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Jay Lockaby is a Transportation Supervising Engineer in the Traffic Signals Unit within the Connecticut Department of Transportation Division of Traffic Engineering. He joined the podcast to talk about what the work of traffic engineering involves and his work across the State partnering with local communities to manage traffic. He shared how he has worked with communities to support vision zero or pedestrian initiatives and deploying new connected vehicle technology. He also discussed roundabouts, including the safety benefits and the communications and engagement challenge those projects can pose. Host: Marissa Baum

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Veterans are getting a great opportunity with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Mark speaks with Cicely Waters, DOC at the FMCSA about military personnel transitioning into the transportation workforce with their CDL license. One initiative the FMCSA Even Exchange Program. Please tell the Vets to listen to this episode of The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Veterans are getting a great opportunity with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Mark speaks with Cicely Waters, DOC at the FMCSA about military personnel transitioning into the transportation workforce with their CDL license. One initiative the FMCSA Even Exchange Program. Please tell the Vets to listen to this episode of The Mark Bishop Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Department of Transportation is recognized as a national leader — not just for its roads or innovation, but for how its people come together as one team to serve Utah. Communications Director, Elizabeth McMillan, joins us with more. Elizabeth McMillan: Transportation is about freedom. That's why UDOT has a bold vision to give people choices to go where they want, when they want, in the way they want – safely. You know us for orange barrels and road construction. But you should know: we're about more than highways. We're building a complete system that includes trails, buses, trains and even new technologies for transportation in the sky. We know that how we do things matters. Our mission is to enhance quality of life through transportation, and our efforts are guided by a framework to deliver better mobility, good health, connected communities and a strong economy. The 1,800 employees of UDOT not only serve the people of Utah: we are Utahns. Yes, we plan, build, maintain and operate the roads – but more important than that, we drive them right along with you. Learn more at connect dot UDOT.Utah.gov. Derek Miller: Every day, UDOT's work helps Utah move forward. From supporting growing communities to improving the way people travel across the state, their efforts create a stronger, more connected Utah for families, businesses, and future generations alike. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 6/4/26

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Thursday, May 21 on Urban Forum Northwest:*Earl Key, Senior Director of Transportation Equity, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) talks about WSDOT's new Small Business Program that complies with the new anti DEI initiatives and still afford possibilities for minority and women owned businesses seeking to do business with WSDOT.*Hayward Evans is the newly elected president of the Seattle King County NAACP. He shares his organizational strategy which is already being implemented to insure that the NAACP will have a representative in every region of Martin Luther King Jr. County.*Bob Armstead, president, Washington State Chapter-National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) comments on the role that Wendell Stemley, president, National NAMC played in saving the Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE). The lawsuit, Mid-America Milling Co. vs DOT was originally filed by groups seeking to eliminate race and gender conscious elements of the DBE Program.*Dennis Williams, Jr.,Vice President, Wealth Advisor, Farther Finance invites you to New Beginnings Christian Fellowship (NBCF) to hear information regarding Investment Strategies;Retirement Readiness;Long Term Care;College Savings;Budget and Savings. The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 23 11:00 am-12:30 pm at NBCF.Urban Forum Northwest streams live at www.1150kknw.com. Like us at www.urbanforumnw.com for archived programs and relevant information. Like us on facebookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Mark's guest is Ryan Snyder Director of Governmental & Legislative Affairs. If there aren't enough of them already, there are also big scams in the moving industry. May is National Moving Month and this is where you should go: www.protectyourmove.gov. Great interview on The Mark Bishop Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mark's guest is Ryan Snyder Director of Governmental & Legislative Affairs. If there aren't enough of them already, there are also big scams in the moving industry. May is National Moving Month and this is where you should go: www.protectyourmove.gov. Great interview on The Mark Bishop Show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How does INDOT know when it's time to replace a bridge or culvert? Special guests Sidney Nierman and Bob Tally join hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Sidney is the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) District PR Director and Bob serves as the INDOT District Asset Engineer.  In this episode, Bob and Sidney will share about their career paths and how they ended up working for INDOT, and Bob will shed some light on how his team evaluates the various INDOT assets to determine what needs to be repaired or replaced. We'll also hear how INDOT determines how and when to communicate road closures to motorists and media outlets and how agriculture equipment impacts the modifications that are made to roadways. If you've ever been curious about why there are so many additional roundabouts or why there are so many orange barrels on the roadways, this is an episode you're not going to want to miss!To subscribe to traffic updates from INDOT, visit alerts.indot.in.gov.

January 28, 2026 City Club event description: Gia Biagi was appointed secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation by Gov. JB Pritzker on Dec. 10, 2024. Biagi brings to the agency decades of experience in urban planning, transportation, public policy, infrastructure and operations.  Biagi's career spans both private practice and public service and has established […]

Plus the North Texas Tollway Authority is in the midst of its own winter preparations, in Texas there are very few legal protections if you miss work due to bad weather, homeowners should clear out debris and have chimneys professionally inspected every year, and more!

What are the key strategic priorities for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)? How is DOT putting safety and modernization first across all modes of transportation from road to Air Traffic Control? What does the future hold for the U.S. Department of Transportation? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Steven Bradbury Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New York State Department of Transportation spokesperson Ryan Whalen ahead of Tuesday night's first public listening session for the future of the Kensington Expressway project in Buffalo full 367 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000 ZvomtQgaEmazV1WTIBpn7Dp8qsl1IW3E buffalo,news,wben,kensington expressway,new york state department of transportation,east buffalo,east side parkways coalition,ryan whalen,restore our community coalition WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,kensington expressway,new york state department of transportation,east buffalo,east side parkways coalition,ryan whalen,restore our community coalition New York State Department of Transportation spokesperson Ryan Whalen ahead of Tuesday night's first public listening session for the future of the Kensington Expressway project in Buffalo Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Greg Belfrage talks to callers about the transportation department's campaign to bring more civility to air travel by dressing better. The Transportation Secretaty Sean Duffy said "dress up to go to the airport". This campaign is a response to the high level of unruly passengers lately. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Crash test dummies aren't something often thought about by the public, but when you consider the disproportionately high statistics of women injured in car accidents, and the low employment of female-presenting crash dummies, the issue comes into focus. Greg and Holly discuss how this employment of female-shaped dummies may save women's lives.

New York State Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority host a winter preparedness press conference full 2326 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 o5toW0iJA8b974VAzv25bnAL4b7zdzfZ news,new york state,wben,erie county,new york state department of transportation,nfta,erie county sheriff's office,new york state police,new york state thruway authority,nittec,aaa of western and central new york,winter storm preparedness WBEN Extras news,new york state,wben,erie county,new york state department of transportation,nfta,erie county sheriff's office,new york state police,new york state thruway authority,nittec,aaa of western and central new york,winter storm preparedness New York State Department of Transportation and Thruway Authority host a winter preparedness press conference Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False

James Crawford, Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs at the Department of Transportation, addresses the National Congress of American Indians on November 17, 2025. Crawford is a citizen of the Forest County Potawatomi Community, a federally recognized tribe in Wisconsin. He is the second person to serve as Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs, a position that was created by an act of Congress. Crawford spoke at NCAI's 82nd annual convention in Seattle, Washington.

New York State Department of Transportation spokesperson Ryan Whalen with the latest on the closure of the I-190 Southbound in Niagara Falls full 253 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +0000 EOS6UyG316n1xrZeBwc5pt7eBcY0IIzh news,wben,niagara falls,new york state department of transportation,ryan whalen,i-190 WBEN Extras news,wben,niagara falls,new york state department of transportation,ryan whalen,i-190 New York State Department of Transportation spokesperson Ryan Whalen with the latest on the closure of the I-190 Southbound in Niagara Falls Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Scott Boyle, District Engineer Administrator for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, discusses recent damage to local infrastructure due to fires from homeless encampments underneath bridges.

Power Struggle Over NASA and the Moon Race Guests: Douglas Messier, David Livingston Douglas Messier discusses a power struggle over NASA, including acting administrator Shawn Duffy's interest in folding NASA into the Department of Transportation and his concern that the United States might lose the Moon Race 2.0 to China. Duffy has challenged SpaceX's contract for the Artemis 3 moon landing, aiming to accelerate lander development amid fears that dependence on the complex Starship/Superheavy architecture might delay the mission beyond 2029.

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Richard Easton, co-author of GPS Declassified: From Smart Bombs to Smartphones, about the remarkable history behind the Global Positioning System and its ripple effects on technology, secrecy, and innovation. They trace the story from Roger Easton's early work on time navigation and atomic clocks to the 1973 approval of the GPS program, the Cold War's influence on satellite development, and how civilian and military interests shaped its evolution. The conversation also explores selective availability, the Gulf War, and how GPS paved the way for modern mapping tools like Google Maps and Waze, as well as broader questions about information, transparency, and the future of scientific innovation. Learn more about Richard Easton's work and explore early GPS documents at gpsdeclassified.com, or pick up his book GPS Declassified: From Smart Bombs to Smartphones.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – Stewart Alsop introduces Richard Easton, who explains the origins of GPS, its 12-hour satellite orbits, and his father Roger Easton's early time navigation work.05:00 – Discussion on atomic clocks, the hydrogen maser, and how technological skepticism drove innovation toward the modern GPS system.10:00 – Miniaturization of receivers, the rise of smartphones as GPS devices, and early mapping tools like Google Maps and Waze.15:00 – The Apollo missions' computer systems and precision landings lead back to GPS development and the 1973 approval of the joint program office.20:00 – The Gulf War's use of GPS, selective availability, and how civilian receivers became vital for soldiers and surveyors.25:00 – Secrecy in satellite programs, from GRAB and POPPY to Eisenhower's caution after the U-2 incident, and the link between intelligence and innovation.30:00 – The myth of the Korean airliner sparking civilian GPS, Reagan's policy, and the importance of declassified documents.35:00 – Cold War espionage stories like Gordievsky's defection, the rise of surveillance, and early countermeasures to GPS jamming.40:00 – Selective availability ends in 2000, sparking geocaching and civilian boom, with GPS enabling agriculture and transport.45:00 – Conversation shifts to AI, deepfakes, and the reliability of digital history.50:00 – Reflections on big science, decentralization, and innovation funding from John Foster to SpaceX and Starlink.55:00 – Universities' bureaucratic bloat, the future of research education, and Richard's praise for the University of Chicago's BASIC program.Key InsightsGPS was born from competing visions within the U.S. military. Richard Easton explains that the Navy and Air Force each had different ideas for navigation satellites in the 1960s. The Navy wanted mid-Earth orbits with autonomous atomic clocks, while the Air Force preferred ground-controlled repeaters in geostationary orbit. The eventual compromise in 1973 created the modern GPS structure—24 satellites in six constellations—which balanced accuracy, independence, and resilience.Atomic clocks made global navigation possible. Roger Easton's early insight was that improving atomic clock precision would one day enable real-time positioning. The hydrogen maser, developed in 1960, became the breakthrough technology that made GPS feasible. This innovation turned a theoretical idea into a working global system and also advanced timekeeping for scientific and financial applications.Civilian access to GPS was always intended. Contrary to popular belief, GPS wasn't a military secret turned public after the Korean airliner tragedy in 1983. Civilian receivers, such as TI's 4100 model, were already available in 1981. Reagan's 1983 announcement merely reaffirmed an existing policy that GPS would serve both military and civilian users.The Gulf War proved GPS's strategic value. During the 1991 conflict, U.S. and coalition forces used mostly civilian receivers after the Pentagon lifted “selective availability,” which intentionally degraded accuracy. GPS allowed troops to coordinate movement and strikes even during sandstorms, changing modern warfare.Secrecy and innovation were deeply intertwined. Easton recounts how classified projects like GRAB and POPPY—satellites disguised as scientific missions—laid technical groundwork for navigation systems. The crossover between secret defense projects and public science fueled breakthroughs but also obscured credit and understanding.Ending selective availability unleashed global applications. When the distortion feature was turned off in May 2000, GPS accuracy improved instantly, leading to new industries—geocaching, precision agriculture, logistics, and smartphone navigation. This marked GPS's shift from a defense tool to an everyday utility.Innovation's future may rely on decentralization. Reflecting on his father's era and today's landscape, Easton argues that bureaucratic “big science” has grown sluggish. He sees promise in smaller, independent innovators—helped by AI, cheaper satellites, and private space ventures like SpaceX—continuing the cycle of technological transformation that GPS began.

New York State Department of Transportation reveals plans for future of the Kensington Expressway on Buffalo's East Side full 763 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:00:06 +0000 jL2IsLO2hyrTyuQo4WOrhtF174wTnv0R buffalo,news,new york state,wben,kensington expressway,new york state department of transportation,news & politics WBEN Extras buffalo,news,new york state,wben,kensington expressway,new york state department of transportation,news & politics New York State Department of Transportation reveals plans for future of the Kensington Expressway on Buffalo's East Side Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False

What are the key strategic priorities for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)? How is DOT putting safety and modernization first across all modes of transportation from road to Air Traffic Control? What does the future hold for the U.S. Department of Transportation? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more […]

How is DOT putting safety and modernization first across all modes of transportation from road to Air Traffic Control? What does the future hold for the U.S. Department of Transportation? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Steven Bradbury Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Transportation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Department of Transportation has a nine-point plan to improve truckers' lives – and two hours-of-service reforms are a key part of it. Also, an ad campaign for a bread company eventually led to trucking's best-known song – “Convoy” by C.W. McCall. We'll tell you how it happened. And Land Line Now's Mark Reddig, Scott Thompson and Ashley Blackford gather in studio A to discuss some high points from the program's two decades on the air. 0:00 – Hours-of-service reforms are on the table – what's next? 09:55 – How the trucking anthem “Convoy” came to be 38:43 – A final look back at 20 years of Land Line Now

The DOT will act on several OOIDA priorities, including speed limiters, hours of service, truck parking and more. Also, we'll bring you a 2008 story about motorcyclists who travel every year to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Then, a good place to eat is a must for truckers – and a Louisiana restaurant fits the bill. It was the first entry in our “Semi Supper Club.” And Andy McCulloch of Michelin explains special considerations needed for tires on electric-powered trucks. 0:00 – DOT to make OOIDA wish list a reality 10:12 – A look back: Run for the Wall 24:48 – A Cajun joint that caters to truckers 39:16 – Special considerations for tires on electric trucks

A bill would free overtime pay from taxes. However, truckers – who don't get overtime – are not included. Another bill would change that. Also, a man survived one of the worst shipwrecks on the Great Lakes – and a trucker told his tale. We'll tell you about the S.S. Daniel J. Morrell. And late in 2024, two Iowa DOT workers stepped up to help a trucker in a bad situation. If they had not, the trucker might not have made it. 0:00 – Effort would give truckers overtime pay – and qualify them for more 10:12 – Trucker tells the story of sole survivor of shipwreck 39:16 – Iowa DOT workers step up to help trucker in need

On the sixty-second episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben, Shane, and Matthew discuss the Mayflower Compact, and its implications for American political life as one of the nation's earliest constitutional compacts. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the sixty-first episode, Shane and Ben are joined by Joseph Natali, a Ph.D. student at Baylor University dissertating on the constitutionalism of bureaucracy and how Presidents succeed or fail in exercising control over the executive branch. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

One of the biggest things that can mess up your truck is hitting a large animal. Now, the Oregon DOT thinks it has a solution. 0:00 – Newscast 10:05 – Helping Bambi avoid hitting your truck

On the sixtieth episode, Matthew and Ben are joined by Shilo Brooks, Executive Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University, to discuss his immensely popular course "The Art of Statesmanship and the Political Life." We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the fifty-ninth episode of the Constitutionalist, Ben and Matthew discuss Volume 1, Part 2, Chapter 7 of Alexis De Tocqueville's "Democracy in America" on the omnipotence of the majority. They discuss Tocqueville's warnings of the detrimental effects of democracy on the citizen. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast co-hosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

On the fifty-eighth episode, Shane, Matthew, and Ben are joined by William B. Allen, Professor Emeritus of Political Philosophy at Michigan State University, to discuss Montesquieu's political philosophy and its influence on the American Founding and eighteenth-century British politics. We want to hear from you! Constitutionalistpod@gmail.com The Constitutionalist is proud to be sponsored by the Jack Miller Center for Teaching America's Founding Principles and History. For the last twenty years, JMC has been working to preserve and promote that tradition through a variety of programs at the college and K-12 levels. Through their American Political Tradition Project, JMC has partnered with more than 1,000 scholars at over 300 college campuses across the country, especially through their annual Summer Institutes for graduate students and recent PhDs. The Jack Miller Center is also working with thousands of K-12 educators across the country to help them better understand America's founding principles and history and teach them effectively, to better educate the next generation of citizens. JMC has provided thousands of hours of professional development for teachers all over the country, reaching millions of students with improved civic learning. If you care about American education and civic responsibility, you'll want to check out their work, which focuses on reorienting our institutions of learning around America's founding principles. To learn more or get involved, visit jackmillercenter.org. The Constitutionalist is a podcast cohosted by Professor Benjamin Kleinerman, the RW Morrison Professor of Political Science at Baylor University and Founder and Editor of The Constitutionalist Blog, Shane Leary, a graduate student at Baylor University, and Dr. Matthew K. Reising, a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Princeton University. Each week, they discuss political news in light of its constitutional implications, and explore a unique constitutional topic, ranging from the thoughts and experiences of America's founders and statesmen, historical episodes, and the broader philosophic ideas that influence the American experiment in government.

Feliciano v. Department of Transportation the Court was presented with the question of whether a federal civilian employee called or ordered to active duty under a provision of law during a national emergency is entitled to differential pay even if the duty is not directly connected to the national emergency. The Federal Circuit had initially held that Nick Feliciano, an air traffic controller with the FAA and reserve officer in the coast guard was not entitled to differential pay for parts of his time when he had been called to active duty during the early and mid-2010s. The Supreme Court heard oral argument on December 9, 2024, and on April 30, 2025 a 5-4 court reversed the decision below. Justice Gorsuch penned the majority opinion, and Justice Thomas wrote the dissent, which was joined by Justices Alito, Kagan, and Jackson. Join us for a Courthouse Steps Decision program where we break down and analyze the decision and the opinions, and discuss the potential ramifications of this case. Featuring: Prof. Gregory Dolin, Associate Professor of Law, University of Baltimore School of Law (Moderator) Craig E. Leen, Partner, K&L Gates, and Former OFCCP Director

Truckers hope the U.S. Department of Transportation will axe some regulations that fail to promote improved safety – and this might happen. Also, rates are at historic lows, so it's more important than ever that truckers learn to negotiate. Then, secondary liability is important to many trucking operations. We'll explain why it's needed. And a new law now on the books in Arkansas is designed to put an end to predatory towing. 0:00 – Regulations: DOT eyes which ones to cut 10:05 – Want to do better? Learn to negotiate 24:32 – The importance of secondary liability 39:32 – Arkansas sets its sights on predatory towing

The U.S. DOT is looking for regulations to roll back, and it's asking truckers to help. OOIDA has a few rules it would like to see changed. Also, we're into a new tax year, and experts are encouraging you to start the year organized and on top of things. We'll offer some advice. Then, who is an employee, and who is an independent contractor? The U.S. Department of Labor is out with its latest guidance for businesses. 0:00 – Newscast 10:05 – What regulations would you like to see rolled back? 24:32 – The time to get organized for taxes is now 39:32 – Labor Department changes course on worker classification

The U.S. DOT has once again extended its deadline for New York City to stop congestion tolling, but this time, it came with a threat. Also, someone who knows the nominee to head FMCSA shares some thoughts about him. Then, it's already time to gather material and start your planning and record-keeping for next year's taxes. And Oregon lawmakers have proposed tax and fee increases to raise $1.9 billion for roads. 0:00 – NYC, feds locked in battle over congestion tolling 10:11 – What do we know about the nominee to head FMCSA? 24:49 – Filed your taxes? Time to start on next year's 39:32 – Two states seek more highway money

The Department of Transportation is asking what regulations you'd like to see gone – and truckers are obliging the agency with suggestions. Also, a new study found that increasing weight limits from 80,000 pounds to 91,000 pounds would put thousands of roads and bridges at risk. And in 2019, Michigan decided to spend over $3 billion dollars on transportation, but that money is almost gone. Now, the state is considering more spending. 0:00 – Newscast 10:12 – DOT: What regulations do you want to cut? 24:48 – Study raises concerns about heavier trucks 39:32 – Michigan eyes $3 billion transportation plan

An expert says the effect of tariffs is already having an impact on the Class 8 truck market. Also, despite reports to the contrary, the U.S. DOT says it will enforce an April 20 deadline to end New York City's congestion pricing program. Then, we'll have the latest on truck parking, from city-level online tools to state-level funding. And tariff concerns are moving global shipments forward in their delivery schedules, while load-posting volumes are continuing to increase. 0:00 – DOT determined to stop congestion pricing 10:12 – Expert: Tariffs already affecting truck production, orders 24:48 – Technology, funding top truck parking news 39:32 – Spot market up for now due to tariffs

If you get a text message saying you owe a toll road money, watch out. It's likely that message is a scam to get your personal information. Also, which type of physical damage policy is right for you: Actual Cash Value or Stated Limit? We'll get some advice from our experts. 0:00 – Newscast 10:12 – Choosing the right coverage for your truck 24:48 – Text, email scams target toll road users

What's next in the battle over congestion tolling in New York City after the transportation secretary extends the city's deadline? Also, the chair of the Truck Leasing Task Force discusses how everyday truckers showed how the system is broke. Then, as autonomous vehicle companies ramp up their plans to deploy products, the public's concerns grow. And spring thaw restrictions are going into effect. A Minnesota DOT official explains how it all works. 0:00 – DOT extends deadline to stop congestion pricing 10:01– Official explains how lease-purchase stories changed his mind 24:27 – Public concerns grow over autonomous vehicles 39:25 – Truckers beware – spring thaw restrictions are here

OOIDA has some concerns about NHTSA's proposed regulations for autonomous trucks – including that fact that reporting would be voluntary. Also, Andrew King with the OOIDA Foundation explains which trucking issues he'll talk about during the upcoming Mid-America Trucking Show. And how long should a restart of your weekly clock take under the hours-of-service regulations? OOIDA tour truck driver Marty Ellis says some truckers object to the current requirement. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01– Should autonomous vehicle reporting be voluntary? 24:27 – The big issues that will come up at MATS 39:25 – Some truckers say 34 hours is too long for restart

A congressman is determined that his legislation to expand the nation's number of truck parking spaces will pass into law this year. Also, trucking news this week was topped by important issues such as overtime pay, truck parking and freight fraud. We'll bring you some analysis. And Missouri's Department of Transportation is in the process of drafting its freight plan, which will address truck parking. 0:00 – Newscast 10:01 – Bost optimistic for truck parking bill this year 24:27 – Overtime pay, parking, freight fraud top this week's news 39:25 – Missouri freight plan to address truck parking

Data theft is widespread now – and it's only going to become a bigger problem as the world becomes more and more connected. We have tips for how to keep you and your information safe. Plus, we talk often about the high costs of predatory towing – but some truckers say the cost of regular towing is getting pretty high, as well. And finally, a sheriff's deputy in Kentucky recounts the harrowing rescue of a truck driver in need. 0:00 – Newscast 10:04 – Hands off my data! 24:25 – Truckers concerned over rising towing bills 38:54 – Inmates and deputy save truck driver

Israel and Hamas agree to a ceasefire deal, which includes the release of hostages. Also, President Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation. Plus, a Southwest pilot is arrested for a DUI as the Department of Transportation files a lawsuit against the airline over chronic delays. And, In-Depth TODAY: A closer look at the FDA's decision to ban red dye #3 in foods, medicines, and supplements.

A case in which the Court will decide whether a federal civilian employee called or ordered to active duty under a provision of law during a national emergency is entitled to differential pay even if the duty is not directly connected to the national emergency.