Episode 136: The downside of data-driven planning, New York takes a stand on ride-sharing
Also on this episode, we highlight a thoughtful series on the perplexing and multilayer microfiber problem. Read More

Week in Review
Tune in around 5:03 for a roundup of news.
- What New York’s Uber decision portends for ride-hailing services
- The limits of data-driven approaches to planning
- Microfiber diet? Humans and other animals are consuming these synthetics
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