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Geography is the U.S. automobile industry
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Geography is the U.S. automobile industry

How the car came to dominate the country

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In the United States, the car is king. Most people drive and, as such, most cities have been built around the personal vehicle. But while it seems like it's been this way forever, it's actually a fairly recent development. Join Geoff and Hunter as they explore the history of the U.S. automobile industry and how it went on to shape almost every single city in the country today. 

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