
Covering the movement to end car dependency in the United States, one interview at a time
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 82 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & CultureNews Commentary | |||

What will it take to wake more of the world up to the dangers of mass automobility — and could a book be help Americans imagine a future beyond car dominance? That's what Sarah Goodyear and her co-authors are hoping as they release their new book "Li... more
Hey everyone, it's Kea; welcome the brake.
If you've ever taken a stroll on New York's High Line or ridden along Missouri's Katy Trail, you might assume that it was a no-brainer for communities across the U.S. to rip up the old abandoned train trac... more
Car culture has a higher body count than both world wars combined. So why don't we think of automobility in the same way we think about the bloody and destructive global conflicts that dominate the news — and what would it take to transform our stre... more
Active transportation advocates constantly get accused of waging a "war on cars." But when you look around our communities, it sure looks more like we're in the middle of a war on walking and biking — and the wrong side is winning. In today's episode... more
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Kea’s interviews are generally short and well edited to where she’s able to capture the guest’s main idea thoroughly and her empathetic tone and point of view make this show one of the best on my feed. I always leave wondering how what I just learned will help me to answer/respond to the question/charge of what I’ll do today to end car dependency
Kea is always full of valuable information and insights and presents it in a digestible way.
Love Kia, the host’s, passion for mobility and all the guests are fantastic.
Interview show with plain speaking people asking probing thoughtful questions.
I learn so much listening to the brake, the adverse affects of car dependency, and how to better fight it in my community. Thanks!
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Focused on the critical movement against car dependency in the United States, various episodes engage listeners through insightful interviews with experts and advocates in transportation, urban planning, and policy. Topics often explore the implications of car culture on society, ranging from safety advocacy to the socioeconomic effects of transportation policies, providing a platform for voices that challenge the status quo and advocate for more sustainable solutions. Each episode encourages listeners to contemplate their relationship with transportation and the broader impacts of mobility decisions on communities and individuals, making it an essential listen for anyone interested in urbanism, social equity, and environmental justice.
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