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Talking Headways: A Streetsblog Podcast

The Overhead Wire
Traffic Safety
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Transportation Policy
Sustainable Transportation
Transportation
Public Health
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Pedestrian Safety
Transportation Planning
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Equity In Transit
Paratransit
Americans With Disabilities Act
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California
High-Speed Rail
Transportation Infrastructure
Transit Systems

A weekly podcast about the intersection between sustainable transportation, urban planning, and economic development. Hosted by Jeff Wood of The Overhead Wire.

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Latest Episodes

This week on the Talking Headways podcast I'm joined by Danny Pearlstein of the Riders Alliance to Talk About the One Year Anniversary of Congestion Pricing in New York City. We chat about the history of the idea, the mobilization of activists to tur... more

This week on Mondays at The Overhead Wire we're joined by Kate Gasparro, host of the Building Better Cities podcast! We talk about the first transit system invented by mathematician Blaise Pascal, whether design is making the housing shortage worse, ... more

This week Talking Headways is being hosted by our friend Anna Zivarts who guides a panel of elected officials and advocates to talk about the impacts of the Week Without Driving. They look back at 2025's activities and look forward to this year's ver... more

This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Jake Berman to talk about his book, The Lost Subways of North America: A Cartographic Guide to the Past, Present, and What Might Have Been. We discuss transit histories through the lens of rac... more

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Recent Guests

Kate Gasparro
Host of Building Better Cities podcast, with expertise in urban redevelopment and public-private partnerships.
Building Better Cities
Episode: Episode 184: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - The Oldest Transit with Kate Gasparro
Anna Zivarts
Visually impaired parent and lead organizer with the Nondrivers Alliance
Nondrivers Alliance
Episode: Episode 563: Week Without Driving
Senator Analise Ortiz
State senator representing Arizona's 24th Legislative District; former investigative journalist.
Arizona State Legislature
Episode: Episode 563: Week Without Driving
Nick Miller
City Council member in Rochester, Minnesota, working on transportation initiatives.
Rochester City Council
Episode: Episode 563: Week Without Driving
Kai Hall
Policy manager and coordinator of the DC Transportation Equity Network.
DC Transportation Equity Network
Episode: Episode 563: Week Without Driving
Ruth Rosas
Advocate for mobility justice with experience in public health and environmental justice.
Episode: Episode 563: Week Without Driving
Alice Hilton
Founding member of Living Streets Lexington, advocating for safe public spaces.
Living Streets Lexington
Episode: Episode 563: Week Without Driving
Quinn Mulholland
Safe streets advocate and urban planner for the city of Lexington.
Living Streets Lexington
Episode: Episode 563: Week Without Driving
Carl Laven
Author of 'If You Want to Win, You Got to Fight' and discusses transportation organizing.
Episode: Episode 183: Mondays at The Overhead Wire - Changing Social Identities

Host

Jeff Wood
Host of multiple series focused on urban planning and sustainable transportation, bringing a wealth of knowledge from his extensive work in the field.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 240 ratings
  • Good but needs work

    This show is now 50% content from other shows that I don’t want to hear. Removing them from my feed is messing with my other subscriptions

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    I do mountains
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good content, bad audio

    The show has good perspective and great guests, but the audio is intolerable. Jeff seems to fade into mumbling frequently, and the interstitial audio is often much louder than the talking. It’s painful to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ΘΔΡ
    United States3 years ago
  • One of my favorite urban planning pods

    I love the mix of expert interviews and weekly news review on Mondays (plus links to said articles in the show notes!). Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AMP89613
    United States4 years ago
  • New to the Show

    I’m new to the show and I’m loving it so far. Particularly interesting in what midsize cities are doing to improve equity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Booberry2013
    United States5 years ago
  • Informative, Entertaining and well researched

    This Podcast is a must- listen for anyone interested in public transport, from professionals to hobby enthusiasts like me. Jeff Woods is a kind and calm host, the quality is very good. I would love a little more content from around the world but am happy with the broad perspective offered on various topics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toni L aus M
    Germany5 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of information on sustainable transportation and urban planning.
Many fans find the mix of expert interviews and topical discussions both engaging and educational.
The approachability of complex topics makes it accessible to a wider audience, including those new to urban planning.
Some concerns have been raised regarding audio quality which can detract from the overall experience.
There are consistent praises for the informative expert guests featured on the episodes.

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#109
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#214
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#10
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#36
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#106
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#125
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Replay: Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies
Q: What's the response to your book?
The preliminary responses have been favorable due to its integrated and comprehensive approach.
Replay: Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies
Q: What can natural infrastructures teach us?
They can teach us how to design more sustainable and effective systems by mimicking natural processes.
Replay: Sustainable Infrastructure for Cities and Societies
Q: What got you into planning?
A family friend's suggestion during dinner about city planning, which connects with my interests in making contributions to society.
Episode 558: Parking Reform with Tony Jordan
Q: What are some of those wins lately that have been really exciting to you?
We've seen a lot over the last five years around cities getting rid of parking mandates.
Episode 558: Parking Reform with Tony Jordan
Q: What starts the Parking Reform Network?
I read the Shoup book. Portland had got rid of parking requirements in 2002 on transit corridors in downtown.

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Focusing primarily on sustainable transportation, urban planning, and economic development, the content engages with pressing issues about how infrastructure impacts society and the environment. Key themes often explored include innovative transportation strategies, public transit challenges, and the social implications of urban design and planning. With a blend of expert interviews and topical discussions, the episodes are designed to inform listeners about the latest developments in transportation policies, ecological impacts, and community-driven initiatives. Unique perspectives from both casual enthusiasts and industry professionals create a dynamic listening experience, making this a valuable resource for anyone interested in how citie... more

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