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Published Jan 6, 2023

The Modern Moloch

This episode delves into the transformation of city streets through the strategic public relations efforts of 'motordom,' highlighting how both language and cultural narratives reshaped societal norms to prioritize automobiles. Roman Mars critically examines the historical and societal impacts of this narrative shift, drawing parallels between the car industry's tactics and those used by other powerful lobbies.
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