Once Upon a Time… at Bennington College - S2 | Ep 10: An Impossible Shade of Green

Bennington. Autumn, 1983-Spring, 1986. Donna begins The Secret History. Donna throws tea parties and frequents martini hours. Donna bides her time. Jonathan drops out of Bennington only to hang around Bennington.

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Bammers - Watching the Tide from Afar

We can't all make it back home for an Alabama football game. And it's tough living so far away from all the winning. But it doesn't matter if you're working a job up in New York, serving overseas or whatever is keeping you from hopping in the car or on a plane to come watch the Tide roll in Bryant-Denny. People will manage. Transplant fans in other cities throughout the U.S. go to watch parties, alumni meetups and more to keep an eye on their beloved Crimson Tide when they can't make it home. Plus, an interview with the man behind the Alabama Pro Updates Twitter account.


-Guests: 

John Graham, author of the Alabama Pro Updates account on Twitter 

Chris Hollinger, New York-based UA graduate and Alabama fan 

Rick Bragg, Pulitzer Prize-winning author


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City of the Future - BONUS: Development 101

The process of real estate development is critical to urban life. Without it, we’d have no homes, no stores, no community centers. But development isn’t working for everyone. All too often, new projects advance without sufficient concern for affordability, economic opportunity, or long-term vibrancy. 

But as Sidewalk Labs' Head of Urban Development Alison Novak tells us, 2020 made a lot of people pause and ask: “What am I doing, and how am I impacting the world?” Real estate developers are no exception. Today, the industry is at a tipping point, and many developers are asking themselves how they can do better — while still making money.

This season of City of the Future will be all about the ideas and innovations that could lead to more equitable development. But before we can understand how development could become more inclusive in the future, we have to understand how it works today. So, in this bonus episode, Alison helps us dig into the financials, the planning documents, and beyond. Join us for some Development 101.

In this episode:

  • [0:01 - 5:49] We meet with Sidewalk’s Head of Urban Development, Alison Novak, a long-time affordable housing developer at a project she once worked on in Prospect Lefferts Garden, Brooklyn. And we learn why, when it comes to community engagement, development can be fraught.
  • [5:50 - 13:00] Alison gives us the breakdown of a development project, from how developers determine their pro forma, to when and how they refine the architectural design, to the risks involved in creating and getting approval for planning documents.
  • [13:01 - 17:00] Alison describes the beginning of a shift toward more inclusive development happening in the industry, and why this matters now more than ever.

To see images and videos of topics discussed in this episode, read the link-rich transcript on our Sidewalk Talk Medium page at https://bit.ly/3ERCwVP.

City of the Future is hosted by Eric Jaffe and Vanessa Quirk, and produced by Guglielmo Mattioli. Story editing by Rough Cut Collective and Benjamin Walker. Mix is by Andrew Callaway. Art is by Tim Kau. Our music is composed by Adaam James Levin-Areddy of Lost Amsterdam. Special thanks to Alison Novak, Jesse Shapins, and Chrystal Dean.

60 Songs That Explain the '90s - Celine Dion—“My Heart Will Go On”

Rob explores legendary Canadian vocalist Celine Dion’s blockbuster hit “My Heart Will Go On” by discussing her illustrious career, the sheer force she brings to every song, and the unapologetic attitude with which she approaches her music.

This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Leslie Gray Streeter

Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles

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Bammers - Alabama Football’s Economic Impact

The loss of an Alabama football season would cost the Tuscaloosa economy about $200 million. During the 2020 season, Mayor Walt Maddox talked about the impact limited capacity and other restrictions would have on the city. AL.com's John Talty explains how the University of Alabama athletics department was affected. A Tuscaloosa business owner also discusses why football season is crucial to their success.


-Guests: 

Walt Maddox, Tuscaloosa mayor 

Marcia McKinley, co-owner of Big Bad Wolves (home of the famous BBQ nachos) 

John Talty, AL.com sports editor



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60 Songs That Explain the '90s - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony—“Tha Crossroads”

Rob explores Cleveland rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony’s hit “Tha Crossroads” by discussing the origins of the quintet, their innovative musical style, and the power of singing about grief.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Israel Daramola

Producers: Isaac Lee and Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo

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Bammers - Watching the Tide in Empty Stadiums

Alabama limited Bryant-Denny Stadium's capacity to 20 percent during the 2020 national championship season, meaning about 20,000 fans would attend each home game. With so many COVID-19 restrictions in place, did the fans who attended the games still enjoy them the same way they would during a normal season?


Guests: 

Hunter Johnson, Die-hard Alabama fan you know from Twitter as HunterLJohnson (or BurnerLJohnson)

Hannah Saad, UA journalism graduate and former photo editor for the campus student newspaper The Crimson White

Roger Myers, Alabama fan and season ticket holder.


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