S4E7: The Southwest's Hidden Urban Histories

from 90 Miles from Needles: the Desert Protection Podcast · host Chris Clarke

Join host Chris Clarke for an insightful discussion with journalist Kyle Paoletta about his book "American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest." Explore surprising histories and contemporary challenges of cities like Albuquerque, Las Vegas, and El Paso, and their role in shaping the desert Southwest. The episode examines urbanization, civil rights movements, and the cultural interconnectedness of cities across political borders. Become a desert defender!: https://90milesfromneedles.com/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Albuquerque, Las Vegas, El Paso, and Other Desert Cities have more in common with each other than any of them do with cities outside the desert.

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