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Show Notes
Mike talks with David Obst, a former journalist, publisher, screenwriter, and film producer. He’s also the author of a new book on the automotive industry called Saving Ourselves from Big Car, which is the focus of their conversation.
Topics Mike & David cover include:
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How “Big Car” became a self-perpetuating system
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The deadly legacy of leaded gasoline
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Corporate cover-ups and government complicity
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Racial injustice in the building of highways
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Planned obsolescence and car addiction
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The invention of jaywalking
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Big Car’s influence on media and politics
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Cities breaking free from car dependence
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Alternatives to a car-centric future
Check out David's latest project, UniversitiesSpeak
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