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In this episode we discuss all things at the intersection of construction and transportation. As well as, major undertakings like closing streets, the marathon and the Big Dig.Follow the Mass Construction Show here:LinkedinInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokPurchase at -> TeeSpring

Did you grow up with scratch tickets? GBH's Ian Coss joins returns to the show to talk about the story behind his new podcast series, Scratch & Win. We bet (wink wink) that you'll love our conversation on the history of the state lottery, the evolution of gambling in America, and Massachusetts' love affair with scratch tickets. See the cherry blossoms in Philadelphia. Middle Child comes to PHL Airport. Soups on at Fenway.  The best Dim Sum in Boston, according to former EBtM guest Shirley Leung. Viva Karaoke. Ian's first appearance on the EBtM, talking about the Big Dig. Mistledough ad. Have feedback on this episode or ideas for upcoming topics? DM me on Instagram, email me, or send a voice memo.

This podcast has featured two stories about government endeavors: the much-criticized infrastructure project known as ‘The Big Dig,' and of course the wildly successful state lottery. So why do these two stories play out so differently?In the final interview episode for this season, host Ian Coss speaks with Marc Dunkelman, a research fellow at Brown University, about why some parts of government draw intense scrutiny while others run quietly in the background. Dunkelman's new book is "Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress -- and How to Bring It Back."

The mob once controlled America's gambling empire. Until the government saw the money flowing and decided: they wanted a piece of the action. What happened next was more than a turf war. It was a battle between street corner bookies and bureaucrats in suits. And at the center of it all: one state lottery that would change gambling forever by inventing something we all know: the scratch ticket. Introducing “Scratch & Win” – the true story of how the government got into the gambling business. The new 8-part series is made by the Peabody Award-winning team behind “The Big Dig” and produced by GBH News.This is Part 1: The Instant Ticket. It's 1974, illegal bookies are everywhere and the brand new state lottery is struggling to compete. But a simple piece of paper is about to change the game forever: the nation's first scratch ticket. New episodes drop every Wednesday. ---------------------------Credits:Host and scriptwriter: Ian CossExecutive Producer: Devin Maverick RobinsProducers: Isabel Hibbard and Ian CossStory Editor: Lacy RobertsEditorial Advisor: Jen McKimFact Checkers: Ryan Alderman and Isabel HibbardScoring and Music Supervision: Ian CossGraphic Design: Bill MillerProject Manager: Meiqian He

In this episode of Gangland Wire Crime Stories, I dive into the intricate world of the Boston Mafia, focusing on the notorious Gennaro Angiulo family and their operations. As a retired Kansas City police intelligence detective, my fascination with organized crime has led me to some of the most compelling stories in law enforcement history. Today, I'm joined by Ian Cross, an expert on Boston's underworld, for a deep dive into the city's mob landscape, the power struggles between the Italian and Irish factions, and the innovative tactics used to dismantle these criminal empires. We start with a behind-the-scenes look at the FBI's surveillance methods—how agents installed covert microphones, maintained secrecy, and penetrated the Mafia's inner circles. I share a striking Kansas City case where a courtroom revelation exposed a long-hidden bugging technique, shedding light on the FBI's relentless efforts. Ian provides his expertise on Boston's organized crime scene, detailing how law enforcement's meticulous strategies put pressure on the Angiulo family's gambling empire. Ian also introduces us to The Big Dig, his previous podcast exploring Boston's controversial tunnel project and its ties to corruption and organized crime. This leads us to the heart of today's episode—Gennaro “Jerry” Angiulo, the underboss who controlled the city's illegal gambling operations from the North End. We discuss his rise to power, his strategic avoidance of violence, and the FBI's elaborate efforts to bring him down through surveillance and legal maneuvers. As we unpack the Angiulo family's criminal enterprise, Ian shares gripping details of the FBI's wiretaps—how agents captured Jerry's conversations, exposing the inner workings of Boston's Mafia. We also explore the broader impact of these investigations, including the tensions within the organization and the shifting landscape of organized crime in the city. Ian previews his upcoming podcast, Scratch and Win, which explores the Mafia's transition from controlling underground gambling to the rise of state-run lotteries. It's fascinating how organized crime adapts to new realities while continuing to operate in the shadows. Join us for this in-depth discussion on one of Boston's most influential Mafia families and the law enforcement strategies that ultimately took them down. Don't forget to subscribe for more true crime stories from organized crime. Subscribe to get new gangster stories every week. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here.  To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here To buy my Kindle book, Leaving Vegas: The True Story of How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos. To subscribe on iTunes click here. Please give me a review and help others find the podcast. Donate to the podcast. Click here! #TrueCrime #BostonMafia #OrganizedCrime #GanglandWire #AngiuloFamily #FBI #Surveillance #MafiaHistory

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping package of immigration laws on Thursday aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump 's mass deportation agenda. Republicans say the laws put Florida — long a haven for immigrants — on the leading edge of conservative-controlled states working to leverage state and local resources for federal immigration enforcement.Our guest is TIFFANY HANKINS, was right in the middle of this big decision Tallahassee - she is the director of policies and politics for the Florida Immigrant Coalition, an organization that assists and advocates for immigrants in Florida with extensive know your rights resourcesAnd, Tony and Jan talk about the state of disarray in Key Biscayne's massive Big Dig project, the Super Bowl -- and the presidential retaliation over the Gulf of Mexico. Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

Marc began his career in the private sector, working on enormous projects like the Big Dig. Now, Mark manages a team of hardworking people who help operate the Town of Lexington, Massachusetts, not far from Boston. They do anything from plowing snow to mowing cemeteries, so no two days are the same! To learn more, visit Lexington's website here: https://www.lexingtonma.gov/ Questions or feedback? Email us at dirttalk@buildwitt.com! Stay Dirty! **UPDATE** Dirt Talk is STOKED to announce Ariat as our first official sponsor for the year! They make world-class footwear and workwear that we see on every job site we visit, and their folks are just as great as their products. Dirt Talk listeners can receive 10% off their first order with Ariat by clicking here or visiting Ariat.com/dirttalk.

YEARS OF PLANNING was thrown into turmoil this week when the mayor of Key Biscayne reversed position on the Big Dig, aimed at protecting the Miami barrier island from sea level rise. Joe Rasco ran for office on resiliency projects, but his announcement endorsing a pause came in response to public concern about rising costs. Our guest is Thom Mozloom, a marketing and branding expert, joined with senior correspondent John Pacenti. We discuss how the project ran into opposition, and where the Village goes next.In our second segment, the panel discusses the rapid moves by President Trump less than a month into his term. Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

Zishi Liu is a Chinese-born saxophone player inspired by Western greats like John Coltrane and Kenny G. He's performing a unique Chinese-infused jazz with his band on Saturday at the Charles Hotel Regattabar. He joins us first for Live Music Friday.Ian Coss is host and producer of the GBH podcast The Big Dig. He's back with another podcast series about the wildly successful Mass. Lottery called "Scratch and Win." He joins alongside Dawn Hayes, longtime lottery presenter for WBZ.Boston Medical Center's Dr. Katherine Gergen Barnett talks bird flu, a new framework for defining obesity and RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing. The NAACP's Michael Curry talks about what the federal funding freeze means for local health centers, Trump blaming “DEI” for Wednesday's deadly plane crash, and a new study showing Black men are being hit disproportionally hard by the opioid crisis.

The mob once controlled America's gambling empire. Until the government saw the money flowing and decided: they wanted a piece of the action. What happened next was more than a turf war. It was a battle between street corner bookies and bureaucrats in suits. And at the center of it all: one state lottery that would change gambling forever by inventing something we all know: the scratch ticket. Introducing “Scratch & Win” – the true story of how the government got into the gambling business. The new 8-part series is made by the Peabody Award-winning team behind “The Big Dig” and produced by GBH News.This is Part 1: The Instant Ticket. It's 1974, illegal bookies are everywhere and the brand new state lottery is struggling to compete. But a simple piece of paper is about to change the game forever: the nation's first scratch ticket. New episodes drop every Wednesday. ---------------------------Credits:Host and scriptwriter: Ian CossExecutive Producer: Devin Maverick RobinsProducers: Isabel Hibbard and Ian CossStory Editor: Lacy RobertsEditorial Advisor: Jen McKimFact Checkers: Ryan Alderman and Isabel HibbardScoring and Music Supervision: Ian CossGraphic Design: Bill MillerProject Manager: Meiqian He

Hour 2 -Wiggy plays therapist, Curtis is the ref. Courtney debates her thoughts aloud on Rich Keefe's scoops in relation to his attitude towards her energy drink. Curtis ties in Keefe's status as a man. Would Courtney's scoop be treated differently than a Keefe scoop? Wiggy says that Keefe's source has the ultimate trust in Keefe. Courtney insists that Keefe is wrong because of Marchand's response. Keefe's sourcing history vs Courtney's sourcing and scooping history is called into question. Bill Belichick bouncing for the NFL? Mike Lombardi says absolutely not. Is it fair for UNC for all of these rumors to be spreading? Comparison between Belichick, Vrabel, and Parcells according to Wiggy. How does Ken Laird's coaching compare? The News begins with Jackson forgetting to play the sounder. Back to The News: the big dig part 2? Will there be a tunnel between London and NYC? Why are people freaking out about Pickleball? Team falconer gets penis surgery. What's the latest with TikTok? Who is going to buy it? Will someone make a new app?

Heads up: in two weeks this feed will transform into a new show produced by the same team as the Big Dig. It's called Scratch & Win. Stay tuned.

American labor unions have seen an incredible resurgence in recent years, which, suggests public historian Tom Goldscheider, “begs the question: why were they in decline in the first place?” In "At Sword's Point", Tom revisits a pivotal moment in American history, when the furious power of Joseph McCarthy's Red Scare found its first true target, and when the dismantling of American organized labor began. But this isn't a story of workers caving in the face of mass hysteria; this is the story of a rural town where, against all expectations, the workers fought back. Today's show is a documentary that recounts these dramatic events of the early 1950s – which still resonate today -- while also providing important context on the machine tool industry of Greenfield, Massachusetts — once a center of global innovation — as well as the origins of the United Electrical Workers Union, or UE. Tom Goldscheider is a public historian and working farrier based in western Massachusetts. His research on Greenfield labor history was published in the Historical Journal of Massachusetts and shared through a series of talks given at area venues. He has also published and spoken on the origins and significance of Shays' Rebellion, and developed an interactive curriculum on local abolitionist history for the David Ruggles Center for History and Education. He holds a Masters in History from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Reach him at tom.goldscheider@gmail.com Ian Coss is a creator of acclaimed podcasts. His nine-part documentary The Big Dig was named one of the best podcasts of 2023 by The New Yorker and Vulture, while spending over six weeks in the top 100 shows on Apple Podcasts; it's really terrific and worth a listen. On this week's Labor History in Two: Standing Up by Sitting Down. Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome, and to find out how you can be a part of Labor History Today, email us at LaborHistoryToday@gmail.com Labor History Today is produced by the Labor Heritage Foundation and the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor. #LaborRadioPod #History #WorkingClass #ClassStruggle @GeorgetownKILWP #LaborHistory @UMDMLA @ILLaborHistory @AFLCIO @StrikeHistory #LaborHistory @wrkclasshistory  

Chris tackles the inefficiencies and excessive costs of state and local government employment. With wages and benefits costing 83% more than their private sector counterparts, Markowski questions the logic behind such bloated spending. Sharing examples from infrastructure projects like Florida's streamlined road expansions to the drawn-out Big Dig in Boston, Markowski argues for outsourcing and efficiency to put America on a better financial path. www.watchdogonwallstreet.com

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CRITICS are seeking to pause the Big Dig sea level rise protection project in Key Biscayne. It's the biggest public works program in Village history. Critics challenge the science, costs, and the administration by Village Manager Steve Williamson, asking for new studies about whether the antiquated stormwater drainage system can last a few years longerWe have two guests who have the answers about the science, and the Village's plans. Jayantha Obeysekara, the director of the Seal Level Solutions Center at Florida International University, and a former modeler for the South Florida Water Management DistrictSteve Williamson, the village manager of Key Biscayne who is trying to move to the next step of Zone 1 Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

On this episode:  Prabmeet Sarkaria Ian Coss Peter Tabuns Doctor Robert Park You can listen to the John Oakley Show live and in its entirety weekdays from 3:00 - 6:00pm ET over the air, on our website www.640toronto.com, or on the Radioplayer Canada app Got a question or comment? We'd love to hear from you at michael@640toronto.com Technical production by David Hunter Music for the John Oakley Show podcast composed and produced by Michael Downey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OUR FINAL TWO CANDIDATES for Key Biscayne's Village Council are on the show -- Michael Bracken and Nicholas Lopez-Jenkins. Neither is completely new to public service, with both serving on important committees. Bracken served as a member of the island's Undergrounding task force, while Jenkins served on the Virginia Key advisory board. We ask them about the "Big Dig" that could cost more than $310 million to protect Key Biscayne from sea level rise -- critics say it will cost much more and is overkill. What do they think? ELECTION DATES Mail ballots go out - Sept 26Last day to register — Oct. 7 Last day to request mail ballot — Oct. 24 Early Voting Oct 21 - Nov. 3Election Day - Nov. 5. Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

WE CONTINUE our series interviewing the six candidates for Key Biscayne's Village Council. Our guest is CHARLES COLLINS, who supports pausing the "Big Dig" projects. We ask about that -- and why he switched running for mayor to council ALSO, we bring on our reporter Billy Jean Louis to talk about reaction in Little Haiti to Donald Trump's false claim that Haitian immigrants are eating pets in an Ohio town. ELECTION DATES Mail ballots go out - Sept 26Last day to register — Oct. 7 Last day to request mail ballot — Oct. 24 Early Voting Oct 21 - Nov. 3Election Day - Nov. 5. Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

Send us a textNot much going on this week till the Department of Transportation showed up to do a project on Main street.    We were on TV waving and shouting encouragement.   We're OK.  The firemen have left.

New details are always welcome in unsolved cases, but for the high profile cases we cover- nothing shakes the earth like a confession! Join Matt and Lisa as we revisit the latest developments in the murders of Tupac Shakur and the Notorious BIG. Be sure to check out our friends over at Magic Mind by clicking the link below and using code : EYEFOR20 https://magicmind.com/eyefor Special thanks to the producers of todays show, your support means the world! : Michael and Carolyn Y. Matt M Kimbrough's Coaching Elizabeth F.  Kate R.  *Please note all opinions in the show are our own and solely in regards to the specific case we are discussing in this episode* We made a one stop shop for all the Eye for an Eye links our listeners might want to check out whether its where to listen, our merch shop, all of our socials, our email, or ways to support the show, we'd love for you to visit the link below!  https://msha.ke/eyeforeyepod/ Tired of Ads? Want to support our show? Please consider supporting Eye for an Eye with as little as $1 a month via patreon.com/eyeforeyepod Enjoy today's show? Don't forget to rate (those 5 stars are waiting to be clicked), review, subscribe and tell your friends!  Want in on the discussion?Join us on our Facebook page or group, Instagram @eyeforeyepod, twitter @eyeforeyepod or shoot us an email at eyeforeyepod@gmail.com and let us know your thoughts- does the punishment fit the crime? __ Cover Art Created by: Rachel Gregorino, dollbambino@gmail.com Music: GarageBand Mix made by Lisa  __ Sources: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NANCY STONER is one of six vying for three seats on the Key Biscayne Village Council. We get right into it with her views on the $300 million "Big Dig" project that some argue should be paused. Stoner is  a construction and real estate attorney and mediator -- listen and find out more about her. Important Election DatesMail ballots go out - Sept 26Last day to register — Oct. 7 Last day to request mail ballot — Oct. 24 Early Voting Oct 21 - Nov. 3Election Day - Nov. 5. Support the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

WE START OUR 2024 SERIES of candidates for the Key Biscayne Village Council with two well known men on the island. Six  people are vying for three seats in November.We ask about a $350 million stormwater project -- the "Big Dig" -- and other top issues -- and the answers may surprise you. --MARK FRIED, an attorney and service club leader, says he was motivated to run after the death of cyclist Megan Andrews. --FRANK CAPLAN, a former mayor, is now running for reelection to his seat on the Council. Important Election DatesLast day to register — Oct. 7 Last day to request mail ballot — Oct. 24 Early Voting Oct 21 - Nov. 3Election Day - Nov. 5.  Support the Show.Subscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today

Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He Walked by Night" from 1948, in which Webb had a small role. Both employed the same Los Angeles Police Department technical adviser, used actual police cases and presented the case in "just the facts" manner that became a hallmark of Dragnet. It is interesting to note that Webb employed that format in other radio series, some pre-dating the film mentioned above. Dragnet was a long running radio and television police procedural drama, about the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show takes its name from an actual police term, a dragnet, meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. Dragnet was perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural drama in American media history. The series gave millions of Americans a feel for the boredom and drudgery, as well as the danger and heroism, of real life police work. Dragnet earned praise for improving the public opinion of police officers.

Welcome Back Shedheads!This week kicks off with discussing what we've been listening to. We all love good music, and the guys talk about what they have playing in their headphones.James and Sean get into a comparison of the Airizer platform and the Volcano platform. If you're looking for solid vaporizer for use with your dry herbs, this comparison is worth a listen.Electric vehicles are growing in popularity. From cars to SUVs and even Pick up trucks, everything is going to electric power. But, what are the cons for these vehicles? Sean breaks down some of his pros and cons of electric vehicles as he has experienced them.We all hate bad drivers. They are everywhere. Why are people so bad at driving these day? and speaking of driving, we hear the story of Boston's Big Dig, a road work project that went horribly over budget, took way too long to complete, and likely contributed to Boston's bad drivers!All this and more this week on the Shedtime Podcast .Support the Show.Want More Shedtime Podcast?Want to Find the Show on your FAVORITE STREAMING SERVICE?Want more EXCLUSIVE CONTENT only available to the Shedheads?Visit the Shed on the web :http://www.shedtimepodcast.comFind the Shedtime Podcast on Instagram : @ShedtimePodcast

Why does it seem so hard to build big things nowadays? Our guest this week points out that no one project embodies that cynicism quite like Boston's Big Dig. Boston's Central Artery/Tunnel Project, commonly known as the Big Dig, was the most complex and technically challenging highway project in American history. Ian Coss is host and creator of “The Big Dig” podcast, produced by GBH, which unpacks why the endeavor was so difficult and what it represented more broadly about ambitious efforts like it. He joins WITHpod to discuss lessons learned from the project, his storytelling process and why big infrastructure projects so often fail.

Jojo, Alex, Victor, and Oscar discuss Vic's VIP experience at Odesza's The Last Goodbye Finale show in Boulder, CO and preview artists to catch at Pitchfork Music Festival 2024 in Chicago.The 4x4 features songs by Bloc Party, Japandroids, Megan Thee Stallion, and Salute.Like the YCT Playlist on Spotify to subscribe. Listen to all of the music discussed on the latest episode of the show here: https://spoti.fi/3rTsZ9TYou can also listen to the YCT Playlist on Apple Music: https://apple.co/39CwlaCPresented by Pursuit Of Dopeness

[[It's the heart of the summer, which means that our crew is taking some breaks here and there. In the meantime, we'll bring you some favorite episodes from the vaults -- and we'll be back with new episodes very soon!]]It's September 26th. This day in 1983, Massachusetts Senator Michael Dukakis held a press conference to announce an enormous and ambitious infrastructure project to take a roadway that cut through the center of Boston and move it underground.Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by reporter Ian Coss to discuss the initial plans for what would come to be known as “The Big Dig,” and why the project ended up taking decades, and billions of dollars, more than expected — and what it says about ambitious infrastructure projects in America.Sign up for our newsletter! We'll be sending out links to all the stuff we recommended later this week.Find out more at thisdaypod.comThis Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Audrey Mardavich is our Executive Producer at Radiotopia

Choosing the wrong material can have dire consequences. In this episode of our failure series, we discuss how the incorrect choice of epoxy led to a catastrophic failure and a tragic death. Discover the series of poor decisions that turned a new highway plan into one of the costliest public works projects ever. Join us as we uncover the lessons learned from this devastating event and the changes it inspired. Selected References: The Big Dig: project background [LINK] Control of Epoxy Creep Using Graphene [LINK] Forensic Engineering Applied to Failures in Concrete Polymer Materials [LINK] This Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Materials Today, an Elsevier community dedicated to the creation and sharing of materials science knowledge and experience through their peer-reviewed journals, academic conferences, educational webinars, and more This episode of the Materialism Podcast is sponsored by Cal Nano, leading experts in spark plasma sintering and cryomilling technologies. You can learn more about their work and services by visiting their website. Thanks to Kolobyte and Alphabot for letting us use their music in the show! If you have questions or feedback please send us emails at materialism.podcast@gmail.com or connect with us on social media: Instagram, Twitter. Materialism Team: Taylor Sparks , Andrew Falkowski and, Jared Duffy Keywords: The Big dig Tunnel Failure Underground Highway Epoxy Creep Boston Massachusetts

00:00:00 Intro 00:17:40 HyperButter's take: LCS content needs more villains to be successful 00:33:35 ANOTHER NEW SPONSOR!?! Welcome, PrizePicks! 00:44:42 Jim is getting back on board with LCS 01:03:45 Tyler's BIG DIG SUMMER 01:17:23 NZXT break! 01:21:53 Jake's take: Talk Your Split format is corny 01:54:58 KIA break! 01:59:44 Skizzle's take: the Summer Finals venue is one of the worst LCS decisions in a while 02:25:13 Outro

Just dropping in to share some news about the show, and what's coming next. 

Drake Maye, in his first media scrum at Gillette Stadium, has a tough time getting his true words out. Such authentic goofyness and personality is something that Patriots fans did not see in Mac Jones. He talks about his offensive philosophy and more, referring to the "big dig" a few times (not actually, he was referring to a play called big dig?). Listen to hear how Maye will sound behind the mic this season. 

This week on Rational Security, Alan, Quinta, and Scott got together for the last time before Scott's paternity leave to talk over the week's big national security news, including:“Kitchen Table Issues.” President Biden delivered a feisty State of the Union last week, one that took aim at both those worrying about his age and his apparent 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump. But what does his handling of key national security issues, ranging from Ukraine to Gaza, tell us about where the country is headed, and what can we gather from the response from the other party?“Tik Tik Tik...” The end may be nigh for TikTok in the United States, at least in its current incarnation. The House has passed a bill that will ban TikTok from app stores beginning in the Fall unless its Chinese owners divest—legislation that President Biden has said he will sign, but that former President Trump recently flipped on. Where is this new major social media platform headed, at least in the United States?“Trying to Stay Alive.” Policymakers are desperately working to clear the domestic legal hurdles in both Kenya and the United States for an ad hoc peacekeeping mission to Haiti, aimed at stemming the surge of gang violence there. But will the 1,000 Kenyan police officers set to be deployed be enough to restore peace and security to the country?For object lessons, Alan doubled down on WBUH's podcast “The Big Dig,” a compelling story of sex, lies, and infrastructure (or at least one of the three). Quinta finally saw Oppenheimer and gave it a “meh.” And Scott gave tribute to the glory of his 30s, now that they have left him.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott got together for the last time before Scott's paternity leave to talk over the week's big national security news, including:“Kitchen Table Issues.” President Biden delivered a feisty State of the Union last week, one that took aim at both those worrying about his age and his apparent 2024 rival, former President Donald Trump. But what does his handling of key national security issues, ranging from Ukraine to Gaza, tell us about where the country is headed, and what can we gather from the response from the other party?“Tik Tik Tik...” The end may be nigh for TikTok in the United States, at least in its current incarnation. The House has passed a bill that will ban TikTok from app stores beginning in the Fall unless its Chinese owners divest—legislation that President Biden has said he will sign, but that former President Trump recently flipped on. Where is this new major social media platform headed, at least in the United States?“Trying to Stay Alive.” Policymakers are desperately working to clear the domestic legal hurdles in both Kenya and the United States for an ad hoc peacekeeping mission to Haiti, aimed at stemming the surge of gang violence there. But will the 1,000 Kenyan police officers set to be deployed be enough to restore peace and security to the country?For object lessons, Alan doubled down on WBUH's podcast “The Big Dig,” a compelling story of sex, lies, and infrastructure (or at least one of the three). Quinta finally saw Oppenheimer and gave it a “meh.” And Scott gave tribute to the glory of his 30s, now that they have left him. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Coss is a journalist, audio producer, and composer. He is the host of Forever is a Long Time and The Big Dig. “One thing that I really carried with me in making the show is a belief that bureaucracy is interesting. And that once you get through the jargon and wonky sounding stuff … beyond that it's all just human drama.” Show notes: @ian_coss iancoss.com 32:00 Isabel Hibbard's website 33:00 Forever is a Long Time (PRX • 2021) 37:00 Lacy Roberts' website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Rational Security, a contentedly full post-Thanksgiving Scott and Quinta sat down with two Lawfare colleagues—Senior Editor and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Molly Reynolds and Cyber Fellow Eugenia Lostri—to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Showdown with an Only O.K. Rationale.” The House and Senate are preparing for a showdown over national security priorities, with assistance for Ukraine (and Israel and border security) hanging in the balance. Where does the debate seem likely to go from here—and what will the global ramifications be?“Bringing Down the @SamA.” OpenAI, the non-profit(?) behind ChatGPT, has had a chaotic few weeks, with its board ousting CEO Sam Altman on the apparent grounds that he was not taking AI safety concerns seriously enough, only for the vast majority of organization's employees to threaten to resign unless he was brought back—a step the board took, just before most of its members resigned. What do these events tell us about the state of the AI industry?“Carpe Ceasefire.” A fragile pause in hostilities has emerged centered on the exchange of Israeli hostages held by Hamas for imprisoned Palestinians—momentum the Biden administration is reportedly hoping to build on. Yet calls for a permanent ceasefire continue amidst mounting civilian casualties and humanitarian needs, and there remains no clear plan for a post-war Gaza. How long will the pause last? What happens when hostilities resume?For object lessons, Quinta recommended the 1990s classic “Distant Star” by Robert Bolaño. Scott gave his Thanksgiving gold star to Eric Kim's creamy mac and cheese recipe. Molly leaned into her love for local NPR affiliates and recommended WGBH's podcast “The Big Dig,” focusing on Boston's legendary highway project. And secret gamer nerd Eugenia recommended a compelling video game that even parents of toddlers have time to tackle, What Remains of Edith Finch.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a contentedly full post-Thanksgiving Scott and Quinta sat down with two Lawfare colleagues—Senior Editor and Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Molly Reynolds and Cyber Fellow Eugenia Lostri—to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Showdown with an Only O.K. Rationale.” The House and Senate are preparing for a showdown over national security priorities, with assistance for Ukraine (and Israel and border security) hanging in the balance. Where does the debate seem likely to go from here—and what will the global ramifications be?“Bringing Down the @SamA.” OpenAI, the non-profit(?) behind ChatGPT, has had a chaotic few weeks, with its board ousting CEO Sam Altman on the apparent grounds that he was not taking AI safety concerns seriously enough, only for the vast majority of organization's employees to threaten to resign unless he was brought back—a step the board took, just before most of its members resigned. What do these events tell us about the state of the AI industry?“Carpe Ceasefire.” A fragile pause in hostilities has emerged centered on the exchange of Israeli hostages held by Hamas for imprisoned Palestinians—momentum the Biden administration is reportedly hoping to build on. Yet calls for a permanent ceasefire continue amidst mounting civilian casualties and humanitarian needs, and there remains no clear plan for a post-war Gaza. How long will the pause last? What happens when hostilities resume?For object lessons, Quinta recommended the 1990s classic “Distant Star” by Robert Bolaño. Scott gave his Thanksgiving gold star to Eric Kim's creamy mac and cheese recipe. Molly leaned into her love for local NPR affiliates and recommended WGBH's podcast “The Big Dig,” focusing on Boston's legendary highway project. And secret gamer nerd Eugenia recommended a compelling video game that even parents of toddlers have time to tackle, What Remains of Edith Finch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's high-speed rail or highway reconstruction, infrastructure projects in the U.S. are often associated with high price tags and lengthy timelines. Perhaps no project captures this better than Boston's Central Artery Tunnel project, more commonly known as the Big Dig. It's the nation's most expensive highway project. And it took more than two decades to plan and build.Ian Coss, host of GBH News' "The Big Dig" joins us to discuss the lessons we can take away from projects like Boston's.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.

The FRONTLINE Dispatch presents The Big Dig, Part 1: “We Were Wrong.” The Big Dig is a new 9-part podcast series from GBH News, hosted by Ian Coss. There is a cynicism that hangs over the topic of American infrastructure — whether it's high-speed rail or off-shore wind — it feels like this country can't build big things anymore. No one project embodies that cynicism quite like Boston's Big Dig. Infamous for its ever-increasing price tag, this massive highway tunneling effort became a symbol of waste and corruption. Yet the project delivered on its promise to transform the city. So how did the narrative go so horribly wrong? And what lessons can the Big Dig offer for the ambitious projects of today? You can listen all nine episodes of The Big Dig at GBH News, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Boston's Big Dig started as a vision for a large-scale highway tunnel system that became a cautionary tale about American infrastructure. Guest host Nancy Solomon speaks with Ian Coss, host of The Big Dig podcast from WGBH and PRX, which dives into the history behind some of the most notable infrastructure projects in the Greater Boston area leading up to The Big Dig, which became “a symbol of waste and corruption.” Nancy and Ian talk through the notorious failures and unsung successes of the Big Dig, what we do with the lessons learned, and what it means for the future of our communities. Plus, we hear from people around the country about their experiences with massive infrastructure projects in their cities.   Tell us what you think. Instagram and X (Twitter): @noteswithkai. Email us at notes@wnyc.org. Send us a voice message by recording yourself on your phone and emailing us, or going to Instagram and clicking on the link in our bio. “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. Tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org.

Archeologist Harrison Kip makes a huge discovery. Weather: “Interference“ by Elle Chante Original episode art by Jessica Hayworth Read episode transcripts NEW Night Vale live show. Dates/Cities/Tix Our newest podcast, UNLICENSED, available now! Patreon is how we exist! If you can, please help us keep making this show. Music: Disparition Logo: Rob Wilson Desert Bluffs Logo: Sarah Melville Written by Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor Narrated by Cecil Baldwin Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out our books, live shows, store, membership program, and official recap show at welcometonightvale.com A production of Night Vale Presents.

It's been fifty years since the Big Dig was first conceived, thirty years since construction began, more than a dozen years since it was completed – and the final twist is: the project has largely delivered on its promises. How do we reconcile that reality with the scandal and outrage we've heard so much about? Credits: Host and scriptwriter: Ian Coss Executive Producer: Devin Maverick Robins Producers: Isabel Hibbard and Ian Coss Editor: Lacy Roberts Editorial Advisor: Stephanie Leydon Fact Checker: Lisa Wardle Scoring and Music Supervision: Ian Coss Project Manager: Meiqian He

By the year 2000, the Big Dig has passed through many hands, but in its final years a power struggle spills into public view – over who will determine the project's fate, and who will take responsibility for its mistakes. Credits: Host and scriptwriter: Ian Coss Executive Producer: Devin Maverick Robins Producers: Isabel Hibbard and Ian Coss Editor: Lacy Roberts Editorial Advisor: Stephanie Leydon Fact Checker: Lisa Wardle Scoring and Music Supervision: Ian Coss Project Manager: Meiqian He

As work progresses through the 1990s and the tunnels take shape, the true cost of the Big Dig remains unknown to the public, until a series of revelations pulls down the curtain and shakes confidence in the whole project. Credits: Host and scriptwriter: Ian Coss Executive Producer: Devin Maverick Robins Producers: Isabel Hibbard and Ian Coss Editor: Lacy Roberts Editorial Advisor: Stephanie Leydon Fact Checker: Lisa Wardle Scoring and Music Supervision: Ian Coss Project Manager: Meiqian He

Over its more than 40 year journey from conception to completion, Boston's Big Dig massive infrastructure project, which rerouted the central highway in the heart of the city, encountered every hurdle imaginable: ruthless politics, engineering challenges, secretive contractors, outright fraud and even the death of one motorist. It became a kind of poster child for big government ‘boondoggles.' But the full story is of course much more complicated – and really represents a turning point in how America builds infrastructure.Subscribe and Listen to the full series of The Big Dig.The Big Dig 

Wow, wow wow have we got some big news! Brains On!, Smash Boom Best and Forever Ago are coming together for the Big Dig - an archeological, paleontological extravaganza that you can participate in through YouTube.The show has it all: Megaladons vs Giant Sloths, dinosaurs covered in cake AND lemonade being slurped through a straw!Go to brainson.org/fieldtrips to secure your space and check out the other events we have planned this fall. Plus, Smarty Pass members can take 20% off!

Wow, wow wow have we got some big news! Brains On!, Smash Boom Best and Forever Ago are coming together for the Big Dig - an archeological, paleontological extravaganza that you can participate in through YouTube. The show has it all: Megaladons vs Giant Sloths, dinosaurs covered in cake AND lemonade being slurped through a straw! Go to brainson.org/fieldtrips to secure your space and check out the other events we have planned this fall. Plus, Smarty Pass members can take 20% off!