Polis: A Show About Cities Podcast
1) 011: E-Scooters And Bike Sharing: Future Of Transit or Public Nuisance?
Ben and Jon talk about the recent phenomena of bike sharing programs and E-scooters. These new modes of transport have taken the cities of the world by storm causing all sorts of unexpected outcomes. ...Show More
2) 010: Los Angeles
A show about cities should explore concrete examples and case studies in urban growth and development. To that end this we our hosts begin a series of City profiles with Jon’s hometown: Los Angeles. ...Show More
3) 009: Megaprojects, Are They Worth It?
Megaprojects, they’re the biggest and most impactful manifestation of infrastructure and urban policy on Earth. Our hosts have a discussion trying to define these projects and break down examples of t...Show More
4) 008: Airbnb And The Global Housing Crisis
Ben and Jon discuss the impact of AirBnB on cities around the world, how some cities are responding, and the broader implications on both urban housing policy and travel markets.
5) 007: Walkable City Part 2
Ben and Jon dive into second half of Walkable City by Jeff Speck. They examine the 10 steps of walkability and the four subsections: the Useful Walk, Safe Walk, Comfortable Walk, and the Interesting W...Show More
6) 006: Walkable City Part 1
Ben and Jon discuss the book Walkable City by Jeff Speck. They talk about why you might want to read the book and the first two sections that cover the general theory of walkability and why walkabilit...Show More
7) 005: Autonomous Vehicles Will Reshape Cities
Ben and Jon discuss the looming arrival of autonomous vehicles. They go through what they’re likely to look like, how they’ll first arrive, and how they may reshape the world’s cities. They also touch...Show More
8) 004: What The Best Cities Do Right
Jon and Ben discuss some of the best cities on earth and what they get right. They look at what these cities have in common and the importance of green space and street life. They then describe what ...Show More
9) 003: The Emergence Of Modern Cities
Ben and Jon discuss the when, how, and why modern cities emerged. They go into many of the key technologies that facilitated this transition and their externalities, both good and bad. They then tal...Show More
10) 002: How Permanent Settlements Changed The Human Experience
Ben and Jon talk through the origins of cities, where and why they started and what advantages they brought to early people. They also discuss the impacts good and bad of shifting into an agricultura...Show More