Talking Headways Podcast: Asphalt – A History

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By Jeff WoodOct 14, 2021, 10:04 am218 pts
This week we’re joined by Kenneth O’Reilly to talk about his book “Asphalt: A History.” We chat about what asphalt is, how it was used for building, war, and economic expansion and how it affects the future of the planet. Ninety-four percent of our roads are asphalt, and they are 100 percent recyclable.…

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