Doug Gordon

Doug Gordon, a TV producer and co-host of The War on Cars podcast, and Sarah Goodyear, a journalist and co-author of Life After Cars, delve into the detrimental effects of car dependence on society. They explore how cars have reshaped urban landscapes and societal interactions, leading to isolation and political polarization. The duo argues that technology won't solve these issues, advocating for local actions like bike shares and congestion pricing to reclaim urban spaces. Their insights shed light on a movement to challenge car culture and promote more sustainable living.

Join Sarah Goodyear, a journalist known for her advocacy in urbanism, and Doug Gordon, co-host of The War on Cars, as they tackle the fallacy of car culture. They explore how cars breed isolation and diminish children’s autonomy, while championing the concept of reclaiming urban spaces for human connection. With insights on the dangers of 'motonormativity' and the societal impacts of traffic, they envision a vibrant future with less reliance on cars, advocating for alternatives like biking and public transit to foster community.

Doug Gordon, a journalist and co-author of 'Life After Cars,' and transportation writer Sarah Goodyear join the conversation on rethinking our car dependency. They explore how cars overburden society and the environment, advocating for pedestrian-friendly alternatives. The duo discusses the social tyranny of car reliance, the cultural marketing behind America’s car love, and international examples of successful urban redesigns. They argue for a future where biking and walking are prioritized, revealing the potential transformation of cities without cars.

Doug Gordon and Sarah Goodyear, co-hosts of the War on Cars podcast and advocates for urban reform, join journalist Henry Grabar to discuss the unseen impacts of car culture. They reveal how cars shape urban spaces, erode community connections, and affect childhood independence. Grabar emphasizes the staggering amount of land dedicated to parking and the financial and environmental costs tied to it. Together, they explore solutions like dynamic pricing to reclaim streets for walking and cycling, encouraging listeners to envision a future less dependent on automobiles.

Doug Gordon, transportation planner and journalist, joins the podcast to debunk a conspiracy theory about walkable cities. They discuss the legacy of Jane Jacobs in urban planning, the contrasting approaches of Jane Jacobs and Robert Moses, the 'war on cars' narrative, the impact of city spaces on people, and conspiracy theories surrounding the Oxford plan to limit car usage.