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Talking Headways Podcast: Concrete Doesn’t Spend Money, People Do
Dr. Lawrence Frank shows how the decisions we make about the built environment are a symbol of why the world is so f'd up. A very special edition of Talking Headways.
February 12, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: Ed Roberts, Curb Cuts and the Origins of the Disability Movement
This week we’re joined by Professor Scot Danforth of Chapman University to discuss his book An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights. We chat about the origins of the disability movement, and creating access for all.
February 5, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: A Week Without Driving
Anna Zivarts discusses the lessons of her national campaign and yearly event with several politicians who brought it to their communities.
January 22, 2026
StreetSmart Episode 12: The Promised AMA with SBCAL Editor Damien Newton
We said we'd do this if we met our fundraising goal, and we did! Sorry I had to duck the question on who I'm voting for.
January 20, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: Poster Sessions at Mpact in Portland
Young professionals discuss the work they’ve been doing including designing new transportation hubs, rethinking parking and improving buses.
January 8, 2026
Five ‘Supercool’ Transportation Founders to Watch in 2026
These start-up leaders are throwing their weight behind the fight to decarbonize our city transportation networks — and this podcast host is picking their brains.
January 5, 2026
Talking Headways Podcast: Fighting to Win
Carter Lavin talks with Jeff Wood about the necessity of messy politics in obtaining street safety.
December 18, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: The (Parking) Reformation
Tony Jordan, president of the Parking Reform Network, discusses getting rid of our cars, parking policy, and Donald Shoup’s legacy.
December 4, 2025
This Author Wrote the Book on How to Be a Better Transportation Advocate
Step one: read this book.
Dana Coffield
November 17, 2025
Talking Headways Podcast: Life After Cars
Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon of The War on Cars podcast on their new book, opposing views, Turtle Jesus and potential off-ramps towards car-free cities.
October 23, 2025
