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Just as crews began repairing sections of M-119 (also known as The Tunnel of Trees) damaged by April flooding, heavy rains in June wreaked havoc on more sections of the popular tourist route in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.Following completion of a $300,000 project to stabilize the slope beneath a section of M-119 near West Stutsmanville Road damaged in the spring flooding, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced in early September that it has reopened M-119 between West Stutsmanville Road and Terpening Road. This map shows current status and detour routes.On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation, an update from MDOT North Region Engineer Bill Wahl on work that's been completed on M-119 and what long-term challenges remain for the corridor. He also talks about some of the other roads in MDOT's North Region damaged in the spring flooding.Finally, Wahl offers details on construction of a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at the I-75/M-32 intersection in Gaylord. The first such interchange to be built in northern lower Michigan, a DDI is an alternative interchange that improves safety, increases traffic flow and can reduce construction costs.

Ahead of the weekend, Devon and I break down my visit to Cosm Detroit, the new high-tech venue in downtown that's gotten a ton of buzz. The tech and immersive dome are very impressive, but dynamic pricing means ticket costs can jump in a hurry depending on what you're seeing. We debate - is dynamic pricing the way to go?  Plus, we also dive into some great local news with Cass Cafe returning to Midtown, sample a Banana Bread Old Fashioned, and unpack MDOT's new pilot program testing a per-mile road charge. Timestamps: 01:31 - What We're Drinking: Banana Bread Old Fashioned 05:33 - Cosm Detroit: Super Cool, But Might Be Costly  17:49 - Cass Cafe in Detroit returning 19:51 - Charge for roads per mile driven instead of the gas tax? Cover photo by Ryan Southen. What do you think on any of these topics? Hit us up, dailydetroit@gmail.com or 313-789-3211. Sorry for the late posting this week. We still don't have internet at home on the east side and are digging out of the power outage. Regular schedule next week. Thanks for your support on Patreon!

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September 3, 2026 ~ Diane Cross, Public Information Officer at MDOT gives us an update on summer construction and looks ahead to Labor Day travel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Jennifer Roberts, national road usage charge (RUC) discipline lead at CDM Smith, the consultant selected by the Michigan Department of Transportation to study and eventually pilot transitioning Michigan's primary road funding formula to an RUC instead of the gas tax.The Michigan Legislature in 2025 directed MDOT to begin the study and pilot program.Roberts provided a project overview and the tasks ahead, including project management, planning and procurement, statewide public outreach and education, legislative engagement, operational pilot, revenue modeling and, finally, findings and completion of a report. She also talks about what she's learned from other states in various phases of studying or piloting alternative methods of paying for transportation, as discussed on the podcast previously with the Washington, D.C.-based Mileage Based User Fee Alliance (MBUFA).

On July 27, with little fanfare, the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) opened, creating a vital commercial link between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations with two people who played important roles in the earliest days of conceiving and planning what became the GHIB.First, Kirk Steudle, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) from 2006 to 2018, talks about the early planning and discussions about a location, environmental clearance and why it took so long as the name changed from the Detroit International Trade Crossing (DRIC) to the New International Trade Crossing (NITC) to finally becoming the GHIB.Steudle recalls the support and advocacy from previous Michigan governors, Jennifer Granholm and Rick Snyder, and Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's work to get the project over the finish line.The discussion includes some observations from a Detroit News story outlining the timeline and battles.Later, Mohammed Alghurabi, a senior project manager at MDOT who led community outreach efforts and built vital relationships in the southwest Detroit neighborhood where the bridge is anchored on the U.S. side, recalls the trials and tribulations and his thrill at seeing the bridge open to traffic.

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Amy Winn, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) administrator at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron, talks about completion of the first of four components to fulfill long-time hopes to improve the flow of traffic at the bridge.Officials from MDOT, the City of Port Huron and others are celebrating the completion of Component 1 and highlight a sound wall and pedestrian path completed as part of the larger plaza expansion project.This component came with a $36.3 million investment, including a $25 million federal INFRA grant.Also discussed was the bridge's rich history.

It has been five years since adoption of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which, among many things, included federal funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. Michigan was fortunate to receive $110 million of those funds.  On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Steve Minton, who heads the Michigan Department of Transportation's (MDOT) Office of Major Projects, provides an update on progress in executing contracts and installing chargers across the state's NEVI program. Minton helped launch the MDOT program and offers his insights on the challenges and rewards of contracting, installation and meeting the needs of electric vehicle users. 

MDOT State Maintenance Engineer Matt Dugas joined The Extra Mile Podcast to break down the 2026 State Roadeo, emphasize the importance of MDOT crews as first responders, talk about his admiration for Ella Langley's music, and much more.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Matt Dugas - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

Just as crews began repairing sections of M-119, also known as The Tunnel of Trees, damaged by April flooding, heavy rains wreaked havoc on more sections of the popular tourist route in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula.This week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast features conversations with State Sen. John Damoose (Harbor Springs), who represents the area, and Bill Wahl, acting North Region engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation. (MDOT).MDOT is already investing $300,000 to stabilize the slope beneath a section of M-119 near West Stutsmanville Road, between Harbor Springs and Good Hart in Emmet County, damaged in the spring flooding. Now, engineers are assessing other sections of the roadway washed out by heavy rains on Monday, June 29, as well as sections of M-66 and M-88 in Antrim County. Wahl provides a status report on each of the washouts and short- and long-term planning for both.Sen. Damoose talks about his conversations with business owners and other constituents affected by the road closures and the ongoing challenges to fund sustainable infrastructure in Michigan.

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Michael Townley, engineer of research at the Michigan Department of Transportation. (MDOT).Townley explains the safety and economic benefits of partnering with Michigan universities on research and why it's important to MDOT.One specific project discussed examined the value of financing infrastructure improvements through bonding versus a program of pay-go improvements.

MDOT Public Information Officer Anna Ehrgott joined The Extra Mile Podcast to talk about the impacts of Tropical Storm Arthur (including why it's NEVER okay to remove a barricade), hurricane prep, Southern District projects, her favorite The Grateful Dead songs, and more.Creators & Guests Drew Hall - Producer Will Craft - Host Paul Katool - Host Anna Ehrgott - Guest Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript.

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Full show: https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com Artists Played: Crescendo, conshus, IMAKEMADBEATS, Austyn Michael, Jungle, Moka Only, papaya noon, GAGLE, DJ Zimmie, Blu, Exile, Saba, Voices Of Creation, E.VAX, Jade Lawhon, Sincere Vega, G Fam Black, Sankofa, Tali Rodriguez, Love Spells, Eligh, FAZE.ONE, Slug, Table For Three, corto.alto, Mick Jenkins, Alexis Taylor, Mickey Blue, Copywrite, M-Dot, Tone Spliff, Cool Breeze, Witchdoctor, Big Rube, OutKast, GOODie MOb, IMAKEMADBEATS

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep472! Fresh off the heels of another stellar Kentucky Derby weekend, your fellow Kentuckian (DJ Jon Doe) and fellow Tennessean (Eddie Meeks) are broadcasting live from the metro Atlanta area for yet another fun filled, action packed mix show that will turn your frown upside down. Not to mention we have a WORLD EXCLUSIVE from none other than DJ RHETTMATIC and Q-UNIQUE that features the one and only PHARAOAHE MONCH. Hit play right now good people - and remember that if you missed this episode's Twitch stream, you can alway catch the replay courtesy of CHANNEL ZERO every Monday at 9p ET in perpetuity @ youtube.com/@publicenemy! // #YOUWAAAAALCOME #SMITHSONIANGRADE // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #rap #undergroundhiphop #boombap ---------- Recorded live May 3, 2026 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA southernvangard.com @southernvangard on all platforms #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks ---------- Pre-Game Beats - Bombay Da Realest “Southern Vangard Theme Song” - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars Talk Break Inst - “The Hitters” - Kut One “Don't Blink” - Mickey Blue Feat. Copywrite, M-Dot “Rock On” - Sean Links & TrueCipher “Matters Of The Heart” - Farma G & Relense “Wordle” - El Gant & maticulous ft. Brother Ali "No Brakes" - Tha God Fahim & Sharp "Jefe” - Sean Links & TrueCipher Talk Break Inst - “You Know The Feeling” Cymarshall Law & Frigstep “This Is Not A Drill” - Natural Elements "Comic Con Nerd Shit” - Q-Unique & Dj Rhettmatic feat. Pharoahe Monch ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Unbreakable (Shylow Remix)” - Michael Jackson ft. Notorious B.I.G. "Focus Mode” - Leaf Dog “Last Place” - Marc Spano ft. Supastition & NapsNdreds “In My Window” - Blu & Exile ft. TOBi “Identity (MiLKCRATE Remix)” - Emskee x MiLKCRATE Talk Break Inst - “Rollercoaster Pt.2” - M-Dot & Confidence “Gun Butt” - Bernadette Price ft. Terror Van Poo (prod. Stu Bangas) "Get Off My Cross Trainers” - Chubs "Eat The Rich” - Chubs “Powerful” - DBL ft. Raf Almighty “Yellow Jackets” - Ullnevano “Marbled Delmonicos” - Jalen Frazier x Fumes The Threat "Everlasting Life” - Day Tripper Talk Break Inst - “Sky Reign” - Co-Defendants & M-Dot

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, Amanda Novak returns to talk about progress on a federal grant to implement a pilot program for analyzing wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVCs) in the hope of designing safer crossings.Novak, a resource specialist in the Michigan Department of Transportation's Bay Region, previously spoke about the grant on the podcast in September 2024. She talks about things she and her colleagues are learning from counterparts in other states, including efforts by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).MoDOT described the research as “extremely pertinent” as, from 2019 to 2023, Missouri suffered 17,609 WVCs with 8 to 10 percent of them resulting in an injury or fatality. The state also ranked 17th in the nation for WVCs in both 2024 and 2025, according to the agency's study.Michigan ranked fourth in the 2025 State Farm Insurance annual analysis.A previous edition of the podcast covered some creative things being done in western states and provinces as part of the Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) Conservation Initiative.Novak also recaps important work being done to expand wildflower and tree plantings at MDOT facilities and medians to enhance habitat for pollinators. The importance of the topic was highlighted in a 2015 issue of “The Scenic Route,” a publication of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at the University of Texas.

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In this episode, we sit down with M Dot R for a proper laugh as well as some serious truths, as he opens up about the real story behind his Jamaican influence and how it's shaped his identity, music and personality.Things quickly take a turn when M Dot R starts breaking down Patois and gives Terry a full-on lesson in Jamaican slang… and let's just say, pure chaos, plenty of laughs and some moments that definitely caught us off guard.We also dive into M Dot R's journey so far, the reality behind the scenes of his rise, and some of the stories that haven't been told before.This is one of those episodes that might bring you to tears of laughter, you have been warned. Real talk, big laughs and absolutely no filter.Available now on all major podcast platforms.We will see you, on the other side. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep468! Hey ho Vangardians, we're a a bit late getting this one out the gate on the plattys but it was worth the wait. First off - we have a WORLD EXCLUSIVE courtesy of our good friend JASON GRIFF, who has a project dropping with ALEX LUDOVICO in early MAY titled “A LOT TO UNPACK.” Yeah you read that right - you're getting it over a month before it drops worldwide! Second - make sure you check out DJ JON DOE's interview last week with C-DOC, ULTRAMAG7 and JENNIFER O JENNY on the IT'S C-DOC AGAIN show on CHANNEL ZERO! Yep THAT Channel Zero - big up CHUCK D and the whole CHANNEL ZERO / PUBLIC ENEMY fam. Last but not least - you can now find the Twitch replay of the show every Monday evening on CHANNEL ZERO. Big up JENNIFER O JENNY for the alley oop and #YOUWAAAAALCOME for this #SMITHSONIANGRADE! // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #rap #undergroundhiphop #boombap ---------- Recorded live March 23, 2026 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA southernvangard.com @southernvangard on all platforms #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks ---------- Pre-Game Beats - El Michels Affair “Southern Vangard Theme” - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars Talk Break Inst. - “I Am I” - Terilekst “Legendary” - Shyste Chronkyte ft. DJ TMB “Majestic” - Hus Kingpin ft. Ghostface Killah & Planet Asia (prod. Big Ghost Ltd) “Al & Andy” - Jamal Gasol & Denny Laflare ft. Jynx718 “#WSGtypebeat” - Alex Ludovico & Jason Griff ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “Crumbs” - Blu x Exile ft. Rome Streetz & IceColdBishop “Same Corner” - SunN.Y. Talk Break Inst. - “Ethereal Views" - Terilekst “Shoe Fits” - Tash “CLAP (JFB Mix)” - T.F. ft. Ghostface Killah & DJ Muggs “RZA Fangs” - Hus Kingpin (prod. RZA) “Sean Price II” - Da Flyy Hooligan ft. Sean Price “Mic Rockin” - sham tha insOMNIac “Rollercoaster Pt. 2” - M-Dot & Confidence ft. Masta Ace "Ghost Of Camay” - Hus Kingpin (prod. Mathematics) Talk Break Inst. - “Wu Wei” - Terilekst “Sayyid Was Here" - Cormega ft. Sean Price (prod. Streetrunner) “No Warning” - Spoda x DJ Mickey Knox ft. Papoose “Phone Time Gawd" - Starz Coleman (prod. DJ Mike C) "Pay The Price" - Karbine ft. Rome Streetz “Remember” - Pretty Bulli & Kidd Called Quest “Big Shiny Box Of Nothing” - Al.Divino (prod. DJ MastaMind) “Switch Tucker” - Panamera P & Jose Franco SSW ft. Vic Spencer & Wordmann Talk Break Inst. - “Ecstatic Presence” - Terilekst

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This week, we explore how real time data, AI driven orchestration, and proactive communication are transforming last mile delivery into a powerful driver of customer experience and loyalty.Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠===== In this episode, Richard Howells talks with OneRail founder and CEO Bill Catania about turning last mile delivery from a cost center into a strategic CX advantage. They cover inventory visibility, carrier optionality, AI driven orchestration, proactive customer communication, and why real time data will shape the future of supply chain. ===== Guest: Bill Catania, CEO, OneRailBill Catania is the Founder and CEO of OneRail, a last-mile delivery orchestration platform that combines AI-powered software with logistics-as-a-service to deliver the speed, reliability, and visibility businesses need to meet their delivery promises. A seasoned startup entrepreneur, Catania specializes in building and scaling real-time technology networks for enterprise retailers and wholesalers. A recognized thought leader in AI-driven fulfillment and last mile logistics, Catania is a frequent speaker at major retail, supply chain, and technology forums, sharing insights on the future of delivery orchestration and customer-centric supply chains.​​Prior to founding OneRail, Catania launched M-Dot Network, a digital coupon pioneer and the first retail POS-to-cloud transaction engine to enable real-time digital coupon redemption at grocery checkouts across North America. Under his leadership, M-Dot won the Amazon Web Services Start-Up Challenge, surpassing more than 1,500 companies from 23 countries. His entrepreneurial leadership and sustained impact on enterprise technology earned him recognition as one of Goldman Sachs' Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs of 2024 at the Builders and Innovators Summit. Across his career, Catania has built category-defining platforms at the intersection of data, intelligent networks, and real-time decisioning—solving complex, operational challenges at enterprise scale.Host 1: Richard Howells⁠Richard Howells⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.===== Show Links:OneRail: https://www.linkedin.com/company/onerail-lastmile Supply Chain Management: SAP Supply Chain Management SAP Insights: Supply Chain  Follow Us on Social Media : Bill Catania: LinkedInRichard Howells: LinkedIn, SAP Digital Supply Chain: LinkedIn   Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!  ===== Chapters: 00:00:00: Intro00:01:04: Guest's Introductions00:01:45: How customer experience has evolved with e‑commerce and the Amazon effect00:03:10: Biggest challenges: inventory visibility, micro‑warehouses, and carrier optionality00:04:43: Balancing speed, cost, sustainability and why Excel and “deliver at all costs” no longer work00:12:08: How the delivery experience directly impacts brand loyalty00:19:32: How can advanced delivery orchestration platforms help companies? 00:23:01: Cross‑functional operating model and how SAP–OneRail integration enables real‑time last‑mile execution00:26:45: What is the Future of Supply Chain?00:29:26: Outro

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As road agencies across the state prepare for the 2026 road and bridge construction season, this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast is a reprise of an August 2025 episode that focused on jobs tied to road and bridge building.Gov. Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter Aug. 7, 2025, to the directors of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO), calling on them to compile and publicly release data on the impact of the state's road funding cliff and federal funding rollbacks and policies on Michigan's economy and employment. First, Heath Salisbury, financial secretary and training director for Operating Engineers 324, talked about what investments in infrastructure mean to people in the skilled trades and the thousands of jobs involved. Salisbury offers his own perspective as a veteran of the industry, working in the trenches, then later in training workers and developing a work force capable of building in a modern environment where technology is evolving rapidly.Later, Karen Faussett, who manages MDOT's statewide and urban travel analysis section, talked about how her team tracks the economic benefits of investment in transportation infrastructure.

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A 10‑day wait for a refrigerator became the spark for a smarter last mile. We sit down with OneRail CEO Bill Catania to unpack how a racing mindset—frugality, failure tolerance, and relentless iteration—translated into a platform that helps retailers move from static delivery workflows to real‑time orchestration at scale. Bill shares the throughline across three startups: aggregate fragmented supply, connect it cleanly to demand, and let data science make the hard choices in milliseconds.You'll hear how RaceFan aggregated 650 local tracks to unlock national sponsorships, why MDOT's 200‑millisecond cloud coupon switch won over skeptical retailers (and how Bill timed the sale), and the moment OneRail shifted from gig moving to an enterprise platform. We break down OneRail's three‑layer model—software first, an aggregated carrier network across sedans to flatbeds, and a human exception team—and how the company takes on risk under its authority to deliver accountability most intermediaries avoid.AI is not a bolt‑on here. Bill explains how courier “credit scores,” market‑level performance, and dynamic assignment replaced manual dispatch, enabling one person to triage roughly 4,000 orders instead of 80. We explore exceptions in furniture and cold chain, SKU‑level loss analysis, and how pushing intelligence upstream into order management can reshape cost to serve before a truck even moves. Along the way, Bill shares the “yes if” leadership mantra that keeps doors open while aligning risk and reward—fuel for winning enterprise trust and recognition like Lowe's Innovation Partner of the Year.If you care about last mile logistics, enterprise retail, or building resilient platforms, this conversation is a blueprint: aggregate wisely, decide precisely, own outcomes, and scale through partnerships. Subscribe, share with a teammate who obsesses over SLAs, and leave a review with your biggest “yes if” moment—we'll feature the best on a future show.Follow The Freight Pod and host Andrew Silver on LinkedIn.Thanks to our sponsors:Stuut Technologies: Your AI coworker that collects your cash automatically.https://www.stuut.ai/Cloneops.ai: Not just AI. Industry-born AI.https://www.cloneops.ai/Rapido Solutions Group: Nearshore solutions for logistics companies.https://www.gorapido.com/GenLogs: Freight Intelligence on every carrier, shipper, and asset via a nationwide sensor networkhttps://www.genlogs.io/

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Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Governor Moore got snubbed at a recent NGA event.  Listeners joined in on the conversation about the Bad Bunny halftime show.  BPD padlocks a hotel in the city for a year as a result of ongoing crime & drug use.  Senator Will Smith joined the show discussing automatic charging of juveniles as adults.  Chrissy Nizer at MDOT joined the show to discuss the drop in fatalities on MD roadways.  City Council Bills on ICE.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App!

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On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with the new chief administrative officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) about his role and his first big challenge, overseeing a legislatively mandated study and pilot of a road user charge (RUC) program.Paul McDonald joined the department in November, coming from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE). He talks about his perceptions of transportation coming into the department, and what his new portfolio includes.This week, he chaired the first meeting of the Technical Advisory Committee, made up of people both inside and outside government who will offer expertise as the process moves forward.

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January 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, Jamie Edmonds, and Jeff Eno talk with Diane Cross from MDOT. Jeff, Vice President of Programming, and the team discuss safe driving after the storm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01. Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Shine a Light 02. NBC9 + BRUKOUT(ca) - Glass Bones (ICONS Remix) 03. Karacha - Back to the Criminal (Extended Version) 04. Feint, Voicians, Felix Samuel - Use That Love 05. Yue - Not Alone 06. AIRGLO, Gracie Van Brunt - CLARITY 07. Axile, Kamiko - Overdrive 08. T95, Grace Barton - Simulation 09. Yussi, MAEDM - LIKE THAT 10. SoftSkilla & Saint Rider - La Da Dee 11. Tanukichi & Jman - Stage Fright 12. Levia ft/ Kasane Teto, Joe D, Carpenter & Jaelle - We're All Broken 13. Bugwell - Night Rider 14. B Soul - The Dragon 15. 9THWAVE - Tengri 16. FooR, CLSM, Tengu - Stab Parade 17. Indira Paganotto - La Patrona (Extended Mix) 18. Tanukichi & Jman - Way of the Samurai 19. chamelian_audio - Look So Fine 20. BLΛNK CΛNVΛS x CHAR - SEE THROUGH YOU (FINAL) 21. Synthtonix - If I'm Dreaming (Don't Wake Me Up) 22. WAVHART - Conqueror 23. Burston - Supersila 24. R3ST - The Fall 25. Misanthrop - Flashback 26. Teddy Killerz - Lightweight 27. phasebound - Older 28. M85, Jaloman - Morozi 29. Mayel - Polar Star 30. Transforma - Shirai (ZedBerg VIP) 31. Absu_NTQL - Dread 32. Kryptomedic, Akrom - Fake Reality 33. Lee UHF & Noise Souls - The End Of A Very Bad Day 34. Predesign - The Truth 35. Dave Shichman - Constant Thought 36. Malk - Tubasa 37. Skullivan, Dos - Ice Cold (Remix) 38. Re:growth - Mover 39. Lynx - Splutter (ft. Bagshot) 40. Singr - Polo 41. Lee UHF & Noise Souls - Perseive 42. Low:r - Hedonism 43. Ogra - Submarine (Kvostax Remix) 44. Ogra & Kvostax - Winter Groove 45. HLZ - Cyclops 46. The Garfield - Mira 47. Kublai & Minor Forms - Super Chaos 48. SiDDALL, Freddy B - Head Straight 49. So-Low, OODINI - How U Move 50. Glitch City - Swaggamuffin 51. Disrupta - Inside The Rider (Voltage Remix) 52. Rare Holo - with ur love 53. Genetics, NCT - Levitate 54. Emporio, Temple, Roche - Mouse Trap 55. Toal - Loose Control 56. Visionobi & Trex - LDS 57. L-Side - Vibes Dem 58. Dazee, Jinx - What Is Real 59. Dialective - Respect 60. Phase & Cleveland Watkiss - Diamond Rita 61. Molecular - One Dub 62. Grafta MC, C:Critz - Peregrinate 63. Swaz, Mdot, Logan_olm - Hot Gyal 64. Two Turntables - I Know You Love This 65. Kazza - Belly 66. RISC - Free Time 67. Danny Byrd, Sigma, Basslayerz - Superstylin' (Serum Remix) 68. Lowriderz - Lightas 69. ArpXP - Drive 70. Forum - Where Shadows Breed (feat. Maey) 71. TRANS:T - Take Me 72. Гости из Будущего - Время Песок (Softskilla Bootleg) 73. antoanesko - Sonare 74. viamia - Polusa 75. Above & Beyond/Richard Bedford - Blood From A Stone 76. Absstract - Noches (feat. Kymha) 77. BCee - Seal The Deal 78. Bago - I Will Luv You 79. Unknown Artist - On Time 80. Nasz - Goodbye 81. Verbz, Viridity - Remote Location 82. Enea & Soulettrix - Deep In (Remix) 83. Hoax - Care 4 U

01. Drumsound & Bassline Smith - Shine a Light 02. NBC9 + BRUKOUT(ca) - Glass Bones (ICONS Remix) 03. Karacha - Back to the Criminal (Extended Version) 04. Feint, Voicians, Felix Samuel - Use That Love 05. Yue - Not Alone 06. AIRGLO, Gracie Van Brunt - CLARITY 07. Axile, Kamiko - Overdrive 08. T95, Grace Barton - Simulation 09. Yussi, MAEDM - LIKE THAT 10. SoftSkilla & Saint Rider - La Da Dee 11. Tanukichi & Jman - Stage Fright 12. Levia ft/ Kasane Teto, Joe D, Carpenter & Jaelle - We're All Broken 13. Bugwell - Night Rider 14. B Soul - The Dragon 15. 9THWAVE - Tengri 16. FooR, CLSM, Tengu - Stab Parade 17. Indira Paganotto - La Patrona (Extended Mix) 18. Tanukichi & Jman - Way of the Samurai 19. chamelian_audio - Look So Fine 20. BLΛNK CΛNVΛS x CHAR - SEE THROUGH YOU (FINAL) 21. Synthtonix - If I'm Dreaming (Don't Wake Me Up) 22. WAVHART - Conqueror 23. Burston - Supersila 24. R3ST - The Fall 25. Misanthrop - Flashback 26. Teddy Killerz - Lightweight 27. phasebound - Older 28. M85, Jaloman - Morozi 29. Mayel - Polar Star 30. Transforma - Shirai (ZedBerg VIP) 31. Absu_NTQL - Dread 32. Kryptomedic, Akrom - Fake Reality 33. Lee UHF & Noise Souls - The End Of A Very Bad Day 34. Predesign - The Truth 35. Dave Shichman - Constant Thought 36. Malk - Tubasa 37. Skullivan, Dos - Ice Cold (Remix) 38. Re:growth - Mover 39. Lynx - Splutter (ft. Bagshot) 40. Singr - Polo 41. Lee UHF & Noise Souls - Perseive 42. Low:r - Hedonism 43. Ogra - Submarine (Kvostax Remix) 44. Ogra & Kvostax - Winter Groove 45. HLZ - Cyclops 46. The Garfield - Mira 47. Kublai & Minor Forms - Super Chaos 48. SiDDALL, Freddy B - Head Straight 49. So-Low, OODINI - How U Move 50. Glitch City - Swaggamuffin 51. Disrupta - Inside The Rider (Voltage Remix) 52. Rare Holo - with ur love 53. Genetics, NCT - Levitate 54. Emporio, Temple, Roche - Mouse Trap 55. Toal - Loose Control 56. Visionobi & Trex - LDS 57. L-Side - Vibes Dem 58. Dazee, Jinx - What Is Real 59. Dialective - Respect 60. Phase & Cleveland Watkiss - Diamond Rita 61. Molecular - One Dub 62. Grafta MC, C:Critz - Peregrinate 63. Swaz, Mdot, Logan_olm - Hot Gyal 64. Two Turntables - I Know You Love This 65. Kazza - Belly 66. RISC - Free Time 67. Danny Byrd, Sigma, Basslayerz - Superstylin' (Serum Remix) 68. Lowriderz - Lightas 69. ArpXP - Drive 70. Forum - Where Shadows Breed (feat. Maey) 71. TRANS:T - Take Me 72. Гости из Будущего - Время Песок (Softskilla Bootleg) 73. antoanesko - Sonare 74. viamia - Polusa 75. Above & Beyond/Richard Bedford - Blood From A Stone 76. Absstract - Noches (feat. Kymha) 77. BCee - Seal The Deal 78. Bago - I Will Luv You 79. Unknown Artist - On Time 80. Nasz - Goodbye 81. Verbz, Viridity - Remote Location 82. Enea & Soulettrix - Deep In (Remix) 83. Hoax - Care 4 U

On this week's edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation with Peter Anastor, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Office of Rail, about where things stand for passenger rail service at Michigan Central in Detroit. Anastor also offers an update on plans to link passenger rail service in Michigan with service in Canada and create a link between Chicago and Toronto.In October, MDOT, the City of Detroit and Michigan Central signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to begin preliminary assessments for a new multimodal transportation hub located within the 30-acre Michigan Central Innovation District on a parcel just southwest of the station.Key provisions include:The partners will utilize a $10 million grant awarded to MDOT through the Federal Transit Administration's Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program (now known as the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development, or BUILD, grant program), plus an additional $30 million in state funds.This proposed hub would include infrastructure for passenger rail and intercity bus service.Decisions about final project designs, funding and timelines will be shared as the exploratory phase progresses. 

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On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, a conversation about key road, bridge and rail projects completed across the state.Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Director Bradley C. Wieferich joined the conversation to talk about details of projects highlighted in MDOT's year-end video. Many were made possible by Gov. Whitmer's Rebuilding Michigan program while others received help from lawmakers working in bipartisan fashion to improve travel in their communities. From the western Upper Peninsula to Kalamazoo in the southwest part of the state and Oakland County in the southeast, MDOT officials oversaw work that will improve safety, reduce congestion and make commuting and the delivery of goods more efficient.

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In the second hour of The Clay Edwards Show, host Clay Edwards welcomes Brad White, Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), for an in-depth discussion on infrastructure challenges and progress. Sponsored by A-1 Gear and Auto, the interview covers work zone safety amid driver distractions like cell phones, with Brad emphasizing the need for patience as "every barrel represents progress" and sharing stories of MDOT workers injured or killed on the job. They delve into the long-standing issue of copper theft from interstate streetlights along I-20, I-55, and I-220 in Jackson's high-crime areas, noting how thieves have repeatedly stripped wiring, leaving dangerous dark stretches. Brad explains MDOT's solutions, including tamper-proof boxes with notifications, partnerships with law enforcement (like Capitol Police), and an ongoing study for advanced designs, potentially including solar options or elevated components, to protect taxpayer investments costing millions in repairs.   The conversation shifts to positive developments, such as record funding from the legislature enabling major projects: widening I-55 from Madison to Gluckstadt with a new Reunion interchange, expansions on Highway 98, I-20 in Warren County, and others like Highway 15 and Lakeland Drive. Brad highlights litter removal efforts, costing millions annually, and promotes MDOT's inmate litter program available to all counties and municipalities. He addresses listener questions on widening Highway 471 in Rankin County (under consideration) and the decline in visible inmate cleanups (due to local partnerships). Throughout, Brad praises legislative support under Governor Reeves, which has infused over $1 billion into capacity projects, reversing decades of underfunding to build safer, more efficient roads for economic growth and public safety. The segment underscores MDOT's role in Mississippi's future, blending critiques of societal issues like littering with optimism about ongoing transformations.  

Laura Mester, who has served as the chief administrative officer at the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) since 2011, is retiring from state government in January. She joined the podcast to reflect on her career in state government, including the past 15 years at MDOT. Mester talks about her perceptions of the department before she joined, and what she learned about the need for a multimodal focus to serve all users. She also discusses the challenges facing the department with decades of inadequate funding to do all the things the public expects. In her role, she oversaw the Bureau of Finance and the Office of Passenger Transportation, which (among other things) oversees and supports the state's transit agencies, including the Office of Rail.

In this episode of The Everyday Ironman Podcast, previous guest Chris Curtis returns to share his journey to becoming a first-time Ironman at Ironman Florida. Chris first joined us back in Episode 204 (May 2025), and this time he brings a full recap of what it took to get to Panama City Beach and how race week unfolded. From his experience volunteering at Athlete Check-In to balancing nerves and excitement, Chris offers a unique look behind the curtain of IMFL. His wife, Julie, joins the conversation briefly to share her own perspective on supporting an athlete through the big weekend. Chris also drops a race-day tip we've never heard before. And while he insists he won't be getting the M-Dot tattoo, he is proudly adding “Ironman Finisher” to his email signature.#IronmanFlorida #EverydayIronmanPodcast #AgeGroupAthlete #IMFL #TriathlonJourney #TriLife #FirstTimeIronmanFit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Full show: https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com Artists Played: Mugs and Pockets, conshus, DJ Dolo76, Sleep Sinatra, Maze Overlay, Victoria Port, De La Soul, Westbound Train, TOBi, Real Bad Man, Oliver Night, Kaya Fyah, Zetas, The Rebel, Amable, The Commission Beer Chamber, AMiAM, SoyIsReal, Inkswel, Brad Strut, Colonel Red, The Altons, Bizarre, Cassidy, Cydney Poitier, Wordsworth, Prolific Wone, Manage, Skirmish, Big Zoo, Kit Sebastian, M-Dot, Method Man, Soulplusmind, OutKast, GOODie MOb, IMAKEMADBEATS

In the second installment of podcasts focusing on significant road and bridge project completions by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), conversations about a new roundabout on busy routes near Traverse City and a new bridge over I-96 in Walker.First, Jeff Shaw, supervisor of Elmwood Township in Leelanau County, talks about what the roundabout means for traffic flow in the area, safety benefits and the connections for pedestrians and cyclists.“Now we're able to take a look at the corridor and the improvements that have been made and know how much of a benefit this is going to be for the people that motor through here, that bike through here, that walk through here," said State Transportation Director Bradley C. Wieferich at a celebration event on Oct. 31.Former U.S. Department of Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg, a Traverse City resident, also attended the celebration.“I know folks grumble about roundabouts, but a well-placed roundabout can reduce injury crashes by 80 percent or more," Buttigieg said of the new M-72/M-22 intersection, a centerpiece of the project. "I want to commend MDOT, the contractors and, above all, the workers who, in partnership with this community, made sure this was a success."At another celebration in October, City of Walker officials joined MDOT engineers and lawmakers to celebrate completion of a $30 million Fruit Ridge Avenue bridge over I-96.The investment replaced the original bridge and interchange from 1961. Contractors widened the new bridge from two lanes to five and included non-motorized paths, linking heavily used trails on each side.Art Green, manager of MDOT's Grand Rapids Transportation Service Center (TSC), joined the podcast to talk about the long-time needs for the improved bridge and interchange, how the funding came about and improvements already showing up in traffic flow."Projects like this don't happen overnight," said City of Walker Mayor Gary Carey at the event. "They take vision, persistence, partnership, and a shared belief that our infrastructure is worth investing in."

On this week's Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, conversations about celebrations of major road and bridge projects completed by the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in communities across the state.This week, a focus on the expansion of the U.S. 131 interchange with the U.S. 131 Business Route that links the freeway with downtown Kalamazoo. Jill Bland, executive vice president at Southwest Michigan First, talks about her decades of advocacy for the project and what it will mean to businesses her organization supports, as well as commuters.Later, Trevor Block, manager of  MDOT's Transportation Service Center (TSC) in Davison, talks about a celebration of another phase of rebuilding a segment of the I-475 corridor in Flint. This phase rebuilt approximately three miles of I-475 from the Flint River to Carpenter Road as part of a $141 million investment.Next week, the focus on project completions with conversations about a new bridge carrying Fruit Ridge Avenue over I-96 west of Grand Rapids and a roundabout replacing the traditional intersection of M-72 and M-22 just outside Traverse City.

The cities of Gaithersburg and College Park vote today.  After days of persuasion, MD Gov Moore approves $62 million in state funds to make up for the SNAP shortfall. District 16 Delegate Marc Korman on how MDOT uses a road design manual to say no. Prince George's County Planning Board does not have enough members to constitute a quorum. MCPS faces continued resistance against planned programming changes. Music by Dear Daria.

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep449! Giddy up Vangardians, Doe and Meeks are back with more this week and they're only ONE episode away from 450 episodes of the best darn mix show on the planet. This week it's lots of trash talk, new joints and critiques you didn't ask for - and might not like. That's par for the course, though - ‘cause the filter is always off, it's that #SMITHSONIANGRADE and #YOUWAAAAALCOME // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #rap #undergroundhiphop #boombap - - - - - - - - - - - Recorded live September 14, 2025 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA southernvangard.com @southernvangard on all platforms #SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks - - - - - - - - - - - Pre-Game Beats - El Michels Affair / Chairman Maf “Southern Vangard Theme” - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars Talk Break Inst - “Untitled” - DJ Pocket ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “You All Know” - DJ Scratch x Planet Asia “Lift Up” - DJ Mirage ft. M-Dot, Big Shug & Lil Fame “God's Walabee Clarks” - Dios Negáis ft. Ghostface Killah “Panic In Porto Alegre” - Cousin Feo x Lord Juco (prod. DirtyDiggs) “We All Here” - DeevoDaGenius ft. Tega & FNM Mook “Jungle” - Loyola Boyz (DNTE, Wyze Wonda & Bozack Morris) “Alyssa Milano” - Ryu “Against The World” - Mobb Deep Talk Break Inst - “Untitled” - DJ Pocket ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “On My Mind” - DJ Mirage ft. Termanology, Shawn Caliber & Nim K. “Pass That” - Crotona P ft. Honey Dinero (prod. Frank Bo 74) “Magna" - Brutal Caesar x Lord Goat x Ill Bill “Full Circle” - Key-Kool & Rhettmatic “Smoke & Mirrors” - K.A.A.N. & DJ Hoppa “Imagine” - DJ Mirage ft. Reks Talk Break Inst - “Untitled” - DJ Pocket ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE ** “It's A Body” - GRMMFACE ft. Termanology x Bad Seed (cuts Scratch Johnson) “Cold Truth” - Shabaam Sahdeeq (prod. ES-K, cuts Tone Spliff) “Eternal Enemies” - Cousin Feo x Lord Juco (prod. Corey Gipson) “Stupido” - EL Maryacho & Nowaah The Flood “Windows” - Theravada “Daddy's Girl” - Rapsody & Madlib “Dreams” - The Expert, Blu & Stik Figa Talk Break Inst - “Untitled” - DJ Pocket ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **