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Let's *actually build* the future, together!
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New YIMBY Pod! In which I get surprisingly mad about the fact that we're spending *millions* on *not* generating electricity.
Plus guest @adamtranter explains to me why pavement robots are bad, actually.
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Some lunchtime listening!
New YIMBY Pod! In which I get surprisingly mad about the fact that we're spending *millions* on *not* generating electricity.
Plus guest @adamtranter explains to me why pavement robots are bad, actually.
abundancepod.com/p/were-spen…
New from me! I have written for @ArguablyMag on why advocating for driverless cars should be a progressive cause.
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Why driverless cars are a progressive cause – this is excellent from @Psythor for @ArguablyMag on how they'll save lives, reduce transport inequality and make cities more liveable. arguably.uk/p/driverless-car…
New YIMBY Pod! In which I get surprisingly mad about the fact that we're spending *millions* on *not* generating electricity.
Plus guest @adamtranter explains to me why pavement robots are bad, actually.
abundancepod.com/p/were-spen…
In a better designed show, the traitors would be trying to persuade their teammates to choose the wrong answers on this quiz. #celebritytraitors
My thoughts on the format of the Traitors in this piece, in addition to mean comments about Amol Rajan:
I’m sceptical Amol Rajan’s independent media venture will be successful
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I’m sceptical Amol Rajan’s independent media venture will be successful
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I’m sceptical Amol Rajan’s independent media venture will be successful
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ICYMI:
I’m sceptical Amol Rajan’s independent media venture will be successful
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Great piece. (I suspect James is going to be wrong, but interesting theory.)
I’m sceptical Amol Rajan’s independent media venture will be successful
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In which I pick a media fight:
I’m sceptical Amol Rajan’s independent media venture will be successful
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I’m sceptical Amol Rajan’s independent media venture will be successful
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Congress Chain 🏛️ · Senate
I recognised 1️⃣4️⃣ senators in a row.
How long is your chain? toys.jamesomalley.co.uk/cong…
New YIMBY Pod!
- The Green Party not-so-enthusiastically backs nuclear energy (and me and @mjrobbins are mean about it)
- And the case for more heat networks!
Listen/subscribe here, or wherever your get your pods:
abundancepod.com/p/the-green…
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Stop importing Russian oil
Start producing more American oil again
That’s the plan
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Important context: (10/09/26). Donald Trump announced a deal with Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply diesel fuel to global and American markets.
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(10/09/26). US Department of Treasury, issues licenses Russia to sell and distribute diesel oil.
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New YIMBY Pod!
- @mjrobbins and I talk Burnham's conference speech and Natural England reforms (and Martin shares perhaps his most controversial opinion ever)
- And we speak to @chaluny on why building near train stations might hit a roadblock 😬
abundancepod.com/p/burnhams-…
These are the most memorable – and most forgettable – Members of Parliament (MOSTLY free to read!)
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The good, the bad and the YIMBY of Andy Burnham’s conference speech
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There is now a very strong chance that France heads into its next Presidential election with two pro-Russian candidates as the only choices on the ballot.
A catastrophe is on the horizon for European security if the French centre does not hold.
Une fois de plus, Jean-Noël Barrot fait preuve de son unique talent : croire qu'il compte dans le monde et mentir à mon sujet. Passionnément partisan de la guerre avec la Russie, il prolonge le discours du général Mandon sur la préparation de nos enfants à mourir. Il y rajoute le besoin d'une guerre entre Français, qu'il répartit entre Ukraine et Russie. La macronie, c'est juste ça. Vivement 2027 et le départ des servants des USA.