Topic: Urban Theory

2 chapters across the catalog

Rainbow of Rockets
Episode 1683 52:11 - 56:12

1683: Rainbow of Rockets

Urban Development, Favela Housing Concept

A recurring concept of establishing American-style favelas or shantytowns as a solution to housing is debated. The hosts suggest using fallow land in South San Francisco or near the Hollywood sign for self-regulating communities. Reference is made to Austin's Community First Village as a successful model of non-government-regulated housing for the homeless.

Munich Moment
Episode 546 33:54 - 35:50

546: Munich Moment

Urban Dictionary, Berkeley Hummer Definition

Two new entries in the Urban Dictionary attributed to the show are discussed: "Berkeley Hummer" and "Ummer." The "Berkeley Hummer" is defined as a person who maximizes word duration while minimizing spaces to prevent interruption, often attributed to elitist speakers. The "Ummer" definition references Dvorak's theory regarding the frequency of vocal fillers in speech.