16 episodes

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.

Technopolis Jim Kapsis, Molly Turner

    • Technology
    • 4.5 • 212 Ratings

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.

    Post-Pandemic City

    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.

    • 43 min
    Climate Resilient City

    Climate Resilient City

    Are pandemic weary cities prepared for wildfire and hurricane season?

    • 46 min
    Open Street City

    Open Street City

    Will open streets lead to a more equitable mobility future?

    • 40 min
    Care City

    Care City

    How might the pandemic affect the future of domestic work?

    • 36 min
    Restaurant City

    Restaurant City

    What will our neighborhood restaurants look and feel like after the pandemic is long gone?

    • 36 min
    Wired City

    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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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
212 Ratings

212 Ratings

cityist ,

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!

DannyTribe19 ,

One star

Interesting topic but not remotely engaging.

that DC life ,

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.

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