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Clara Jeffery's Power Broker Journey
- Clara Jeffery, editor of Mother Jones, hadn't read The Power Broker before this podcast.
- It inspired her to pick it up and read along, becoming a true book club member.
Post-War Congestion and Moses's Response
- Increased car ownership post-WWII led to immediate street congestion in US cities.
- Robert Moses's response highlighted his focus on road building and his distinctive writing style.
Moses's Focus on Roads and its Consequences
- Robert Moses prioritized road building, neglecting mass transit, which worsened urban development.
- This neglect of mass transit led to higher fares and underserved poorer communities.
