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Takin' it to the Streets May 15, 2020

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This week, we discuss how November's big ballot is stacking up and SDSU's land deal drama. On the second half of the show, host Andrew Keatts talks with urban planner Howard Blackson about an idea he's floated to turn streets into plazas to save local business.

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Will SDSU Get That Land or What? May 08, 2020

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Hey, check it out, we found something completely unrelated to COVID-19 to talk about in this week’s podcast.

The city of San Diego and San Diego State University are in the final stages of a historic transfer of land. We broke down what is still left to settle. Sorry, check that: Unfortunately, it’s not completely unrelated to COVID-19 because everything is related to COVID-19. And in the second half of the show we have San Diego City Councilman Chris Cate to talk about local politics during this weird, prolonged crisis.

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It's All Very Confusing May 01, 2020

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This week, we discuss the confusing directives from all levels of government , from sunset walks to homelessness. It's a lot to keep track of.

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Bonus Podcast: Comparing Coronavirus Notes With New Orleans Apr 29, 2020

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Every year, New Orleans plans for disaster. Its residents are all too familiar with hurricanes, floods and random infrastructure issues that plague old cities.

On this bonus episode, Scott Lewis's friend (a NOLA infrastructure expert) Ramsey Green discusses the questions every U.S. city is trying to answer during the pandemic.

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Faulconer Faces Reality Apr 24, 2020

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This week, San DIego Mayor Kevin Faulconer discusses some of the biggest decisions he's made in recent weeks. Plus: "Open up" protests and San Diego's true testing capacity.

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What to Watch for as the Budget Moves Forward Apr 17, 2020

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This week, we talk about the coronavirus impact on San Diego's air quality, homelessness and the mayor's budget proposal — one unlike any that's preceded it.

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World War C, Starring the Zombie Convention Center Measure Apr 10, 2020

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This week, the San Diego City Council voted to amend the language certifying the election so it did not state that Measure C required to pass. That means the zombie measure could rise once again if the courts eventually determine citizens-led measures need just a simple majority to pass. In this show: zombie measures and so much more.

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Leaders Be Leadin' Apr 03, 2020

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This week, we assess how local leaders are responding to the coronavirus crisis. From park closures to hotel rooms converted to quarantine facilities to ... maritime happenings, San Diego has seen some real "leadering" lately.

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A Crucial Week Mar 27, 2020

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This is our second week recording the podcast from "coronavirusland." And the news hasn't stopped. It is the opposite of stopped. As the economy — and work at large — slowed to stem the spread of coronavirus, a lot of confusion and mixed messages bounced across the internet and local government.

Scott Lewis and Andrew Keatts break down a few of the biggest stories that sprung up this week.

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A New Reality Mar 21, 2020

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This week, we had to take a moment just to try to process what has happened over the last week and how dramatically it has changed our lives and local public affairs.

We talked about that and a couple of the moments that have really jarred us.

This was the first podcast we have ever recorded remotely. Scott Lewis was in our studio, Andy Keatts and Sara Libby came in remotely from their homes. Please let us know what you want to hear in coming episodes as we adjust to a new regimen.

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