The Strong Towns Podcast

In this year’s State of Strong Towns address, Chuck Marohn reflects on where the movement stands at the start of 2026 — what’s changed, what’s growing, and how the work ahead remains grounded in humility, restraint, and bottom-up action.

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Read the 2025 Annual Report.

Chuck Marohn (Substack)

 

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Chuck Marohn reflects on what it means to say, “I am a Minnesotan,” in the current political moment.

‍A major highway project is pitched as a safety upgrade — but at what cost to the community? Today, Chuck is joined by Matt Steele, a fellow Brainerd-area resident and longtime Strong Towns member. They unpack a highway interchange that's been proposed in nearby Baxter and the long-term trade-offs that shape strong (or fragile) places.

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Read more about this project: "Six Roundabouts to Nowhere" by Charles Marohn

Chuck Marohn (Substack)

 

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Why is housing so expensive, and what can local communities actually do about it? In this live recording, Chuck unpacks the roots of America's housing trap and shares actionable reforms that any community can implement.

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This presentation was recorded live from Wayne, Pennsylvania. Click here to bring Chuck to your own city!

Check out Strong Towns’ housing toolkits for more strategies to bring housing to your community.

Chuck Marohn (Substack)



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Family farms are struggling to survive across America, with whole communities hanging in the balance. In today's episode, Chuck sits down with Brian Reisinger, author of "Land Rich, Cash Poor." They unpack the structural issues leading to the decline of farms and rural communities, as well as opportunities to rebuild resilience.

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"Land Rich, Cash Poor: My Family's Hope and the Untold History of the Disappearing American Farmer" by Brian Reisinger

Brian Reisinger (site)

Chuck Marohn (Substack)

 

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