The podcast episodes provided cover various aspects of urban history and development, drawing insights and lessons from the past to inform contemporary urban planning and initiatives.

The episode Jan Sramek on California Forever and the future of cities discusses the inspiration and context for creating a new city from scratch, referencing examples of successful new cities like Columbia, Maryland, and Irvine, California, as well as traditional urban planning principles.

The episode Right of Way delves into the historical context of how cities and urban areas evolved to prioritize cars over pedestrians, providing insights into the controversial origins of jaywalking laws and their disproportionate consequences.

The episode Small, Gritty, and Green: The Promise of America's Smaller Industrial Cities in a Low-Carbon World discusses the historical context and evolution of smaller industrial cities, including their rise, decline, and potential for revitalization.