Technopolis Jim Kapsis, Molly Turner
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Technology is reshaping our cities—often without permission and sometimes without a clue. Hosted by urban innovation expert Molly Turner and startup advisor Jim Kapsis, Technopolis asks the questions nobody is asking about what needs to change for tech to help solve more problems than it creates.
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Post-Pandemic City
When startups want to fight city hall, many turn to Bradley Tusk. Fresh off advising Andrew Yang in his unsuccessful mayoral bid in New York City, the political “fixer” and host of the Firewall Podcast talks with Molly and Jim on this collaborative, joint episode on how the pandemic may have permanently changed urban life and maybe even reset relations between tech and cities for the better.
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Climate Resilient City
Are pandemic weary cities prepared for wildfire and hurricane season?
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Restaurant City
What will our neighborhood restaurants look and feel like after the pandemic is long gone?
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Wired City
Are we at risk of creating a permanent digital underclass? Internet access has become essential for modern American life, but current policies don't treat it that way. In this special bonus episode, Jim and Molly talk to Maya Wiley about a core piece of the infrastructure for our tech future: broadband. Wiley, a digital equity expert and MSNBC contributor, breaks down the history of broadband access, the severity of the inequity, and what it costs us all when some people just can't get online. We also talk about local efforts to improve broadband access, including Wiley's own work in New York City to turn old phone booths into free Wifi kiosks.
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Customer Reviews
Legit laugh + learn each episode
Love this podcast! Jim + Molly always introduce an angle I haven’t considered before - and they’re just fun to listen to!
One star
Interesting topic but not remotely engaging.
Timely and Relevant
I’m loving the COVID-related mini series. The topics are relatable to all of us right now, and the show continues to be thought provoking.