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On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, analysis and takeaways on two major announcements related to the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging infrastructure.Joann Muller, who writes the Axios Future of Mobility newsletter, discusses her coverage of an announcement from Ford Motor Co. on Monday, Aug. 11, billed ahead of time as the next "Model T moment." As she wrote in her coverage, "The headline is that Ford will introduce a new family of EVs priced under $40,000 and will use a new manufacturing process to try to make them profitably." In 2024, MDOT awarded a state Transportation Economic Development Fund (TEDF) grant to the Calhoun County Road Department (CCRD) for road improvements related to Ford Motor Co.'s BlueOval Battery Park that will improve safety, reduce congestion and support 1,700 new jobs and $2.5 billion of private investment in Emmett and Marshall townships. Later, Muller discusses an announcement from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), also this week, about new guidance for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, which surprised many who feared a withdrawal of funding. USDOT is reopening the spigot for federally funded EV chargers after freezing the program (created in the previous administration) for six months. "If Congress is requiring the federal government to support charging stations, let's cut the waste and do it right," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Today's show is in three parts. The largest part is talking about the new stadium coming for Detroit City FC, AlumniFi Field - that will be rising near Michigan and 20th streets, down the road from the former Tiger Stadium site and tied into the Southwest Detroit and Corktown communities. Get the details, get rendering reactions, and more. Plus, the I-375 project that would have turned it into a surface level boulevard has been "paused" by MDOT. We discuss it from different angles, including the missed opportunity of not engaging the community properly, and the importance of not wasting a decade talking about things and instead just actively engaging and getting it done.  And we end with some west side news, as Norris Howard tells us about the demolition of the old Mammoth building on Grand River. The rundown: 00:54 - DCFC's new stadium revealed, welcome to southwest Detroit AlumniFi Field 16:47 - The I-375 project has been put on ice 24:49 - Mammoth Shopping Center demo has started Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

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On this week's edition of the Michigan Department of Transportation podcast, Scott Bowen, director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), addresses concerns about access to the beach for campers at the highly popular Traverse City State Park, which is divided by US-31.Bowen explains that the MDNR is investing in major improvements at the park, including changes that require removing the 60-year-old pedestrian bridge over US-31 (Munson Avenue). The bridge pre-dates laws that require accessibility for people with disabilities. The existing bridge is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. "This creates accessibility challenges, especially for pushing strollers, carrying coolers, etc.," the MDNR posted on Facebook. "Some campground patrons opt to drive between the campground and the day-use area, increasing traffic congestion and using limited beach parking."When the agreement was inked to build a pedestrian bridge over the highway in 1965, MDOT was the Michigan State Highway Commission and the MDNR was the Michigan State Department of Conservation. Photo credit: Traverse City State Park photo taken by Tyler Leipprandt and Michigan Sky Media LLC.

Jedna z prvních věcí, kterou po volbách uděláme, bude zrušení televizního a rozhlasového poplatku, slibuje hnutí ANO. Plány na zásadní změny týkající se ČT a ČRo mají i další opoziční strany. Máme se o veřejnoprávní média bát?Hostem Ptám se já byl bývalý ředitel ČT a ředitel Nadačního fondu Vltavské filharmonie Petr Dvořák.Poté, co Rada České televize letos na jaře odvolala z funkce generálního ředitele Jana Součka a vybrala jako jeho nástupce Hynka Chudárka, zažívá ČT relativně klidné období. To by se ale mohlo změnit už po podzimních sněmovních volbách. Opoziční strany, mezi nimi i dosavadní favorit voleb, hnutí ANO, totiž prohlašují, že provedou zásadní změny ve financování a fungování veřejnoprávních médií. Bývalý šéf televize Petr Dvořák je zatím optimistický: „Současný management České televize patřil k mým nejbližším spolupracovníkům 12 let. A já věřím tomu, že i v tom tandemu, který nakonec z volby vypadl, to znamená generální ředitel Hynek Chudárek a jeho statutární zástupce Milan Fridrich, přispěje k tomu, že televize se nebude užírat nějakými vnitřními spory a nastartuje přesně tím směrem, aby se dokázala obhájit.“Nové vedení televize by podle něj ale mělo v příštím půlroce jasně říct, jak a kam hodlá investovat peníze z navýšených poplatků. ČT a zejména její zpravodajství před sebou má podle Dvořáka také další velký úkol. „A to je vrátit důvěryhodnost, která za poslední rok a půl klesla o asi šest nebo sedm procentních bodů, což je poměrně zásadní. Tohle je věc, které by se teď vedení zpravodajství mělo velmi intenzivně věnovat.“„Myslím, že jedním z důvodů, proč byl Jan Souček odvolán, bylo i to, že ve zpravodajství se děly věci, které se těžko vysvětlují. A sám za sebe musím říct, že se mě to také i osobně dotýkalo v momentě, kdy jsem viděl, jak tam vzniká tlak na Václava Moravce. Byl jsem nervózní, když jsem viděl, jakým způsobem, kdy a s jakým vysvětlením došlo ke zrušení 168 hodin,“ prohlásil bývalý ředitel ČT. Pomohla, nebo uškodila veřejnoprávním médiím bitva vládní koalice o zvýšení poplatků? V jaké kondici je Česká televize po dramatické výměně na pozici ředitele? A jak zásadní je pro Prahu projekt Vltavské filharmonie.--Podcast Ptám se já. Rozhovory s lidmi, kteří mají vliv, odpovědnost, informace.Sledujte na Seznam Zprávách, poslouchejte na Podcasty.cz a ve všech podcastových aplikacích.Archiv všech dílů najdete tady. Své postřehy, připomínky nebo tipy nám pište prostřednictvím sociálních sítí pod hashtagem #ptamseja nebo na e-mail: audio@sz.cz.

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Mississippi Politico Pete Perry hosted The Extra Mile Podcast at his Neshoba County Fair cabin. Topics of conversation included Ronald Reagan's memorable fair speech, musings on MDOT, thoughts on Jackson's future and more.

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Garrett Dawe, engineer of traffic and safety for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), talks about a pilot project to study the use of safety cameras for automated enforcement in school zones. An appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2025 state budget called for MDOT to conduct a pilot project on automated speed enforcement in school zones. Dawe explains that his team has been studying proposals and will make an announcement soon of a vendor to conduct the pilot. According to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), at least 12 states (Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia and Washington) conduct school-zone automated speed enforcement. In Georgia and Rhode Island, school zones are the only locations where automated speed enforcement is allowed in the state. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) statistics, between 2011 and 2020,  218 school-age children (ages 18 and younger) died in school transportation-related crashes; 44 were occupants of school transportation vehicles, 83 were occupants of other vehicles, 85 were pedestrians, five were bicyclists and one was an “other” nonoccupant. 

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Gregg Brunner, chief operations officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), about recent deadly crashes in or near work zones. On June 24, a truck driver was killed and MDOT workers were injured in a crash on I-75 in Monroe County. In another, July 1, two people were killed in a crash in a work zone queue on I-96 west of Portland. Brunner composed a poignant message to department employees with a reminder of the need to be vigilant about safety. From his message:                We talk often about safety, but these events are painful reminders of just how critical it is every single day, in every single task. Whether you're in a work zone, near active traffic, in one of our garages or facilities, or behind the wheel, your actions matter. Safety is a mindset, not a checklist. It's about being present, engaged and always looking out for one another. Brunner talked about benefits to be found in developments in technology to alert drivers and the promise of driver-assist technologies in vehicles, as outlined by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

MDOT Human Resources Director Terrance Yarbrough joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about how his background in psychology relates to HR, various careers at the agency, a burgeoning intern program, and more.

In today's news: The Berrien County Sheriff's Department has released body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting on June 30 in Niles Township. The Bicentennial Bridge connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will remain in its open position at least through Tuesday while MDOT waits for an out of state expert to arrive. A public meeting is set for July 17 for everyone to learn more about plans to reconstruct Red Arrow Highway in Lake Township this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 7, 2025 ~ MDOT is conducting bridge inspection and maintenance in Macomb County on I-94, with lane closures near several mile markers. Bridge work is also occurring on 696, Telegraph Road, and Woodward Avenue, with lane closures and pavement repairs. Diane Cross, communications representative for MDOT, talks to Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Emdonds, and Chris Renwick about what commuters should expect from the road work.

In today's news: The Berrien County Sheriff's Department has released body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting on June 30 in Niles Township. The Bicentennial Bridge connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will remain in its open position at least through Tuesday while MDOT waits for an out of state expert to arrive. A public meeting is set for July 17 for everyone to learn more about plans to reconstruct Red Arrow Highway in Lake Township this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: The Berrien County Sheriff's Department has released body camera footage of a deputy-involved shooting on June 30 in Niles Township. The Bicentennial Bridge connecting Benton Harbor and St. Joseph will remain in its open position at least through Tuesday while MDOT waits for an out of state expert to arrive. A public meeting is set for July 17 for everyone to learn more about plans to reconstruct Red Arrow Highway in Lake Township this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's edition of the Talking Michigan Podcast features a reprise of a 2022 conversation with a veteran Michigan pollster about the public's view of road conditions, repairs and funding. At the time, the pollster, Richard Czuba, talked about perceptions of improvements because of Gov. Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program, which allowed MDOT officials to capitalize on a favorable bond market to rebuild many of the state's busiest roads. The department leveraged debt to make vital improvements, but the need for a sustainable funding solution persists.

Welcome back first time and last time listeners. This week the QUANTUM LEAP crew is not in full staff but could it be because the city of Houston has been in simulation state...? GRANDfathercloc ponders if the current political climate is simply fodder for the "trolls" to lower your energy and why Nas has to be roped in by this troll era. New music from Clipse, The HUE, M-Dot and more... Click play and take the leap!!!Follow us NOW on YouTube, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!!You like what hear..? PROVIDE a donation on @kpft.org (DONATE button)QUANTUM LEAP RADIO broadcasting and streaming live from #HUEston T.X.Every Saturday from 4-6p.m. CST (90.1FM KPFT Houston in HD2) & Thursday 1-3a.m. CST (on the F.M. dial)Worldwide@kpft.org/listen

Daughters of three civil rights leaders share how their parents shaped their lives while also fighting for racial equality.Then, a new gas tax goes into effect next week. An official with MDOT shares what that means for drivers.Plus, we talk with the new Medical Director for the Mississippi Department of Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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After a long hiatus, Michigan is again implementing ramp metering, which helps regulate the flow of traffic from ramps onto busy freeways. It will be used on the I-96 Flex Route portion in western Oakland County.On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Sarah Gill, operations engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Metro Region, talks about how it will work and the history of ramp metering in Michigan. Gill explains the key reasons for implementing ramp metering, which include improving merging, reducing crashes and reducing travel times. An MDOT how-to video offers guidance on the concept.Next week's episode will delve farther into the topic and include conversations with a traffic safety engineer with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), who will talk about how successful the concept has been in the rapidly growing Denver area. You'll also hear a national perspective from the director of safety and mobility at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

June 18, 2025 ~ Michigan lawmakers meet with Trump cabinet officials at the White House. Tom Leonard is running for Governor. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses being on Minnesota shooter's hit list. MDOT tells us what we need to know about ramp metering. MAGA split over getting directly involved in Israel/Iran conflict and the day's biggest headlines.

MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas joined The Extra Mile Podcast on location at the 2025 State Roadeo in Biloxi to provide an overview of the important training event.Drive safely this summer! – 00:00Show intro / introducing MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas – 00:30Matt's career at MDOT – 01:19The 2025 State Roadeo – 02:34Who are the favorites to win? – 06:33MDOT's Maintenance Division – 07:26Favorite place(s) to eat – 08:17Favorite music/concert(s) – 10:41Show Outro – 12:02

Today, we go to the Mackinac Policy Conference to talk with members of the Rethink I-375 coalition to understand the nuances of the proposed I-375 redesign project and community concerns as a meeting is coming up this week. Learn about the controversial redesign of the I-75/I-375 interchange and the complex considerations around land use, the number of highway lanes that echoes wide thoroughfares like Telegraph, community impact, and the project's potential to address historical injustices. My guests are Olga Stella and Carl Bentley, both in the context of the their community coalition.  Resources: Rethink I-375 Website: rethinki375.org Rethink I-375 Email: highwaybyanothername@gmail.com MDOT project site: https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/projects-studies/special-construction/i-375-reconnecting-communities-project Thursday night event info for the June community meeting: https://375detroit.org/events/june-2025-community-meeting/ Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Southwest Michigan's Morning News podcast is prepared and delivered by the WSJM Newsroom. For these stories and more, visit https://www.wsjm.com and follow us for updates on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with a trunkline pavement strategy specialist about how the work in his area helps inform investment decisions. Tim Lemon, who works in the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Bureau of Transportation Planning, talks about how pavement condition is measured and how the data is used.  He explains that remaining service life (RSL) is MDOT's primary pavement condition performance measure, which indicates the number of years before the pavement is anticipated to reach poor condition. It reflects the anticipated time in years that a pavement section can continue to provide acceptable levels of service, considering factors such as distress, structural integrity, ride quality, and functionality. He also explains that while state trunklines (I, M and US routes) don't account for the majority of road miles in the state, they carry 53 percent of total traffic and more than 75 percent of commercial traffic in Michigan. 

Earth Week 2025 came with a positive development for the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) on efforts to implement a pilot program for analyzing wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) and learn ways to design safer crossings.Amanda Novak, a resource specialist in MDOT's Bay Region, returns to the podcast to talk about a recently awarded $476,000 federal grant and how it will be put toward the pilot program. She previously spoke about the grant on the podcast in September 2024.While we think of white-tailed deer most commonly when it comes to WVCs, other species to be considered include elk, moose, black bear, wild turkey, pine marten, eastern massasauga rattlesnake and Blanding's turtle. As laid out in the project abstract for the grant, the number of WVCs in Michigan continues to increase annually, worsening risks and costs to drivers. For example, white-tailed deer alone account for more than 55,000 WVCs and cost motorists an average of $130 million per year in Michigan. Additionally, WVCs are a major threat to many wildlife populations in the state, including documented impacts on several threatened and endangered species. Projected increases in tourism, housing development and climate change effects are likely to exacerbate WVC effects on motorists and wildlife in Michigan.

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The crew that stays in their own space is back with more music and news. Some veterans invaded one of the biggest annual festivals. Women went into space and got people mad. Snoop Dogg is a part of 100 great people and is testing another genre of music. New music from Wize Crack, M-Dot, Miles Cooke and more... Click play and take the leap!!!Follow us NOW on YouTube, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, and more...!!You like what hear..? PROVIDE a donation on @kpft.org (DONATE button)QUANTUM LEAP RADIO broadcasting and streaming live from #HUEston T.X.Every Saturday from 4-6p.m. CST (90.1FM KPFT Houston in HD2) & Thursday 1-3a.m. CST (on the F.M. dial)Worldwide@kpft.org/listen

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Brian Travis, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) project manager overseeing the rebuilding of the central segment of I-696.  The work, which began in March and will continue through most of 2027, involves closing the eastbound lanes of I-696 from M-10 and Lahser Road east to I-75.  Travis explains that this is the last of three phases of the "Restore the Reuther" project, a $275 million rebuilding of the freeway. In 2019, the state completed work along the easternmost portion, along with the western end in 2023 and 2024. The conversation also includes an update on MDOT's second flex route, this one on I-96 in Oakland County. The project is nearing completion as crews prepare for the use of ramp metering to regulate the flow of traffic to the freeway. A video explains the benefits of the flex route and ramp metering.

April 10, 2025 ~ The Zilwaukee Bridge is under construction. Steve Katenhus, Bay City Transportation Service Center Manager for MDOT, joins Kevin to share a update on the project.

In today's news: MDOT unveils plans to reimagine St. Joseph's Main Street Water/sewer rates in St. Joseph going up again National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes in Michigan from March 30 storms and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: MDOT unveils plans to reimagine St. Joseph's Main Street Water/sewer rates in St. Joseph going up again National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes in Michigan from March 30 storms and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: MDOT unveils plans to reimagine St. Joseph's Main Street Water/sewer rates in St. Joseph going up again National Weather Service confirms 12 tornadoes in Michigan from March 30 storms and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few days after a massive ice storm rocked northern lower Michigan, many thousands remain without power while crews from power companies, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and other state and local agencies continue the cleanup and rebuilding process.Bill Wahl, MDOT North Region associate engineer for operations, who is coordinating department efforts, joins the podcast to provide an update on the recovery.Also joining is James Lake, MDOT North Region media relations specialist, who assists the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) with communications. He talks about why falling ice necessitated closing the bridge three times in three days, including a record 30-hour period.Wahl and Lake grew up in the region and neither has seen anything like this ice storm and the resulting destruction. Wahl recounts utility workers who had been on power-restoration projects following hurricanes in the Southeast saying the scenes are as bad or worse as anything they've seen.Wahl says crews from several counties to the south, including Kent, Ottawa, Mason, Missaukee, Muskegon, Roscommon, Iosco and Wexford, were helping to clear roads.While the Mackinac Bridge re-opened Thursday morning, April 3, after a 30-hour closure, officials will continue to closely monitor conditions for falling ice. The MBA posted a video message on X from Bridge Director Kim Nowack about the falling ice, along with some photos from the bridge. More videos of falling ice that prompted the current closure were also posted on X. The bridge has closed roughly 30 times in the past 30 years, and the average closure duration is several hours. More frequently asked questions about falling ice and other topics are available on the MBA website. 

If you're going to use the HOV lanes on I-75, make sure you're carpooling. WWJ's Charlie Langton repots cops are pulling over single drivers who are violating the rules. We have that story and more as our Mike Campbell and Jackie Paige run down the top local headlines for your Wednesday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo credit: MDOT)

Mississippi has great weather and great topography for riding a bicycle. But whether YOU are on the bike or YOU are in the car, we all need to know the rules of the road and everyone's rights. Attorney Baskin Jones is here to help us learn.Does this talk make you want to take a bike ride? Visit Mississippi dot org has an information page to help you plan a ride in various parts of the state over various terrains.In addition to Visit Mississippi, M-DOT has some advice for folks on bikes. M-DOT shares a 2019 report card for Mississippi from the League of American Bicyclist, where our state gets pretty bad grades. The good news is Go Gulfport has received a grant to help enhance cycling infrastructure and active transportation. You can read about the good, the bad, and the helpful from M-DOT's website.Next Tuesday is an important day – no foolin'. Next Tuesday, April 1st is election day! Polls will be open 7am to 7pm for municipal primary elections. We'll have the link for the My Election Day website so you can type in your address and see the sample Republican and Democratic ballot for you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jason Gutting joins the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast this week to talk about his role as director of MDOT's Bureau of Field Services.As talks heat up between Michigan lawmakers and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer over various road funding proposals, the discussion again turns to paving standards and practices.Gutting talks about standards and specifications for paving materials and how MDOT engineers confer with counterparts from across the country; innovations in road building, winter maintenance and operations; and ongoing challenges because of inflation and supply chain pressures since the pandemic began.  Gutting was previously the administrator of the Construction Field Services (CFS) division. He also worked in Operations and was the construction contracts engineer for CFS as well as the construction engineer and an assistant construction engineer at the MDOT Lansing Transportation Service Center (TSC).  Other references in the podcast: Gov. Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan programwww.Michigan.gov/MDOT/Projects-Studies/Rebuilding-Michigan-ProjectsMDOT winter road maintenance www.Michigan.gov/MDOT/Travel/Safety/Road-Users/Winter-Safety

Matteo Getz returns for a second interview & it's also the return of the show after taking what was supposed to be a short break in Oct. 2024. We talked about that on here, but mainly we talked about Matteo's new album Dude With The Box dropping one week from today on Tuesday March 25th 2025, definitely check that out. Thank you to Matteo Getz & also M-Dot for getting me back from my hiatus & doing these interviews again, it's not easy starting back up after months off but I missed doing it so here we are back with interviews every week or two. If you like the show share, subscribe, or leave a 5 star rating wherever you listen, & if you'd like to schedule an interview hit me up, thanks.

Our guest today is Mississippi attorney Francis Springer. We touched on the importance of no conflicts of interest in client / lawyer relationshipIf you need some answers after the recent storms in Mississippi : MS Legal Services dot org is a guide to free civil legal services for low-income persons and seniors in Mississippi. Their disaster relief webpage has information about Federal Agencies that provide disaster assistance, Locating and applying for disaster assistance, and suggestions for settling insurance claims after a disaster.MDOT says: If a traffic light is flashing yellow, it's important to remember that there is no need to come to a stop, but motorists should stay alert for other drivers entering the highway and proceed with caution. When approaching a flashing red traffic light, drivers must come to a complete stop. An intersection with flashing red lights in all directions should be treated as a four-way stop. In the event of a power outage, treat dark traffic lights as a stop sign and intersections as a four-way stop. .Money Talks, one of our MPB local shows heard at 9am just before In Legal Terms on Tuesday, is also a podcast. You can find their: Money Talks: Prepare for Emergencies podcast with tips on Preparing Before the Storm. That “storm” might be weather, economic, or family issues.Our listeners came together to offer advice to caller "Ann" on getting a copy of her birth certificate. How to Request a Copy of a Panama Canal Zone Record Listener "Bob" suggested the hospital Ann was born in was in fact in the canal zone. If the person was born in the Canal Zone, he or she acquired U.S. citizenship at birth if born between February 26, 1904 and October 1, 1979, and one parent was a U.S. citizen at the time of the person's birth. USCIS The Canal Zone ceased to exist on October 1, 1979. See the so-called Torrijos–Carter Treaties (September 7, 1977). If the person was born in the Republic of Panama, but not in the Canal Zone, one parent must have been a U.S. citizen parent employed by the U.S. Government, or by the Panama Railroad Company, at the time of the person's birth.Also was the suggestion to contact their congressman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 14, 2025 ~ Michigan Republicans have introduced a $3 billion road funding initiative that aims to allocate all tax revenue from fuel sales directly to road maintenance and improvements, without increasing taxes. Brad Wieferich, director of MDOT, talks with Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie to clarify the use of funds from the Rebuilding Michigan bonding program and the long-term strategy this is for road maintenance.

In today's news: There's yet more work coming to I-94 in Berrien County. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us MDOT is going to repave the highway between Coloma and Watervliet starting Monday. An engineer with the Van Buren County Road Commission has won a statewide award for a project done last year. With the weather warming up around Southwest Michigan, golf courses are starting to see their phones ringing again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's news: There's yet more work coming to I-94 in Berrien County. Michigan Department of Transportation spokesperson Nick Schirripa tells us MDOT is going to repave the highway between Coloma and Watervliet starting Monday. An engineer with the Van Buren County Road Commission has won a statewide award for a project done last year. With the weather warming up around Southwest Michigan, golf courses are starting to see their phones ringing again.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Episode 127 of the Guest Speaker Series, we welcome back a legend of Boston hip-hop, M-Dot, to the show! This is M-Dot's second appearance (first since 2021) and he did not disappoint, discussing a number of topics, including his latest project ‘Daze of Greed'. He also has 3 albums ready for release in 2025, including joint albums with Big Shug and Confidence, as well as a solo project, proving he is still one of the hardest working emcees in the game today. He also shares his experiences from his 16 international tours, with a 17th tour scheduled for the spring and summer. M-Dot also reflects on a variety of other topics, including fatherhood, being sampled on Logic's “Vinyl Days”, getting a sync placement on 50 Cent's show “BMF”, and a touching never-before heard story about a fan's tragic death, whom M-Dot dedicated ‘Daze of Greed' to, and so much more. Follow M-Dot on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdotboston/ Stream 'Daze of Greed' on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0nlVItFlcQEwtHWM2T91cx?si=ZwokYkeeQz6qKVC_drLpgg Stream 'Daze of Greed' on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/daze-of-greed/1735430729 Check out our studio, AOA Studios, and book a session or service with us: https://www.aoastudios.org/inquiriesbooking Follow our social media and blogs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/turntableteachers/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@turntableteachers Blog - https://www.turntableteachers.com/blog Shop - https://www.turntableteachers.com/shop Subscribe to our streaming services Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turntable-teachers/id1448694925 Google Play - https://playmusic.app.goo.gl/?ibi=com.google.PlayMusic&isi=691797987&ius=googleplaymusic&apn=com.google.android.music&link=https://play.google.com/music/m/Icujt6fhi2je7zzfxjkr7glcowe?t%3DThe_Turntable_Teachers%26pcampaignid%3DMKT-na-all-co-pr-mu-pod-16 Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/user-538618877 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4UJh499meoTP5wV2b2jrb0?si=EMaTjq9CR2-_zA6orKQNEQ

In this episode of the "Modern Day Overthinker" podcast, host Collin Strajack talks with guest Bailee Huethert about personal struggles and recovery, particularly in the context of addiction. Bailee shares her journey into recovery, which began unexpectedly during a work trip away from familiar support structures, leading her to her first recovery meeting. She delves into the challenges of recovery, emphasizing the difference between mere abstinence and true recovery, a distinction highlighted by her father's insights. A significant part of the conversation focuses on Bailee's battles with mental health issues, including severe depression diagnosed from a young age, and her complex relationship with her mother, which feeds into her complex PTSD. She discusses the importance of support systems and being truthful in therapeutic settings to truly benefit from them. Bailee and Collin also touch upon lighter topics, such as gaming and living arrangements, providing a break from the more intense themes of addiction and recovery. They discuss the impact of COVID-19 on personal relationships and the commonality of coping mechanisms that people often adopt in stressful times. Towards the end of the podcast, there's a shift towards a discussion of faith and spirituality. Bailee expresses a nuanced view on organized religion, suggesting that while it does not currently meet her needs, she recognizes its value for others and does not completely close off the possibility of it playing a role in her future. Overall, this episode of the podcast offers a deep dive into the challenges and nuances of personal recovery and mental health, balanced with everyday realities and a touch of humor, providing a comprehensive and relatable discussion for listeners. For all the links: www.moderndayoverthinker.com

In this heartfelt episode of The Modern Day Overthinker Podcast, host Collin Strajack returns after a transformative hiatus to share his journey through OCD treatment. After months of debilitating intrusive thoughts and isolation, Collin opens up about his 60-day residential treatment in Wisconsin, where he tackled his OCD with exposure response prevention (ERP) therapy. From chaotic yet bonding moments with fellow patients to finding solace in comedy as therapy, Collin reflects on his path to recovery. Now back home, he discusses balancing work, ongoing therapy, and personal growth while challenging the grip OCD once had on his life. With gratitude for his supportive family, friends, and recovery community, Collin delivers an honest, inspiring update on facing fears head-on and reclaiming his values.

February 13, 2025 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson Michigan Department of Transportation gives us an update on the snow crews and a couple of big projects coming up.

February 13, 2025 ~ Checking in with MDOT after the snow. MSU shooting survivor sues school two years after event. February is American Heart Month. Inflation was up in January. Deal on minimum wage for tipped workers is near and the day's biggest headlines.

Tens of thousands of drivers will have to find a new route as the eastbound lanes of I-696 in Oakland County will close for two years starting March 1st. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Mike Kapp, who directs the Michigan Department of Transportation's Office of Economic Development (OED). Kapp explains the origins of the office and how its various programs provide benefits to communities across the state. He also breaks down the six categories that make up the program. Later, Kapp talks about the office's 2024 accomplishments, including distributing $23.1 million in Category A grant funds, which: Generated $4.5 billion in private investment,Supported 4,414 jobs, andResulted in $262 in private investment for every public dollar. See all of the OED's accomplishments online.

One of the projects in Detroit that's gotten a lot of attention locally and nationally is the proposed removal of the I-375 freeway in downtown Detroit and turning it back into something that fits with the fabric of a community. Eric Larson, head of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, sat down with us in studio to share his thoughts on why the I-375 project is more than just a standard infrastructure upgrade. Initially conceived as a bridge repair effort, the project has evolved into a significant opportunity to reimagine Detroit's transportation landscape. With support from the Biden administration and a $105 million federal commitment, the project aims to reconnect communities, enhance pedestrian-friendliness, and address past harms inflicted on historic neighborhoods like Black Bottom and Paradise Valley. The conversation covers the Downtown Detroit Partnership's role in ensuring the project reflects the city's broader vision for sustainable urban development. Larson discusses the balance between maintaining traffic flow for major events and creating a livable environment for everyday residents. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and innovative traffic management solutions to address concerns about speed and access. The episode also touches on the potential integration of the I-375 project with the separate I-75 caps initiative, highlighting the need for coordinated urban planning to maximize benefits for Detroit's diverse communities. With construction slated to begin next year, Larson urges listeners to participate in upcoming community meetings and provide input on the project's future. For those interested in learning more and getting involved, visit downtowndetroit.org to access the peer review and stay informed about public engagement opportunities. And however you feel about the project, don't miss the December 3, 2024 meeting hosted by MDOT for further community discussions. Daily Detroit shares what to know and where to go in Metro Detroit every single day on our podcast and newsletter. On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942