Topic: Urban Environment

2 chapters across the catalog

Hundos
Episode 1035 1:44:57 - 1:47:58

1035: Hundos

Denver Dog Waste, Urban Greenery Crisis

Downtown Denver is facing an environmental crisis as thousands of "peeing pooches" destroy urban shrubs and trees. With 1,200 dogs living in a single 3,000-unit apartment complex, the cumulative effect of pet waste is causing significant damage to city landscaping. The situation is described as a byproduct of the "dog-as-child" trend in modern cities.

Climate Chaos
Episode 617 5:40 - 11:35

617: Climate Chaos

Tokyo Observations, Automatic Taxi Doors, and Cultural Etiquette

Adam Curry shares his initial impressions of Tokyo, noting that the city is much greener and cleaner than he expected based on previous stereotypes. He highlights the unique behavior of Japanese taxis, specifically the automatic doors that passengers are not supposed to touch. The discussion touches on the politeness of the local population and the specific term "gaijin" used for foreigners.