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The episode discusses the challenges of Miami's car-centric culture and the advocacy for better public transportation led by Transit Alliance Miami.

Miami traffic isn’t just annoying; it’s expensive, unsafe, and deeply political. We’re joined by Cathy Dos Santos from Transit Alliance Miami, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocating for a Miami built for people, not cars. We talk about what it really costs to own a car in Miami, why that burden lands hardest on service workers and families, and how better public transportation can unlock both freedom of mobility and economic mobility. Cathy breaks down the Streets for People campaign, a push for 2...

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