Factually! with Adam Conover America is Addicted to Cars, with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon
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Oct 22, 2025 
Join Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon, journalists and co-hosts of the War on Cars podcast, as they delve into America's dangerous love affair with cars. They reveal the true costs and harms of car-centric infrastructure, how urban design perpetuates car dependency, and the societal normalization of traffic fatalities. They explore successful transformations in cities and advocate for walkable communities. With insights on public transit's potential, they challenge perceptions of class and stigma around car ownership and transit use.
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Zone For Walkable, Mixed-Use Neighborhoods
- Build housing near transit and zone for mixed use so walkable neighborhoods aren't a luxury.
- Prioritize zoning changes that allow corner stores, cafes, and local amenities near homes.
Times Square Turnaround
- Sarah recalls Bloomberg's pedestrianization of Times Square which faced huge pushback as a pilot.
- Once implemented the plaza became permanent and broadly popular, reversing critics' predictions.
Back Politicians Who Take Risks
- Expect opposition but use political leadership and persistent advocacy to implement changes.
- Reward politicians who take risks and organize grassroots pressure to sustain projects.
