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Jack Craver grills politicians, policy wonks and activists about how to make American cities better places to live.... more
FAQs about Urban Affairs:How many episodes does Urban Affairs have?The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.
April 01, 2025A conservative who cares about citiesNicole Gelinas, fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of the new book, "Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back Its Streets from the Car," is the rare conservative who believes there are too many Ubers and not enough public transit. We also talk about homelessness, criminal justice and whether Airbnb affects housing costs....more1h 17minPlay
March 11, 2025Vanessa Fuentes: Can Del Valle get a grocery store?Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes is one of the few local pols who uses social media effectively to promote her work. She talks about why Instagram is a "no-brainer" & why she's given up on Twitter. We also discuss why Trump appeals to so many in her family, the immigration crackdown in her district, her fight for a grocery store in Southeast Austin, and whether it's a good idea to try to "protect" her district from growth....more1h 14minPlay
February 14, 2025Labor of love & pain: EMS & America's broken health care systemSelena Xie, an EMS commander and former head of the Austin EMS Association, talks with me about how EMS fills the gaps in America's broken health care system. We also talk about death, DEI and the future of the American labor movement....more1h 18minPlay
February 03, 2025Homelessness: a housing problem or a drugs problem?Chris Baker, executive director of The Other Ones Foundation, a group that runs the Camp Esperanza homeless community in Austin, talks with me about the many reasons people become homeless & what the most effective solutions are for getting people off the streets and into homes....more1h 48minPlay
FAQs about Urban Affairs:How many episodes does Urban Affairs have?The podcast currently has 4 episodes available.