Since the United States were founded, its urban population has risen from 5 % to over 80 %. Yet its political institutions remain the same. Mike and Johannes discuss this issue, the American obsession with suburbia, and how to possibly move forward. Also, what would actually happen if you took 5 % of Californians and move them to Wyoming?
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Mentioned in the show:
Urban vs rural populations (1790-2010)
William Penn and Philadelphia's City Grid
"Saints & Strangers" (Netflix)
How I Met Muhammad Ali (#22)
#21 Hopes & Highlights - End of Year Pod 2021
#20 The Good News Special
#19 9/11 - Where We Were, Where We Are
#18 Joe Biden’s First 130+ Days in Office
#17 What’s Wrong with Health Care in the United States?
#16 Beating the Candy Crush: Is our Sugar Addiction a Political Choice?
#15 AstraZeneca and Other Cheap Shots
#14 The Virus and our Mental Health
#13 Corona Vaccine Facts and Rumors
#12 Super Bowl? SUPER BOWL!
#11 On Eagles’ Wings: Biden Inauguration & Capitol Riots
#10 Wrapping Up the Corona Year
#9 Thanksgiving And Its History
#8 Democrats Divided? (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Liberals & Progressives)
#7 Biden Phor President! US Election Won in Pennsylvania
#6 Has Biden Won?
#5 America Votes: Election Day 2020
#4 America Votes I
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