# Why American Cities Are Going Broke (And How To Fix It)

An episode of [The Strong Towns Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/369032477), 27 Nov 2025, 1 h 06 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rsrukrye7zs7v5qk/STP_11-27-25_Without_Q_A9xxl8.mp3

Chuck breaks down the financial math behind urban decline in this live recording of a Wilmington event, with opening remarks from Delaware Governor Matt Meyer. Learn why growth is bankrupting your city — and how to reverse it. (Note: Audio improves at 5:16 when Chuck takes over.) Additional Show Notes • Check out some of the images Chuck references in the episode. • Bring Chuck to your own city! • Connect with Strong Towns Wilmington. • Get the Finance Decoder. • Chuck Marohn (Substack) This podcast is made possible by Strong Towns members. Click here to learn more about membership.

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