In this episode we examine why some in the Democratic party have asserted that there is a dichotomy between economic justice and social justice, such that emphasis on one precludes emphasis on the other. We examine the degree to which class is

Episode Six - Amazon's New Headquarters and Inclusive Development

Nov 7th, 2017 36m 40s

In this week's episode we discuss the bidding war for Amazon's second headquarters, and how receiving the headquarters would impact a city like Baltimore. We also explore the nature of inclusive development more broadly, and the balance between

Episode Five - Lead Paint and Public Health

Oct 19th, 2017 39m 30s

In this week's episode we look at the history of lead paint poisoning in America, the current state of lead paint remediation in Maryland, and some takeaways that can help ameliorate future public health crises. We've also got a new microphone

Episode Four- The Affordable Housing Shortfall, Inclusionary Zoning, and Community Land Trusts

Sep 13th, 2017 50m 36s

After being off the air last week, we're back with an extended episode to make up for lost time! In today's episode, we talk about the shortage of affordable housing in the Baltimore region, whether inclusionary zoning and community land trusts

Episode Three- The Different Expressions Of White Supremacy

Aug 25th, 2017 40m 22s

On today's episode of Ideal City, we discuss Charlottesville, Confederate monuments, and the more pervasive but less widely acknowledged white supremacy that permeates public policy from the moment campaigns begin accepting donations.