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Aug 2023
43m 14s

Why can’t we just turn the empty offices...

PJ Vogt
About this episode
Our quest for answers this week sends us over a hundred years into the past. We learn about the invisible rules and fights that determine what our neighborhoods look like. We also learn about houses with backyard roller coasters, tiny apartments inside of shopping malls, and then we think a little bit about death. Happy Friday!If you have questions or commen ... Show More
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