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StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways
Research from the Greenlining Institute highlights how freeway expansion is quietly shrinking California’s housing supply, as advocates push for policies that prioritize homes over highways.
March 17, 2026
StreetSmart 14.2 – The Governor’s Race and High Speed Rail
Yesterday was the legislature. Today is the Governor's Race and High-Speed Rail.
March 5, 2026
StreetSmart 14.1 – What to look for from the 2026 Legislature
Our first nearly-comprehensive look at what is, and isn't, moving.
March 4, 2026
StreetSmart Episode 13: Marty Beard, CEO of Hayden AI
On StreetSmart, Hayden.AI CEO Marty Beard discusses bus lane enforcement, data privacy, and what cities are learning from AI cameras.
February 4, 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
Streetsblog California/Los Angeles’ Podcasts Are Now Available on Spotify and Apple
Good news for fans of our podcasts!
January 7, 2026
Help Power Streetsblog California — and Join Our Podcast AMA With Me
Help us meet our EOY drive goal!
December 23, 2025
StreetSmart 11: Exploring Fire Department Tensions in the “War for Street Space”
Why are some fire departments blocking safer street designs? On this week’s StreetSmart Podcast, Damien Newton talks with UC Berkeley’s Zach Lamb about his new report on the tensions shaping the “war for street space.”
October 22, 2025
StreetSmart Ep10: Zack Deutsch-Gross and the 2025 Legislative Session
A look back at the session, and forward at the state of advocacy.
September 22, 2025
StreetSmart Episode 9: What Is an EIFD, and Should Your City Be Using Them?
We welcome back Melanie Curry to teach us about EIFD's and some exciting projects in Sacramento.
September 16, 2025