Podcasts about sidewalks

Episode 121 with Harry Meadley, skateboarder and artist from Leeds, England.Together we discussed his life and career, from growing up in Leeds where he picked up his first board in his early teen years; quickly becoming very embedded in the Leeds skate scene through starting his website “Don't mess with Yorkshire”, and writing for Sidewalk magazine; going to art school as a young adult and for quite some time keeping his skate and art life separate, with skateboarding eventually taking a step back; in the late 2010's reconnecting with skateboarding, even filming his first full video part at 35 years old for Joe Allen's “Pétanque”; finally bringing his two worlds together, in 2023, by developing Civic Skateboarding, a skateboarding arts festival in Leeds that focused on making street skating more inclusive for marginalized skaters; to successfully completing a PhD in socially engaged skateboarding in 2025 and much more through surprise questions from friends of his.(00:13) – Intro (01:25) – Rachel Meadley(06:23) – Lucy Evans(13:14) – Tom Brown(21:28) – Ben Powell(25:08) – Farran Golding(34:24) – Joe Allen(44:21) – Indigo Willing(49:11) – Lee Dubin(52:05) – Laura Long (01:03:14) – Chris Lawton(01:13:54) – Sarah Oglesby (01:21:46) – Jack Lovell(01:25:48) – Gerard Roberts(01:32:17) – Ruby McMullen(01:34:24) – James Kelly(01:35:34) – Tom Meadley(01:40:41) – Natalie Porter(01:46:05) – Brian Glenney(02:04:53) – Esther Sayers(02:09:37) – Paul O'Connor(02:12:35) – Sean Ashton (02:17:01) – Izzy Almond(02:18:43) – ConclusionFor more information and resources: https://linktr.ee/beyondboardsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Inspired by Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the Rainbow Honor Walk was 20 years in the making. Founder Emeritus David Perry discusses the mission of this monument which is centered around the world famous Castro District.

Notes Sample: “I Nearly Married a Human 2” by Tubeway Army Written and produced by Kinte Synopsis “Overcrowded (No Space to Heal)” brings the album's future fears into packed cities, rising rents, eviction, traffic, and emotional exhaustion. With “I Nearly Married a Human 2” as the sample, Kinte paints a world where people are physically close but spiritually disconnected. The song looks at overcrowding not just as a population problem, but as a crisis of housing, greed, loneliness, and lack of compassion. Chapter 4: Overcrowded (No Space to Heal) From the machine world, the story moves into the city. “Overcrowded (No Space to Heal)” shows a future where people are packed together but still deeply alone. Housing is too expensive, cities are too crowded, and people are emotionally exhausted. The track shows that the crisis is not just population growth — it is greed, inequality, and a lack of compassion. This chapter asks how people can heal when there is no room to breathe. #NoSpaceToHeal #Kinte #Overcrowded Lyrics [Verse 1] City packed like a fist every block stay clenched, Sidewalks got stories, every step feel pinched. New condos rise up like trophies for the wealthy, While the families down the street can't afford to be “healthy.” They build up the skyline, push the spirit down low, Whole lives in one room, still nowhere to go. Traffic move like a slow war, sirens in the score, Everybody “linked in,” but nobody's sure. We got billions on the planet, still lonely by design, Crowded in the physical starving in the mind. [Verse 2] Rent climbed like a rocket, paycheck stuck in sand, “Luxury” on the sign, but it's poverty in the plan. Parks turn to parking, shade turn to fees, Air tastes like exhaust and unspoken pleas. They tell you “just hustle,” like space grow on trees, Like sleep ain't a privilege you buy on your knees. I watch elders get priced out the block they survived, And the city call it “growth” while the people feel deprived. Overcrowded isn't numbers it's pressure in the chest, It's being everywhere at once and never feeling at rest. [Bridge] If the world too full, why the fridge still empty? If the world too smart, why the love still stingy? If we got all this progress, why the peace feel rented? If we got all these screens, why we still disconnected? [Verse 3] They sell “wellness” in a bottle, “peace” by subscription, Meditation app humming through another eviction. “Breathe in… breathe out…” while the landlord breathe threats, And a “selfcare” playlist can't pay off the debts. Kids grow up too fast like a glitch in the system, When your playground a parking lot, you don't learn how to listen. But we still find a pocket of sky between the wires, Still light little suns in community fires. We make room in the rhythm when the room too tight, Turn a hallway to a dance floor, turn a night into light. [Verse 4] I want cities that heal, not cages with views, Where the future ain't gated and the air ain't used. Where trees don't cost extra and water ain't rare, Where “home” don't mean panic every time you hear stairs. Overcrowded is a symptom, not a curse from above It's the math of greed subtracting out love. So I'm speaking to tomorrow like “open the door,” We don't need more towers we need space for the poor.

People in Seattle took more than 10.5 million e-scooter and e-bike trips last year. But scooters can be a risky choice. Harborview treated 163 serious injuries from e-scooters or e-bikes in 2024. Recently, Seattle began requiring companies to use technology to prevent people from riding on the sidewalk. To learn more about injury prevention, we talk with UW epidemiology professor Steve Mooney, who's studied injuries involving micromobility devices. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Pollack, professor of law at Cardozo School of Law, joins the Business Scholarship Podcast to discuss his book Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource. This episode is hosted by Andrew Jennings, associate professor of law at Emory University, and was edited by Tanya Eathakotti, a law student at Emory University.

This week on Right to Life Radio, John and Jonathan break down California's primary election results and what they mean for the pro-life movement heading into November. They take some humorous jabs at Tom Steyer's record-breaking cost-per-vote campaign, dig into the top-two showdown between Steve Hilton and Javier Becerra, and discuss how California's extended ballot-counting process impacts close races. In the second half, they welcome Linda Talia for "Stories from the Sidewalk," exploring the troubling intersections of abortion, coercion, and sex trafficking outside local clinics, along with the reality behind the "pro-choice" narrative.  

Tonight, on this explosive episode of Light ‘Em Up.If you are hearing this episode, it is a miracle from God. Believe me!About a week ago with no advanced warning, we suffered the most serious catastrophic equipment failure that we've ever experienced — thanks to Windows 11. The Security settings on Windows 11 cancelled our access to our “drivers” which support our show. We scrambled; we researched the problem day and night, tried one of everything and troubleshot the issue until we were asleep on our feet.Long story short, we're back!  Bill Gates can't keep a good show down!Tonight, we focus our investigative reporting skills with the intensity of a surgical laser on better understanding officer- induced jeopardy, which also can be referred to as officer- created jeopardy."Officer-induced jeopardy" refers to situations where a police officer's own unreasonable tactics, actions, or decisions prior to a force encounter unnecessarily create or escalate the danger, increasing the likelihood that force will be needed.The phrases of “officer-induced jeopardy” or “officer-created jeopardy” describe actions taken by police officers that increase the risk of injury to the officer and escalate the probability of use of lethal force by officers, which may have been avoided had the officer not placed himself or herself in a self-created dangerous situation.Be clear in the fact that this action stems from willful actions taken by the officer that put the officer and the person of interest or suspect in danger … such as:—                 rushing in without backup,—                 poor de-escalation skills and tactics,—                 or standing in front of a fleeing vehicle, which may have been avoided.Officers rarely are but can be criminally prosecuted for using force when their actions led to escalation during contact with subjects. However, the facts bear out that fewer than 3% of killings by police result in officers being charged with a crime.Recently, a fan of the show contacted us and informed us of an incident where their family — in their home -- became inadvertent ear and eyewitnesses being directly next door to where the Akron Police Department had terminated a vehicle pursuit — barricading and cornering a driver in his vehicle and ordering him to exit his vehicle while at gun point:  More than 10 officers with their weapons drawn and pointed at the person who had previously committed what would amount to minor misdemeanors.The family that contacted us were concerned because they were in the direct line of crossfire if the officers decided to fire.This unnecessary contact with a 66-year-old black man (the suspect) could have easily turned into a “contagious fire” incident, with many of those shots coming from high-powered, military style assault rifles.In this explosive episode, in order to further our understanding about officer- induced jeopardy —   as a case study we'll examine Barnes v. Felix, 605 U.S. ___ (2025), which is a recent Supreme Court decision which assesses whether an officer acted reasonably in using force under the Fourth Amendment, and that a court must consider all the relevant circumstances, including facts and events leading up to the climactic moment.And we'll touch upon a few brief case summaries and instances that support our topic …As well as:—     How the use-of-force management training has changed over the course of the last decade.—     How has the use of less-lethal tools and devices changed?And …—     What we feel law enforcement agencies in the 21st Century should focus more on when it comes to officer- induced jeopardy and the use-of-force continuum.All this, pero mucho más aquí y solamente aquí — on Light ‘Em Up!The search for the truth and justice begins RIGHT HERE … and RIGHT NOW!Tune in for all the explosive details and our sponsors Newsly & Feedspot!We want to hear from you!Support the show

Mayor Gary Moore and City Manager Kasey Mitchell joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about the city-wide cleanup on June 6th, upcoming road construction, the sidewalk reimbursement program, and Hog Days. Kewanee residents are encouraged to take part in city-wide Cleanup Day, which will take place on Saturday, June 6th, from 7 AM until noon. Participants should ensure all items are bagged or boxed for quick unloading, helping keep the area clean and efficient. Proof of an address within Kewanee is required. Volunteers are needed to assist with unloading vehicles and placing materials into large dumpsters. Extra hands are necessary to help the process move smoothly for everyone involved. Anyone interested in volunteering should show up Saturday morning. Join the effort to keep the city looking its best and make a difference in your community. If the event is postponed due to rain, the backup date is next Saturday. Restrictions include no electronics, toner, or liquids such as paint. The city is also promoting involvement in upcoming events, including Hog Days, and highlighting summer construction projects and a sidewalk reimbursement program.

Beacon council continues review of capital needs More than 60 percent of the sidewalks and 80 percent of crosswalks in Beacon are in "good" to "very good" condition, meaning they are at least generally accessible to people with disabilities and, for crosswalks, adequately visible with little damage, according to a recent Dutchess County study. Creighton Manning, a Poughkeepsie engineering firm, spent 124 hours in the field, noting 2,400 observation points, from last fall through the spring, to produce a report on the city's pedestrian facilities. A draft of the report, which was funded by the Dutchess Transportation Council, was shared with the City Council on Monday (June 1). The study cataloged Beacon's sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps and pedestrian signals, evaluating each on a scale from 1 (worst) to 4 (best). Seventeen percent of the city's 281,000 feet of sidewalks were considered "fair" (2); 19 percent were "poor" (1). There are 274 crosswalks; 11 percent were visible with some damage (2), but just 2 percent were extremely deteriorated (1). The city's 856 curb ramps, the sloped section of sidewalk leading into a curb, were ranked highly, with 82 percent "good" or "very good" (3 or 4), 12 percent "fair" (2) and 6 percent "poor" (1). There are pedestrian signals at about a dozen sites in Beacon, and all were said to function properly. Creighton Manning also created maps showing priority locations for sidewalk and curb ramp improvements, with each ranked for proximity to Main Street, schools and public parks. Needs were spread throughout the city and Mayor Lee Kyriacou said they mostly reflected his own observations. While not part of the report, Transportation Council data collected by volunteers in 2025 showed that Beacon's Main Street had the most pedestrian traffic in the county. The Creighton Manning study found the sidewalk on Main Street to be "very good," the highest of the four grades, although a number of sidewalks in the Main Street-adjacent Transitional Zone were graded "poor." Crosswalks on and around Main Street were largely given a 3 or 4 as "adequate" or "like new." The City Council will hold a public hearing on June 15 on nearly $10 million in spending on equipment and capital projects scheduled for 2027. Each year, the council must approve funding for the following year's capital plan by July 31. Of five funding streams for 2027 projects, the city expects to receive the most ($4.3 million) from state and federal aid, said Finance Director Susan Tucker. Most of that ($3.6 million) will be used to rehabilitate Beekman Street. Tucker said Beacon plans to borrow $3.1 million and allocate $1.9 million of it as additional funding to construct a water-storage tank at the Mount Beacon Reservoir. (The city budgeted $1.6 million on the project in 2026.) About $2.4 million of the city's savings will be used for other projects, the most expensive of which is the first phase of improvements to the southwest corner of Memorial Park ($308,000). The final two funding sources, grants and a recreation trust that developers pay into, will provide $55,000 and $92,000 next year, respectively. Two weeks ago, during the council's initial review of its five-year capital plan, there was some debate about when and how the city should move ahead with plans for a community or enhanced recreation center. On Monday, council members seemed to agree that the next step would be to dedicate funding in the 2027 operating budget for a feasibility report. The council has the option each year to set aside funding for planning studies; the 2026 budget includes $100,000 to be split between a study to create a biking master plan and housing resources. A study in 2027 would likely provide insight into programming needs. Further research would be needed to determine whether improvements to the Recreation Department building at 23 West Center St. could satisfy Beacon residents' desire for a "third space" where the community — particularly chi...

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We're strolling through a smattering of topics today on the sidewalk. TJ creates a 5th park for Disney World, Landon wonders if we'll hit a "Disney World Cold Zone" when the kids get older, and of course we talk resorts and hit the 3 Questions to end the show.  * * * * * *

Evan Clark and Natalie Eger are college students studying sociology in Lexington, Virginia, and they came back from the 2025 National Gathering in Providence, RI fired up to do something. In the past year they've built a thriving local conversation group, turned a city council member into a regular at their monthly meetings, and had a broken sidewalk fixed fourteen days after they flagged it. They walk through how they started from scratch, made real change at the local level, and kept people showing up month after month. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Strong Towns Lexington Introduces Community Planning Initiative to City Council (Article) Strong Towns Lexington (Site, Instagram) Evan Clark (LinkedIn) Natalie Eger (LinkedIn) Norm Van Eeden Petersman (LinkedIn) Do you know someone who would make for a great Bottom-Up Revolution guest? Let us know here.   This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Thank you! Join fellow members discussing this episode in The Commons.

A sidewalk isn't just a strip of asphalt; it's a place where countless laws collide, whether they're governing our movement, our safety, our right to free speech, our economy, or even just who's responsible for shoveling after a snow storm. But most communities don't have a single agency that manages all these competing concerns — and maybe it's time they create one.  Today on The Brake, we interview sidewalk law expert Michael Pollack about his new book "Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource." And in that book, he untangles the dense web of policies that shape our pedestrian spaces, which might just change the way you look at sidewalks forever. 

How does rain make you feel? Rain makes some people sad.下雨會讓你有什麼感覺？有些人在雨天心情低落。 Click HERE for the full transcript!

Lux Radio Theater "The Sidewalks of London" February 12, 1940 CBS starring Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester 

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In Palm Coast, Florida, 65-year-old Julia Kalthof allegedly took the law into her own hands by using her SUV to chase a 14-year-old along a bike path. Newly released bodycam footage captures the intense confrontation between deputies and Kalthof. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber breaks down the investigative video and speaks with the victim's parents, Adam and Christina Ellis, about the terrifying ordeal.HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O'Shea, Alex Ciccarone, & Jay CruzScript Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson & Juliana BattagliaGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrimeTwitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happy Birthday to the Associated Press which incorporated as a non-profit news cooperative on May 22, 1846 to share the costs of covering a war between the United States of America and Mexico. Charlottesville Community Engagement is an experiment in bringing people stories about an area that seems to be in constant change.Once a week there's an audio version and this is a chance to catch up on what's been said: * Charlottesville's budget for fiscal year 2026 is on track for surplus (read the story)* City Manager Sam Sanders given an update on development of a plan to make 2000 Holiday Drive a functioning support center for homeless (read the story)* Work to build a sidewalk to support additional development in the Fry's Spring neighborhood is on pause due to higher than expected right of ways costs (read the story)* Bike Month continues and one Charlottesville City Councilor implores people to log rides with a government agency to beat Richmond (read the story)* Charlottesville will commemorate the late Mel Walker on May 30 with the unveiling of Mel's Walk (read the story)* Supervisor Sally Duncan wants Albemarle to consider creating rental inspection program (read the story)This edition has no shout-outs except this oneCrikey, I'm tired. I pretty much go at this work non-stop because there's a lot to get to and I have a reputation to keep. A reputation for my dedication to doing the work. Is dedication or is it something more stubborn? Either way, I didn't put shout-outs in this one because I want to get it out the door so I can move on to writing two stories for C-Ville Weekly, possibly doing land use transactions, prepping what will likely be a fairly short Week Ahead, and then getting ready for next week's stories. But Fridays are a good day to send out this list of social media sites where you can help share the work. And here are some social media possibilities:* I created a BlueSky account because I missed Twitter but I don't do much except post links to Information Charlottesville stories. That may change.* There are 445 followers of the Town Crier Productions Facebook page which is currently solely used to let people know when a story has been posted to Information Charlottesville. I may begin using this to do live video of podcast recording. Interested?* There are slightly more followers on Instagram, but I have paused posting here because I want to make the images look better and so far that's not been worth investing the time.* I post a version of the Week Ahead on Reddit each Sunday which is a little shorter. This is intended to attract people to the newsletter and many of you got here from there. But there is no official page and you have to know my username. Maybe I'll change that in the future?* Except for reposts of this show, there is no new content on the Charlottesville Podcasting Network but it predates this newsletter by 15 years. I had a good idea and all I wanted to do was tell stories about the community. Here I am still, hoping to get more people involved.* I'm not doing video. Not everyone has to do video.Thanks for reading Charlottesville Community Engagement ! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

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"Black leather jacket."   Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and icon James Grady. David did indeed cry at his son's graduation, and Torie lived Book Fair-palooza in Gaithersburg and Oyster Bay.  Miami literary legend Mitchell Kaplan of Books & Books joined in to nominate Chantel Acevedo for "The Pitch."   Her new book "Cages" is out in June.  Crossing Cuba, London, and Miami, it reveals themes of love, exile, and identity.  Jim shares back stories about Robert Redford and the incentive to write his latest, "Shadows on Sidewalks."  As Bob Dylan said, " sex and politics and murder is the way to go if you want to get people's attention."  Grady will get lots of attention with "Shadows," yet another reason The Washington Post compared his writing to George Orwell and Bob Dylan.

Illegal dumping is a big problem in Oakland. Today, we'll from unhoused people about how the excess garbage that accumulates around encampments impacts their daily lives — and, some of the strategies they use to manage it.

On Monday's show: Early voting begins today and runs through May 22 in the runoffs for the Texas primary races. We discuss that and Joe Panzarella's victory in a special election runoff to fill the District C position on the Houston City Council with Mark Jones, political science fellow at Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy.Also this hour: Sidewalks are a part of public infrastructure that could easily be overlooked. But, according to a new book, sidewalks are at the core of numerous major debates. Michael Pollack discusses his book, Sidewalk Nation, which features a chapter about Houston.Then, veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers listener questions about their pets.And we discuss Jose Altuve's injury and the Astros' weekend series win over the Texas Rangers with Jeff Balke of the Bleav in Astros podcast, then discuss the Texans' 2026 schedule with Houston Chronicle NFL and Texans reporter Jonathan Alexander.Watch

Twenty-five years ago, my sister Alissa Turney disappeared. For most of that time, I have lived in the space between grief and action, between not knowing and refusing to look away. This episode is different. It is shorter, more personal, and less about retelling every detail of Alissa's case than it is about marking what this anniversary means. Twenty-five years is an impossible amount of time to measure. It is birthdays missed, milestones stolen, questions unanswered, and a kind of grief that changes shape but never leaves. But this year also feels like a threshold the end of one road and the beginning of another. This is the place where the sidewalk ends. And for me, it is where the fight for justice continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie shares a Harrison Ford commencement speech that leaves Marconi seriously asking: Is he actually okay? Meanwhile, Marconi gets publicly scolded by a total stranger on the streets of Chicago while trying to capture content "gold." Plus, they dive into a ton of internet audio in Keep Scrolling, answer your listener questions in Ask Mood Killers, and wrap things up with your weekly Dollop of Joy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This week on the Talking Headways podcast we're joined by Cardozo Law professor Michael Pollack to talk about his new book Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource. Michael discusses who manages, owns, and feels ownership of sidewalks and advocates for a Department dedicated to them. We also talk about the nexus between sidewalks and roads, the impact of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Denver's successful funding and maintenance referendum. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Find out about our newsletter and archive on YouTube! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

Staff writer Malcolm Burnley recently visited City Cast Philly to chat with host Trenae Nuri about his recent story Fix the Sidewalks! Listen in on the conversation and then check out City Cast Philly for yourself. 

In this episode, I connect with Professor Michael Pollack for a deep dive into his fabulous new book Sidewalk Nation: The Life and Law of America's Most Overlooked Resource. Helpful Links (note that some may include affiliate links to help me support the channel):

Craig shares the results of a sidewalk poll revealing that only four out of 15 people knew the Mets were playing that night. He and Big Mac also discuss their upcoming appearance at the MLB store and the humor of hearing a Tigers prospect with a similar last name. 01:00 - Mets Sidewalk Poll Results 05:01 - MLB Store Swag Expectations 09:26 - Kevin McGonigle Name Confusion

Legendary thriller author James Grady, creator of Six Days of the Condor, joins Alan Petersen to discuss his remarkable career, the enduring legacy of Three Days of the Condor, and his new noir thriller Shadows on Sidewalks. They also talk about political thrillers, real-world events influencing fiction, writing craft, literary influences, and advice for aspiring writers.

James Grady (b. 1949) is the author of screenplays, articles, and more than a dozen critically acclaimed thrillers. In 1973, after years of acquiring rejection slips for short stories and poems, Grady sold his first novel: Six Days of the Condor, a sensational bestseller which was eventually adapted into a film starring Robert Redford. Spies, Lies and Private Eyes is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair#suspensebooks#authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip#writers#writersinspiration #books#bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted#bookaddiction #bibliophile #read#amreading #lovetoread #terrencemccauley#terrencemccauleybooks #bookouture #thrillers #TheTwilightTown #JamesGrady #ShadowsonSidewalks

We find out that Amy might have fun out alone with Riley Green and she starts blushing when talking about it. We talked to our listener Naomi who just received a $30,000 bonus and needs advice on how to spend it. Does she go on vacation or does she be responsible and save it? Bobby talked about the crazy video of investigators saying the driver pulled onto the sidewalk and allegedly attempted to strike a teenager riding a bike, then chased them!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever noticed a branded stamp in the sidewalk? Keen-eyed Chicagoans have found some that date back to Depression-era infrastructure projects by the Works Progress Administration. Who were the workers behind the WPA and why did they brand Chicago sidewalks? We explore the labor history under our feet.

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It seems like a crack in the sidewalk or broken curb should be an easy fix. However, in Philly these issues get complicated because it isn't the city that's responsible, it's property owners. That's why our sidewalks look the way they do. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Malcom Burnley, a staff writer at the Philadelphia Citizen, who's looked to cities across the country for answers on how to fix our sidewalks ASAP. Read Malcolm's story here.   Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Taskrabbit Art Star

We officially announced the return of the Pepper & Dylan Sidewalk Sale! It's happening on Saturday, May 30th at Midway Music Hall from 10am-3pm. You can request a table by filling out the form here: https://www.seekyoursounds.com/contests/pepper-dylans-sidewalk-sale

We're doing a bit of a crossover episode this week as I wanted to do two things, promote the amazing podcast The Brake hosted by Kea Wilson at Streetsblog USA and Dr. Anat Caspi at The University of Washington and her work focused on creating a platform that inventories Washington State's sidewalks. This is a reproduction of The Brake's February 24th episode What It Would Take to Map Every Sidewalk In Your State.    The Washington State sidewalk inventory is now 100% complete but if you'd like to be part of the coalition to get legislative support for continued maintenance make sure to contact the folks working on OS Connect. +++ Many thanks to Bob Nanna for our intro/outro music. Get the show ad free on Patreon! Find out about our newsletter and archive on YouTube! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into a viral congressional hearing where Rep. Brandon Gill presses an abortion advocate to name her "favorite" abortion method—and her refusal to answer sparks a bigger conversation about the moral and cultural realities of abortion. The hosts also discuss a landmark 9-0 Supreme Court ruling protecting pro-life pregnancy centers from harassment by state governments and share powerful "Stories from the Sidewalk" with Linda Teliha, including a life saved after someone saw a literal sign of hope outside Planned Parenthood.  

Did New York City really shut down for a stuffed animal? Opie and Ron the Waiter dive into the absurdity of King Charles' visit to NYC, where the "Royal work" consisted of planting salad in Harlem and donating a Roo doll to a library. Was it worth the gridlock?​Plus, a reality check on the "disgusting" state of NYC sidewalks after the winter thaw. Why are New Yorkers so bad at being dog owners? We also look at the rise of the machines—from AI taking over airport baggage handling to robot neighborhood watches. The robots are coming for the "un-automatable" jobs, and they're probably better at picking up dog poop than we are.​Follow Opie:​Instagram/Twitter: @OpieRadio​YouTube: Opie Clips / Opie Radio

Location, Demographics, and Financing Your Dream BuildIn this episode Ashley sits down with Dr. Rich Constantine for a deep dive into the decisions that happen long before a single wall goes up. Real numbers, real mistakes, and real talk for anyone thinking about a ground up build.What You'll Hear in This Episode:05:00 – Location and Site Selection How Rich found his first lot on a downtown walk. How his non-compete shaped the search for lot number two. What to look for in a real estate partner.11:00 – Demographics: How to Read the Market Without a Fancy Report Look for Starbucks, new grocery stores, hospital expansions, and high school additions. Where big companies put money, growth follows.15:00 – Financing: Two Loans, No SBA, and the Power of a Local Bank Real estate loan plus FFE loan. First 24 months interest only. Less than 10% down on real estate. Nothing down on the build out. Why liquidity matters more than most startup docs realize.28:00 – Parking: The Unsexy Detail That Can Make or Break You Rich worked backwards from parking before deciding on building size. Ashley shares her cautionary tale of losing half her lot to a not so friendly neighbor. Two and a half spots per operatory is the formula to remember.35:00 – Signage, HOA, and the Hidden Costs Nobody Warns You About HOA fees from $75 to $1,100 a month. Historic district restrictions. The things you don't know until you know.40:00 – Construction Update Drywall up. Building painted. Sidewalk framing started. Soft opening projected end of June.Coming Next Episode: Branding, interior design, and the full story behind the Evelina Smiles aesthetic. Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesddsConnect with Rich: Instagram @dr.c_smilesThank You to Our PartnersNet 32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. s8e8.com/vslKasper Opportunity Finder: Fill those empty chairs and reclaim lost revenue with one click. Get it free at meetkasper.com/register.Support the showFind Out MoreThank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER HEREAlso, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

The news to know for Friday, April 24, 2026! We'll tell you about an intensifying standoff at the Strait of Hormuz as President Trump says, "Don't rush me." Also, why an American soldier who helped capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro was just arrested. And what it means now that the Federal Government has reclassified medical marijuana. Plus, an unusual and potentially awkward White House Correspondents' Dinner, a deal to cut at least some prescription drug prices, and country music's biggest party — now with popular rock, electric, and rap artists in the mix. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box - PLUS free Croissants for life - when you go to Wildgrain.com/NEWSWORTHY to start your subscription today   Enjoy a deep, restful night's sleep with a new mattress from Birch. Go to BirchLiving.com/newsworthy  for 25% off sitewide!   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com    

This week on bigcitysmalltown, Bob Rivard sits down with Dr. Michelangelo Sabatino, director of UT San Antonio's School of Architecture and Planning and the Roland K. Bloomberg Endowed Professor in Architecture. Six months into his role, Sabatino is making the rounds — meeting architects, developers, civic leaders, and students — and bringing a historian's eye and a pedestrian's sensibility to one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.They discuss:What drew Sabatino from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago to San Antonio, and why the city's UNESCO World Heritage sites and River Walk made it an easy callHow the school's move to One Riverwalk Place is transforming not just where students learn, but how — using the downtown core as a living laboratoryWhy adaptive reuse, not new construction, is where the most creative architectural thinking happens — and how San Antonio has long led the wayThe challenge of knitting together UTSA's expanding downtown campus across four compass points of the urban core, and what 6,000 students downtown by end of 2026 could mean for the cityHow San Antonio's growth into a megaregion with Austin raises urgent questions about equity, infrastructure, and who benefitsThe "bird's eye view" problem: why seeing cities only from above — or from a car — leads to dangerous planning mistakesWhy first-generation students from San Antonio's working-class neighborhoods may be the city's most important agents of changeRECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶ #151. 8.3 Million New Neighbors by 2050 — Henry Cisneros and Bob Rivard on the Austin-San Antonio Megaregion — Essential context for this conversation. Henry Cisneros and Bob Rivard examine the demographic forces reshaping the San Antonio-Austin corridor and what it means for how both cities plan, build, and grow... ..GET THE NEWSLETTER

A handful of new endorsements in the California Governor's race have been made ahead of tonight's debate. Rising jet fuel could affect your summer travel plans due to the war in Iran. Millions approved in a budget to repair sidewalks across LA County. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, James Grady, and Chatter's favorite Mayor, Jud Ashman.  The wrap up March Madness and Torie's Duke animosity.  James Grady's soon to be released "Shadows on Sidewalks" getting terrific buzz.  Jud previews the May 16 Gaithersburg Book Festival.  Free attendance, free parking, and over 130 authors, workshops, kids' events, poetry competitions and more.   COB fave David Wright Falade zooms in to share "The New Internationals," out in paperback and joining David'd impressive, eclectic and impactful work.  He writes young adult, non-fiction, and historical fiction with empathy and an academic's rigor.  "The New Internationals" captures the colliding, sometimes clashing challenges of race and identity in post-World War II Paris.

Two young boys are killed in a horrifying crash involving an illegal immigrant—and the fallout is explosive. Tara breaks down the policy failures, political blame game, and the bigger national implications surrounding immigration enforcement, ICE, and state-level action. Who's responsible—and what happens next? ⚡ SEGMENT SUMMARY A devastating incident in South Carolina leaves two children dead after a drunk driver—identified as an illegal immigrant—jumps a curb and strikes them in broad daylight. Tara examines how immigration enforcement gaps, federal policies under Joe Biden, and state-level decisions by Henry McMaster may have contributed to the tragedy. The conversation expands into broader concerns about border policy, ICE enforcement limitations, and comparisons to enforcement strategies in Florida under Ron DeSantis. Tara also references comments from Donald Trump and immigration official Tom Homan regarding deportation and border security. This episode is a charged, emotional look at policy consequences, public safety, and the national debate over immigration enforcement.

There are various laws governing dogs in New York City, but lately, some feel like dog owners are flouting the rules. After a long cold winter of frozen dog poop preserved beneath the surface of snowdrifts has pushed some to the brink. Reporter Rachel Sugar discusses her recent article in Curbed, "Where Does a Dog Belong." Plus, listeners weigh in. Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Image

This week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot will do an overview of Neil Young's six decade-long career in just 12 songs.Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnGMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Neil Young, "Old Man," Harvest, Reprise, 1972The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Hey Hey, My My (Into the Black)," Rust Never Sleeps, Reprise, 1979Neil Young, "Sugar Mountain (Demo for Elektra Records, 1965)," Decade, Warner Bros., 1977Buffalo Springfield, "Expecting to Fly," Buffalo Springfield Again, Atco, 1967Neil Young with Crazy Horse, "Cinnamon Girl," Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere, Reprise, 1969Neil Young, "On the Beach," On the Beach, Reprise, 1974Neil Young, "Campaigner," Decade, Warner Bros., 1977Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "Like a Hurricane," American Stars 'n Bars, Reprise and Warner Bros., 1977Neil Young, "Mr. Soul," Trans, Geffen, 1983Neil Young, "Rockin' in the Free World (Live on Saturday Night Live, 1989)," Freedom, Geffen, 1989Neil Young and Crazy Horse, "F_!#In' Up," Ragged Glory, Reprise, 1990Neil Young, "Walk With Me," Le Noise, Reprise, 2010Neil Young, "Devil's Sidewalk," Greendale, Warner Bros., 2003Neil Young, "After the Gold Rush (Live at Massey Hall, 2011)," After the Gold Rush, Reprise, 1970Billy Woods, "Misery (feat. Kenny Segal)," Golliwog, Backwoodz, 2025See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our story tonight is called Soap Bubbles and Sidewalks, and it's a story about some spring cleaning done in the fresh air. It's also about a curtain shifting near an open window, a hose and bucket, old CDs in the glovebox, clean that goes all the way into the corners, and the energy that returns when the spring does. Subscribe to our Premium channel. The first month is on us.

Stories of high drama from America's workplaces — surprising, emotional places full of the greed, jealousy, and ambition of real politics. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: We hear three stories of how conflicts are resolved in offices. Two of those stories come from sociologist Calvin Morrill, who studied the executive suites at a number of large companies in his book The Executive Way: Conflict Management in Corporations. The last story comes from host Ira Glass, who talks about how he ended up punching his own boss in the stomach in front of all his co-workers. (12 minutes)Act One: Starlee Kine with the story of a company in turmoil. A young employee gets in a jam and discovers that in times of trouble, when all else has failed, companies in her industry turn to one woman in a suburban home in Long Island, who solves their corporate problems while the TV plays in the background. (12 minutes)Act Two: David Rakoff discusses the world of birthdays and other holidays, as they're celebrated on the job... and what happens when you call yourself an editorial assistant but the editor you're assisting calls you a secretary. He read this story before a live audience at Town Hall in New York City, during a This American Life live show. (15 minutes)Act Three: Julie Snyder explains the office politics of street vendors on the corner of Sixth Avenue and Eighth Street in New York City. With her is sociologist Mitch Duneier, who spent years working with the vendors and writing about them for his book Sidewalk. (14 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.