash their hands of any responsibility for providing their workers, all of whom are categorized not as employees but as contractors, with fair wages, benefits, and even street-legal vehicles. Can government force the app companies to step up? What should people who advocate for safe streets and bike infrastructure do? It's complicated. This is a preview of a Patreon bonus episode. To hear the full episode and for complete access to all our exclusive bonus content become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars.

The rising problem of mopeds and motorcycles in New York City bike lanes is impossible to ignore but the solutions are anything but simple. Recently, journalist and friend of the podcast Aaron Gordon wrote an essay for his newsletter titled <a href="https://urbababble.substack.com/p/biking-in-new-york-city-has-gotten" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Biking in New York City Has Gotten Worse,"</a> in which he laments the change that's happened in recent years of larger and faster motorized vehicles using the city's bike lanes. We're not talking pedal-assist e-bikes and cargo bikes or even the <a href="https://www.roadbikerider.com/nyc-arrow-e-bike-brand/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arrow e-bikes</a> that have long been preferred by New York's delivery workers. We're talking full-on mopeds and motorcycles—electric and gas-powered alike—many of which are unlicensed and, even if they did have the proper registration, generally do not belong in bike lanes. In this coversation, we talk about how and why this problem has grown, largely due to the major food-delivery app companies which wash their hands of any responsibility for providing their workers, all of whom are categorized not as employees but as contractors, with fair wages, benefits, and even street-legal vehicles. Can government force the app companies to step up? What should people who advocate for safe streets and bike infrastructure do? It's complicated. This is a preview of a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon bonus episode</a>. To hear the full episode and for complete access to all our exclusive bonus content <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a Patreon supporter</a> of The War on Cars.

TEASER: Chaos in the Bike Lane with Aaron Gordon

***This is a bonus episode that was previously only available to Patreon supporters of The War on Cars. If you want to hear more bonus episodes like this, please enlist today! We'll taking a very short summer break and will be back with a new episode next week.*** Have you ever wondered what the reporters who cover the auto industry think about oversized SUVs and pickups and whether the fever for these gas-guzzling, space-hogging, planet-heating and people-killing monstrosities will ever break? Bob Sorokanich has some opinions. Bob Sorokanich was the Editor-In-Chief of Jalopnik the news site about cars, the auto industry and transportation in general. He was also the longstanding Deputy Editor of Road &amp; Track, one of the most historic and important auto magazines in the U.S., if not the world.  In this expansive conversation, Bob talks about the changing face of automotive journalism and what it's like being a city resident, cyclist and public transit rider who also loves cars. We heard about what he drives, his thoughts on what it will take to win the war on cars, and why even the most died-in-the-wool car enthusiasts hate the kind of driving they typically experience today. LINKS: According to Bob: Public Transit Is a Car Enthusiast's Best Friend  Doug's piece for Jalopnik: What I Mean When I Say 'Ban Cars'  Pick up official podcast merch at The War on Cars store. Check out our list of recommended books at Bookshop.org. TheWarOnCars.org

***This is a bonus episode that was previously only available to <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon supporters of The War on Cars</a>. If you want to hear more bonus episodes like this, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">please enlist today</a>! We'll taking a very short summer break and will be back with a new episode next week.*** Have you ever wondered what the reporters who cover the auto industry think about oversized SUVs and pickups and whether the fever for these gas-guzzling, space-hogging, planet-heating and people-killing monstrosities will ever break? Bob Sorokanich has some opinions. Bob Sorokanich was the Editor-In-Chief of Jalopnik the news site about cars, the auto industry and transportation in general. He was also the longstanding Deputy Editor of Road &amp; Track, one of the most historic and important auto magazines in the U.S., if not the world.  In this expansive conversation, Bob talks about the changing face of automotive journalism and what it's like being a city resident, cyclist and public transit rider who also loves cars. We heard about what he drives, his thoughts on what it will take to win the war on cars, and why even the most died-in-the-wool car enthusiasts hate the kind of driving they typically experience today. LINKS: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yRoj_avw5k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">According to Bob: Public Transit Is a Car Enthusiast's Best Friend</a> Doug's piece for Jalopnik: <a href="https://jalopnik.com/what-i-mean-when-i-say-ban-cars-1849122955" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What I Mean When I Say 'Ban Cars'</a> Pick up official podcast merch at <a href="https://the-war-on-cars.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The War on Cars store</a>. Check out our <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">list of recommended books at Bookshop.org</a>. <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars.org</a>

EXTRA: Inside Automotive Journalism with Bob Sorokanich

This special episode of The War on Cars was recorded live before a sold-out audience at Caveat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and was styled after a community board meeting... except instead of people yelling at each other about parking spaces and bike lanes, a fantastic time was had by all.   This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars.

This special episode of The War on Cars was recorded live before a sold-out audience at Caveat on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and was styled after a community board meeting... except instead of people yelling at each other about parking spaces and bike lanes, a fantastic time was had by all. This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars</a>.

TEASER: Live from New York!

In his groundbreaking book, Traffication: How Cars Destroy Nature and What We Can Do About It, scientist and researcher Paul Donald synthesizes dozens of studies to help us understand what cars and roads do to living things. Paul makes the case that cars ruin more than cities—they also ruin the countryside by fragmenting habitat and creating a neverending barrage of threats and stressors for animals of all kinds. The danger posed by the car to nature, he suggests, is existential. We talked with Paul Donald about his book, why he coined the term “traffication” and what he thinks we can do about it. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, exclusive bonus content and stickers. This episode is produced with support from Radpower Bikes and Cleverhood. Listen to the episode for the latest Cleverhood discount code. LINKS: Pick up a copy of Traffication: How Cars Destroy Nature and What We Can Do About It  as well as books by other guests of The War on Cars at our official Bookshop.org page. Buy official War on Cars merch at our store. Have you seen the new “Make Love Not Cars” t-shirts? Find us on Mastodon, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, and whatever godforsaken new social media platform pops up next.  Follow and review us on Apple Podcasts.  TheWarOnCars.org

In his groundbreaking book, Traffication: How Cars Destroy Nature and What We Can Do About It, scientist and researcher Paul Donald synthesizes dozens of studies to help us understand what cars and roads do to living things. Paul makes the case that cars ruin more than cities—they also ruin the countryside by fragmenting habitat and creating a neverending barrage of threats and stressors for animals of all kinds. The danger posed by the car to nature, he suggests, is existential. We talked with Paul Donald about his book, why he coined the term “traffication” and what he thinks we can do about it. <a href="https://patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, exclusive bonus content and stickers</a>. This episode is produced with support from <a href="https://www.radpowerbikes.com/waroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radpower Bikes</a> and <a href="https://cleverhood.com/pages/thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cleverhood</a>. Listen to the episode for the latest Cleverhood discount code. LINKS: Pick up a copy of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/9252/9781784274443" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Traffication: How Cars Destroy Nature and What We Can Do About It  </a>as well as books by other guests of The War on Cars at our <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official Bookshop.org page.</a> Buy official <a href="https://the-war-on-cars.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">War on Cars merch at our store</a>. Have you seen the new “<a href="https://the-war-on-cars.myshopify.com/products/make-love-not-cars-t-standard-cut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Love Not Cars</a>” t-shirts? Find us on <a href="https://mastodon.social/@TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewaroncars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waroncars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threads</a>, and whatever godforsaken new social media platform pops up next.  Follow and review us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>.  <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars.org</a>

Traffication with Paul Donald

This is a special presentation of the first episode of Freeway Exit, a six-part series produced by award-winning reporter Andrew Bowen of KPBS Public Media in San Diego, California. Freeway Exit reveals the mostly forgotten history of how Southern California’s urban freeway network was built. It tells the story of the citizens and public servants who fought these projects and how decades after that network was finished, some communities are still working to heal the wounds that freeways left behind. While Freeway Exit focuses specifically on the urban highways of Southern California, the story that Andrew tells is universal: Freeways aren’t free. We pay for them in all kinds of ways — with our tax dollars, our time, our environment and our health. In the 20th century we planned, designed, and built highways through the middle of our cities. In the 21st century we can and must plan, design, and build something else better in their place. Find all six episodes of Freeway Exit right here or wherever you get your podcasts. Meet reporter Andrew Bowen of KPBS. You can also find him on Mastodon and Twitter.  * * * * * Enlist in The War on Cars as a Patreon supporter! You’ll get ad-free episodes, access to exclusive bonus content, and we’ll send you free stickers. Buy some official War on Cars merch at our store. Have you seen the new “Make Love Not Cars” t-shirts? Subscribe to our newsletter, The Traffic Report, on Substack. Find us on Mastodon, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Threads, and whatever godforsaken new social media platform pops up next.  Follow and review us on  Apple Podcasts.  TheWarOnCars.org

This is a special presentation of the first episode of Freeway Exit, a six-part series produced by award-winning reporter Andrew Bowen of KPBS Public Media in San Diego, California. Freeway Exit reveals the mostly forgotten history of how Southern California’s urban freeway network was built. It tells the story of the citizens and public servants who fought these projects and how decades after that network was finished, some communities are still working to heal the wounds that freeways left behind. While Freeway Exit focuses specifically on the urban highways of Southern California, the story that Andrew tells is universal: Freeways aren’t free. We pay for them in all kinds of ways — with our tax dollars, our time, our environment and our health. In the 20th century we planned, designed, and built highways through the middle of our cities. In the 21st century we can and must plan, design, and build something else better in their place. Find all six episodes of <a href="https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/freeway-exit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Freeway Exit</a> right here or wherever you get your podcasts. Meet reporter <a href="https://andrewcbowen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrew Bowen</a> of KPBS. You can also find him on <a href="https://journa.host/@acbowen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mastodon</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/acbowen?s=20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.  * * * * * <a href="https://patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Enlist in The War on Cars as a Patreon supporter</a>! You’ll get ad-free episodes, access to exclusive bonus content, and we’ll send you free stickers. Buy some official <a href="https://the-war-on-cars.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">War on Cars merch</a> at our store. Have you seen the new “<a href="https://the-war-on-cars.myshopify.com/products/make-love-not-cars-t-standard-cut" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make Love Not Cars</a>” t-shirts? Subscribe to our newsletter, <a href="https://thewaroncars.substack.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Traffic Report</a>, on Substack. Find us on <a href="https://mastodon.social/@TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mastodon</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewaroncars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/waroncars/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.threads.net/@thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Threads</a>, and whatever godforsaken new social media platform pops up next.  Follow and review us on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Apple Podcasts</a>.  <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars.org</a>

SPECIAL: Freeway Exit

Have you ever been walking across the street when a driver turned into your path and almost hit you? Or riding your bike when a hostile horn-honker laid into you for delaying them to the next red light by a few seconds? If you spend any amount of time on a city’s streets outside of the protective shell of a two-ton automobile, you’ve probably had frustrating, frightening, and infuriating experiences like these. How did you respond? Did you lash out verbally, or give them the finger? Mutter under your breath and walk away? Did you dare lay hands on their precious vehicle? Or did you do the sensible thing and buy a ten-pack of War on Cars stickers to slap up around your neighborhood? In this episode, Doug, Sarah and Aaron share their own experiences of close calls they’ve had with cars, plus strategies for coping. And we hear tips and stories from listeners as well. This episode is produced with support from Rad Power Bikes.  Support The War on Cars on Patreon and you'll be tipped off to listener participation episodes like this one, you'll receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, special bonus content, stickers, and more!   *  * *   Pick up official podcast tees and other merch in our official store. This episode was edited by Ali Lemer. It was recorded by Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. TheWarOnCars.org

Have you ever been walking across the street when a driver turned into your path and almost hit you? Or riding your bike when a hostile horn-honker laid into you for delaying them to the next red light by a few seconds? If you spend any amount of time on a city’s streets outside of the protective shell of a two-ton automobile, you’ve probably had frustrating, frightening, and infuriating experiences like these. How did you respond? Did you lash out verbally, or give them the finger? Mutter under your breath and walk away? Did you dare lay hands on their precious vehicle? Or did you do the sensible thing and buy a ten-pack of War on Cars stickers to slap up around your neighborhood? In this episode, Doug, Sarah and Aaron share their own experiences of close calls they’ve had with cars, plus strategies for coping. And we hear tips and stories from listeners as well. This episode is produced with support from <a href="https://radpowerbikes.com/waroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rad Power Bikes</a>. <a href="https://patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and you'll be tipped off to listener participation episodes like this one, you'll receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, special bonus content, stickers, and more! * * *   Pick up <a href="https://the-war-on-cars.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official podcast tees and other merch in our official store</a>. This episode was edited by Ali Lemer. It was recorded by Josh Wilcox at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars.org</a>

Is It Worth It To Confront Drivers?

Have you ever wondered what the reporters who cover the auto industry think about oversized SUVs and pickups and whether the fever for these gas-guzzling, space-hogging, planet-heating and people-killing monstrosities will ever break? Bob Sorokanich has some opinions.        Bob Sorokanich was the Editor-In-Chief of Jalopnik, the news site about cars, the auto industry and transportation in general. He was also the Deputy Editor of Road &amp; Track, one of the most historic and important auto magazines in the U.S., if not the world. In this expansive conversation, Bob talks about the changing face of automotive journalism and why most people — even the most died-in-the-wool car enthusiasts — hate the kind of driving they typically experience today.   This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars.

Have you ever wondered what the reporters who cover the auto industry think about oversized SUVs and pickups and whether the fever for these gas-guzzling, space-hogging, planet-heating and people-killing monstrosities will ever break? Bob Sorokanich has some opinions.   Bob Sorokanich was the Editor-In-Chief of Jalopnik, the news site about cars, the auto industry and transportation in general. He was also the Deputy Editor of Road &amp; Track, one of the most historic and important auto magazines in the U.S., if not the world. In this expansive conversation, Bob talks about the changing face of automotive journalism and why most people — even the most died-in-the-wool car enthusiasts — hate the kind of driving they typically experience today.   This is a preview of a <a href="https://patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon-exclusive</a> bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars</a>.

TEASER: Inside Automotive Journalism with Bob Sorokanich

Nick Offerman

You may know the actor Nick Offerman as the gruff city parks director Ron Swanson on the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation or from his turn as the survivalist Bill on the HBO series The Last of Us, but he also has a lot to say about how people get around, share public space, and relate to nature. In his book Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside, Nick takes a wry and philosophical approach to our stewardship of Planet Earth, the value of working with one’s hands, and the many problems with the massive agricultural systems on which we all depend. Nick Offerman joins The War on Cars to talk about his experience biking for transportation in New York City and Los Angeles, his views on masculinity and conspicuous consumption, and why the best way to explore an unfamiliar city is at the speed of a good walk. This episode is produced with support from Cleverhood. Listen to the episode for the latest 15% discount code. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, special bonus content and stickers! LINKS: Visit Nick Offerman's official site and follow him on Twitter.  Read  Nick Offerman’s Call of the Candy-Ass in Outside Online. Support independent booksellers and buy Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside as well as books by other guests of The War on Cars at our official Bookshop.org page. Read Pastoral Song by James Rebanks. (Published in the UK as  English Pastoral.) Watch the film Sacred Cow, narrated by Nick Offerman. And read the book!  *  * *   Pick up official podcast tees and other merch in our official store. This episode was edited by Ali Lemer. It was recorded by Felix Levine. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. TheWarOnCars.org

You may know the actor Nick Offerman as the gruff city parks director Ron Swanson on the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation or from his turn as the survivalist Bill on the HBO series The Last of Us, but he also has a lot to say about how people get around, share public space, and relate to nature. In his book Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside, Nick takes a wry and philosophical approach to our stewardship of Planet Earth, the value of working with one’s hands, and the many problems with the massive agricultural systems on which we all depend. Nick Offerman joins The War on Cars to talk about his experience biking for transportation in New York City and Los Angeles, his views on masculinity and conspicuous consumption, and why the best way to explore an unfamiliar city is at the speed of a good walk. This episode is produced with support from <a href="https://cleverhood.com/pages/thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cleverhood</a>. Listen to the episode for the latest 15% discount code. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, special bonus content and stickers!</a> LINKS: Visit <a href="https://nickofferman.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Offerman's official site</a> and follow him <a href="https://twitter.com/Nick_Offerman" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Twitter</a>. Read <a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/love-humor/nick-offerman-column-thoreau-candy-ass/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Nick Offerman’s Call of the Candy-Ass in Outside Online.</a> Support independent booksellers and buy <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/9252/9781101984697" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside</a> as well as books by other guests of The War on Cars at our <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official Bookshop.org page</a>. Read <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/9252/9780063073272" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pastoral Song by James Rebanks</a>. (Published in the UK as <a href="https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/english-pastoral-an-inheritance-the-sunday-times-bestseller-from-the-author-of-the-shepherd-s-life-james-rebanks/4871888?ean=9780141982571" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> English Pastoral</a>.) Watch the film <a href="https://www.sacredcow.info/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sacred Cow, narrated by Nick Offerman</a>. And <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/9252/9781953295798" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read the book</a>! * * *   Pick up <a href="https://the-war-on-cars.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official podcast tees and other merch in our official store</a>. This episode was edited by Ali Lemer. It was recorded by Felix Levine. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars.org</a>

In  episode 103, we looked at depictions of cyclists in movies such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin and TV shows such as Arrested Development and asked, "Why Does Hollywood Hate Bikes?" Our co-host Sarah Goodyear unfortunately missed that discussion, so in this exclusive bonus just for patrons of The War on Cars she brings some recent pop culture specimens to examine: the NBC sitcom American Auto and the BBC soap The Split. We also respond to listener comments about some of the movies and television shows we missed last time out — including Stranger Things, The Goonies, and Breaking Away — and follow up on some new bike-related developments on the feel-good show Ted Lasso. In this teaser, Sarah offers some thoughts on American Auto starring Ana Gasteyer. This is a preview of a Patreon-exclusive bonus episode. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, become a Patreon supporter of The War on Cars.

In <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/2023/04/11/103-why-does-hollywood-hate-bikes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> episode 103</a>, we looked at depictions of cyclists in movies such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin and TV shows such as Arrested Development and asked, "Why Does Hollywood Hate Bikes?" Our co-host Sarah Goodyear unfortunately missed that discussion, so in this exclusive bonus just for patrons of The War on Cars she brings some recent pop culture specimens to examine: the NBC sitcom American Auto and the BBC soap The Split. We also respond to listener comments about some of the movies and television shows we missed last time out — including Stranger Things, The Goonies, and Breaking Away — and follow up on some new bike-related developments on the feel-good show Ted Lasso. In this teaser, Sarah offers some thoughts on American Auto starring Ana Gasteyer. This is a preview of a <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon-exclusive bonus episode</a>. For complete access to this and all of our bonus content, <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">become a Patreon supporter</a> of The War on Cars.

TEASER: Hollywood and Bikes, Take 2

Henry Grabar

All car trips begin and end with a place to park, making a parking space “nothing less than the link between driving and life itself.” In his new book, Paved Paradise, Henry Grabar, a staff writer at Slate, argues that the need to accommodate the short- and long-term storage of countless big metal boxes on wheels is a determinative force in the design of cities, the shape of buildings, the cost of housing and even the health of our planet. Deeply reported, highly entertaining and filled with colorful stories and characters from the worlds of affordable housing development, government and even organized crime, Paved Paradise is a refreshing look at a subject that explains the world. This episode is produced with support from Harvard University Graduate School of Design Executive Education and Radpower Bikes. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, special bonus content and stickers. LINKS: Buy Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Henry Grabar and other books by podcast guests at The War on Cars Bookshop.org page. Follow Henry Grabar on Twitter. Read more from Henry at Slate. Pick up official podcast tees, sticker packs and other merch in our official store. Attend  Micromobility Europe in Amsterdam in June or  Micromobility America in San Francisco in October and save 20% on tickets by using the links.  This episode was edited by Doug Gordon. It was recorded at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio by Josh Wilcox. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. TheWarOnCars.org

All car trips begin and end with a place to park, making a parking space “nothing less than the link between driving and life itself.” In his new book, Paved Paradise, Henry Grabar, a staff writer at Slate, argues that the need to accommodate the short- and long-term storage of countless big metal boxes on wheels is a determinative force in the design of cities, the shape of buildings, the cost of housing and even the health of our planet. Deeply reported, highly entertaining and filled with colorful stories and characters from the worlds of affordable housing development, government and even organized crime, Paved Paradise is a refreshing look at a subject that explains the world. This episode is produced with support from <a href="https://execed.gsd.harvard.edu/walkable-city" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harvard University Graduate School of Design Executive Education</a> and <a href="https://www.radpowerbikes.com/waroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radpower Bikes</a>. <a href="https://patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive access to ad-free versions of all our episodes, special bonus content and stickers</a>. LINKS: Buy Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World by Henry Grabar and other books by podcast guests at <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The War on Cars Bookshop.org page</a>. Follow Henry Grabar on <a href="https://twitter.com/henrygrabar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Read more from Henry at <a href="https://slate.com/author/henry-grabar" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate</a>. Pick up <a href="https://the-war-on-cars.myshopify.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">official podcast tees, sticker packs and other merch in our official store</a>. Attend <a href="https://ti.to/micromobilityco/micromobility-europe-2023/discount/WarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Micromobility Europe in Amsterdam in June</a> or <a href="https://ti.to/micromobilityco/micromobility-america-23/discount/War-on-Cars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Micromobility America in San Francisco in October</a> and save 20% on tickets by using the links.  This episode was edited by Doug Gordon. It was recorded at the <a href="https://www.brooklynpodcastingstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn Podcasting Studio</a> by Josh Wilcox. Our theme music is by Nathaniel Goodyear. <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars.org</a>

Paved Paradise with Henry Grabar

The War on Cars is a podcast about car culture, mobility and the future of cities. We bring you news, commentary and stories about the worldwide battle to undo a century's worth of damage wrought by the automobile. The War on Cars is waged by three leading voices of the livable streets movement, Doug Gordon, Sarah Goodyear and Aaron Naparstek. Liberate your city. Enlist today in The War on Cars.

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Kara Swisher

Last March, renowned tech journalist and prognosticator Kara Swisher wrote a New York Times opinion piece with the headline, “Owning a car will soon be as quaint as owning a horse.” In it, she declared she would sell her own car and vowed she would never again own an automobile. “The concept of actually purchasing, maintaining, insuring and garaging an automobile in the next few decades? Finished,” she wrote. That column set off thousands of outraged commenters — and activated the radar at The War on Cars. We sat down with Kara at the Vox studios in downtown Manhattan to talk about what it’s like living without wheels of her own, why she loves scooters, and whether we’ll ever get the Star Trek Holodeck we’ve been promised. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive stickers, T-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more. Buy an official  War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau.  Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes. SHOW NOTES: Kara says owning a car will soon be as quaint as owning a horse (New York Times) Times readers tell Kara she has no idea what she’s talking about (New York Times) Kara’s update on life without her own car (New York Times) Kara tours Paris by scooter (New York Times) Follow Kara on Twitter. Listen to Kara’s Recode Decode and Pivot podcasts. Is the Star Trek Holodeck  closer than you think? Find us onTwitter @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1 and Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke.  Email us! thewaroncars@gmail.com

Last March, renowned tech journalist and prognosticator Kara Swisher wrote a New York Times opinion piece with the headline, “Owning a car will soon be as quaint as owning a horse.” In it, she declared she would sell her own car and vowed she would never again own an automobile. “The concept of actually purchasing, maintaining, insuring and garaging an automobile in the next few decades? Finished,” she wrote. That column set off thousands of outraged commenters — and activated the radar at The War on Cars. We sat down with Kara at the Vox studios in downtown Manhattan to talk about what it’s like living without wheels of her own, why she loves scooters, and whether we’ll ever get the <a href="https://www.startrek.com/database_article/holodeck" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Star Trek Holodeck</a> we’ve been promised. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and receive stickers, T-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more. Buy an official <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes</a>. SHOW NOTES: Kara says owning a car will soon be as quaint as owning a horse (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/22/opinion/end-of-cars-uber-lyft.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times</a>) Times readers tell Kara she has no idea what she’s talking about (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/28/opinion/letters/car-owners.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times</a>) Kara’s update on life without her own car (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/17/opinion/car-owner-uber.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times</a>) Kara tours Paris by scooter (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/opinion/electric-scooter-paris.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times</a>) Follow Kara <a href="https://twitter.com/karaswisher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Twitter</a>. Listen to Kara’s <a href="https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/recode-decode" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recode Decode</a> and <a href="https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pivot</a> podcasts. Is the Star Trek Holodeck <a href="http://theconversation.com/star-treks-holodeck-from-science-fiction-to-a-new-reality-74839" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> closer than you think</a>? Find us onTwitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a> and Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BrooklynSpoke.</a> Email us! thewaroncars@gmail.com

Kara Swisher Says Car Ownership is Finished

In the battle to make cities better for walking, biking and transit, there’s no more important front line than local community meetings. So when a flyer advertising a town-hall forum about the New York City Department of Transportation’s alleged “war on cars” began appearing in Brooklyn neighborhoods, we knew we had to attend. On this episode, we discuss what happens when regular citizens gather to discuss losing precious parking spaces to benefit the greater good. What are some tactics advocates can use to bring people around to their point of view? Given the typical format of these forums, is finding common ground even possible? Is there a better way to conduct public meetings or is screaming at each other in a church social hall a necessary evil? [NOTE: Due to some late-breaking developments, this is part one of a two-part series on public meetings.] Support the podcast on Patreon. Rate and review the war effort  on iTunes. Buy a War on Cars t-shirt at  Cotton Bureau. SHOW NOTES:  Is a Better Public Meeting Possible? Casey Berkovitz, The Century Foundation.  Progressive Boomers are Making it Impossible for Cities to Fix the Housing Crisis. Michael Hobbes, The Huffington Post.  Background on the reaction to the NYC DOT residential loading zone program. NY Daily News.  A play-by-play of the Fort Greene “War on Cars” meeting. Via Julianne Cuba, Streetsblog. This episode was edited by Jamie Kaiser. Find us on Twitter @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1 and Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke. Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com https://thewaroncars.org

In the battle to make cities better for walking, biking and transit, there’s no more important front line than local community meetings. So when a flyer advertising a town-hall forum about the New York City Department of Transportation’s alleged “war on cars” began appearing in Brooklyn neighborhoods, we knew we had to attend. On this episode, we discuss what happens when regular citizens gather to discuss losing precious parking spaces to benefit the greater good. What are some tactics advocates can use to bring people around to their point of view? Given the typical format of these forums, is finding common ground even possible? Is there a better way to conduct public meetings or is screaming at each other in a church social hall a necessary evil? [NOTE: Due to some late-breaking developments, this is part one of a two-part series on public meetings.] Support the podcast on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. Rate and review the war effort <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> on iTunes</a>. Buy a War on Cars t-shirt at <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cotton Bureau</a>. SHOW NOTES: <a href="https://tcf.org/content/commentary/better-community-meeting-possible/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Is a Better Public Meeting Possible?</a> Casey Berkovitz, The Century Foundation. <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cities-fight-baby-boomers-to-address-housing-crisis_n_5d1bcf0ee4b07f6ca58598a9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Progressive Boomers are Making it Impossible for Cities to Fix the Housing Crisis.</a> Michael Hobbes, The Huffington Post. <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-parking-loading-zone-boot-20190801-6zq3ah6t3feepfcp2ijdmjozjm-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Background on the reaction to the NYC DOT residential loading zone program.</a> NY Daily News. <a href="https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2019/09/18/the-five-stupidest-things-said-at-the-war-on-cars-town-hall-and-why-theyre-stupid/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> A play-by-play of the Fort Greene “War on Cars” meeting.</a> Via Julianne Cuba, Streetsblog. This episode was edited by Jamie Kaiser. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a> and Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BrooklynSpoke.</a> Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewaroncars.org</a>

The Problem with Public Meetings, Part 1

In Part 1 of "The Problem With Public Meetings" we took you inside a difficult community meeting in Fort Greene, Brooklyn and urged compassion and understanding for neighbors who aren’t quite yet on board with The War on Cars. Here in Part 2, we take you to yet another community meeting, this time, in Park Slope, Brooklyn where diplomacy fails, the action gets kinetic and a TWOC co-host is physically assaulted by a bike lane-hating conspiracy theorist meditation instructor. Yes, you heard that right. How do you know when it’s time to stop seeking common ground with parking-obsessed, car-addicted, change-averse members of your community and start working on their utter, total and overwhelming defeat in the arena of local politics? Strap on your helmet, soldiers. Get ready for The Battle of 9th Street. Are you feeling the Shock &amp; Awe? Support The War on Cars on Patreon! Rate and review us on iTunes. Buy a War on Cars t-shirt at Cotton Bureau.  SHOW NOTES: Video of The Battle of 9th Street via Jake Offenhartz Video of the The Battle of 9th Street via Brian Howald. Bikelash’s Latest Tactics: Pedophile Smears and Conspiracy Theories, Streetsblog. People have been fighting to stop the carnage and make 9th Street safer for years and years and years. It's endless. The most recent 9th Street horror: What New York Should Learn From the Park Slope Crash That Killed Two Children, New York Magazine.  Is a Better Public Meeting Possible? Casey Berkovitz, The Century Foundation.  Progressive Boomers are Making it Impossible for Cities to Fix the Housing Crisis. Michael Hobbes, The Huffington Post. This episode was edited by Matt Cutler. Find us on Twitter @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1 and Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke. Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com https://thewaroncars.org

In Part 1 of "The Problem With Public Meetings" we took you inside a difficult community meeting in Fort Greene, Brooklyn and urged compassion and understanding for neighbors who aren’t quite yet on board with The War on Cars. Here in Part 2, we take you to yet another community meeting, this time, in Park Slope, Brooklyn where diplomacy fails, the action gets kinetic and a TWOC co-host is physically assaulted by a bike lane-hating conspiracy theorist meditation instructor. Yes, you heard that right. How do you know when it’s time to stop seeking common ground with parking-obsessed, car-addicted, change-averse members of your community and start working on their utter, total and overwhelming defeat in the arena of local politics? Strap on your helmet, soldiers. Get ready for The Battle of 9th Street. Are you feeling the Shock &amp; Awe? Support The War on Cars on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon!</a> Rate and review us <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on iTunes</a>. Buy a War on Cars t-shirt at <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotton Bureau</a>.  SHOW NOTES: Video of <a href="https://twitter.com/jangelooff/status/1176987492836401153" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Battle of 9th Street</a> via Jake Offenhartz Video of the <a href="https://twitter.com/bdhowald/status/1177079825384771584" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Battle of 9th Street</a> via Brian Howald. Bikelash’s Latest Tactics: Pedophile Smears and Conspiracy Theories, <a href="https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2019/09/26/op-ed-bikelashs-latest-tactics-pedophile-smears-and-conspiracy-theories/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Streetsblog</a>. People have been fighting to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/10/nyregion/truck-kills-boys-10-and-11-on-way-home-from-school.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">stop the carnage</a> and make 9th Street safer for <a href="https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2007/04/06/if-you-cant-build-a-bike-lane-in-park-slope-then-where-can-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">years</a> and <a href="https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2007/03/29/opposition-brewing-to-dots-proposal-for-9th-street-bike-lanes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">years</a> and <a href="https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2007/05/16/aug-05-flashback-1200-slopers-demand-a-safer-9th-st/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">years</a>. It's endless. The most recent 9th Street horror: <a href="http://nymag.com/intelligencer/2018/03/lessons-from-the-park-slope-crash-that-killed-two-children.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What New York Should Learn From the Park Slope Crash That Killed Two Children</a>, New York Magazine. <a href="https://tcf.org/content/commentary/better-community-meeting-possible/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Is a Better Public Meeting Possible?</a> Casey Berkovitz, The Century Foundation. <a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cities-fight-baby-boomers-to-address-housing-crisis_n_5d1bcf0ee4b07f6ca58598a9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Progressive Boomers are Making it Impossible for Cities to Fix the Housing Crisis.</a> Michael Hobbes, The Huffington Post. This episode was edited by Matt Cutler. Find us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a> and Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BrooklynSpoke.</a> Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewaroncars.org</a>

The Problem With Public Meetings, Part 2

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, Click and Clack didn’t just diagnose engine troubles, they recognized that people’s personal relationships often revolved around their automobiles. In a War on Cars exclusive, Doug sits down with Ray Magliozzi to talk about car culture, the brothers’ surprising war on SUVs, and whether or not “Bike Talk” could even be half the phenomenon “Car Talk” was… and still is. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive exclusive access to the extended interview with Ray Magliozzi plus TWOC stickers and other rewards. Buy a “buttery soft”  War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau.  Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes. SHOW NOTES: Learn more about Car Talk… …and listen to “The Best of Car Talk.” “Car Talk’s Tom Magliozzi: An Unlikely Environmental Advocate.” (ThinkProgress) Tom and Ray’s “Live Large, Drive Smaller” anti-SUV campaign. (The New Yorker) Tom and Ray’s 2007 letter to Congress in favor of higher fuel standards. (Car Talk) Dispatches from Aaron's years-long Twitter crusade to  banish "Car Talk" from WNYC.   Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1 and producer Curtis Fox @curtisfox Questions? Suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

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, Click and Clack didn’t just diagnose engine troubles, they recognized that people’s personal relationships often revolved around their automobiles. In a War on Cars exclusive, Doug sits down with Ray Magliozzi to talk about car culture, the brothers’ surprising war on SUVs, and whether or not “Bike Talk” could even be half the phenomenon “Car Talk” was… and still is. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and receive exclusive access to the extended interview with Ray Magliozzi plus TWOC stickers and other rewards. Buy a “buttery soft” <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes</a>. SHOW NOTES: Learn more about <a href="https://www.cartalk.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Car Talk</a>… …and listen to “<a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510208/car-talk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Best of Car Talk</a>.” “Car Talk’s Tom Magliozzi: An Unlikely Environmental Advocate.” (<a href="https://thinkprogress.org/car-talks-tom-magliozzi-an-unlikely-environmental-advocate-1e460aba66d1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThinkProgress</a>) Tom and Ray’s “Live Large, Drive Smaller” anti-SUV campaign. (<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2002/09/02/drive-small" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Yorker</a>) Tom and Ray’s 2007 letter to Congress in favor of higher fuel standards. (<a href="https://www.cartalk.com/content/higher-mpg-national-interest" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Car Talk</a>) Dispatches from Aaron's years-long Twitter crusade to <a href="https://twitter.com/search?l=&amp;q=Car%20Talk%20from%3ANaparstek&amp;src=typd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> banish "Car Talk" from WNYC</a>.  Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BrooklynSpoke</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a> and producer Curtis Fox <a href="https://twitter.com/curtisfox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@curtisfox</a> Questions? Suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

The War on Cars Meets Car Talk

For a century, the automobile has been sold to Americans as the ultimate freedom machine. In her groundbreaking new book, “Policing the Open Road,” historian and legal scholar Sarah Seo explodes that myth. Seo shows how modern policing evolved in lockstep with the development of the car. And that rather than giving Americans greater freedom, the massive body of traffic law required to facilitate mass motoring helped to establish a kind of automotive police state. Is a car a private, personal space deserving Fourth Amendment protection from “unreasonable searches and seizures?” Or is a car something else entirely? It’s a question that courts have struggled with for decades, ultimately leaving it up to the police to use their own discretion, often with horrifying results, especially for minorities. In this revelatory conversation with TWOC co-host Aaron Naparstek, Seo offers an entirely new way of looking at the impact of the automobile on American life, law and culture. Support The War on Cars on Patreon. Rate and review the war effort on  iTunes. Buy your uniform at Cotton Bureau. SHOW NOTES:  Buy Sarah Seo’s book, “Policing the Open Road: How Cars Transformed American Freedom.” Sarah-Seo.com Was the Automotive Era a Terrible Mistake? (The New Yorker) How Cars Transformed Policing (Boston Review) On the Road Police Power Has Few Limits (The Atlantic) Stopped, Ticketed, Fined: The Pitfalls of Driving While Black in Ferguson (New York Times) Why we can — and must — create a fairer system of traffic enforcement. Its discretionary nature has left it ripe for abuse (Washington Post) Driving (and walking) While Black:  Sandra Bland,  Philando Castile, Michael Brown and  The Ferguson Report. Supreme Court case Carroll v. United States, 1925 (Oyez)  Follow Sarah Seo on Twitter. Sarah Seo, Associate Professor of Law, University of Iowa College of Law. This episode was edited by Jaime Kaiser and recorded at Great City Post and the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. Find us on Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1. Drop us a line: thewaroncars@gmail.com https://thewaroncars.org

For a century, the automobile has been sold to Americans as the ultimate freedom machine. In her groundbreaking new book, “Policing the Open Road,” historian and legal scholar Sarah Seo explodes that myth. Seo shows how modern policing evolved in lockstep with the development of the car. And that rather than giving Americans greater freedom, the massive body of traffic law required to facilitate mass motoring helped to establish a kind of automotive police state. Is a car a private, personal space deserving Fourth Amendment protection from “unreasonable searches and seizures?” Or is a car something else entirely? It’s a question that courts have struggled with for decades, ultimately leaving it up to the police to use their own discretion, often with horrifying results, especially for minorities. In this revelatory conversation with TWOC co-host Aaron Naparstek, Seo offers an entirely new way of looking at the impact of the automobile on American life, law and culture. Support The War on Cars on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. Rate and review the war effort on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>. Buy your uniform at <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cotton Bureau</a>. SHOW NOTES:  Buy Sarah Seo’s book, “<a href="https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674980860" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Policing the Open Road: How Cars Transformed American Freedom</a>.” <a href="https://sarah-seo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah-Seo.com</a> Was the Automotive Era a Terrible Mistake? (<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/07/29/was-the-automotive-era-a-terrible-mistake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The New Yorker</a>) How Cars Transformed Policing (<a href="http://bostonreview.net/law-justice/sarah-seo-how-cars-transformed-policing" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boston Review</a>) On the Road Police Power Has Few Limits (<a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/07/judges-cant-decide-whether-freedom-extends-to-your-car/593833/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Atlantic</a>) Stopped, Ticketed, Fined: The Pitfalls of Driving While Black in Ferguson (<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/us/sandra-bland-video-brian-encinia.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York Times</a>) Why we can — and must — create a fairer system of traffic enforcement. Its discretionary nature has left it ripe for abuse (<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/05/15/why-we-can-must-create-fairer-system-traffic-enforcement/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Washington Post</a>) Driving (and walking) While Black: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/07/us/sandra-bland-video-brian-encinia.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Sandra Bland</a>, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2017/06/20/us/philando-castile-shooting-dashcam/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Philando Castile</a>, Michael Brown and <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/03/04/the-12-key-highlights-from-the-dojs-scathing-ferguson-report/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Ferguson Report</a>. Supreme Court case Carroll v. United States, 1925 (<a href="https://www.oyez.org/cases/1956/571" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oyez</a>) Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/sashistorian" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Seo on Twitter</a>. Sarah Seo, Associate Professor of Law, <a href="https://law.uiowa.edu/sarah-seo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">University of Iowa College of Law</a>. This episode was edited by Jaime Kaiser and recorded at Great City Post and the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. Find us on Twitter: @<a href="https://twitter.com/thewaroncars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek @<a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Naparstek</a>, Doug Gordon @<a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BrooklynSpoke</a>, Sarah Goodyear @<a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buttermilk1</a>. Drop us a line: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a> <a href="https://thewaroncars.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewaroncars.org</a>

The Automotive Police State

Bill de Blasio

With cities on the front lines of the war on cars, can mayors muster the courage to put automobiles in their rightful place? Not to name names, but does it matter if elected officials are driven twelve miles to the gym every day in a three SUV convoy just to jog on a treadmill? Plus, Doug announces his candidacy for mayor. Can he withstand the inevitable barrage of dark money attack ads? Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts and other rewards.  Rate and review us on iTunes. EPISODE NOTES: Paris mayor’s war on cars moves up a gear with ban in heart of city. (France 24) Watch Oslo transform into a car-free utopia (Curbed) Barcelona mayor delcares war on injustice of private car use (Reuters) In Montreal, an electrifying win for a long-shot who campaigned on better transit and cycling (Streetsblog) Cars set to be banned from half of roads in London's Square Mile (Evening Standard) German cities to trial free public transportation to cut pollution. (The Guardian) Why Jennifer Keesmaat’s Gardiner teardown pitch is key to her campaign (Toronto Star) Car Ownership Continues to Rise Under Mayor de Blasio (Streetsblog) Follow the show on Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek. Questions? Suggestions? Gripes? Email us at thewaroncars@gmail.com.

With cities on the front lines of the war on cars, can mayors muster the courage to put automobiles in their rightful place? Not to name names, but does it matter if elected officials are driven twelve miles to the gym every day in a three SUV convoy just to jog on a treadmill? Plus, Doug announces his candidacy for mayor. Can he withstand the inevitable barrage of dark money attack ads? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts and other rewards. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review us on iTunes</a>. EPISODE NOTES: Paris mayor’s war on cars moves up a gear with ban in heart of city. (<a href="https://www.france24.com/en/20170109-france-hidalgo-battles-paris-war-cars-environment-pollution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">France 24</a>) Watch Oslo transform into a car-free utopia (<a href="https://www.curbed.com/2017/4/14/15301558/transportation-oslo-bike-lanes-cars-streetfilms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curbed</a>) Barcelona mayor delcares war on injustice of private car use (<a href="https://www.reuters.com/article/us-women-climatechange-politics/barcelona-mayor-declares-war-on-injustice-of-private-car-use-idUSKBN16M0PB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reuters</a>) In Montreal, an electrifying win for a long-shot who campaigned on better transit and cycling (<a href="https://usa.streetsblog.org/2017/11/09/in-montreal-an-electrifying-win-for-a-long-shot-who-campaigned-on-better-transit-and-cycling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Streetsblog</a>) Cars set to be banned from half of roads in London's Square Mile (<a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/cars-set-to-be-banned-from-half-of-roads-in-londons-square-mile-and-speed-limits-slashed-to-15mph-a3957191.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evening Standard</a>) German cities to trial free public transportation to cut pollution. (<a href="https://theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/14/german-cities-to-trial-free-public-transport-to-cut-pollution" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Guardian</a>) Why Jennifer Keesmaat’s Gardiner teardown pitch is key to her campaign (<a href="https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2018/10/02/why-jennifer-keesmaats-gardiner-teardown-pitch-is-key-to-her-campaign.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toronto Star</a>) Car Ownership Continues to Rise Under Mayor de Blasio (<a href="https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2018/10/03/car-ownership-continues-to-rise-under-mayor-de-blasio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Streetsblog</a>) Follow the show on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>. Questions? Suggestions? Gripes? Email us at <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

Mayors: The Good, the Bad and Bill de Blasio

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-winner and daily car commuter Whoopi Goldberg. Whoopi’s fact-free diatribe exposed one of the biggest obstacles cities face as they try to modernize their transportation systems: The liberal blind spot for cars. In this special episode of The War on Cars, we discuss why it is that even the most liberal people in the most progressive cities are so often unable to see the problems wrought by automobiles, much less support alternative forms of transportation. Plus, as civilization faces a looming climate catastrophe, can the Green New Deal offer some hope or will Baby Boomer talk show hosts doom us all? Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards. Plus, be entered to win a Cleverhood rain cape by donating at any level in January.  Rate and review us on iTunes. SHOW NOTES: Whoopi Goldberg slams Bill de Blasio on ‘The View’ over NYC bike lanes (NY Post) Day Two: Whoopi Goldberg still pissed over NYC bike lanes (NY Post) Mom of slain cyclist slams Whoop Goldberg for bike lane gripes (NY Post) Whoopi issues non-apology to families of people killed by drivers. (@WhoopiGoldberg) Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek. Questions? Suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

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-winner and daily car commuter Whoopi Goldberg. Whoopi’s fact-free diatribe exposed one of the biggest obstacles cities face as they try to modernize their transportation systems: The liberal blind spot for cars. In this special episode of The War on Cars, we discuss why it is that even the most liberal people in the most progressive cities are so often unable to see the problems wrought by automobiles, much less support alternative forms of transportation. Plus, as civilization faces a looming climate catastrophe, can the Green New Deal offer some hope or will Baby Boomer talk show hosts doom us all? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards. Plus, be entered to win a Cleverhood rain cape by donating at any level in January. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review us on iTunes</a>. SHOW NOTES: Whoopi Goldberg slams Bill de Blasio on ‘The View’ over NYC bike lanes (<a href="https://nypost.com/2019/01/16/whoopi-goldberg-slams-bill-de-blasio-on-the-view-over-nyc-bike-lanes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NY Post</a>) Day Two: Whoopi Goldberg still pissed over NYC bike lanes (<a href="https://nypost.com/2019/01/17/whoopi-goldberg-still-pissed-over-nyc-bike-lanes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NY Post</a>) Mom of slain cyclist slams Whoop Goldberg for bike lane gripes (<a href="https://nypost.com/2019/01/18/mom-of-slain-cyclist-slams-whoopi-goldberg-for-bike-lane-gripes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NY Post</a>) Whoopi issues non-apology to families of people killed by drivers. (<a href="https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/1086670969643696136" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@WhoopiGoldberg</a>) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>. Questions? Suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

Whoops! The Liberal Blind Spot for Cars

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 City’s new City Council Speaker. At 37 years old, Corey is the first bonafide, avocado toast–eating Millennial to hold citywide elected office. We ride the subway with Corey to learn more about his plans to “break car culture” in the Big Apple. So can Millennials win the War on Cars? What even is a Millennial anyway? Plus, a special round-up of the all-time great historic speeches in The War on Cars. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers and other rewards. Buy a War on Cars T-shirt  at Cotton Bureau. Rate and review the podcast  on iTunes. Show Notes: Watch New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s 2019 State of the City Address on Vimeo. Or read a transcript of the speech. "Why Housing Policy Is Climate Policy," by California State Senator Scott Wiener and Prof. Daniel Kammen. Vancouver, British Columbia Legislative Assembly Member Bowinn Ma teaches her fellow elected officials about  induced demand. Car-free Oklahoma City Councilor JoBeth Hamon has “resting bicycle face.” And here are some more exciting, up-and-coming local elected officials: Michelle Wu, Boston; Lisa Bender, Minneapolis; Pete Buttigieg, South Bend; Scott Wiener, San Francisco; Mitra Jalali Nelson, St. Paul; Jason Dozier, Atlanta; Rob Dooling, Washington D.C.; Antonio Reynoso, Brooklyn; Teresa Mosqueda, Seattle; Meghan Sahli-Wells of Culver City is “burning calories, not carbon.”  Check out this Twitter thread for  dozens more urban leaders who are fighting and winning The War on Cars. Thanks for all of your suggestions and tips.  The full report that Corey Johnson’s office released along with his speech:  “A Case for Municipal Control and a Comprehensive Transportation Vision for the Five Boroughs.”  And a very special thanks to Steve Ross for his impressions of FDR, JFK and Reagan.  You can find more of Steve’s work on YouTube.   Follow us on Twitter: @TheWarOnCars. Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke. Our show is produced and edited by Curtis Fox Productions @curtisfox. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email or send a voice memo to: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

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 City’s new City Council Speaker. At 37 years old, Corey is the first bonafide, avocado toast–eating Millennial to hold citywide elected office. We ride the subway with Corey to learn more about his plans to “break car culture” in the Big Apple. So can Millennials win the War on Cars? What even is a Millennial anyway? Plus, a special round-up of the all-time great historic speeches in The War on Cars. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers and other rewards. Buy a War on Cars T-shirt <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> at Cotton Bureau</a>. Rate and review the podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> on iTunes</a>. Show Notes: Watch New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson’s 2019 State of the City Address <a href="https://vimeo.com/321859563/db569467f9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Vimeo</a>. Or <a href="https://council.nyc.gov/soc2019-final-remarks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">read a transcript of the speech</a>. "<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/25/opinion/california-home-prices-climate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Housing Policy Is Climate Policy,</a>" by California State Senator Scott Wiener and Prof. Daniel Kammen. Vancouver, British Columbia Legislative Assembly Member Bowinn Ma teaches her fellow elected officials about <a href="https://twitter.com/BowinnMa/status/1110611110774730752" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> induced demand</a>. Car-free Oklahoma City Councilor JoBeth Hamon has “<a href="https://twitter.com/jospacebear" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">resting bicycle face</a>.” And here are some more exciting, up-and-coming local elected officials: <a href="https://twitter.com/wutrain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Wu</a>, Boston; <a href="https://twitter.com/lisabendermpls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa Bender</a>, Minneapolis; <a href="https://twitter.com/PeteButtigieg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pete Buttigieg</a>, South Bend; <a href="https://twitter.com/Scott_Wiener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Wiener</a>, San Francisco; <a href="https://twitter.com/mitrajnelson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mitra Jalali Nelson</a>, St. Paul; <a href="https://twitter.com/jasonsdozier" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Dozier</a>, Atlanta; <a href="https://twitter.com/RobbDooling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rob Dooling</a>, Washington D.C.; <a href="https://twitter.com/CMReynoso34" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Antonio Reynoso</a>, Brooklyn; <a href="https://twitter.com/CMTMosqueda" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Teresa Mosqueda</a>, Seattle; <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Sahli_Wells" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meghan Sahli-Wells</a> of Culver City is “burning calories, not carbon.” Check out this Twitter thread for <a href="https://twitter.com/thewaroncars/status/1108106306731343873?s=21" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> dozens more urban leaders</a> who are fighting and winning The War on Cars. Thanks for all of your suggestions and tips. The full report that Corey Johnson’s office released along with his speech: <a href="http://council.nyc.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/LetsGo_Transit_Report.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> “A Case for Municipal Control and a Comprehensive Transportation Vision for the Five Boroughs.”</a> And a very special thanks to Steve Ross for his impressions of FDR, JFK and Reagan. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-EDK-1RiOo&amp;t=114s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> You can find more of Steve’s work on YouTube</a>. Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>. Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/Naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>. Our show is produced and edited by Curtis Fox Productions <a href="https://twitter.com/curtisfox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@curtisfox</a>. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email or send a voice memo to: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

Can the Millennials Win the War on Cars?

From coast to coast, electric-bikes are having their moment. But a New York City Police Department crackdown on delivery cyclists who rely on e-bikes to do their jobs has some wondering if a double standard isn’t at play. At a time when big companies are jumping on the e-bike bandwagon, are the immigrant men who deliver food being unfairly punished? We discuss the murky laws surrounding e-bikes and what the future has in store with Helen Ho of the Biking Public Project. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards.   Rate and review us on iTunes. EPISODE NOTES: The Biking Public Project (Tumblr) “One Man’s Fight to Regulate E-Bikes in His Neighborhood” (WNYC) Who really gets fined when the police crackdown on e-bikes? (Gothamist) Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek and Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1. Questions? Suggestions? Complaints about how much we curse? Email us! thewaroncars@gmail.com.

From coast to coast, electric-bikes are having their moment. But a New York City Police Department crackdown on delivery cyclists who rely on e-bikes to do their jobs has some wondering if a double standard isn’t at play. At a time when big companies are jumping on the e-bike bandwagon, are the immigrant men who deliver food being unfairly punished? We discuss the murky laws surrounding e-bikes and what the future has in store with Helen Ho of the Biking Public Project. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards.  <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review us on iTunes</a>. EPISODE NOTES: The Biking Public Project (<a href="http://bikingpublicproject.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>) “One Man’s Fight to Regulate E-Bikes in His Neighborhood” (<a href="https://www.wnyc.org/story/peoples-guide-power-regulating-e-bikes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WNYC</a>) Who really gets fined when the police crackdown on e-bikes? (<a href="http://gothamist.com/2018/08/28/delivery_cyclists_e-bike_tickets.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gothamist</a>) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a> and Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>. Questions? Suggestions? Complaints about how much we curse? Email us! <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

If E-Bikes Are the Future, Why Are They Illegal?

When is a car not a car? When it’s a source of solace and comfort, a curbside living room and a personal aesthetic statement. This episode is brought to you “live” from the interior of a 1987 Cadillac DeVille as we hear from Alex Brook Lynn, the producer of FAQ NYC, about why she escapes to her car for a little private time amidst the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. What would it take for Alex to quit her car? Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards.  Rate and review us on iTunes. EPISODE NOTES: Follow Alex Brook Lynn on Twitter.  Listen to the FAQ NYC podcast. Almost half of Americans (45%) go to their car to have a private moment. (Fast Company/IKEA) Follow us on Twitter: @TheWarOnCars Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke. Questions? Suggestions? Complaints? Talk to us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

When is a car not a car? When it’s a source of solace and comfort, a curbside living room and a personal aesthetic statement. This episode is brought to you “live” from the interior of a 1987 Cadillac DeVille as we hear from Alex Brook Lynn, the producer of FAQ NYC, about why she escapes to her car for a little private time amidst the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. What would it take for Alex to quit her car? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review us on iTunes</a>. EPISODE NOTES: Follow Alex Brook Lynn on <a href="https://twitter.com/AlexBrookLynn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>.  Listen to the <a href="https://faq.nyc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FAQ NYC</a> podcast. Almost half of Americans (45%) go to their car to have a private moment. (<a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90250152/a-new-ikea-report-is-an-unsettling-look-at-life-in-the-21st-century" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fast Company/IKEA</a>) Follow us on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a> Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>. Questions? Suggestions? Complaints? Talk to us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

Quit Your Car: It's Zero Percent About Transportation.

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 this episode, we talk to Cam Hardy of the Better Bus Coalition in Cincinnati, Ohio, about why buses are chronically unloved and underfunded. Plus, we look at attempts to make buses cool through the power of advertising, and hear the latest battle news from the global War on Cars. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers and other rewards. Buy a  War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau.  Rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Show notes: Cincinnati’s Better Bus Coalition Cam Hardy’s  epic Facebook Live bus rant “The Bus” from Greater Toronto’s GO Transit Midttraffik bus ad from Denmark Human Transit, Jarrett Walker’s blog Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, and producer Curtis Fox @curtisfox. Questions? Suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

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 this episode, we talk to Cam Hardy of the Better Bus Coalition in Cincinnati, Ohio, about why buses are chronically unloved and underfunded. Plus, we look at attempts to make buses cool through the power of advertising, and hear the latest battle news from the global War on Cars. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers and other rewards. Buy a <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review the podcast on iTunes</a>. Show notes: Cincinnati’s <a href="https://betterbuscoalition.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Better Bus Coalition</a> Cam Hardy’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cam.hardy.35/videos/vb.100011241062247/288521441532556/?type=2&amp;video_source=user_video_tab" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> epic Facebook Live bus rant</a> “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuWS4XGb-G4&amp;feature=youtu.be" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Bus</a>” from Greater Toronto’s GO Transit <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75F3CSZcCFs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Midttraffik bus ad from Denmark</a> <a href="https://humantransit.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Human Transit</a>, Jarrett Walker’s blog Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, and producer Curtis Fox <a href="https://twitter.com/curtisfox" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@curtisfox</a>. Questions? Suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

Making the Bus Sexy Again

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 to New York City cyclists about why they behave the way they do. Plus, we seek out a higher authority for an interpretation of the legal and ethical dilemmas people on bikes confront while moving through cities. When cyclists flout the law, is it a sign that they’re all selfish scofflaws? Or are they engaging in a simple act of civil disobedience that can lead to better, safer streets and rules that reflect the difference between bikes and cars? Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive stickers, T-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more.  Buy an official  War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau.  Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes. SHOW NOTES: Doug sits down with Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall for a “Pedestrian/Cyclist Summit” (The Josh Marshall Show) Cyclists Break Far Fewer Road Rules Than Motorists, Finds New Video Study (Forbes) Oregon’s “Idaho Stop” bill faces headwinds in Senate (BikePortland.org) Our special Klezmer version of The War on Cars theme was produced by the brilliant Michael Hearst. Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1. Questions? Suggestions? Email us a voice memo and perhaps we'll use it in an upcoming mailbag episode. We love hearing from you guys: thewaroncars@gmail.com

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 to New York City cyclists about why they behave the way they do. Plus, we seek out a higher authority for an interpretation of the legal and ethical dilemmas people on bikes confront while moving through cities. When cyclists flout the law, is it a sign that they’re all selfish scofflaws? Or are they engaging in a simple act of civil disobedience that can lead to better, safer streets and rules that reflect the difference between bikes and cars? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and receive stickers, T-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more.  Buy an official <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes</a>. SHOW NOTES: Doug sits down with Talking Points Memo’s Josh Marshall for a “Pedestrian/Cyclist Summit” (<a href="https://talkingpointsmemo.com/podcasts/the-josh-marshall-podcast/ep-64-josh-holds-pedestrian-cyclist-summit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Josh Marshall Show</a>) Cyclists Break Far Fewer Road Rules Than Motorists, Finds New Video Study (<a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/carltonreid/2019/05/10/cyclists-break-far-fewer-road-rules-than-motorists-finds-new-video-study#4e833d954bfa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forbes</a>) Oregon’s “Idaho Stop” bill faces headwinds in Senate (<a href="https://bikeportland.org/2019/05/03/oregons-idaho-stop-bill-faces-headwinds-in-senate-299217" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BikePortland.org</a>) Our special Klezmer version of The War on Cars theme was produced by the brilliant <a href="http://www.michaelhearst.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michael Hearst</a>. Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BrooklynSpoke</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>. Questions? Suggestions? Email us a voice memo and perhaps we'll use it in an upcoming mailbag episode. We love hearing from you guys: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>

Breaking the Law

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 gloss over the first? (Spoiler alert: It’s cars.) In this episode, we discuss the similarities between these two threats to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Plus, what can safe streets advocates learn from gun control advocates, and vice versa?  Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards. Plus, be entered to win a Cleverhood rain cape by donating at any level in January.  Rate and review us on iTunes. SHOW NOTES: Guns now the second leading killer of kids, after cars. (NBC News) “Monster” vehicles more likely to cause fatal collisions. (National Post) Death on Foot: America's love for SUVs is killing pedestrians and federal safety regulators have known for years. (Detroit Free Press)  Charlton Heston’s “My cold dead hands” NRA speech. (YouTube) Dodge needed a spokesman for their muscle cars. They chose the actor Michael C. Hall when he was playing a serial killer on the popular Showtime series "Dexter." (YouTube) “Buy a little freedom, buy a Yugo!” (YouTube) Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke,  Questions? Suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

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 gloss over the first? (Spoiler alert: It’s cars.) In this episode, we discuss the similarities between these two threats to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Plus, what can safe streets advocates learn from gun control advocates, and vice versa?  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards. Plus, be entered to win a Cleverhood rain cape by donating at any level in January. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review us on iTunes</a>. SHOW NOTES: Guns now the second leading killer of kids, after cars. (<a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/guns-kill-twice-many-kids-cancer-does-new-study-shows-n950091?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NBC News</a>) “Monster” vehicles more likely to cause fatal collisions. (<a href="https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/larger-vehicles-may-make-canadians-feel-safe-on-the-road-but-heavier-cars-are-proven-to-cause-more-fatal-collisions" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">National Post</a>) Death on Foot: America's love for SUVs is killing pedestrians and federal safety regulators have known for years. (<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2018/06/28/suvs-killing-americas-pedestrians/646139002/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Detroit Free Press</a>) Charlton Heston’s “My cold dead hands” NRA speech. (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOJQFNOQqCY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>) Dodge needed a spokesman for their muscle cars. They chose the actor Michael C. Hall when he was playing a serial killer on the popular Showtime series "Dexter." (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqpJvey-7-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>) “Buy a little freedom, buy a Yugo!” (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RukCePCnBU0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>, Questions? Suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

Cars Versus Guns

It’s one of the most famous moments in daytime TV history, but what really happened when Oprah Winfrey gave a brand new Pontiac G6 to every member of her studio audience? Leave it to The War on Cars to take that memorable (and very meme-able) moment and connect it to larger questions about mobility, access to economic opportunity and even the perverse way in which Americans pay for healthcare. In a country where everyone needs a car just to be a contributing member of society, what happens when that vital lifeline is severed? Are stories of 12-mile walks to work and individuals who help their fellow employees by buying them a car really “heartwarming,” as local news stories like to say? Or are they instead signs of a society that has failed at the basics? Is anything actually solved when solving people’s transportation woes is turned into a televised spectacle? Enlist in The War on Cars on Patreon. Rate and review The War on Cars  on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Buy a War on Cars t-shirt at  Cotton Bureau. SHOW NOTES: A look back at  Oprah Winfrey’s Free-Car Giveaway.  “Oprah car winners hit with hefty tax.” (CNN Money) “Coworkers chip in to get new car for FedEx package handler.” (ABC News) “The Hidden Cost of GoFundMe Health Care” (Nathan Heller, The New Yorker) This episode was directed and recorded by Josh Wilcox at Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, and  edited by Matt Cutler.  Find us onTwitter @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1 and Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke. Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com TheWarOnCars.org

It’s one of the most famous moments in daytime TV history, but what really happened when Oprah Winfrey gave a brand new Pontiac G6 to every member of her studio audience? Leave it to The War on Cars to take that memorable (and very meme-able) moment and connect it to larger questions about mobility, access to economic opportunity and even the perverse way in which Americans pay for healthcare. In a country where everyone needs a car just to be a contributing member of society, what happens when that vital lifeline is severed? Are stories of 12-mile walks to work and individuals who help their fellow employees by buying them a car really “heartwarming,” as local news stories like to say? Or are they instead signs of a society that has failed at the basics? Is anything actually solved when solving people’s transportation woes is turned into a televised spectacle? Enlist in The War on Cars on <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. Rate and review The War on Cars <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> on iTunes</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Buy a War on Cars t-shirt at <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cotton Bureau</a>. SHOW NOTES: A look back at <a href="http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/oprahs-entire-audience-are-surprised-with-new-cars-video" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Oprah Winfrey’s Free-Car Giveaway</a>.  “Oprah car winners hit with hefty tax.” (<a href="https://money.cnn.com/2004/09/22/news/newsmakers/oprah_car_tax/?cnn=yes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNN Money</a>) “Coworkers chip in to get new car for FedEx package handler.” (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTbbi6Hmx0U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ABC News</a>) “The Hidden Cost of GoFundMe Health Care” (<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/07/01/the-perverse-logic-of-gofundme-health-care" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nathan Heller, The New Yorker</a>) This episode was directed and recorded by Josh Wilcox at <a href="https://www.brooklynpodcastingstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn Podcasting Studio</a>, and  edited by Matt Cutler.  Find us onTwitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a> and Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BrooklynSpoke.</a> Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars.org</a>

You Get a Car!

Is the Hyperloop for real or are easily duped elected officials the only people it will take for a ride? Do e-bikes have the power to transform the suburbs? Why should politicians and the press say “crash” instead of “accident”? What’s the best way to convince people to live a car-free life? On this year-end episode, Sarah, Doug and Aaron answer these questions and more from listeners fighting their own local versions of the War on Cars. Plus, what were the best transportation-related developments of 2019?  Contribute to The War on Cars via Patreon. Rate and review The War on Cars  on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Buy a War on Cars t-shirt at  Cotton Bureau. SHOW NOTES: Who are @BicycleLobby, @Bob_Gunderson, @PlacardAbuse and the  message-board hacker known as Bikesy? Instead of  spending money to study a Hyperloop, perhaps Cleveland should just improve train service. Why it’s better to  say “crash” instead of “accident.” Senator Elizabeth Warren takes to Twitter to call from an  end to traffic violence. This episode was directed and recorded by Andrew Feyer at Brooklyn Podcasting Studio, and  edited by Matt Cutler.  Find us onTwitter @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1 and Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke. Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com TheWarOnCars.org

Is the Hyperloop for real or are easily duped elected officials the only people it will take for a ride? Do e-bikes have the power to transform the suburbs? Why should politicians and the press say “crash” instead of “accident”? What’s the best way to convince people to live a car-free life? On this year-end episode, Sarah, Doug and Aaron answer these questions and more from listeners fighting their own local versions of the War on Cars. Plus, what were the best transportation-related developments of 2019?  Contribute to The War on Cars via <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon</a>. Rate and review The War on Cars <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> on iTunes</a> or wherever you get your podcasts. Buy a War on Cars t-shirt at <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Cotton Bureau</a>. SHOW NOTES: Who are <a href="https://twitter.com/BicycleLobby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BicycleLobby</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Bob_Gunderson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Bob_Gunderson</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/placardabuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@PlacardAbuse</a> and the <a href="https://gothamist.com/news/cars-ruin-cities-electronic-road-signs-park-slope-hacked-anti-driver-messages" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> message-board hacker known as Bikesy</a>? Instead of <a href="https://jalopnik.com/hyperloop-is-the-midwests-answer-to-a-question-no-one-a-1840515757" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> spending money to study a Hyperloop</a>, perhaps Cleveland should just improve train service. Why it’s better to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/23/science/its-no-accident-advocates-want-to-speak-of-car-crashes-instead.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> say “crash” instead of “accident.”</a> Senator Elizabeth Warren takes to Twitter to call from an <a href="https://twitter.com/ewarren/status/1196149347542618121?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> end to traffic violence</a>. This episode was directed and recorded by Andrew Feyer at <a href="https://www.brooklynpodcastingstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooklyn Podcasting Studio</a>, and  edited by Matt Cutler.  Find us onTwitter <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a> and Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BrooklynSpoke.</a> Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com <a href="https://thewaroncars.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheWarOnCars.org</a>

WCAR Drive Time Radio

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 focused on the game, our crack team of intelligence analysts were busy studying the car commercials. What do these multimillion-dollar productions say about car culture, the fantasy of driving versus the reality, and about America itself? To win The War on Cars we must understand the enemy.  Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers and other rewards. Buy a  War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau.  Rate and review the podcast on iTunes. SHOW NOTES: Hyundai, "The Elevator." Audi, "Cashew." Mercedes-Benz A-Class, "Say the Word." Kia Telluride, "Give It Everything." Jeep "More Than Just Words." How much it costs to air a commercial during the Super Bowl (CNBC) Super Bowl draws lowest audience in more than a decade (CNBC) “Stand Up” by Ludacris featuring Shawnna (YouTube) Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke, Questions? Suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

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 focused on the game, our crack team of intelligence analysts were busy studying the car commercials. What do these multimillion-dollar productions say about car culture, the fantasy of driving versus the reality, and about America itself? To win The War on Cars we must understand the enemy.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers and other rewards. Buy a <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review the podcast on iTunes</a>. SHOW NOTES: Hyundai, "<a href="https://youtu.be/B5FzKB5TW0Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Elevator</a>." Audi, "<a href="https://youtu.be/Xrgq2CIag6M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cashew</a>." Mercedes-Benz A-Class, "<a href="https://youtu.be/R84j8pmH-d0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Say the Word</a>." Kia Telluride, "<a href="https://youtu.be/u_awpNKfjDk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give It Everything</a>." Jeep "<a href="https://youtu.be/msllMWcmC08" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Than Just Words</a>." How much it costs to air a commercial during the Super Bowl (<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/01/30/how-much-it-costs-to-air-a-commercial-during-super-bowl-liii.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNBC</a>) Super Bowl draws lowest audience in more than a decade (<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/05/super-bowl-draws-lowest-tv-audience-in-more-than-a-decade-nielsen.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CNBC</a>) “Stand Up” by Ludacris featuring Shawnna (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&amp;v=pZG7IK99OvI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>, Questions? Suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

Propaganda Blitz

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 a Kia that can sense a driver’s mood and adjust the vehicle’s interior accordingly, the Auto Show isn’t just a showcase for new products, it’s a vision of the future of the North American city—a future that is built around the car. What will it take for foot soldiers in the War on Cars to go up against this well-funded juggernaut? Is it possible that a band of guerrilla activists, spurred by tragedy and armed with nothing more than red cups and tomatoes, can take on an empire? Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive stickers, t-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more. Buy an official  War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau.  Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes. SHOW NOTES:  Aaron infiltrates the International Auto Show and reconnoiters the Kia HabaNiro, Subaru's greenwashing, the new Rolls Royce SUV, and one particular set of vehicles that were well designed for the urban environment.  Cyclist Killed Was a Longtime Bike Advocate Who "Lived and Breathed Making the Streets Safer" (WAMU 88.5)  D.C. Bike Advocate’s Death Highlights Slow Progress Toward Safe Streets (Streetsblog USA) Simple but Empowering: Cyclists Place Red Cups Along Bike Lanes to Show How Vulnerable They Are” (Bicycling) Bike Lanes Need Barriers, Not Just Paint (Curbed) Paint Is Not Enough: Red Cup Project Shines Light On Bike Lane Dangers (WBZ4 CBS Boston) Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Doug Gordon @BrooklynSpoke, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1.   This episode was produced by Ben Ellman.  Questions? Suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

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 a Kia that can sense a driver’s mood and adjust the vehicle’s interior accordingly, the Auto Show isn’t just a showcase for new products, it’s a vision of the future of the North American city—a future that is built around the car. What will it take for foot soldiers in the War on Cars to go up against this well-funded juggernaut? Is it possible that a band of guerrilla activists, spurred by tragedy and armed with nothing more than red cups and tomatoes, can take on an empire? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and receive stickers, t-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more. Buy an official <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes</a>. SHOW NOTES:  <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars/status/1118633271368265728" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aaron infiltrates the International Auto Show</a> and reconnoiters the <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars/status/1118854534590345221" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kia HabaNiro</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars/status/1118860852814340096" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subaru's greenwashing</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars/status/1118859153789865984" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the new Rolls Royce SUV</a>, and one particular set of vehicles that were <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars/status/1118687467702489093" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">well designed for the urban environment</a>.  Cyclist Killed Was a Longtime Bike Advocate Who "Lived and Breathed Making the Streets Safer" (<a href="https://wamu.org/story/19/04/19/cyclist-killed-on-stretch-of-florida-ave-that-ddot-planned-to-fix/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WAMU 88.5</a>)  D.C. Bike Advocate’s Death Highlights Slow Progress Toward Safe Streets (<a href="https://usa.streetsblog.org/2019/04/22/d-c-bike-advocates-death-highlights-slow-progress-toward-safe-streets/%20%20)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Streetsblog USA</a>) Simple but Empowering: Cyclists Place Red Cups Along Bike Lanes to Show How Vulnerable They Are” (<a href="https://www.bicycling.com/news/a27289655/red-cup-project/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bicycling</a>) Bike Lanes Need Barriers, Not Just Paint (<a href="https://www.curbed.com/word-on-the-street/2019/5/10/18527503/bike-lanes-red-cup-project" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curbed</a>) Paint Is Not Enough: Red Cup Project Shines Light On Bike Lane Dangers (<a href="https://boston.cbslocal.com/2019/04/26/massachusetts-bike-lanes-boston-cambridge-safety-red-cup-project/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WBZ4 CBS Boston</a>) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@BrooklynSpoke</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>. This episode was produced by Ben Ellman.  Questions? Suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

Infiltrating the Auto Show

The stakes are literally life and death, but can humor be an effective weapon in the war on cars? In this episode we talk to Charlie Todd, the founder of Improv Everywhere, about how using the city as a stage for elaborate comedy scenes can help people see public space in a new light. What’s the connection between turning parking spots into parks and unleashing hordes of pants-free people on the subway? Plus, how does a father of two become radicalized against automobiles? Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards.   Rate and review us on iTunes. SHOW NOTES: Charlie Todd on Twitter: @charlietodd Improv Everywhere turns a pair of payphones into a coworking space. A brief history of Park(ing) Day. (CityLab) Jonathan Fertig’s “Flower Lanes.” (Boston Globe) Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1. Questions? Suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

The stakes are literally life and death, but can humor be an effective weapon in the war on cars? In this episode we talk to Charlie Todd, the founder of Improv Everywhere, about how using the city as a stage for elaborate comedy scenes can help people see public space in a new light. What’s the connection between turning parking spots into parks and unleashing hordes of pants-free people on the subway? Plus, how does a father of two become radicalized against automobiles? <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards.  <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review us on iTunes</a>. SHOW NOTES: Charlie Todd on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/charlietodd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@charlietodd</a> <a href="https://improveverywhere.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Improv Everywhere</a> turns a pair of payphones into <a href="https://improveverywhere.com/2018/11/13/phone-booth-coworking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a coworking space</a>. A brief history of Park(ing) Day. (<a href="https://www.citylab.com/life/2017/09/from-parking-to-parklet/539952/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CityLab</a>) Jonathan Fertig’s “Flower Lanes.” (<a href="https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2015/09/09/cyclist-places-potted-plants-mass-ave-create-temporary-bike-lane-plans-install-more/rhH0HV94d1mpImKPy8vfJO/story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boston Globe</a>) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>. Questions? Suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

Why So Serious? The Lighter Side of The War On Cars.

How can we fight a War on Cars when cars might be turning into the last bastion of affordable housing in many cities and suburbs? In this episode, we talk about how the crises in transportation, housing and climate are converging in California parking lots — some of which are becoming de facto communities. Stepping in to help us understand what’s going on in the Golden State is Alissa Walker, who writes for Curbed LA and cohosts LA Podcast. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive stickers, T-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more. Buy an official  War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau.  Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes. Show Notes: Alissa Walker  drills down on SB50 and other (so-far failed) legislation to address California’s twin crises of transportation and housing. Follow her on Twitter for all the latest on LA’s streets. Mark Horvath talks to people who have become homeless on his YouTube channel,  Invisible People (his interview with Conrad, a veteran living in an LA parking lot, is here). You can find out more about him and support his work on his Patreon page. Safe Parking LA advocates for the interests of people who have become homeless and are living in their cars. The Public Policy Institute of California has a snapshot of the state’s  growing homelessness problem. In  this NPR story, you’ll hear from a California woman who is leasing a car through Uber so she can have a place to live. 99 Percent Invisible did  an episode about the dream (or nightmare) of vertical trailer park living in Ready Player One. Henry Grabar writes about the “I’ve got mine” worldview of America’s gerontocracy for Slate.

How can we fight a War on Cars when cars might be turning into the last bastion of affordable housing in many cities and suburbs? In this episode, we talk about how the crises in transportation, housing and climate are converging in California parking lots — some of which are becoming de facto communities. Stepping in to help us understand what’s going on in the Golden State is Alissa Walker, who writes for <a href="https://www.curbed.com/authors/alissa-walker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Curbed LA</a> and cohosts <a href="https://lapodcast.simplecast.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LA Podcast.</a> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and receive stickers, T-shirts, exclusive access to special audio content and more. Buy an official <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1273047/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> War on Cars T-shirt at Cotton Bureau</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review The War On Cars on iTunes</a>. Show Notes: Alissa Walker <a href="https://la.curbed.com/2019/5/31/18647381/california-housing-homelessness-crisis-bills" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> drills down on SB50</a> and other (so-far failed) legislation to address California’s twin crises of transportation and housing. Follow her <a href="https://twitter.com/awalkerinLA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">on Twitter</a> for all the latest on LA’s streets. Mark Horvath talks to people who have become homeless on his YouTube channel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh4pyZUB0mNzieaKv831flA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Invisible People</a> (his interview with Conrad, a veteran living in an LA parking lot, is <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfGC0A0-hO8&amp;t=1s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>). You can find out more about him and support his work on his <a href="https://www.patreon.com/invisiblepeople" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon page</a>. <a href="https://www.safeparkingla.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Safe Parking LA</a> advocates for the interests of people who have become homeless and are living in their cars. The Public Policy Institute of California has a snapshot of the state’s <a href="https://www.ppic.org/blog/a-snapshot-of-homelessness-in-california/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> growing homelessness problem</a>. In <a href="https://www.npr.org/2019/06/04/729737457/homelessness-is-on-the-rise-throughout-california" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> this NPR story</a>, you’ll hear from a California woman who is leasing a car through Uber so she can have a place to live. 99 Percent Invisible did <a href="https://99percentinvisible.org/article/mobile-home-skyscrapers-elusive-dream-vertical-urban-trailer-parks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> an episode</a> about the dream (or nightmare) of vertical trailer park living in Ready Player One. Henry Grabar writes about the “<a href="https://slate.com/business/2019/05/california-housing-crisis-boomer-gerontocracy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">I’ve got mine</a>” worldview of America’s gerontocracy for Slate.

Your Car Is Your Castle

Why is driving a car seen as masculine and riding a bicycle seen as feminine? Is it even possible to look like an adult while riding an e-scooter? Our experience of moving through public space is deeply affected by our mode of transportation and our gender identity; the mode we choose affects not only how we are seen by others, but how we see ourselves. In this episode, we cover biking while female, taking the Metro in Mexico City and what The 40-Year-Old Virgin has to say about guys who bike.  Support The War on Cars on Patreon and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards. Buy an official  The War on Cars t-shirt from Cotton Bureau.  Rate and review us on iTunes. EPISODE NOTES: How not having a car became Hollywood shorthand for loser. (Slate) You can’t say they’re not trying to make e-scooters manly. (Robb Report) Twitter: @TheWarOnCars, Sarah Goodyear @buttermilk1, Doug Gordon @brooklynspoke, Aaron Naparstek @Naparstek. Questions? Suggestions? Email us: thewaroncars@gmail.com.

Why is driving a car seen as masculine and riding a bicycle seen as feminine? Is it even possible to look like an adult while riding an e-scooter? Our experience of moving through public space is deeply affected by our mode of transportation and our gender identity; the mode we choose affects not only how we are seen by others, but how we see ourselves. In this episode, we cover biking while female, taking the Metro in Mexico City and what The 40-Year-Old Virgin has to say about guys who bike.  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thewaroncarspod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support The War on Cars on Patreon</a> and get exclusive TWOC stickers, t-shirts, and other rewards. Buy an official <a href="https://cottonbureau.com/products/the-war-on-cars#/1082819/tee-men-standard-tee-vintage-black-tri-blend-s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The War on Cars t-shirt from Cotton Bureau</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-war-on-cars/id1437755068?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Rate and review us on iTunes</a>. EPISODE NOTES: How not having a car became Hollywood shorthand for loser. (<a href="http://www.slate.com/articles/life/transport/2010/07/dude_wheres_your_car.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slate</a>) You can’t say they’re not trying to make e-scooters manly. (<a href="https://robbreport.com/gear/electronics/immotor-go-electric-scooter-2727727/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Robb Report</a>) Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/TheWarOnCars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@TheWarOnCars</a>, Sarah Goodyear <a href="https://twitter.com/buttermilk1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@buttermilk1</a>, Doug Gordon <a href="https://twitter.com/brooklynspoke" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@brooklynspoke</a>, Aaron Naparstek <a href="https://twitter.com/naparstek" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@Naparstek</a>. Questions? Suggestions? Email us: <a href="mailto:thewaroncars@gmail.com">thewaroncars@gmail.com</a>.

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