Tom Howell
Ideas producer who sold his car and documented his experience as a winter cyclist in Montreal; creator and narrator of this episode's investigation.
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Jan 1, 2026 • 43min
New Year's Levee | Stories we're working on in 2026
Nahid Mustafa, a producer focused on social media's intellectual influencers, shares how scholars are using platforms like TikTok to educate. Pauline Holdsworth highlights Labradorian author Elizabeth Gowdy’s work, celebrating local stories and songs. Tom Howell tackles long-term thinking, exploring urban cycling in winter and its sustainability. Chris Wadszkow investigates the cultural weight of the number 27, connecting it to sports and the '27 Club.' Pauline Dakin delves into empathy's complex history and its evolving role in society.
Feb 17, 2026 • 54min
Why winter does not justify ditching your bike for driving
Sarah Goodyear, journalist and transit advocate, and Doug Gordon, urban policy writer, discuss policies to reduce car dependence. Tom Howell, producer who sold his car to bike winters in Montreal, narrates his winter cycling experiment. They explore winter cycling routines, infrastructure limits like snow clearing, political tactics for reallocating road space, and how social norms can make year-round biking viable.
