Podcasts about bike lanes

Dumb Bleep of the Week (Part 2): Epstein Files Spin, Tariff "Emergency" Tricks, SAVE Act Drama, and Surveillance Ads Nate and Chuck host Part 2 of "Dumb Bleep of the Week," reacting to several political and cultural stories. They revisit the Epstein/Massie/Pam Bondi discourse, criticizing a MAGA post claiming the "full Epstein files" were released, noting the DOJ has released 3.5 million of roughly 6 million pages and discussing controversy over unredacting names of innocent people. They mock the idea of an "Epstein list" as merely a database of any name appearing in documents and point out both Thomas Massey and online personalities like "cat turd" appear for non-incriminating reasons. They then cover House maneuvering around Trump's tariffs and the National Emergencies Act, highlighting a GOP effort to redefine "calendar days" so Congress can avoid the required 15-day vote to terminate an emergency. Next, they discuss claims that Massie voted against advancing the SAVE Act, explaining he opposed a rule package that also suspended the 24-hour notice requirement for spending bills; they note Massie later voted for the SAVE Act itself. They critique Rep. Susie Lee's video opposing the SAVE Act and discuss broader ID/citizenship and election trust arguments. Other segments include Ilhan Omar's Epstein-related jab at Trump and commentary about Somalia's laws; Los Angeles halting street repaving to avoid triggering Measure HLA's mandatory bike-lane and "road diet" requirements; California's "jock tax," including reporting that Sam Darnold could net a loss after winning a Super Bowl bonus due to duty-day taxation; a Maryland squatter story involving a $2.3 million home; and a New York clip of a speaker advocating taxing millionaires and even making it illegal for them to leave. They close with criticism of Ring's Super Bowl ad promoting AI-powered neighborhood camera searches for lost pets and mention Ring canceling its partnership with Flock Safety amid backlash. The live group's vote names Pam Bondi as the week's winner, and the hosts plug Friday's episode, subscriptions, reviews, merch, sponsors, and the Fed Haters Club. 00:00 Welcome to Good Morning Liberty + Presidents' Day banter 02:32 Epstein files 'release' claims & what's still being withheld 07:46 Unredactions, innocent names, and shifting narratives on 'transparency' 11:14 The 'Epstein list' confusion: searchable names, grifters, and gotchas 13:33 Laura Ingraham vs. Massie: blocking tariff votes by redefining 'days' 17:47 SAVE Act procedural trap: voting on a rule vs. voting on the bill 24:26 Susie Lee's SAVE Act warning + the real voter ID/citizenship debate 32:45 Why election trust matters (even for libertarians) 33:38 Next up: Ilhan Omar fires back over Epstein accusations 34:07 Somalia's "Execute Pedophiles" Claim vs. Child Marriage Reality Check 36:32 LA's Street Repaving Freeze: Measure HLA, Bike Lanes, and Legal Traps 39:44 Slurry Seal Loopholes & the 'Redefining Words' Problem in Law 43:04 California's 'Jock Tax': How a Super Bowl Bonus Turns Into a Net Loss 48:14 Squatters in a $2.3M Mansion: Bethesda Case and Property Rights Breakdown 54:03 New York's 'Make It Illegal to Leave': Taxing Millionaires and Seizing Businesses 01:01:08 Ring's 'Search Party' Super Bowl Ad: AI Surveillance for Lost Dogs (and Cops) 01:07:25 Backlash & Wrap-Up: Ring Drops Flock Safety, Poll Winner, and Final Plugs  

Dumb Bleep of the Week (Part 2): Epstein Files Spin, Tariff "Emergency" Tricks, SAVE Act Drama, and Surveillance Ads Nate and Chuck host Part 2 of "Dumb Bleep of the Week," reacting to several political and cultural stories. They revisit the Epstein/Massie/Pam Bondi discourse, criticizing a MAGA post claiming the "full Epstein files" were released, noting the DOJ has released 3.5 million of roughly 6 million pages and discussing controversy over unredacting names of innocent people. They mock the idea of an "Epstein list" as merely a database of any name appearing in documents and point out both Thomas Massey and online personalities like "cat turd" appear for non-incriminating reasons. They then cover House maneuvering around Trump's tariffs and the National Emergencies Act, highlighting a GOP effort to redefine "calendar days" so Congress can avoid the required 15-day vote to terminate an emergency. Next, they discuss claims that Massie voted against advancing the SAVE Act, explaining he opposed a rule package that also suspended the 24-hour notice requirement for spending bills; they note Massie later voted for the SAVE Act itself. They critique Rep. Susie Lee's video opposing the SAVE Act and discuss broader ID/citizenship and election trust arguments. Other segments include Ilhan Omar's Epstein-related jab at Trump and commentary about Somalia's laws; Los Angeles halting street repaving to avoid triggering Measure HLA's mandatory bike-lane and "road diet" requirements; California's "jock tax," including reporting that Sam Darnold could net a loss after winning a Super Bowl bonus due to duty-day taxation; a Maryland squatter story involving a $2.3 million home; and a New York clip of a speaker advocating taxing millionaires and even making it illegal for them to leave. They close with criticism of Ring's Super Bowl ad promoting AI-powered neighborhood camera searches for lost pets and mention Ring canceling its partnership with Flock Safety amid backlash. The live group's vote names Pam Bondi as the week's winner, and the hosts plug Friday's episode, subscriptions, reviews, merch, sponsors, and the Fed Haters Club. 00:00 Welcome to Good Morning Liberty + Presidents' Day banter02:32 Epstein files 'release' claims & what's still being withheld07:46 Unredactions, innocent names, and shifting narratives on 'transparency'11:14 The 'Epstein list' confusion: searchable names, grifters, and gotchas13:33 Laura Ingraham vs. Massie: blocking tariff votes by redefining 'days'17:47 SAVE Act procedural trap: voting on a rule vs. voting on the bill24:26 Susie Lee's SAVE Act warning + the real voter ID/citizenship debate32:45 Why election trust matters (even for libertarians)33:38 Next up: Ilhan Omar fires back over Epstein accusations34:07 Somalia's "Execute Pedophiles" Claim vs. Child Marriage Reality Check36:32 LA's Street Repaving Freeze: Measure HLA, Bike Lanes, and Legal Traps39:44 Slurry Seal Loopholes & the 'Redefining Words' Problem in Law43:04 California's 'Jock Tax': How a Super Bowl Bonus Turns Into a Net Loss48:14 Squatters in a $2.3M Mansion: Bethesda Case and Property Rights Breakdown54:03 New York's 'Make It Illegal to Leave': Taxing Millionaires and Seizing Businesses01:01:08 Ring's 'Search Party' Super Bowl Ad: AI Surveillance for Lost Dogs (and Cops)01:07:25 Backlash & Wrap-Up: Ring Drops Flock Safety, Poll Winner, and Final Plugs  

On this weeks program Chris catches up with Jeremy Lawrence Streets Alive Yarra and discuss Yarra Council Report card, the ever moving festival of local democracy alongside rise of grievance politics, proposed Elizabeth Street protected lanes narrowing, a request sent to Gabrielle Williams to protect Strategic Cycling Corridors from degradation, protected bike lane guidelines, announcing creation of new inner suburb parks yet stopping plans for Charlotte Street park in Richmond, Malop Street Green Spine project issues in 2020 and shared space challenges and opportunities facing cities everywhere. Local news, Lime share bike and scooter trial starts in Darebin, Melburn Roobaix takes a pause in 2026, but there's Footscray-Roubaix 2026 on Sunday 1 March 2026. Hey are you a current 3CR subscriber? In February 2026, 3CR is aiming for ONE THOUSAND subscribers, it's just $40 concession, or $80 full - here's all the ways you can subscribe and support community radio!Program musicKing Stingray, Camp dogTycho, DR Odyssey

0:00 - Broncos Ownership held a meeting yesterday at La Alma Rec Center. They let fans, journalists, and concerned citizens ask them any/every question about the new stadium and how the plan to develop/re-develop Burnham Yard and the neighborhood surrounding the stadium. DMac was in attendance, so he joined us in studio to tell us what he learned at the Broncos HOA meeting.17:14 - At the Broncos HOA meeting, people were allowed to write their concerns/comments/suggestions on Post-It notes and stick them on a specific wall for all to see! What are some of our favorite Post-Its from the Broncos Country Wall? Somehow, that turned into a fiery debate between DMac and Vic about...bike lanes?32:31 - Oh, by the way...Love him or hate him, you have to appreciate LeBron James' longevity. He still looks like he's 28 years old out there, not 41. Oh, by the way...did you see the NBA want to expand again? Oh, by the way...there's DEFINITELY another MLB lockout coming sooner rather than later.

Economist Dr. Adam Hoffer in studio to discuss some wild ideas we have, a day after the La Crosse council took votes on city administrator and the “bike lanes” plan for downtown. Hoffer, the director of excise tax policy at the Tax Foundation, helps brainstorms some new ideas for La Crosse, like turning Pearl Street and King Street into greenways — basically turning them into parks. We also break down what’s been called the “hybrid option” for downtown La Crosse. The council is recommending that plan to the Wisconsin DOT, which is preparing to revamp downtown from storefront to storefront starting in 2030. We end the show by breaking down the city administrator proposal, including the cost of the position, plus how the city could go about having a position like that to make government more efficient in different ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

To bike lane or not to bike lane? That’s one of the questions La Crosse's city council will answer Thursday at its monthly meeting. If that isn't enough, the council will also vote on whether to hire a city administrator. Council President Tamra Dickinson stopped in studio to help break down the legislation and discuss some other city business. Before getting into bike lanes and the administrator position, Dickinson gave us the rundown on recent airport news, including Thursday's upcoming confirmation of new director Lauren Koss and two new airlines launching service in La Crosse. Dickinson also talked about the La Crosse Fire Department working with Tri-State Ambulance to provide EMTs three nights a week. After that, we dove into the city administrator decision — which involves two “charter ordinances” for a position the council has put off multiple times since September 2024. The first ordinance, created in 2024, received no recommendation from the committee last week, while a new ordinance passed through committee with a 7-0 vote. We closed out the show discussing the Highway 53 Corridor Project, where the Wisconsin DOT will tear up downtown La Crosse down 3rd and 4th streets, storefront to storefront. There are three plans the council could recommend to the DOT: one without bike lanes, one with bike lanes down both 3rd and 4th, and a hybrid plan that features two blocks of bike lanes north of downtown. We also talked about where the roundabout on La Crosse Street fits into that plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Victoria city councillor is pushing to change provincial rules that currently keep mobility scooters and powered wheelchairs out of bike lanes. Guest: Dave Thompson - Victoria City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's week three of the legislative session, and lawmakers aren't stopping anytime soon. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Save Our Canyons executive director Jack Stauss discuss the bills they're watching. Plus, the "Champagne of Pain" just landed in Utah liquor stores and picks of the week.  Resources and references: Scoop tickets to Meanwhile Park. Help us make a list of the 1,000 things we love about Salt Lake. Become a member of City Cast Salt Lake today! It's the best way to support our work and help make sure we are around for years to come. Get all the details and sign up at membership.citycast.fm. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter. You can also find us on Instagram @CityCastSLC.  Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: (801) 203-0137 Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Asher Adams The Watch Party

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on concern about Chicago's plan to expand protected bike lanes on the city's West side.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on concern about Chicago's plan to expand protected bike lanes on the city's West side.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on concern about Chicago's plan to expand protected bike lanes on the city's West side.

In Episode 118, we give you a full recap of Ontario's appeal of a decision that found a law designed to remove bike lanes from Toronto violated the rights to life and security of the person. Plus, we discuss whether government should ban social media for kids under age 14.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Toronto cyclists defend bike lane challenge before Ontario's top court (CBC News)Federal officials draft plans to ban social media for children under 14 (Globe and Mail)B.C. woman files lawsuit, claims seizing pets under veterinary care violates Charter rights (CBC News)Cycle Toronto et al. v. Attorney General of Ontario et al., 2025 ONSC 1650 (CanLii)Joanna Baron: The Liberal's approach to regulating the internet is a disaster. What comes next could be even worse (The Hub)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

A bicycle-towed, electric lane sweeper is quietly changing how cities and communities keep bike lanes safe. Peter sits down with Sunshine Coast engineer and former bike mechanic Cedric Eveleigh to unpack the origin story, the design choices behind his hybrid sweeper, and the grassroots momentum that turned broom-wielding volunteers into a movement with real tools and measurable impact. Share this episode with your city staff or local advocates to help more people discover solutions that make everyday riding safer.Watch the video that got 5 million views on Instagram HERESee Cedric in action on the Sunshine Coast HEREWatch the Sweeper do its thing HEREGet in touch at cedric@bikelanesweeper.comSupport the show***********************************************The Bike Sense podcast with Peter Ladner is produced by the BC Cycling Coalition – your voice for safer and more accessible cycling and active transportation in British Columbia. Membership in the BCCC is now FREE! The future of this podcast depends on people like you becoming members at BCCycling.ca. Please join us. Got feedback or ideas for future episodes? Please drop us an email at admin@bccycling.ca.

On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers listeners' questions about medications and supplements. And off the top, we hear an update about bike lanes from Halifax Regional Council. And a professor in Maine discusses the ICE operations in his state

After 37-year-old Alex Pretti was shot and killed by the U.S. Border Patrol during an anti-ICE protest in Minneapolis on Saturday, Austinites are feeling increasingly anxious about the possibility of heightened immigration activity here at home. On our inaugural Tuesday News Roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by producers Elissa Castles and Eva Ruth Moravec to discuss how Austinites are responding, why there were concerns about ICE in town, and the local leaders including even Texas Gov. Greg Abbott who are calling on D.C. to rebuild public trust with ICE officials. Plus, we grade the city's response to Austin's winter storm and take a moment to hear directly from our listeners. If you're interested in learning more about LOVB Austin, like one of our listeners mentioned, find their schedule here. Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 27th episode: The SAFE Alliance Window Nation Zach Theater Visit Brenham Texas

A roundabout and bike lanes in downtown La Crosse, ending “prayer” before council meetings, and cutting judges’ terms to save tax money. Those are the big topics we discussed with Mac Kiel on Monday’s La Crosse Talk PM. Ending council invocations After that, we talked about the council voting 9-4 to end “invocations,” which is basically prayer before meetings. Mac, a former council member, shared her perspective on how these moments can feel non-inclusive to those not practicing the faith being represented. The debate compared these religious moments to the council’s moment of silence for the Ho-Chunk people, which serves as a factual historical reminder of the land's history. The "magical" hybrid bike lanes plan for downtown Recapping last week’s council meeting, the Wisconsin DOT came prepared for a vote on them coming up with another alternative to the Downtown Corridor Study. The old plans were basically either protected bike lanes down one side of 3rd and 4th streets downtown and losing half the on-street parking, or extending the sidewalks and keeping parking. But, we discuss the DOT’s new plan, which basically creates the best of all worlds — sidewalk-level bike lanes, keeping the parking, and adding a roundabout at the La Crosse Street-3rd/4th street intersection. This option would only lose roughly seven parking spots, while connecting the 2nd Street cycle track to Vine Street. Judicial terms and consolidation Lastly, we discussed how changing a municipal judge’s term from four to two years — which the council also approved — will save taxpayer dollars. By aligning La Crosse’s judicial cycle with the City of Onalaska, the two cities can explore consolidating into a single municipal judge in two years. This would reduce overhead and caseload costs by sharing one judge between both municipalities. Kiel is a former La Crosse City Council member, who is an advocate for providing the public with what is happening with city government. She also serves on some city boards and works with the unsheltered population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom, talks about the latest transportation news including the results of the first year of congestion pricing, mayor Mamdani's announcement on the McGuinness Boulevard redesign, and more.

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Mac Kiel is back in studio to preview committee and council week in La Crosse. The holidays pack all the big meetings into one week, highlighted by discussions on deregulating little free food pantries, asking for new proposals for a downtown bike lane and parking plan, and tackling homelessness as the community marks the two-year anniversary of Pathways Home. Kiel talks about her experience working with the homeless, as both La Crosse’s city council and county board — and the community — can attend a Pathways Home update at 6 p.m. Monday in the County Administrative Center. Before that, we discuss how both committees will meet next Tuesday, with Judiciary and Administration starting at 4 p.m. and Finance and Personnel following at 6 p.m., before the full city council will take those recommendations to its 6 p.m. Thursday meeting. We also talked about how the major zoning code overhaul affects the area, including the La Crosse River Marsh seeking a 500-foot “buffer zone,” plus a proposal to end council invocations, which Kiel explains. The biggest topic, however, was the little free food pantries and the "Community Fridge" idea — allowing refrigerators as part of that plan. We end the show with a quick talk on the council asking the Wisconsin DOT to develop alternative plans for 3rd and 4th streets downtown, which could include protected bike lanes or bigger sidewalks. We note that the DOT has held 19 public meetings since 2024 on the Downtown Corridor Study and presented proposals to the council, which were apparently not good enough. The council postponed voting on those proposals for 90 days, ending next month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tacking the complaints and myths about bicycles, bike lanes and parking with Andrew Ericson in studio for La Crosse Talk PM. Ericson sits on the city of La Crosse’s Bicycle-Pedestrian Committee, the MTU Board and the Climate Action Steering Committee. Some of those complaints we discuss include bicyclists not obeying traffic laws, needing to pay for their own infrastructure and why they should just ride on the road. We also get into some of the bike lane plans in La Crosse, as the city council has proposals in January’s meetings in regards to the Wisconsin DOT plans for 3rd and 4th street downtown. In relation to that, we also talk about parking, as a lot of complaints about bike lanes through downtown La Crosse takes away on street parking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Neighbors in West Wash Park have now gathered more than 1,000 signatures calling for Mayor Johnston to reverse the city's plan for traffic calming on Alameda Ave. to the original, three-lane proposal. They argue that there's no way the new four-lane plan is just as safe, as DOTI head Amy Ford has argued. But could that possibly be true? CU Denver civil engineering professor Wes Marshall has been watching the debate play out, and he's on today to help cut through the noise — and answer the bigger question: Is Mayor Johnston making Denver streets less safe? Do you think Mayor Johnston is making Denver streets less safe? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Wes Marshall is also the author of “Killed by a Traffic Engineer: Shattering the Delusion that Science Underlies our Transportation System.” Bree quoted a recent Denver Post op-ed by the co-chairs of the DOTI advisory board Aylene McCallum and Allen Cowgill: “The previous administration made great progress in achieving these visions [for a connected Denver], but today, under Mayor Johnston's leadership, that progress has stalled and, in specific instances, has even been reversed.” For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm If you enjoyed this interview with Janessa White, the Director & General Manager of Simply Eloped, learn more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode: Denver Health Aura Frames - Use code CITYCAST for $35 off Denver Botanic Gardens Foothills Animal Shelter Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Bike lanes continue to be a point of controversy on our city streets. More bike lanes are popping up in our neighborhoods, but activists want a bigger citywide network for cyclists – and they want the bike lanes protected to help prevent more injuries and deaths. In the latest installment of our occasional series, “Whose Streets,” host Trenae Nuri gets the latest on biking in the city — from City Hall to Fairmount Park to the Pine/Spruce Street corridor — with Dave Talone, organizer with Philly Bike Action. Have any experiences biking in the city or sharing the road with cyclists? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

Today, an update on Bay Area bike paths and walkways. We bring you the latest on ‘Getting around the Bay' from our transit reporter. Then, an adopted son needs to decide which family to call home. And, how an Oakland pastor turns the tables on homophobia in the Church.

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The Government's move to shift e-scooter users from the sidewalk to bike lanes is being hailed as a win for common-sense. ACC statistics for e-scooter injuries this year are close to surpassing $14 million. There were also more than two thousand claims for e-scooter related injuries in the first half of this year. Flamingo Scooters Co-Creator Jacksen Love told Mike Hosking it clears up confusion. He says bike lanes are clearly a lot safer than the road and helps keep footpaths clear for pedestrians. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We discussed what one local cyclist and journalist in Boston calls, the now, “congested mass of mechanization” in Boston’s bike lanes. While Mayor Wu and the city of Boston created space for cyclists in Boston, that space seems to be overcrowded with motorized vehicles like e-bikes, mopeds, and electric shooters (many of which are used for food delivery). Paul Basken is a local writer, journalist and cyclist who believes Boston’s bike lanes should be reserved for cyclists not motorized vehicles, as a matter of safety. Paul joined us to discuss this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Analysis of Tuesday's upset in St. Paul, ending Melvin Carter's run as Mayor. WCCO TV Sunday morning host Esme Murphy discussed the shocker on The WCCO Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar.

BE WARNED: It's LuAnna, and this podcast contains honest, upfront opinions, rants, bants and general explicit content. But you know you love it!It's time to get TOTALLY EXTRA. Extra chat, extra rants, extra bants, extra stories, nonsense and more.On this week's Totally Extra: Terrible accents, some love for the Luanna community, cyclists not in cycle lanes, pretending to be colourblind for YEARS, struggling with identity without a job and strumming yourself on the loo. Remember, if you want to get in touch you can:Email us at luanna@everythingluanna.com OR drop us a WhatsApp on 07745 266947Please review Global's Privacy Policy: https://global.com/legal/privacy-policy/

We really find our groove by the 1 hour mark. Sorry it took so long to get there.

Pittsburgh officially has its own Walk of Fame and Michael Keaton showed up to celebrate. (Too bad his name was spelled wrong on his plaque!) Host Megan Harris was there for the ceremony and shares the highlights, including a touching moment from Fred Rogers' children. She, executive producer Mallory Falk, and producer Sophia Lo also discuss a compromise over the Penn Avenue bike lane, a new plan to get rid of abandoned boats along the North Shore, and why the Pens gave up exclusive development rights to the Lower Hill. Notes and references from today's show: Pittsburgh, Strip District merchants compromise to resolve bike lane brouhaha [TribLive] PODCAST: Penn Ave Bike Lane Drama, Explained [City Cast Pittsburgh] Pittsburgh buying Riverfront Park for $1 in effort to crack down on moored boats [KDKA] Abandoned boats haunt Pittsburgh rivers — a new law could help remove them faster [WESA] Pittsburgh grants historic designation to 3 Sister Bridges [TribLive] PIT Airport Auction [Joe R. Pyle Auctions] Pittsburgh International Airport auction returns with online bidding [TribLive] Exec. Innamorato Announces 622 People Housed Through 500 in 500 [Allegheny County]  Allegheny County officials hail housing success of ‘500 in 500' initiative [WESA] Due to Federal Shutdown, November SNAP Payments Will Not be Made to Nearly Two Million Pennsylvanians [Commonwealth of Pennsylvania]  Local Food Resource Guide [Instagram]  Pittsburgh Food Security Resources – a List [Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents] How To Fight Food Insecurity in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh] A Couple of Local Favorites Are Engaged [Pittsburgh Magazine] Got an idea for a very Pittsburgh Halloween costume? Call or text us our HALLOWEEN COSTUME HOTLINE at  412-212-8893. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 24th episode: The Frick Family House Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. 

Shamus Toomey, Editor in Chief and co-founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Wendy Snyder (in for Bob Sirott) to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. Shamus has details on: Chicago Cyclists Are Buying Out Tamale Carts To Keep Vendors Home And Safe From ICE: Cycling x Solidarity's latest mutual aid effort takes cyclists on group rides […]

It's the Friday News Roundup. We're talking about the real-world impacts of the Pennsylvania budget impasse, the very expensive state Supreme Court justice election, the City Hall bike lane project suddenly in limbo, and the new name and logo for the Philadelphia Art Museum. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also dish about a new steakhouse that opened this week, and weekend plans in the city.   Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philadelphia's only rape crisis center is pausing services indefinitely amid state budget impasse. It's a ‘colossal loss.' City Hall bike lane faces unclear future after Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffery Young pumps the brakes on support The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a new name and other plans to revive attendance Thousands of Pa. college students wait for key financial aid due to state budget impasse A court race in Pennsylvania quietly has major implications for 2028 Lots of harsh rhetoric, little progress at Pa. Capitol on months-overdue budget F&M Poll: Pennsylvanians Say Government, Politicians Biggest Problem Facing State Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly And don't forget—you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

WBZ NewsRadio's James Rojas reports. 

Bradley Jay fills in on NightSideThe e-bike and motorized scooter debate has been raging in Boston as we continue to see more e-bike and scooter related accidents. Residents have been complaining about the lawless behavior happening in bike lanes, on sideways and on the roadways at the hands of these motorized bikes and scooters. Do motorized vehicles belong in bike lanes?

The Penn Avenue “rightsizing” project kicks off tomorrow night — if a judge doesn't step in and stop it. The city's planning to remove a lane of driving traffic, add a protected bike lane, and keep roughly the same number of parking spots between 22nd and 31st streets in the Strip District. But it hasn't been a straightforward process. A coalition of small business owners, acting as the Strip District Business Association, recently asked a judge to intervene and grant an emergency injunction to stop the project. Axios Pittsburgh's Ryan Deto is with City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris to talk about why cyclists and city officials have been pushing for this project since 2023, why some people are mad about it, and what it all means for the identity and future of the Strip. Learn more about the sponsors of this September 29th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh City Cast Neighbors - Now through Oct. 3 when you sign up you get this awesome tote that says Neighbors Make PittsburghBecome a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It's the Friday News Roundup! We're talking about why our schools are losing millions due to a lack of a state budget – and why Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania treasurer (and gubernatorial candidate), is offering low-interest loans due to the budget impasse. Plus, we chat about the end of AIDS Walk Philly, new historical markers, and a bike lane coming smack in the center of town. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz break down these stories and more.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Josh Shapiro's GOP opponent Stacy Garrity steps in to offer counties $500 million in loans as Pa. budget remains at an impasse Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission Approves 45 New Historical Markers to Celebrate State History Action Wellness Announces End Of AIDS Walk Philly, Plans Legacy Tribute Event To Honor Walk's 38 Years Of Service Temple marching band celebrates 100 years of legacy, life lessons and fun Philly schools will borrow up to $1.5 billion to pay for a new teacher contract and other costs Pennsylvania's state budget is nearly 3 months late. Leaders still can't agree on the basics. Construction begins on new bike lane around City Hall Philly to get 14 new state historical markers, including for Bellevue hotel, Kensington riots Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly And don't forget—you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 55% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

Another award-winning (not as such) episode of America's #1 podcast for anyone who's listened to all of them.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports city leaders are celebrating a milestone in the construction of protected bike lanes in Chicago.

Episode SummaryEpisode 126 delivers comprehensive analysis of Australian and international news, politics, and sport. The hosts tackle everything from sovereign citizen movements and government policy disasters to AFL finals and international political chaos, maintaining their trademark blend of serious analysis and wry humor.Listener CorrespondenceGrant ("Tri-Valve") - Multiple TopicsNRL Trainers on Field: Criticism of excessive trainer presence during games, particularly Alfie Langer's extended field time with Broncos and Queensland Origin teamsMedia Language Issues: Channel 9's problematic "Exonerated Child Murderer Folbigg" banner - classic oxymoronInternational Travel: Amusing encounter with Collingwood supporters in the Sahara Desert, Libya (2010)Bike Lane Safety: Melbourne bike lanes creating pedestrian hazards, particularly for country visitors unfamiliar with urban cycling infrastructureAFLW vs Netball: Questions about potential impact of women's AFL on traditional netball participation and viewershipAndrew - Sovereign CitizensCommunity Support: Concerns about significant local support for Paul Punker and Desi Freeman in high country communitiesHidden Numbers: Unexpected prevalence of sovereign citizen ideology among seemingly ordinary citizensMajor News AnalysisSovereign Citizen Movement & WieambillaGeographic Clusters: Identified hotspots including Gladstone/WA Wheatbelt, Albury-Wodonga, Northern Rivers, SW QueenslandPolice Risk: Increased threat assessment protocols required for warrant servicesHistorical Context: Long-standing anti-establishment culture in remote eastern Victoria dating to 1970sFreeman Manhunt: Police belief in community assistance for Desi Freeman; rugged Buckland Valley terrain complicating searchErin Patterson SentencingSentence: Life imprisonment with 33-year non-parole period (eligible 2056)Judge's Reasoning: Justice Chris Beale noted extensive premeditation required for crimeSolitary Confinement: 22 hours daily due to case publicityCommunity Impact: Butchers no longer selling mushroom-based products; "Beef Wellington" renamed "Beef en Croute"Bruce Lehrmann Federal Court AppealAppeal Failure: Federal Court unimpressed with Lehrmann's challengeFiona Brown: Only figure emerging with reputation intact despite career destructionCompensation Disparity: Call for equal treatment compared to Brittany Higgins settlementJacinta Price Immigration CommentsABC Interview Controversy: Claims about Labor's immigration strategy targeting Indian community votesLiberal Response: Julie Bishop apologized on Price's behalf; Price refused personal apologyBusiness Backlash: Harris Park businesses refusing Liberal engagement until unconditional Price apologyElectoral Strategy: Cos Samaras noted elections won/lost in NSW/Victoria, not through minority group alienationPolicy DisastersBlack Market TobaccoMarket Indicators: Small country town (25,000) now has five tobacconists - unprecedentedPolicy Failure: Excise increases creating massive black market, including Iraqi cigarette factories serving Australian marketPrice Comparison: Legal cigarettes $55-60 per pack vs $120 for carton of 10 packs illegallyLaw Enforcement: Hundreds of millions spent on policing sophisticated black marketsHistorical Parallel: Ignoring 20th century prohibition lessons from alcohol and bettingRespectability of Law-breaking: Creating acceptance of illegal activity, similar to SP bookmaking eraVaping PolicyJoint Failure: Bipartisan decision ignoring harm reduction evidenceUnregulated Danger: Current black market vapes potentially more dangerous than regulated alternativesInternational PoliticsThomas Sewell Deportation PetitionPetition Numbers: 117,000+ signatures on Change.org for neo-Nazi leader deportationLegal Challenges: New Zealand citizenship complications; military service precedent (Bertie Kidd case)Current Charges: Violent disorder, assault by kicking, discharge missile, police intimidationUS Politics - Trump/Epstein FilesBirthday Book Evidence: House Oversight Committee confirms Trump birthday message to EpsteinWhite House Response: Claims of forgery; potential legal battle with Wall Street JournalEconomic Concerns: US jobs market weakened (22,000 jobs vs expected higher), unemployment 4.2% to 4.3%Tariff Impact: Goldman Sachs reports 86% absorbed by importers, unsustainable long-termJohn Deere Warning: Agricultural equipment manufacturer's poor results concerning for rural Trump baseEuropean Political ChaosFrance - Government CollapseConfidence Vote: PM François Bayrou lost 364-194, far-right and far-left coalitionSpending Cuts: Proposed welfare caps and public holiday removal triggered downfallFiscal Crisis: 5.8% GDP deficit, 114% debt-to-GDP ratioPolitical Paralysis: No major party willing to make necessary hard economic decisionsUK - Boris Johnson Influence ScandalThe Boris Files: Leaked data reveals post-PM profiteering from office connectionsGreensill Echoes: Similarities to David Cameron lobbying scandalLabour Leadership: Keir Starmer faces deputy leadership election, working-class voters moving to ReformPolling: Reform UK leading but insufficient for parliamentary majorityImmigration Policy: Dublin Agreement unavailable post-Brexit; family reunion advantages drawing Channel crossingsGermany - Migration PoliticsCologne Agreement: All parties except AfD pledge only positive migration discourse in local electionsStrategic Error: Likely to entrench support for far-right AfD by dismissing legitimate concernsInternational RelationsChina EngagementBob Carr & Dan Andrews: Attending 80th anniversary of Japanese defeat in ChinaPhoto Opportunities: Andrews pictured with Kim Jong-un and Vladimir PutinCommercial Motivations: Unnamed political friend claims Andrews "making millions" from China connectionsInfluence Trading: Xi Jinping meetings providing significant business leverageMiddle East & UkraineMarina Hyde Quote: "The path to peace still goes through politicians with power. Many of them are still terrible people. They will still have to have unpleasant and even toxic conversations in which horse trading and moral compromise are inevitable"UN Role: Defense of UN as necessary forum for engaging "terrible people" while criticizing corrupt agenciesSports CoverageNRL Finals Week 1Matchups: Raiders v Broncos (Canberra), Storm v Bulldogs (Melbourne), Warriors v Panthers (Auckland), Sharks v Roosters (Shark Park)Venue Criticism: Shark Park described as "disaster" with rat problems, unfit for purposeForm Analysis: Storm struggling after losses to Roosters and Broncos; Raiders in strong formAFL Finals AnalysisGeelong Dominance: Cats looking "head and shoulders" above competitionUmpiring Controversy: AFL acknowledged mistake in Geelong v Brisbane Lions match; three-goal turnaround from questionable decisionsUpcoming Matches: Hawks v Crows, Suns v Lions at GabbaJai Newcombe: Hawks midfielder top-rated in all three finals appearancesCharlie Curnow: Carlton star's ordinary finals performances raising trade speculationRugby UnionWallabies Form: Positive signs despite slow starts; exciting brand attracting attentionLions Tour Revenue: Significant funds from upcoming British & Irish Lions tourScheduling Issues: Argentina match poorly timed at 2pm North QueenslandMedia & CultureChildren's Humor AnalysisAnne Althaus Insight: Children funny because not yet socialized, willing to take risksComparison: Ricky Gervais model of saying "unsayable" thingsNew Yorker: Magazine quality decline noted, but cartoons "back in form"Comedy RecommendationsStewart Lee: Ricky Gervais' favorite comedian; unconventional styleQueen/Paddington Joke: Stewart Lee's material about marmalade sandwiches and Prince AndrewMedia BusinessThe Free Press Sale: Bari Weiss publication acquired by Paramount/CBS for $100-200 millionEditorial Control: Weiss reportedly getting "free reign" over CBS political coverageAlternative Media Success: Examples include Claire Lehmann's Quillette, Megyn Kelly's expansionDemocratization Concerns: Tendency toward sensationalism in independent mediaContact InformationJack the Insider: X/Twitter DMs @JacktheInsiderHong Kong Jack: hongkongchat.substack.comEmail: theconditionalreleaseprogram@gmail.com

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This week saw another political bombshell at City Hall. Mayor Eric Adams' former top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, was hit with four new indictments tied to sweeping bribery schemes during her time in the administration. Six others were charged as well, including Lewis-Martin's son, another Adams aide and real estate developers. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan break down how this latest wave of scandal could shape the mayor's chances in the November general election. Then, the "Off Topic" team dives into the rest of the campaign trail, from the debate over legalizing sex work to President Donald Trump's potential involvement in the race.

Stan in New Milford NJ is wondering when gas prices will go down? He loves everything President Trump Is Doing. Chris in Manhattan NY called Mark to complain about NYC's Bike Lanes, and how they cause danger. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan in New Milford NJ is wondering when gas prices will go down? He loves everything President Trump Is Doing. Chris in Manhattan NY called Mark to complain about NYC's Bike Lanes, and how they cause danger.

Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney's declaration that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state this September — pending conditions — following on the heels of similar announcements from France and the United Kingdom. Plus, President Trump's August 1 deadline for trade deals is just hours away. With the U.S. making deals with many other countries, Carney suggested there was a possibility negotiations with the Americans would extend beyond the deadline, meaning Canada may face steep tariffs. And finally, a judge in Ontario blocked Premier Doug Ford's plan to remove bike lanes in Toronto, arguing the lanes were protected by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Stephen Nessen, transportation reporter for the WNYC and Gothamist newsroom, talks about the latest conflict over a bike lane in Brooklyn, plus why Congressman Jerrold Nadler got into a heated back-and-forth with the US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over subway crime.

A caller asks why it's so hard to make biking safe in LA. We bike around different US cities to get the answer. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colleen Barrett, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of a cyclist in a bike lane intersection in Washington, DC by Kevin Carter/Getty Images.  If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here.  Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A caller asks why it's so hard to make biking safe in LA. We bike around different US cities to get the answer. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Colleen Barrett, engineered by Matthew Billy, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. Photo of a cyclist in a bike lane intersection in Washington, DC by Kevin Carter/Getty Images.  If you have a question, give us a call on 1-800-618-8545 or send us a note here. Listen to Explain It to Me ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices