Podcasts about Public works

Stephen Grootes speaks to Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson about new findings that one in six government tenders were awarded last year, highlighting growing risks to infrastructure investment, including interference from so‑called “business forums.” In other interviews, Koos Blackenberg, farmer and representative of Grain SA from the Cape region talks about the organisation’s strong opposition to ITAC’s decision to keep the wheat reference price unchanged, and what it means for the sustainability of local wheat farmers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State Architect and Principal Architect Office of Public Works, Conor Sreenan.

Send us Fan MailIn this first episode of Season 4 we are talking about culture in Public Works. Culture is one of those words that can make field crews roll their eyes, until you tie it to the things they care about most: going home safe, working with less drama, and trusting the people around them. We unpack what “public works culture” looks like when it is real, measurable, and built on purpose, not just talked about in a meeting. We're joined by Tom Esch, who coaches construction firms and public works agencies on culture, communication, empathy, and safety. Tom shares the winding road that brought him here, including a pivotal safety incident from his construction supply days that pushed him toward training thousands of operators and helping organizations prevent the next tragedy. From there, we dig into a powerful case study where a sewer and water group reduced injuries by about 70% over three years, and how that shift improved morale, reduced HR blowups, and made the department a place people wanted to join. We also get practical about leadership development in public works: why great operators often get promoted without communication tools, how “rank and power” can quietly shut people down, and why that becomes a safety hazard when nobody feels safe speaking up. Tom breaks down his “If You Want Accountability, Start with Empathy” framework and the exact kind of language that helps supervisors hold standards without going full old-school. We close with a simple, repeatable approach to safety culture training that includes surveys, feedback, reinforcement, and mentoring so the message actually sticks on the job site. If you found value here, subscribe to the podcast, share it with a colleague, and leave a review so more public works leaders can find the show. What part of your culture needs the most attention right now?Show Notes:Esch Consulting Website:https://eschconsulting.com/Check out Tom's book, Personal Accountability and Powerhttps://eschconsulting.com/book/Tom Esch Case Study: How We Reduced Worker Injuries by 70%https://eschconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/Culture-Eats-Safety-for-Breakfast-How-We-Lowered-Injuries-70.pdf

Water loss is more than a utility challenge - it can have a direct impact on budgets, infrastructure planning, and the cost of service for residents. In this episode of OMAG All Access, host William Shepherd sits down with Brandon Bowman, State Programs Director for the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA), to discuss how water loss audits help municipalities and rural water systems identify hidden leaks, improve meter accuracy, and recover lost revenue.Brandon explains the difference between real loss and apparent loss, shares statewide data on the financial impact of water loss, and highlights how ORWA's no-cost technical assistance program is helping Oklahoma utilities save water, strengthen operations, and better serve their communities.Whether you're a city manager, utility director, public works professional, or elected official, this episode offers practical insights into protecting one of your community's most valuable resources.Listen now to learn how water loss audits can help your utility improve efficiency, reduce costs, and build a more sustainable future.For more information, visit OMAG.org or ORWA.org.

Life isn't fair. It's one of the first lessons you learn. And it's not fair when you find yourself, or more accurately your home, right smack in the middle of a vital piece of infrastructure. There's been so many cases around the country over a long period of time, but more recently you had the buyout of houses after the Canterbury quakes. Technically the buyouts of more than 8,000 properties were structured as voluntary offers. However, many residents felt forced to accept because the Government explicitly stated that essential infrastructure and council services would cease in those zones. They would be no more. They'd be living in a literal no man's land. You had the buyout of 160 odd homes for the Waterview Tunnel. We've had 50 odd homes in Ranui in West Auckland bought by the council to make way for new floodplains and to uncover a buried piped stream. So if your house happened to be right over the top of that stream, you were gone. Now we have the buyout of homes in Grey Lynn in Auckland for the Northwest Busway project. Some of the residents in the suburb of Grey Lynn have lived in their homes for more than 50 years, but the bus needs to get through. The Northwest Busway project will give the growing population of West Auckland a valuable public transport option. When completed, it will be able to carry 9,000 passengers per hour either way. There's just the matter of the people living on the land that's needed for the expansion of the motorway. About 20 of the properties have already been purchased at a cost of $40 million, which seems about right for that part of Grey Lynn and should still buy you a house in this market in the area of similar quality and standard of renovation if that's where you want to live. Negotiations will take place over the coming years for the remainder of the busway project as it progresses. And it might be tough for the residents, but at least the Government's learned lessons from the past. Remember Raglan Golf Club? You might not, but the Crown originally seized the 63-acre coastal site for a Second World War wartime military airfield. Turns out it wasn't needed. But instead of giving the land back when the war was over, instead of returning it to its Tainui owners, the Government leased it to the Raglan County Council, who turned the land into a golf course. Local Māori were evicted and expansion plans for the golf course encroached upon Māori sacred sites and burial grounds. When Māori objected and started to protest on the golf course, the council said, “Oh, all right then, well we'll sell it back to you." And Māori said, the Tainui said, “I don't think so. You didn't pay for it in the first place. You took it off us because you said it was absolutely needed for the defence of the country, and then you didn't give it back." I mean, imagine if the Crown just said, “Right, well we need this for the busway, bugger off." You know, at least they've learned the error of their ways. Eventually the golf course was returned to Tainui, the rightful owners. So at least we're not living in those grim times. There seems to be an understanding that a home is more than land and a house. And the neighbourhood buyouts are always complicated by differences of opinion. We saw that in Canterbury, we saw that in Ranui, we're seeing it now in Grey Lynn. There are pragmatists, some are even sanguine about it, seeing it as a new opportunity. You know, it has to happen, it's got to happen, well, you know. Others want to chain themselves to trees – “over my dead body," they're saying, will the NZTA take their home. And in that same area roughly, a supermarket was buying up land for its brand new supermarket. One holdout who wanted something absurd for his run down little home. I mean it's his castle, but he was wanting an absurd amount, so they just built round him. All right then, stuff you, we'll build round you. But what options do you have if you have been there and done that? There'd be plenty of people who have had NZTA come knocking on their door, especially with the highways between Auckland and Cambridge, between Auckland and the Brynderwyns really, and there's still more looking to develop that. Residents of Canterbury, you know, what options do you have? Have you been treated fairly? I mean, just looking at the prices that they're paying for the Grey Lynn residents of that part of Grey Lynn, that's market rates, which is fair enough. You don't want, I suppose you do if you're the owner, but as the taxpayer, you don't want the former administration going in with an open chequebook saying, “No, name your figure. No, that's too low. Let's give you more." You would want to see market rates being paid, a fair market rate being paid, so if people want to stay in the area they can, if they want to move on elsewhere, they can do that too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this Episode of the podcast Andrew Estevez with the Office of Public Affairs talks with Mike Squire, Division Manager for Community Engagement, and Bryan Urban, Street Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works, about the Urban Forest Master Plan.

John Maytham is joined by Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson to give us the latest update on Knoflokskraal. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod, Lew, and Ken discuss the Building and Zoning Report from Director Clark, Public Works update from Director Bledsoe, update from LRS, a proposed east side TIF District, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Wayne County has another massive commercial center to contend with, a solar farm.The Governor of Pennsylvania has put out information about new standards to regulate potential data centers. The Sullivan County Division of Public Works is inviting the public to a meeting regarding a proposal to replace a bridge over part of Swan Lake. A special grant means free recreation that's all the rage these days. Jim Sebastian of Mid-Hudson news reports on the new Wurtsboro project. A former Olympic athlete and resident of Roscoe has died. 

Learn about what the Canton Public Works department does and how it benefits the city.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Brian Russell, Assistant Director of Public Works for the City of Fresno, discusses the city's long-standing road problems and a major repaving effort this year, including 37 street projects and plans to fix more than 70 miles of roads—possibly over 100. The work is part of a roughly $140 million campaign funded by local taxes, state dollars, and a $100 million bond. But with an estimated $1.2 billion backlog, city leaders admit this is only the beginning. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Broeske & Musson' on all platforms: --- The ‘Broeske & Musson Podcast’ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever else you listen to podcasts. --- ‘Broeske & Musson' Weekdays 9-11 AM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Facebook | Podcast| X | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

rWotD Episode 3308: Square Sainctelette Welcome to random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia's vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Monday, 25 May 2026, is Square Sainctelette.The Square Sainctelette (French, pronounced [skwaʁ sɛ̃t.lɛt]) or Sainctelettesquare (Dutch, pronounced [ˈsɛɪŋktəlɛt(ə)ˌskwɛːr]) is a square in the City of Brussels municipality of Brussels, Belgium. It is named in honour of Charles-Xavier Sainctelette, a former Belgian Minister of Public Works.The square lies along the Brussels–Charleroi Canal, in the north-western corner of Brussels' city centre, on the border with the Molenbeek-Saint-Jean municipality, from which it is separated by the canal. A major traffic axis, it is also part of the Small Ring (Brussels' inner ring road). This area is served by Yser/IJzer metro station on lines 2 and 6 of the Brussels Metro.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:40 UTC on Monday, 25 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Square Sainctelette on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Nicole.

New Orleans leaders expect federal officials will approve an extension on the massive roadwork program around the city. Steve Nelson, Deputy CAO for infrastructure and Director of Public Works for New Orleans, joins us.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and deputy commissioner for the Department of Public Works, Karen Hoak on the upcoming road construction season in Erie County full 468 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 0mqdem5OXAYoiABtRQoxwGvLkbnIP3yE news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,road construction,erie county department of public works,karen hoak WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,road construction,erie county department of public works,karen hoak Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and deputy commissioner for the Department of Public Works, Karen Hoak on the upcoming road construction season in Erie County Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Santa Cruz County celebrates National Public Works Week. And, experts warn California is unprepared for future budget deficits.

What does Oklahoma's FY2027 Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan forgiveness program mean for your municipality?In this episode of OMAG All Access, host William Shepherd is joined by Ariel LaMontagne and Brian Green from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board to simplify the upcoming loan forgiveness cycle and explain what cities, towns, public works authorities, and eligible districts need to know before applying.The discussion covers eligibility requirements, project types, affordability tiers, timelines, and recent program changes, including the new 75/25 funding structure and the impact of expiring Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding.Whether your community is planning wastewater improvements, line replacements, stormwater projects, or other infrastructure upgrades, this episode provides practical insight to help municipal leaders prepare for the funding process.Learn more and access additional resources at OMAG.org.

* JP Morrell says the people of New Orleans should decide on the new clerk * The good times have been rolling for New Orleans tourism and events * Do Republicans or Democrats have the advantage in the redistricting war? * Weather ballooon cuts...yes, weather balloons...make forecasting tougher * Do you struggle with anxiety or feeling down? Here are some tips to help * Folding the S&WB into Public Works would be long, complicated process

In the latest episode of Public Power Now, Ashley Day, Education and Visitor Programs Specialist at Holland Board of Public Works, and Dave Koster, General Manager at Holland Board of Public Works, discuss the Michigan public power utility's outreach to local schools and the ways in which Holland BPW works to educate students about Holland BPW and the broader energy industry, as well as careers in the utility sector.

Melissa welcomed Darien First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky and  Tony Campanella from the Department of Public Works to the WICC Brown Roofing Melissa In The Morning Diner Tour to talk about Great Island!

On this episode of Now You Novi, we're talking trash the right way.Matt Wiktorowski and Rebecca Runkel from Novi's Department of Public Works join us to break down two programs helping residents dispose smarter. First, Household Hazardous Waste events, offered through the Resource Recovery and Recycling Authority of Southwest Oakland County, give residents a safe way to get rid of items like electronics, old paint, chemicals, and more. These events take place throughout the year and are open to Novi residents.They also talk about Novi's new composting pilot program and how residents can start keeping food scraps out of the landfill. Compost drop-off is available through designated locations in the community, making it easy to take part and turn everyday waste into something useful.If you have materials you're not sure how to dispose of, or you've been curious about composting, this episode walks through what you need to know and how to get started.

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly spoke to Treasa about his frustration and disappointment that there is no commitment to the full Listowel relief and review within next 5 years, according to the Office of Public Works.

Bike Walk Month in Lexington celebrates not only biking, but also walking for transportation, exercise and fun. Whether you're a cyclist, pedestrian, driver or all three, Bike Walk Month reminds Lexingtonians that streets are shared spaces for all. Dr. Greg talks with Seth Holbrook-Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works.

For more on this Dr Tara Byrne, Arts programme manager at age & opportunity and Arts Director of Bealtaine Festival.

Changes are coming to how Milwaukee's Department of Public Works collects leaves and cleans streets in the wake of recent flooding.

The Moreno administration is working on a plan to pay for upgrading the city's water infrastructure. We talk to Steve Nelson, Deputy CAO for infrastructure and Director of Public Works for New Orleans, about what's on the table.

Build an Implementation Team That Believes—Not Just Works Hi everyone, Carl Gould here with your #70secondCEO. Just a little over a one minute investment every day for a lifetime of results.  Now it's time to build a team, right? You now–you're so busy, you enter the synergy stage and you need an implementation team, you're so busy at what you're doing. You need other people to work elbow to elbow, side by side with you, and to do the work together. If you're an accountant, you need more accountants, if you're a lawyer, you need more lawyers. If you're a consultant, you need more consultants, whatever it is, you're a brake specialist, you need more brake specialists. This is your implementation team. Okay, now, you need an aligned team that is totally bought into your mission. You know, the number, the best run event I've ever participated in was the New York City Marathon. I ran it in 2002. And I reran it in 2019. And when I ran it in 2019, there were 30,000 people that ran the marathon and in 2019, there were 50,000. Most of these staff are volunteers, right? But they are so bought in to the theme, they have a theme at the New York City Marathon is that one of the most transformational experiences you can ever have in your life is to run a marathon and to run it in New York. Now, on TV, it looks like a race. But if you've ever run it or been part of it, it's not that at all, it's a parade. The runners are the floats and there's 2 million people that line the streets in all five boroughs of New York, it's a logistic nightmare. Think about that two over 2 million people, probably 2.1 million people by the time you are done organizing the fire department, the Public Works, the police department, and yet it comes off without a hitch, right? Why? Because the people there are so bought in, it's easy to train them. There's a couple of key things that they need to know. Basically, you keep the runners running, you keep them moving forward.  Like and follow this podcast so you can learn more. My name is Carl Gould and this has been your #70secondCEO.  

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Newport Public Works Director Chris Pellitier is here as we talk about what Public Works entails, how the roads held up this winter and spring, warrant articles up for vote this May and more.

The Office of Public Works is set examine remediation options for a pyrite damaged Garda station in Clare. The defective mineral was conclusively detected in Shannon's station last November, with cracks in the walls first noted in 2022. The OPW will publish a list of potential solutions to the problem by next month, but it says structural works won't be necessary for at least the next five years. Clare Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe wants to see the problem treated with urgency.

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Heavy rain swamped cars in and around Milwaukee this week, as sewer drains backed up. Some residents questioned the city's infrastructure. The Department of Public Works says it can only do so much.

* The City Council's Public Works committee voted to extend IV Waste's contract for the French Quarter. We'll talk with CEO Sidney Torres about the work they're doing and some of the increased costs they're facing * Two members of Congress are resigning because of allegations of sexual misconduct…and a couple more could be forced out over other improprieties. We'll go over what's going on

The City Council's Public Works committee voted to extend IV Waste's contract for the French Quarter. We'll talk with CEO Sidney Torres about the work they're doing and some of the increased costs they're facing

John Maytham speaks to Minister of Public works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson to unpack the legal strategy in taking 20 000 land occupiers to court , the realities on the ground, and what this court action could mean for both residents and the broader housing crisis in South Africa. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on KentNow, we've got everything from missing chocolate to missions to the moon… and yes, it all somehow connects right back to Kent. We kick things off with one of the more unusual headlines, 12 tons of KitKats gone missing (seriously), a Pokémon card crime trend that's raising some eyebrows, and a look at how companies like Blue Origin right here in Kent are helping power the Artemis II mission orbiting near the moon. Back at home, we recap the Mayor's State of the City, recent recognitions from Council, and our community who continues to show up, collecting more than 1,800 diapers and over 1,400 wipes for local families. We also dig into what's ahead for Meet Me on Meeker – Part 2, what construction will look like, and how this project fits into the bigger vision for downtown. (Hint: expect some changes, but all with a purpose.) Then, we're joined by our Government Affairs and Regional Policy Manager to break down what actually came out of this legislative session and what it means for Kent residents. And in our newest segment, Fix It Files, Public Works gives us a closer look at the work happening on the ground, and what's coming next. Plus, upcoming events, recycling opportunities, and a chance to grab coffee with the mayor.

Episode Summary:Join host Shane Silsby on The Public Works Podcast for a special episode featuring Tom Koutroulis, Director of Orange County Waste & Recycling. Go behind the scenes at the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill and discover how Tom and his team are leading the way in sustainability, education, compliance, and innovative waste management.In this episode, Tom shares his unique journey from private sector to public service, explains how Orange County is tackling California's recycling and landfill regulations, and highlights the county's efforts in composting, renewable energy, and community education. Learn about the challenges and successes of implementing circular economy practices, the importance of public participation, and the future of waste management technology. Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Episode Overview00:42 - Meet Tom Koutroulis, Director of OC Waste & Recycling01:16 - Tom's Career Journey: Private to Public Sector03:53 - How Orange County's Landfills Operate06:01 - Funding, Compliance, and Enterprise Fund Explained08:14 - Sustainability & Circular Economy in OC10:56 - Composting Initiatives & Free Compost for Residents13:47 - What is Diversion? Why It Matters15:53 - SB 1383: Organics Diversion & Compliance18:32 - Challenges: Permitting, Education, and Outreach21:23 - Recycling Myths & Market Realities23:11 - Community Participation & Container Sorting24:33 - Advice for Other Communities26:33 - Education & Outreach: Schools and Public28:55 - Partnerships: Haulers, Cities, and Community31:34 - Landfill Tours & Community Engagement32:31 - Innovations & Technology in Waste Management34:36 - The Future: Waste-to-Energy & Advanced Recycling37:15 - Setting the Standard: OC's Leadership & Safety39:32 - Final Thoughts & How to Get Involved41:11 - Outro & Additional Landfill Tour VideosStick around for exclusive video snippets from our landfill tour and insights from the OC Waste & Recycling team.Whether you're a public works professional, a sustainability advocate, or just curious about what happens to your trash, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration. Don't forget to like and subscribe to The Public Works Podcast; and visit oclandfills.com for more information!

Episode Summary: Join Joseph Blackman and Shane Silsby for the final episode of 2025 as they wrap up the year on The Public Works Podcast! In this special “2025 Wrap Up” show, the hosts reflect on their personal and professional highlights, including major speaking engagements, podcast milestones, and memorable travels across the country. They discuss the challenges and successes of producing content in the public works industry, share insights from key conferences and events, and offer a behind-the-scenes look at building relationships and growing their network.Episode Topics: ➡️Favorite moments and gifts of the year➡️Lessons learned from public works conferences and industry events➡️The importance of content creation, networking, and synergy calls➡️Reflections on podcast growth, accountability, and future goals ➡️A look ahead to 2026, including new targets and inspirational quotesCall to Action:Whether you're a public works professional, aspiring podcaster, or just curious about the industry, this episode is packed with stories, advice, and motivation for the year ahead. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to support the show and stay updated on future episodes!#PublicWorks #TPWP #2025Wrapped #YearInReview #IndustryInsights #ContentCreation #Networking #Goals #Inspiration #LookingAhead

Are there certain songs that have been passed down in your family — that you sing together at gatherings, or that parents sing as lullabies? If you moved across the country or across the world, what songs would you bring with you to remind you of home?Back in the 1930s, an adventurous woman named Sidney Robertson went on a quest to document those kinds of songs across Northern California. With support from the federal government, Sidney and her small staff were able to collect and catalog hundreds of songs, capturing the music people brought with them when they moved here from all over the U.S. and the world.These recordings became a soundtrack that celebrates the cultures that make up the Bay Area, and they show how music has the power to connect us across generations and communities. In this story, reporter Sheryl Kaskowitz meets a family in Oakland who discovered the power of these recordings for themselves. It's the fourth episode of The Public Works, her series about how the New Deal transformed the Bay Area and what lessons we can learn from it today.

You'll learn why fleet leadership is evolving, how to translate technical KPIs into meaningful business impact, and why telling your fleet story is one of the most important skills you can develop. The conversation also explores how modern fleet managers can eliminate blind spots, improve asset availability, and build trust with leadership using clear, defensible data. They also preview NAFA sessions designed to help new and emerging leaders build confidence through hands-on learning, including an interactive “fleet escape room” experience. If you're struggling to explain your value, improve fleet performance, or move from reactive to proactive operations, this episode gives you the roadmap. Key Takeaways: Fleet Success Starts with Eliminating Blind Spots You can't improve what you can't see. Metrics like availability, PM compliance, and downtime trends are critical, but only if you understand and contextualize them. Visibility → Confidence → Better Decisions. 2. KPIs Don't Matter Without Context Leadership doesn't care about “98% availability,” they care about: Your job is to translate data into meaningful outcomes. 3. Fleet Managers Must Become Storytellers The most impactful skill: explaining the “why” behind fleet decisions Tailor messaging based on audience: 4. Fleet Leadership Paths Are Changing There are now 3 primary paths into fleet leadership: Technician → Supervisor → Manager (traditional) Industry + education hybrid (operations + admin) Non-technical leaders (finance, analysts, engineers) 5. Purpose Drives Culture and Performance Technicians aren't just fixing vehicles, they're enabling: Repeating this purpose builds engagement and retention. 6. Think Small to Drive Big Change Large initiatives fail without incremental execution Focus on: 7. Continuous Learning Is Non-Negotiable Fleet managers must actively seek knowledge: The biggest risk:  not knowing what you don't know Speaker Bios Facundo Tassara Fleet Success Ambassador, RTA Facundo Tassara brings over 26 years of experience across public and private fleet operations. As Fleet Success Ambassador at RTA, he helps fleet leaders eliminate blind spots, improve performance, and confidently communicate their value to leadership. With a background spanning shop operations, government fleet, and technology, Facundo is passionate about helping fleets transition from reactive chaos to structured, data-driven success.Bradley Northrup Public Works Fleet Superintendent, City of Carlsbad Bradley Northrup leads fleet operations for the City of Carlsbad, where he has driven significant performance improvements and helped the organization earn recognition as the #1 small fleet in the nation. Starting his career as a technician, Bradley advanced through leadership roles in San Diego County, specializing in acquisitions, policy, and electrification initiatives. He is an active NAFA contributor and advocate for fleet education, leadership development, and industry collaboration. Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet. Request your free (yes, really, free!) copy here: https://rtafleet.com/resources/fleet-success-playbook?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=episode_213 Control fleet chaos with RTA Fleet360, proven software designed by fleet managers for fleet managers: https://rtafleet.com/book-a-demo?utm_source=simplecast&utm_medium=footer_notes&utm_campaign=episode_213

A new visitor centre is opening today at one of the country's oldest and largest megalithic cemetries in Carrowmore in County Sligo. Rosemary Collier from the Office of Public Works.

Why did it take nearly a decade to redesign a city trash can, and why haven't more bins made the streets cleaner? What infrastructure mystery keeps you up at night? Submit your Service Request by recording a voice memo with your question and emailing it to servicerequest@99pi.org. Service Request is a production of 99% Invisible and Campside Media. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This hour, Dave Cohen has on Steve Nelson, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure & Director of Public Works for the City of New Orleans, explain the Moreno Administration's plan to get 1,500 potholes filled per week.

On today's show, Dave Cohen talks to Ron Faucheux, political analyst & publisher of "Lunchtime Politics," about how much a person's financial situation and the economy affect their political ideology. Then, Steve Nelson, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure & Director of Public Works for the City of New Orleans, joins the show to explain the Moreno Administration's plan to get 1,500 potholes filled per week. Dave Cohen opens the phone lines, and the WWL callers discuss if there is any positive economic benefit from illegal immigration and if President Trump has done anything (or nothing) for the average American citizens.

The Moreno Administration is setting a goal of filling 1,500 potholes per week. Steve Nelson, Deputy CAO for Infrastructure & Director of Public Works for the City of New Orleans, joins Dave Cohen to explain how they plan on accomplishing it.

On Today's Episode –The guys dive headfirst into the latest updates from the war in Iran with special guest Dr. Bonner Cohen. We're going beyond the surface level today as Bonner and Mark provide a masterclass on the region's history to explain how we got here. Plus, whatever happened to Greenland? We discuss why this massive territory has completely fallen off the news map lately.Tune in for all the Funhttps://www.cfact.org/Bonner R. Cohen is a senior policy analyst with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, where he concentrates on energy, natural resources, and international relations. He also serves as a senior policy adviser with the Heartland Institute, senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, and as adjunct scholar at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Articles by Dr. Cohen have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investor's Business Daily, New York Post, Washington Times, National Review, Philadelphia Inquirer, Detroit News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Miami Herald, and dozens of other newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. He has been interviewed on Fox News, CNN, Fox Business Channel, BBC, BBC Worldwide Television, NBC, NPR, N 24 (German language news channel), Voice of Russia, and scores of radio stations in the U.S. Dr. Cohen has testified before the U.S. Senate committees on Energy & Natural Resources and Environment & Public Works as well as the U.S. House committees on Natural Resources and Judiciary. He has spoken at conferences in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Bangladesh. Dr. Cohen is the author of two books, The Green Wave: Environmentalism and its Consequences (Washington: Capital Research Center, 2006) and Marshall, Mao und Chiang: Die amerikanischen Vermittlungsbemuehungen im chinesischen Buergerkrieg (Marshall, Mao and Chiang: The American Mediations Effort in the Chinese Civil War) (Munich: Tuduv Verlag, 1984). Dr. Cohen received his B.A. from the University of Georgia and his Ph.D. – summa cum laude – from the University of Munich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Today's Episode –Mark and Matt are joined by Bonner Cohen again, and the fellas talk about this week's past State of the Union address by Pres. Trump.Tune in for all the Fun Bonner R. Cohen is a senior policy analyst with the Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, where he concentrates on energy, natural resources, and international relations. He also serves as a senior policy adviser with the Heartland Institute, senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research, and as adjunct scholar at the Competitive Enterprise Institute. Articles by Dr. Cohen have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Investor's Business Daily, New York Post, Washington Times, National Review, Philadelphia Inquirer, Detroit News, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Miami Herald, and dozens of other newspapers in the U.S. and Canada. He has been interviewed on Fox News, CNN, Fox Business Channel, BBC, BBC Worldwide Television, NBC, NPR, N 24 (German language news channel), Voice of Russia, and scores of radio stations in the U.S. Dr. Cohen has testified before the U.S. Senate committees on Energy & Natural Resources and Environment & Public Works as well as the U.S. House committees on Natural Resources and Judiciary. He has spoken at conferences in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Bangladesh. Dr. Cohen is the author of two books, The Green Wave: Environmentalism and its Consequences (Washington: Capital Research Center, 2006) and Marshall, Mao und Chiang: Die amerikanischen Vermittlungsbemuehungen im chinesischen Buergerkrieg (Marshall, Mao and Chiang: The American Mediations Effort in the Chinese Civil War) (Munich: Tuduv Verlag, 1984). Dr. Cohen received his B.A. from the University of Georgia and his Ph.D. – summa cum laude – from the University of Munich.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PREVIEW FOR LATER TODAY Guest: Padraic Scanlan. Scanlan details how Parliament's market-based relief strategies and public works programs exacerbated the Irish famine, forcing starving people into insufficient, grueling labor.1931 CABINET ROOM