A fun podcast about our favorite "City Songs" - songs that are about a particular city in the U.S.More info at https://www.bestplaces.netCompare cities at https://www.bestplaces.net/compare-ci...Share your thoughts and insights on the places yo

Natural Disasters

May 20th, 2022 49m 7s

Some regions are known to be prone to hurricanes, and some are more likely to have earthquakes or tornados. Which places have the best tradeoffs between the various hazards, and can be known as the safest places for natural disasters?Nick Arno

Find Your Best Place Quiz - Tutorial and Walkthrough

Apr 12th, 2022 30m 18s

Are you looking to relocate but don't know where to move, or if the city you've picked is best for you? We've done all the research for you based on your preferences. This quiz was built using our Location-based Artificial Neural Architecture (

Mailbag #4 - User Questions Answered

Apr 11th, 2022 1h 5m

Demographic wizards Bert and Bertrand Sperling, Nick Arnold, and Al Olsen answer user questions and help them find their ideal place to live in the United States.More info at https://www.bestplaces.netTake the quiz at https://www.bestplaces.net

Mailbag #3 - Lightning Round - User Questions Answered

Apr 10th, 2022 26m 7s

Mailbag #2 - User Questions Answered

Apr 8th, 2022 38m 19s

Mailbag #1 - User Questions Answered

Mar 24th, 2022 44m 52s

SuperMap Unleashed!

Feb 17th, 2022 49m 57s

Cartographer Nick Arnold provides a detailed walkthrough tutorial for the newest BestPlaces.net feature - the interactive and revolutionary SuperMap.Try out the new SuperMap at https://www.bestplaces.net/find/ Support the Show.

The Great Reshuffling

Feb 11th, 2022 40m 38s

The BestPlaces crew talks about the great #reshuffling in America brought about by Covid through the lens of current #news articles.Support the Show.

Rent-Burdened Zip Codes with Amye Cutlip - BestPlaces podcast #10

Feb 5th, 2022 55m 32s

Many Americans across the country can agree on one thing - rent is too darn high. In fact, millions of renters are considered cost-burdened or extremely cost-burdened. According to the Department of Housing and Urban Development, renters payin

Predictions for 2022

Jan 27th, 2022 51m 8s

Bert, Al, Nick, and Bertrand go through all the BestPlaces.net data categories and topics to give their predictions on what will happen in 2022.More info at https://www.bestplaces.netCompare cities at https://www.bestplaces.net/compare-cities/S

Education in America

Dec 14th, 2021 52m 58s

The BestPlaces team talks about education in the United States - which places have the best schools, and how data about schooling and education is collected and what it all means.Support the Show.

2021 Midyear Review

Sep 3rd, 2021 47m 29s

Bert, Nick, and Bertrand give an update on 2021 through the lens of #bestplaces, #demographics, and #data.Support the Show.

Climate Change

Aug 17th, 2021 55m 2s

In this episode, the BestPlaces crew discusses climate change, whether it's human-caused, and what we can and should do about it.Welcome to the https://www.bestplaces.net podcast with #BestPlaces founder Bert Sperling and team members Nick Arno

Happiest Places

Jul 28th, 2021 50m 11s

In this episode, the #BestPlaces crew discusses #happiest places in #America and the world. They also delve into what it means to be happy and how to achieve happiness.Welcome to the https://www.bestplaces.net podcast with #BestPlaces founder

Demographic Trends

Jul 21st, 2021 53m 38s

In this episode, the #BestPlaces.net team discusses current #demographics trends in different #cities and areas of the United States.There's a trivia question near the end, and the first person who answers it correctly in the comments wins a fr

What is the American Dream?

Jul 14th, 2021 42m 23s

What is the American Dream? How has it changed? Is it still attainable for the average person and #family?The #BestPlaces team discusses this important topic in a modern context.Leave your questions in the comments!#realestateMore info at htt

Crypto and NFTs

Jul 7th, 2021 48m 29s

What is #cryptocurrency? What does it offer that fiat currency doesn’t?Does anyone actually use it, or is it just an investment instrument?What’s so good about the #blockchain? Why are people so passionate about it?How about power consumption

When Will the Housing Bubble Burst?

Jun 30th, 2021 40m 19s

When was the last housing bubble and what caused it?Where are we now as far as prices? Percentage increases, etc.?Will the bubble popping look different in different areas?When will the bubble pop and what will that look like?Will there be a w

Are Big Cities Dead?

Jun 23rd, 2021 1h 5m

The Covid-19 pandemic may mean big changes for where we live and work...Will things be different? Is NYC dead? San Fran?What will happen to the big #cities? Stronger or weaker?)Are there some big cities that will see a big improvement?Will w

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