
Urban Radar is a podcast series brought to you by Professors Tom Goodfellow and Beth Perry, which reflects on current events and emerging trends through the lens of cities and urban life. Drawing on the unique range of urban expertise in the Universities of Sheffield and Manchester, we place urban dynamics at the centre of contemporary global affairs.
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| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 27 | Founded | a year ago |
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In this episode, Beth and Tom are joined by Ryan Bellinson, researcher/civil servant living in Portland, Oregon, US, to discuss how residents and community groups can mobilise their power to resist democratic backsliding.
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Come with us to Johannesburg and Dhaka in this month's feature. Visit the markets and stalls of Jeppe, in inner city Johannesburg, a dynamic ecosystem of informal traders, sometimes called Africa’s shopping Mecca. Head with us to Korail, an informal ... more
This month, Tom and Beth are joined by Hannah Sender, University of Sheffield, and Mariam Bazzi, Beirut Urban Lab to discuss how propertied families in small towns in Lebanon have responded to violence and displacement over the past years (Go to 35:0... more
In this episode Beth and Tom are joined by Cristina Temenos from the University of Manchester to discuss a wide range of issues from trust in medicine, responses to COVID-19 and experimentation and evidence in localised healthcare settings. Together,... more
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Urban-focused discussions center on how cities intersect with health, governance, technology, and social justice. Episodes frequently explore how urban policy, planning, and research shape real-world outcomes—from public health responses in crises and housing-first approaches to the effects of automation, disinformation, and global geopolitics on city life. A recurring strength is pairing rigorous academic perspectives with timely, on-the-ground case studies across multiple cities and regions, often featuring prominent urban scholars and practitioners. The show stands out for its cross-university collaboration, evidence-based stances, and a consistent emphasis on equity, inclusion, and the lived experiences of urban residents. Potential lis... more
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