This podcast explores the contrasting experiences of Flint and Lansing, Michigan, two cities in the American Rust Belt separated by just 50 miles. It delves into Flint's dramatic rise and painful fall from industrial prosperity to economic and infrastructural disaster, and its ongoing journey towards recovery. In contrast, the podcast examines Lansing's steady evolution, highlighting its growth through government and industry diversification, which helped it avoid the worst of the manufacturing decline and proactively address potential crises. By comparing these two narratives, the podcast aims to illustrate the different paths and challenges faced by cities in the Rust Belt.

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