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The Strong Towns Podcast

The Strong Towns Podcast is a weekly conversation on the Strong Towns movement, hosted by Strong Towns Founder and President Charles Marohn and frequently featuring special guests. The podcast explores how we can financially strengthen our cities, towns, and neighborhoods and, in the process, make them better places to live. Join Chuck in examining how everything from urban design to economics to systems theory to psychology helps inform this core question.

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56:12

Bonus Episode: Lessons From 9 Strongest Town Contest...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2025/02/11

This special episode of the Strong Towns Podcast explores the Strongest Town Contest, including what cities can learn from previous winners, what it means for cities to participate, and a preview of this year's Contest. Joining the discussion are Strong Towns staffers Lauren Ronnander and John Pattison, as well as Stephen Gawron, the former mayor of the 2018 Strongest Town, Muskegon, Michigan.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Learn more about the Strongest Town Contest. Nominate your place (anyone can do

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55:52

Ben Hunt: Surviving the Widening Gyre Through Hope...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Today, Chuck is joined by Ben Hunt, the creator of Epsilon Theory. Their conversation revolves around the concept of the Widening Gyre, a “profound social equilibrium where bad people and bad ideas drive out good people and good ideas.” They discuss this concept from a few different angles: How it relates to top-down systems like America’s political systems and corporations. How it has led to the loss of a national narrative and increased division and conflict. How a community-based approach

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01:02:03

How Do You Build More Housing When No One Wants...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2025/01/27

In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses housing with Cullum Clark, director of the Economic Growth Initiative at the George W. Bush Institute. They talk about why there is so much resistance to new development, ways that officials and advocates could engage with the public to reduce that resistance, and what the incoming Trump administration could mean for housing.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES George W. Bush Presidential Center (site). Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X). Learn what comes

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58:11

Debunking the "Slow and Incremental" Myth: The Key to...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2025/01/20

In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses the common misbelief that an incremental approach to housing development is inherently slow. He explains how an incremental approach can actually be much faster than focusing on large housing projects, what that means for major cities, and how to make incremental housing more appealing to people who don’t want their neighborhoods to change.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Transcript available on our site. Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X). Learn what

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01:31:06

Comparing the Strong Towns and YIMBY Approaches to...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2025/01/13

The Building Culture Podcast explores holistic solutions to crafting a more beautiful, resilient and thriving world through the built environment. Its host, Austin Tunnell, recently invited Strong Towns President Charles Marohn and California YIMBY’s Nolan Gray onto the show to debate the housing crisis. It was a great conversation that explores how these movements align and differ in their approaches to housing.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Transcript available on our site. The Building Culture

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45:33

Memorable Moments in the History of Strong Towns

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/12/23

Over the years, Chuck has added audio clips to the Strong Towns Podcast outro music to memorialize influential moments and experiences he’s had since founding Strong Towns. Today, in honor of that outro music being retired, he breaks down each of these clips, explaining why they’re significant and how these experiences influenced him and the Strong Towns movement as a whole.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

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58:13

From the Federal Government to RV Parks: A Housing Q&A

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/12/16

On this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck continues answering housing questions submitted by Ohio State University students. The questions cover state and federal housing policy, local government’s role in financing and regulation, local action, the division between urban and rural environments, and temporary housing. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X). Part 1: "From Building Backyard Cottages to Banning Airbnbs: A Housing Q&A." "Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong

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01:07:54

From Building Backyard Cottages to Banning Airbnbs: A...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/12/13

On this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck answers housing questions submitted by Ohio State University students. The questions cover the history of the housing market, as well as backyard cottages, alternative housing arrangements, and housing finance.Tune in on Monday for Part 2, where Chuck will answer questions related to other topics, including state and federal housing policy. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X). "Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to

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27:54

Families for Safe Streets: Giving a Face to the...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/11/25

On this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses safe streets advocacy with Amy Cohen, the co-founder and president of Families for Safe Streets. They cover the importance of using both data and personal stories to drive change, some of Families for Safe Streets’ recent initiatives, and advice for local advocates on how to support people who have lost loved ones to traffic violence.See the additional notes for resources and support from Families for Safe Streets. ADDITIONAL SHOW

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28:29

Why Strong Towns Won’t Cave to Election Year Pressures

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/11/15

It’s Member Week here at Strong Towns. As a special treat, we’re publishing three new episodes of the Strong Towns Podcast. In this episode, Chuck explains how election years affect a nonpartisan nonprofit like Strong Towns. It’s kind of ugly, but it doesn't change our mission. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Become a member today! Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

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59:41

From the Bottom Up: How Members Built the Strong...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/11/13

It’s Member Week here at Strong Towns. As a special treat, we’re publishing three new episodes of the Strong Towns Podcast this week. In this episode, Chuck is joined by Norm Van Eeden Petersman, Strong Towns’ director of membership and development. They discuss the history of the Strong Towns movement and how members have brought it to heights Chuck never could’ve imagined — including spreading Strong Towns ideas not only across North America but across the world. The movement’s grown so much, but

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28:08

To Build Strong Towns, We Need To Change the Cultural...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/11/11

Today, we’re kicking off Member Week at Strong Towns. As a special treat, we’ll be publishing three new episodes of the Strong Towns Podcast this week. In this first episode, Chuck discusses the cultural shift that the Strong Towns movement is striving to create and why that shift is so essential to building more prosperous and resilient communities. This is a bottom-up movement, and it needs your help to succeed. Join the ranks of people building a stronger tomorrow by becoming a member

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01:00:12

5 Things the Next President Should Do To Build a...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/11/04

Strong Towns is a nonpartisan organization that’s focused on starting change from the local level, not the federal one. However, Chuck was recently challenged to come up with five things that the next president, whoever they end up being, should do once they’re in office. In today’s episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, he shares that list and explains why each item is important to building a stronger America. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES “5 Things For The Next President To Do” (article). Chuck Marohn

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52:31

Prioritizing Safety in Street Design: A Conversation...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/10/14

On this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses street safety with Melany Alliston, a project manager and civil engineer with Toole Design. They cover the role of engineers in creating safe streets, Alliston’s work with Toole Design and her experience participating in a number of Crash Analysis Studio sessions.To hear more about street safety, join us on Tuesday, October 15 for a virtual press conference where we will release the report “Beyond Blame: How Cities Can Learn From Crashes

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47:45

Rethinking the “Moonshot” Approach to Complex...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/10/07

In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck talks about V2X (vehicle-to-everything) technology and how it’s an example of a moonshot — a big, risky gamble that promises an equally big reward. He explains why these big gambles often fail when applied to complex problems like street safety and how the Strong Towns approach differs. ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Register for the virtual press conference where we will release the report “Beyond Blame: How Cities Can Learn From Crashes To Create Safer

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53:21

Has the Highway Trust Fund Outlived Its Usefulness? A...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/09/30

On this week’s episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck is joined by Beth Osborne, the director of Transportation for America, to discuss the Highway Trust Fund. They cover its history, how it affects federal and state transportation policies, and its potential future.Before joining Transportation for America, Osborne served as a deputy assistant secretary and acting assistant secretary in the U.S. Department of Transportation. She also worked in multiple congressional offices, served as the

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01:00:57

What’s the Best Career for Someone Who Wants To Build...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/09/23

In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck addresses a question he frequently gets from young people: "What educational or career path should I take if I want to build strong towns?" ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

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01:04:09

Exploring the Role of Religious Institutions in...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/09/16

At the Table is a podcast that discusses how community-based ministries can contribute to the common good via mutual relationships, spiritual practice, simplicity and an awareness of God’s activity in communities. They recently invited Strong Towns President Charles Marohn to appear on an episode. It was a great conversation, so we’re sharing that audio with you here on the Strong Towns Podcast, too. Up for discussion today, the Suburban Experiment, the role of religious institutions in community

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01:02:23

From Crime to Common Practice: How Fraud Dominates...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/08/28

In this special episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck talks about fraud in the housing market. He discusses how it manifests, how it gradually saturates the market and how it’s connected to housing bubbles. He then explores how fraud plays a role in the current housing crisis and how federal and private organizations are trying to combat it.ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES "The Housing Market Is a Bubble Full of Fraud, and It’s Going To Pop.” Chuck Marohn (Twitter/X).

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01:00:16

From Boring to Brilliant: Making Municipal Finance...

The Strong Towns Podcast ·

2024/08/26

In this episode of the Strong Towns Podcast, Chuck discusses municipal finance with Michel Durand-Wood, a longtime Strong Towns contributor and local budget aficionado. They talk about the importance of the average person understanding municipal finance, the obstacles that can make such understanding difficult and how their approaches to discussing finance have changed over the years. If you want to hear more from Durand-Wood, he’ll be co-hosting a Local-Motive session with Chuck on September 19,

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