8 episodes

A podcast about how South Bend lost 50,000 people in 50 Years, and what we can do about it.

More People West.SB

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A podcast about how South Bend lost 50,000 people in 50 Years, and what we can do about it.

    South Bend Survived

    South Bend Survived

    More People is a new article and podcast series by Joe Molnar that will explore the process of how South Bend, which had grown for nearly its entire 120-year existence up to 1960, began a half century of decline.In this episode, we discuss the message of Joe's final article, "South Bend Survived," how the series is being received online, and what is coming next for More People.Read the series:Introduction: How South Bend Lost 50,000 People in 50 YearsPart One: No Neighborhood in South Bend Av...

    • 1 hr 27 min
    The Cost of South Bend's Decline

    The Cost of South Bend's Decline

    More People is a new article and podcast series by Joe Molnar that will explore the process of how South Bend, which had grown for nearly its entire 120-year existence up to 1960, began a half century of decline.In this episode, we discuss the message of Joe's sixth article, "The Cost of South Bend's Decline," how the series is being received online, and what is coming next in the series.Read the series:Introduction: How South Bend Lost 50,000 People in 50 YearsPart One: No Neighborhood in So...

    • 1 hr 26 min
    The Great Annexation War of South Bend and Her Suburbs

    The Great Annexation War of South Bend and Her Suburbs

    More People is a new article and podcast series by Joe Molnar that will explore the process of how South Bend, which had grown for nearly its entire 120-year existence up to 1960, began a half century of decline.In this episode, we discuss the message of Joe's fifth article, "The Great Annexation War of South Bend and Her Suburbs," how the series is being received online, and what is coming next in the series.Read the series:Introduction: How South Bend Lost 50,000 People in 50 YearsPart One:...

    • 1 hr 33 min
    Jobs Stayed in South Bend, but Employees Left

    Jobs Stayed in South Bend, but Employees Left

    More People is a new article and podcast series by Joe Molnar that will explore the process of how South Bend, which had grown for nearly its entire 120-year existence up to 1960, began a half century of decline.In this episode, we discuss the message of Joe's fourth article, "Jobs Stayed in South Bend, but Employees Left," how the series is being received online, and what is coming next in the series.Read the series:Introduction: How South Bend Lost 50,000 People in 50 YearsPart One: No Neig...

    • 1 hr 21 min
    The Worst Decade in South Bend History

    The Worst Decade in South Bend History

    More People is a new article and podcast series by Joe Molnar that will explore the process of how South Bend, which had grown for nearly its entire 120-year existence up to 1960, began a half century of decline.In this episode, we discuss Joe's third article, "The Worst Decade in South Bend History" and continue to explore why this series matters in 2020.Read the series:Introduction: How South Bend Lost 50,000 People in 50 YearsPart One: No Neighborhood in South Bend Avoided DeclinePart Two:...

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Suburbanization, not Studebaker

    Suburbanization, not Studebaker

    More People is a new article and podcast series by Joe Molnar that will explore the process of how South Bend, which had grown for nearly its entire 120-year existence up to 1960, began a half century of decline.In this episode, we discuss Joe's second article, "Suburbanization, not Studebaker" in which he pushes against the commonly held belief that South Bend was doomed to decline when Studebaker closes its doors. We also discuss the public response to the series so far, and some of the rac...

    • 1 hr 17 min

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