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S4E7: The Southwest's Hidden Urban Histories
Season 4 · Episode 7

S4E7: The Southwest's Hidden Urban Histories

90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast · Chris Clarke

March 11, 202550m 4s

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Show Notes

Join host Chris Clarke for an insightful discussion with journalist Kyle Paoletta about his book "American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest." Explore surprising histories and contemporary challenges of cities like Albuquerque, Las Vegas, and El Paso, and their role in shaping the desert Southwest. The episode examines urbanization, civil rights movements, and the cultural interconnectedness of cities across political borders. 

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