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The News Junkie
Underground Railroad

The News Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 156:10


A shocking discovery in New York, a new clue in the Nancy Guthrie case, the backpack and the glove, Pam Bondi Epstein disaster, Fritz on the Street, another missing teenager, the restaurant microwave debate, the shocking Super Bowl toilet flush stat, the final milk poll to end it all and so much more!

The News Junkie
Underground Railroad

The News Junkie

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 155:27 Transcription Available


A shocking discovery in New York, a new clue in the Nancy Guthrie case, the backpack and the glove, Pam Bondi Epstein disaster, Fritz on the Street, another missing teenager, the restaurant microwave debate, the shocking Super Bowl toilet flush stat, the final milk poll to end it all and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL
NYC officials are vowing to fly the Pride flag at the Stonewall Monument... One teenager is dead, two others wounded in shooting in the Bronx... A safe house linked to the Underground Railroad has been discovered in Manhattan

1010 WINS ALL LOCAL

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 7:12


NYC officials are vowing to fly the Pride flag at the Stonewall Monument... One teenager is dead, two others wounded in shooting in the Bronx... A safe house linked to the Underground Railroad has been discovered in Manhattan full 432 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:43:56 +0000 HaXOv3eGiGFZpvWQbdEFLkV3BwvyOr2w news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news NYC officials are vowing to fly the Pride flag at the Stonewall Monument... One teenager is dead, two others wounded in shooting in the Bronx... A safe house linked to the Underground Railroad has been discovered in Manhattan The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

OldColonyCast
Stops on the Underground Railroad

OldColonyCast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 26:04


Hanna takes Fish & Andy on a tour of some of the homes in Massachusetts that served as stops on the Underground Railroad. Intro music is from "Across the Line" by the Wellington Sea Shanty Society.

Boars, Gore, and Swords
AKOTSK 1x04: Treason by Puppetry

Boars, Gore, and Swords

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 33:31


Seven. Railroad's Tales of Dunk and Egg is the best thing he's ever written in the ASOIAF universe, and the long overdue adaptation has finally made it to television. Red & Ivan smack the fleas out of their clothes and head to the Inn at the Crossroads to talk HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Dunk and Egg theme by Daniel Preston AKA Wesley Thunder Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on twitter → @boarsgoreswords Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

Excess Returns
46% of the S&P 500 is One AI Bet | Kai Wu on Why It's Likely the Wrong One

Excess Returns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 62:26


In this episode of Excess Returns, Kai Wu of Sparkline Capital returns to discuss his latest research on AI adoption, ROI, and what it all means for investors.Building on his prior work on the AI CapEx boom, Kai tackles the trillion dollar question at the center of today's market: Is AI generating real, measurable economic returns across the broader economy, or are we still in an infrastructure-driven bubble?Using a systematic analysis of earnings calls, patent data, and adoption trends, Kai lays out a framework for identifying which companies are truly benefiting from artificial intelligence and how investors can position portfolios accordingly.Find the Full Paper Here:https://etf.sparklinecapital.com/Main topics covered:Satya Nadella's AI bubble framework and why broad economic diffusion mattersThe AI adoption S-curve and where we are in the technology diffusion cycleA new AI ROI taxonomy based on earnings call analysis and quantified economic gainsReal-world AI productivity, revenue, and cost-saving examples across industriesInfrastructure vs early adopters vs laggards and how companies were categorizedAI-driven outperformance and excess returns across different adopter groupsValuation dispersion between AI infrastructure stocks and AI early adoptersThe risk of overcapacity and lessons from railroads and the dot-com telecom boomCompetition among large language models and the durability of AI moatsS&P 500 exposure to AI infrastructure and hidden concentration riskThe case for AI early adopters as a middle ground between growth and valueIntangible value investing and the concept of AI yieldTimestamps:00:00:00 The trillion dollar question and what “real ROI” means00:03:19 Nadella's bubble framework: diffusion vs a narrow CapEx trade00:06:08 The classic tech diffusion S-curve and where AI is on it00:32:25 Why infrastructure is being rewarded even if the ROI story is different00:33:04 The key chart: adoption vs valuation shows “basically no relationship”00:38:00 Why early adopters and laggards should separate00:38:26 The “25% ROI” example and how it could show up later in fundamentals00:39:03 Railroads and fiber: builders go bankrupt, users capture the value00:39:45 Telecom index fell 95% and never recovered (dot-com bust parallel)00:40:00 The application layer captures profits; infrastructure becomes a utility00:41:00 The punchline: transformative tech, but builders can still be bad investments00:42:57 Overcapacity question: where are we on the line?00:43:17 The buildout: another $5 trillion of data centers “or whatever the number is”00:44:00 If there's no ROI, companies cancel orders00:45:01 Moat and LLM competition discussion begins00:49:00 The big one: adding infrastructure names gets the S&P to 46% AI infrastructure00:50:00 “Alternative indices” swing you to laggard risk00:51:00 The “false choice” and the “middle ground” framing (early adopters)

Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters
HARRIET: Traveling the Path of the Underground Railroad (Ep. 84)

Historical Drama with The Boston Sisters

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 65:36


In Ep. 84 we talk with historian Anthony Cohen about the Underground Railroad and its legendary conductor Harriet Tubman as seen in the 2019 film HARRIET.  Anthony Cohen personally retraced the  journey of the Underground Railroad and self-emancipation by foot, rail, and boat from Maryland to Canada in 1996.  His walk got the attention of Oprah Winfrey who asked him to prepare her for her role in the 1998 film BELOVED based on the Toni Morrison novel.The 2019 film HARRIET traces the escape from slavery to freedom of Minty Ross, and her transformation into the iconic American freedom fighter Harriet Tubman. Haunted by memories of those she left behind, Harriet Tubman ( Cynthia Erivo) ventures back into dangerous territory on a mission to lead others to freedom. With allies like abolitionist William Still (Leslie Odom, Jr.) and the entrepreneurial Marie Buchanon (Janelle Monae), Harriet Tubman risks capture and death to guide hundreds to safety as one of the most prominent conductors of the Underground Railroad. -------TIMESTAMPS0:02 - Podcast Open1:49 - History of the Underground Railroad3:59 - Overview HARRIET film5:00 - Anthony Cohen's 1996 Underground Railroad Journey16:25 - Underground Railroad: Networks, Risks, and Dangers27:56 - Preparation for Historical Immersive Experiences 32:26 - Preparing Oprah Winfrey for BELOVED film42:50 - The Menare Foundation Mission and Activities46:22 - Five Steps for Understanding Freedom Seekers46:49 Anthony Cohen's 2026 Walk to Canada1:02:25 - Engaging with History and Call to Action------Revolution to Rights: America at 250 " series. The historical dramas featured in "Revolution to Rights" tell stories of battles fought in the quest for freedom, and the people whose collective actions and courage inspire us to move beyond remembrance, and to take actions today to ensure freedom and justice for all.SUBSCRIBE to HISTORICAL DRAMA WITH THE BOSTON SISTERS® on your favorite podcast platformENJOY past podcasts and bonus episodesSIGN UP for our mailing listSUPPORT this podcast  SHOP THE PODCAST on our affiliate bookstore. SHOP for books selected for the REVOLUTION TO RIGHTS series.Buy us a Coffee! You can support by buying a coffee ☕ here — buymeacoffee.com/historicaldramasistersThank you for listening!

Checked Out: The Euclid Public Library Podcast
Cleveland, Ohio's Underground Railroad

Checked Out: The Euclid Public Library Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 35:59


Explore fascinating stories about Cleveland, Ohio's pivotal role in the Underground Railroad in this episode, featuring Fran Stewart from Restore Cleveland Hope.

Old Time Radio Westerns
Robbers on the Railroad | The Lone Ranger (03-12-41)

Old Time Radio Westerns

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026


Original Air Date: March 12, 1941Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben BonnellFor more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

The Lone Ranger - OTRWesterns.com
Robbers on the Railroad | The Lone Ranger (03-12-41)

The Lone Ranger - OTRWesterns.com

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026


Original Air Date: March 12, 1941Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Earle Graser (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben BonnellFor more great shows check out our site: https://www.otrwesterns.comExit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

The TSG Multimedia Podcast
Episode 98: TSG Multimedia Audio Podcast | February 2026 | All Things Trains

The TSG Multimedia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 22:22


#TSGMultimediaPodcast #HistoricPreservation #ModelRailroading #Trains #RailroadsThis month's TSG Podcast includes:1:06 Intro/Welcome1:43 SBHRS3:30 San Francisco Railway Museum Shoot6:12 Talking Trains          https://www.youtube.com/live/z1oDrgpUtHA?si=Qep2tVEIBLWsxOPC10:42 Op Session | Dave Loveless's R&D15:02 Bay Area Layout Design & Operations Weekend | Day 117:16 Bay Area Layout Design & Operations Weekend | Day 2          https://bayldops.com/2026/19:48 Catch Of The Month21:20 ConclusionHere are some of the ways you can support the content you love:Support our sponsors!Model Railroad Control Systems - Electronics for Operationshttps://modelrailroadcontrolsystems.com/Western Pacific Railroad Museumhttps://wplives.org/https://www.podomatic.com   Use code: TSGPODEngagement & Sharing:If you enjoy this content, please hit the "like" button and share it with your friends on social media! Leaving comments on this video's comment section also helps.Direct Financial Support:https://www.patreon.com/TSGMultimediahttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tsgmultimediahttps://tsgmultimedia.com/shop/Join TSG Multimedia on these other social media channels:FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/tsgmultimediafaceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tsg_multimedia/BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tsgmultimedia.bsky.social©2026 TSG Multimedia. All Rights Reserved.

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FTR State of Freight
Rail Market Update - Week ending February 6, 2026

FTR State of Freight

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 8:07


In this episode of FTR's Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers:Weekly rail trafficBreaking down the latest ARCI reportThe Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR's Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers.  As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show

Board on the Air
Twilight Imperium; WWBP - DnD Edge of the Realms, Smitten 2, Railroad Revolution

Board on the Air

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 27:31


Shea played Twilight Imperium and gives us a rundown on it.

Around The Layout
2026 Railroad Hobby Show Recap

Around The Layout

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 56:17


There was more than just the snow to talk about when it comes to the 2026 Railroad Hobby Show. Although the weather provided an unwelcomed challenge, it surely didn't stop this annual tradition that included new releases, exciting news and the gathering of tens of thousand model railroad enthusiasts. Listen in as we chat with several of the exhibitors that make up the four buildings of fun at the Eastern States Exposition. Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/213This episode of Around The Layout is Powered By Rapido Trains:https://rapidotrains.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, Spring Creek Model Trains:https://www.springcreekmodeltrains.com/Visit our website at aroundthelayout.comBecome a member of our Operating Crew for chances to win and much more!aroundthelayout.com/crewAround The Layout Podcast is a production of Thirty Five Productions LLC©2026 Thirty Five Productions LLC. All rights reserved.The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Thirty Five Productions LLC or our sponsors.Use of any trademarks or trade names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.No portion of this podcast may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Thirty Five Productions LLC, except for brief quotations used for purposes of review, commentary, or promotion.

The Jim Colbert Show
Freezing our Blueberries Off

The Jim Colbert Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 165:31


Monday – Food costs, Fallout, The Grammy's, Railroad tie fire & Savannah Guthrie's mom. Brandon Kravitz on Tampa's outdoor hockey game and the upcoming Super Bowl. Attorney Ray Traendly on following rules, targeted online ads, and privacy browsing. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First.

The Jim Colbert Show
Freezing our Blueberries Off

The Jim Colbert Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 160:10 Transcription Available


Monday – Food costs, Fallout, The Grammy's, Railroad tie fire & Savannah Guthrie's mom. Brandon Kravitz on Tampa's outdoor hockey game and the upcoming Super Bowl. Attorney Ray Traendly on following rules, targeted online ads, and privacy browsing. Plus, JCS News, JCS Trivia & You Heard it Here First. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fiftyfaces Podcast
Episode 345: Thomas Knowles of Gratitude Railroad: on Impact and Abundance

The Fiftyfaces Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 31:19


Thomas Knowles is Managing Partner of Gratitude Railroad. Gratitude Railroad is a community driven impact investing firm championing innovative businesses that generate compelling financial returns and enduring impact. He was previously an Operating Partner at the Builders Fund and prior to that held a series of other roles, having started out in venture at SVB Capital. We speak about the evolution of the focus on The Gratitude Railroad since our last conversation with one of its Founders, Howard Fischer in July 2023. You can find Howard's podcast here. Thomas elaborates on the investment focus areas, including climate (energy transition, energy efficiency, waste to value) and social impact (education, healthcare, financial services). We examine the impact that has been delivered to date, some of the obstacles and challenges that have delivered important lessons and the future of impact investing amid the current zeitgeist. This podcast is kindly sponsored by Evanston Capital and Alvine Capital. For over 20 years Evanston Capital has had a key focus in identifying early-stage investment managers it believes are capable of generating long-term, value-added returns in complex, innovative strategy areas. Alvine Capital is a specialist investment manager and placement boutique with a particular focus on alternative assets with significant presence in London and Stockholm.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep405: Joe Pappalardo traces the post-service lives of Company F leaders: Scott builds railroads in Mexico while Brooks becomes a South Texas judge battling alcoholism, establishing the stoic, disciplined template defining the modern Texas Ranger ident

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 9:29


Joe Pappalardo traces the post-service lives of Company F leaders: Scott builds railroads in Mexico while Brooksbecomes a South Texas judge battling alcoholism, establishing the stoic, disciplined template defining the modern Texas Ranger identity and legacy.1904 TEXAS RANGERS

Boars, Gore, and Swords
AKOTSK 1x03: Clever Hans

Boars, Gore, and Swords

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 37:26


The Squire. Railroad's Tales of Dunk and Egg is the best thing he's ever written in the ASOIAF universe, and the long overdue adaptation has finally made it to television. Red & Ivan smack the fleas out of their clothes and head to the Inn at the Crossroads to talk HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Dunk and Egg theme by Daniel Preston AKA Wesley Thunder Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on twitter → @boarsgoreswords Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

Weekly Spooky
Unknown Broadcast | Four Classic OTR Thrillers of Poison, Trains, and Hidden Greed

Weekly Spooky

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2026 129:48 Transcription Available


Unknown Broadcast slips into your Weekly Spooky feed with classic old-time radio horror stories, radio suspense, and vintage OTR mystery—the kind of tales that start with a simple temptation… and end with someone realizing they should've left well enough alone. 

Saint Louis Real Estate Investor Magazine Podcasts
Building a Life of Time Freedom Through Intentional Investing with Grant Francke

Saint Louis Real Estate Investor Magazine Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 32:22


Grant Francke shares how intentional investing, disciplined underwriting, and long-term thinking helped him trade missed moments for time freedom, family presence, and a life built on purpose through buy-and-hold investing.See article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/building-a-life-of-time-freedom-through-intentional-investing-with-grant-francke/(00:00) - Welcome Back to The REI Agent Podcast(00:28) - Reintroducing Grant Francke and Past Connections(01:30) - Grant's Early Career at the Railroad and Life Realizations(03:10) - First Duplex Purchase and Discovering the BRRRR Strategy(05:10) - Scaling Quickly and Leaving the Day Job Before COVID(07:00) - Writing The Unlikely Investor and Setting Big Goals(09:30) - Discipline, Follow Through, and the Finisher Mindset(12:00) - Self Management, Systems, and Hiring for Growth(14:00) - The Power of Community and Surrounding Yourself Well(16:40) - Inside the First Deal Program and Investor Education(18:20) - Common Beginner Mistakes and the Importance of Underwriting(20:30) - Choosing a Focus and Avoiding Shiny Object Syndrome(22:30) - Market Differences and Investing Across State Lines(24:40) - Time Freedom Versus Passive Income Reality(26:30) - Family Life, Entrepreneurship, and Being Present(28:40) - Goal Setting as a Family and Leading by Example(30:40) - Books, Long-Term Vision, and Future Self-Thinking(31:40) - Where to Find Grant and Final Thoughts(32:05) - Closing Message and Podcast DisclaimerContact Grant Franckehttps://linktr.ee/grant.franckeGrant's journey is proof that real freedom is built through focus, discipline, and intentional action, so take what you learned today, apply it with purpose, and start building the life you want. Visit https://reiagent.com

Dial P for Procurement
One Railroad to Rule Them All? Inside the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern Merger

Dial P for Procurement

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 16:18


Imagine a single railroad company that could move freight seamlessly from the ports of Los Angeles to the ports of New York without handoffs, interchange delays, or needing to switch carriers mid-journey. That's the promise behind the proposed merger between the Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads. If the deal is approved, it will create the first single-line transcontinental railroad in U.S. history, spanning more than 50,000 miles across 43 states and nearly 100 ports. Supporters say this could make rail a more serious competitor to long-haul trucking, lowering costs and improving supply chain efficiency. Critics say it risks concentrating too much power in too few hands in an industry where four railroads already control more than 90% of U.S. freight. Earlier this month, regulators hit the reset button. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) rejected the merger application - not on its merits, but because the paperwork was incomplete. In this episode of Art of Supply, Kelly Barner covers: What Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern are proposing, and why it would be historically significant The arguments for the merger, including efficiency, cost, and competition with trucking The arguments against it, from labor, shippers, competitors, and policy advocates Where the Surface Transportation Board fits in, and what the January 2026 rejection means from an approval and timeline standpoint Links: Kelly Barner on LinkedIn Art of Supply LinkedIn newsletter  Art of Supply on AOP Subscribe to This Week in Procurement  

Boars, Gore, and Swords
AKOTSK 1x02: I Could Eat Your Horse

Boars, Gore, and Swords

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 31:19


Hard Salt Beef. Railroad's Tales of Dunk and Egg is the best thing he's ever written in the ASOIAF universe, and the long overdue adaptation has finally made it to television. Red & Ivan smack the fleas out of their clothes and head to the Inn at the Crossroads to talk HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Dunk and Egg theme by Daniel Preston AKA Wesley Thunder Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on twitter → @boarsgoreswords Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

222 Paranormal Podcast
499. Haunted Railroads Jens new book, Ghost Trains, Phantom Conductors & Cursed Tracks

222 Paranormal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 52:12


Please hit Subscribe  Click here to go to our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=222%20paranormal%20podcast  Click here to see Jen's new Book Huanted Railroads.  https://a.co/d/iJmBSqz  Click here to see Joe's Book Shared Crossings. https://a.co/d/3dm8cPa  Click here to save on high-end cloting.  https://poshmark.com/closet/happie22  Click here to see Joe's Poshmark Page.  https://poshmark.com/closet/toledojoe    On todays episod  222 Paranormal Podcast, we ride the rails into the shadowy past of America's most haunted railroads. From phantom funeral trains and ghostly conductors to deadly derailments that never truly ended, this episode explores why railroads are among the most paranormally active locations in the world. These iron paths carried progress—but they also carried tragedy, trauma, and untold loss. Long after the last whistle blew, something still remains. If you've ever heard a train where no tracks exist… This episode is for you.

Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past
S5 E3 - The Story of the Formation of the Railroads in Michigan

Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 35:02


In this episode, I explore the formation of the railroads on michigan, beginning with the history behind the first charters, and the central line, which became the Michigan Central Railroad. For more information, visit:https://MichaelDelaware.com

Civics & Coffee
The Great Railroad Strike of 1877: The Uprising That Shocked the Nation

Civics & Coffee

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 19:23


The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 stands as a pivotal moment in American labor history, illustrating the clash between workers' rights and corporate power. Sparked by wage cuts amid an economic depression, this strike transcended its origins, morphing into a widespread social revolution that echoed the frustrations of ordinary Americans across the nation. Tune in to learn all about the causes, lessons, and legacies of the Great Strike of 1877 and how it influenced future labor movements. Support the show

FTR State of Freight
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 23, 2026

FTR State of Freight

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 10:34


In this episode of FTR's Rail Market Update, host Joseph Towers covers:STB's ruling of the UP-NS application as "incomplete"Weekly rail trafficThe Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR's Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers.  As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show

Addressing Gettysburg Podcast
Ask A Gettysburg Guide #120- Civil War Railroads with LBG Rich Kohr (AUDIO ONLY)

Addressing Gettysburg Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 131:38


"Ask A Gettysburg Guide #120 - Civil War Railroads," features Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr discussing the crucial role of railroads during the American Civil War. Here are the key takeaways from the discussion: Railroads' Crucial Role (6:32): The Civil War was the first major conflict where railroads were essential for supplying armies, moving troops, and transporting equipment on a massive scale. Rapid Expansion Before the War (7:23): In 1840, the U.S. had 3,000 miles of railroad. By 1850, it grew to 9,000 miles. By 1860, it reached 30,000 miles, with a significant disparity between North and South: the North had 21,000 miles, while the South had 9,000 miles. Differences Between Northern and Southern Railroads (8:09): Southern Railroads: Primarily "market railroads" (8:59), designed to transport commodities like cotton, tobacco, and sugar from farms to ports, often with shorter mileage (9:37). Northern Railroads: More focused on connecting cities (9:31) and commerce (11:55), with some relying heavily on passenger business (12:05). Impact on Manpower (12:20): The railroad boom in the 1850s influenced the available manpower for the war. Southern railroads largely used slave labor (12:40), while Northern railroad construction brought in European immigrants, significantly increasing the white male population of military age in the North by 1860 (12:52-13:32). Gauge Issues (14:52): Railroads in 1860 were not standardized in terms of "gauge" (the distance between rails), with about a dozen different gauges in use (15:42). This often meant freight and passengers had to be transferred between different rail lines, as railroads frequently didn't physically connect (21:14-21:41). Southern Reluctance to Modernize (27:59): Despite the recognized need to connect railroads for military purposes, the Confederate legislature debated extensively in 1861, with arguments centering on military necessity (29:11), funding (29:36), and whether connections should be temporary or permanent (30:06). A significant argument against expansion was the belief that the war would be over quickly (31:16). Protection of Railroads (32:59): While initially neglected by figures like Secretary of War Cameron due to personal financial interests (33:11), later in the war, the Union built blockhouses and established a "railroad division" to protect vital lines like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (33:40-33:51). Compensation and Management (34:04): The U.S. government compensated private railroads for their use by offering higher rates for government shipments (34:49). The North also consistently appointed experienced railroad managers to positions of authority within the War Department, which was a significant advantage (35:09-35:26). Train Speeds (35:34): Wood-burning freight trains typically traveled around 15-20 mph (35:41), while passenger trains could reach 30-40 mph (35:46). Coal-burning locomotives, which were beginning to appear, offered higher speeds and would become more prevalent after the Civil War (36:02). BOOKS FOR FURTHER LEARNING General Theory for Bridge Construction - Herman Haupt Reminiscences of General Herman Haupt - Herman Haupt   Don't forget to support the show by becoming a Patron at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg or make a tax-deductible contribution to the budgets of our history video projects at www.dhpioneers.com

Smart Talk
From Railroads to Renaissance: How PA Built and Rebuilt Its Creative Identity

Smart Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 44:29


(00:00:00) First, we meet Matthew Wolff, Curator at the Railroaders Memorial Museum, whose passion for railroad history fuels his work preserving the legacy of the people who built Altoona into a powerhouse of American industry. Matthew guides us through the astonishing story of the Horseshoe Curve, an engineering marvel blasted, dug, and carved through the Allegheny Mountains in the 1850s by Irish immigrant laborers. The Curve became a vital artery for the nation, a target of wartime espionage, and a symbol of the grit that defined Railroad City. We explore how the museum keeps that legacy alive and why the story of Altoona’s workers still resonates today. (00:22:34) Then we travel to York, where Roth J. Preap, Executive Director of the York Art Association, is leading a new chapter for one of Pennsylvania’s oldest arts organizations. Founded in 1905, the Association has weathered cultural shifts, urban flight, and technological change, and now, under Roth’s leadership, it’s preparing to move into a new permanent home known as the Little Green Church. With a $2 million capital campaign underway, Roth shares how the organization is expanding arts education, strengthening community access, and honoring more than a century of creative history. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get Up in the Cool
Episode 491: Annie and Ellie Davis (ETSU, Learning from Source Recordings, and Old Time Ownership)

Get Up in the Cool

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 81:48


Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends. This week's friends are Annie and Ellie Davis! We recorded this on Saturday in my home in Portland, OR. Tunes in this episode: * Jimmie on the Railroad (from Fiddlin' John Carson) (0:32) * Doe River (Annie Davis original) (20:25) * With Kitty I'll Go (from Jean Ritchie) (58:13) * Old Cumberland (Pat Conte original) (1:04:30) * Young Maiden (Ellie Davis original) (1:12:04) * BONUS TRACK: The Cuckoo (from The Coon Creek Girls) Follow Ellie and Annie Davis on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/annieandelliemusic/) See Tradwife in Vancouver (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tradwife-stringband-house-concert-tickets-1976990331300) and at the Bellingham Folk Festival (https://www.bellingham.org/eventdetail/31387/tradwife-stringband) Support Get Up in the Cool on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/getupinthecool) Send Tax Deductible Donations to Get Up in the Cool through Fracture Atlas (https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/get-up-in-the-cool) Sign up at Pitchfork Banjo for my clawhammer instructional series! (https://www.pitchforkbanjo.com/) Schedule a banjo lesson with Cameron (https://www.camerondewhitt.com/banjolessons) Visit Tall Poppy String Band's website (https://www.tallpoppystringband.com/) and follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/tallpoppystringband/) follow Sweeten the Third on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sweetenthethird/?hl=en)

The Mark Davis Show
WED JAN 21 9 AM Bo French running for Railroad Commission

The Mark Davis Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 31:05


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Boars, Gore, and Swords
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms

Boars, Gore, and Swords

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 43:39


The Hedge Knight. Railroad's Tales of Dunk and Egg is the best thing he's ever written in the ASOIAF universe, and the long overdue adaptation has finally made it to television. Red & Ivan smack the fleas out of their clothes and head to the Inn at the Crossroads to talk HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Also, check out Red & Maggie Tokuda-Hall's podcast, Failure to Adapt, available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS As always: Support Ivan & Red! → patreon.com/boarsgoreswords Follow us on twitter → @boarsgoreswords Find us on facebook → facebook.com/BoarsGoreSwords

Stories from the Stacks
Rage! At the Train Station: Long Island Railroad Controversies with Elizabeth Moore

Stories from the Stacks

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 27:03


Infrastructure projects have frequently generated controversies in American history, and railroads in particular have been the cause of many a political fracas. In her latest project, journalist and independent scholar Elizabeth Moore is uncovering the history of controversies over the Long Island Railroad. The politics are complex and multi-layered. From hyper-local concerns about noise, safety, and property values, to community-wide concerns about development and accessibility, to state-level concerns for tax revenue, popular approbation, and power. Every train, every rail, every station, and every commuter is bound up in these problems. In support of her work Moore received funding from the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society at the Hagley Museum and Library. For more information, and more Hagley History Hangouts, visit us online at hagley.org. To make a donation underwriting this program and others like it please visit our Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/underwriting-donation-tickets-1470779985529?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Department No. 2 Podcast
Episode 26: Western Theater Logistics

The Department No. 2 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 88:37


Derrick runs solo this episode and talks with Greg Biggs on Western Theater Logistics. Railroads, steamboats, and then several other topics. Just two dudes enjoying a chat about the Civil War! If you would like to support us, visit our website and "Buy us a Coffee!" All proceeds go to the podcast subscription service and new microphones to bring you a better product. Visit www.westerntheatercivilwar.com for more information. Join our group on Facebook by searching for "Western Theater in the Civil War" where we encourage you to ask questions and help others in their research and learning. You can also find us on Instagram by searching for "DepartmentNo2Podcast" where we will post episode updates. Music from #uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://upbeat.io/t/ben-mcelroy/billy... License code: NBMDJ4UMTHN0AMDD

The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: New exhibit showcases Illinois’ role in Underground Railroad

The 217 Today Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026


In today's deep dive, a new exhibit at the Urbana Free Library highlights Illinois' involvement in the Underground Railroad.

TD Ameritrade Network
TSMC "Distribution Railroad:" How TSM Supplies Global AI Trade

TD Ameritrade Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 7:39


Datavault AI CEO, Nathaniel Bradley, considers TSMC (TSM) the epicenter for the AI trade with critical partners in Nvidia (NVDA) and Apple (AAPL). With the stock's record net profit serving as a catalyst to Thursday's rally, he examines the AI giant's "distribution railroad" giving it global strength. Tom White offers an example options trade for TSMC. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

New Books Network
Brian Martin, "From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War" (ECW Press, 2022)

New Books Network

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 38:34


Despite all we know about the Civil War, its causes, battles, characters, issues, impacts, and legacy, few books have explored Canada's role in the bloody conflict that claimed more than 600,000 lives. Until From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War (ECW Press, 2022) by Brian Martin. A surprising 20,000 Canadians went south to take up arms on both sides of the conflict, while thousands of enslaved people, draft dodgers, deserters, recruiters, plotters, and spies fled northward to take shelter in the attic that is Canada. Though many escaped slavery and found safety through the Underground Railroad, they were later joined by KKK members wanted for murder. Confederate President Jefferson Davis along with several of his emissaries and generals found refuge on Canadian soil, and many plantation owners moved north of the border. Award-winning journalist Brian Martin will open eyes in both Canada and the United States to how the two countries and their citizens interacted during the Civil War and the troubled times that surrounded it. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose new book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Steve Gruber Show
Michael Toth | A Coast-to-Coast Railroad for America

The Steve Gruber Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 8:30


Steve welcomes Michael Toth, Director of Research at the Civitas Institute at the University of Texas at Austin, to discuss why America needs a modern transcontinental railroad. They break down how outdated regulations have fractured rail transport and driven up costs across the supply chain. Toth explains how a proposed coast-to-coast rail merger could reduce bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and lower prices, if Washington gets out of the way and lets the market work.

FTR State of Freight
Rail Market Update - Week ending January 9, 2026

FTR State of Freight

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 14:22


In this episode Joseph Towers opens the year with a comprehensive review of full-year 2025 rail traffic, highlighting modest overall growth driven by grains and coal, continued softness in industrial commodities such as metals and forest products, and a largely flat outlook for motor vehicles heading into 2026. He then walks through the latest procedural developments surrounding the proposed Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, outlining what remains in the Surface Transportation Board review process and the likely timeline for a decision. The episode closes with an overview of the STB's new proposal to eliminate Part 1144, a move aimed at easing access to reciprocal switching and increasing rail competition, setting up key regulatory and market themes to watch as 2026 unfolds.The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR's Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Towers.  As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the presentation.Download the PDF: https://www.ftrintel.com/rail-podcast Support the show

Westerns OTR
Robbers_on_the_Railroad

Westerns OTR

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 27:57


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Talking Energy Show
JIM WRIGHT Railroad Commission of Texas #PBIOSLIVE 2025 PBIOILSHOW.ORG OCT 21-23 ODESSA TEXAS ECTOR COUNTY with Keith Stelter and Matthew Hill

Talking Energy Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 10:33


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Timesuck with Dan Cummins
488 - The Phantom Killer and the Texarkana Moonlight Murders

Timesuck with Dan Cummins

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 159:26


In the spring of 1946, a masked serial killer stalked the lovers' lanes and quiet homes of Texarkana, leaving behind brutal murders, traumatized survivors, and a small city gripped by fear. This episode dives deep into the true story of the Phantom Killer and the flawed investigation that failed to stop him. Some monsters truly only come out at night. Merch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Around The Layout
2026 Railroad Hobby Show Preview with John Sacerdote

Around The Layout

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 35:32


It's time once again for the Granddaddy of model railroad shows - the Amherst Railway Society's Railroad Hobby Show. Engineer John Sacerdote makes his annual visit to tell us what to expect at this ever-growing and bucket list event held every January on the grounds of the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield Massachusetts. John shares the results of their commitment to continious improvement with a new event surrounding the show and tells us what it takes to keep the Railroad Hobby Show on top as the "SEMA of Model Railroading." Learn more about this episode on our website:aroundthelayout.com/205Thank you to our episode sponsor, Oak Hill Model Railroad Track Supply:https://ohrtracksupply.com/Thank you to our episode sponsor, ScaleSigns.com:https://scalesigns.com/

Stories-A History of Appalachia, One Story at a Time
The Tally War: The 1906 North Carolina Railroad Riot

Stories-A History of Appalachia, One Story at a Time

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2026 13:37 Transcription Available


We've told the story of labor conflicts from Harlan, Kentucky to Blair Mountain, West Virginia. This week, we tell a story that's not set in the Kentucky or West Virginia coalfields, but in Western North Carolina. It's the story of the 1906 “Tally War,” a violent clash between Italian railroad laborers and company officials of contractors for the South and Western Railroad, which was building their railroad through the North Carolina mountains.  Between Spruce Pine and Marion, North Carolina, a violent confrontation erupted over a wage dispute and the harsh conditions in the railroad construction camps that ended in an international incident between the United States and Italy.It's another one of the Stories of Appalachia.Subscribe to the Stories podcast on your favorite podcast app so you don't miss a single one of our Stories of Appalachia. Thanks for listening.

All Of It
Top TV: The Gilded Age

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2026 22:44


[REBROADCAST FROM June 30, 2025] "The Gilded Age" star Morgan Spector discusses the third season of the period drama, in which his character heads to the saloons of the American West to shore up his railroad empire. 

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Bigfoot Tracks Plus Railroad Tracks? Their Mysterious and Unexplained Connection!

Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 44:48 Transcription Available


From an 1856 "ape-man" found near railroad tracks in Maine to the famous Jacko capture of 1884, Bigfoot sightings have an uncanny habit of occurring along railway lines — and no one knows why.IN THIS EPISODE: Have you ever noticed there seems to be something special going on with railroad tracks and Bigfoot? (Riding The Rails With Bigfoot) *** A man in Oklahoma reports a being on the side of the road that looked human – except it had the head of a snake! And the Native American population have an answer to what it is! (The Oklahoma Snakeman) *** What do you do if you are a woman in the 1800s whose husband was just tossed into prison for graverobbing? Well, if you were anything like Helen Miller neé Begbie, you might decide to continue the family business on your own. (Invasion of The Lasswade Body Snatchers) *** An author seeks out an alien abductee in order to try and get abducted himself! (An Author's Search For Extraterrestrial Visitors)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:33.156 = Riding The Rails With Bigfoot00:08:11.273 = ***The Oklahoma Snakeman00:14:00.966 = Invasion of the Lasswade Body Snatchers00:24:43.856 = *** An Author's Search For Extraterrestrial Visitors00:38:30.931 = Story from listener, Meagan Campbell00:43:09.428 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Riding The Rails With Bigfoot” by Loren Coleman for Cryptomundo: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ywrrahtk“The Oklahoman Snakeman” posted at Cryptook (link no longer available)“Invasion of the Lasswade Body Snatchers” by Suzie for DiggingUp1800.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3pfr44xf(BLOG POST: “Mortstones - Protecting Yourself from the Resurrection Men”: https://weirddarkness.com/mortstones-protecting-yourself-from-the-resurrection-men/)“An Author's Search For Extraterrestrial Visitors” posted at Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bntxzb5n(BOOK: “The Magical Universe of William S. Burroughs” by Matthew Levi Stephens: https://amzn.to/2SEYLLD)= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: May 11, 2021EPISODE PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/BigfootRailroadABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.#Bigfoot #Sasquatch #Cryptozoology #Cryptid #Unexplained #WildMan #BigfootSighting #StrangeCreatures #BigfootEvidence #WeirdDarkness

Haunted American History
The Devil on the Nanticoke: Patty Cannon and the Reverse Underground Railroad

Haunted American History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 29:22


Patty Cannon remains one of the most notorious figures in Delaware folklore: a ruthless tavern keeper accused of kidnapping, murder, and running a “Reverse Underground Railroad” in the early 1800s. Her ghost is said to linger along the Delaware–Maryland line, where locals still report strange sounds, phantom chains, and sightings of a heavy-set woman watching from the tree line. hauntedamericanhistory.comPatreon- ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hauntedamericanhistory⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LINKS FOR MY DEBUT NOVEL, THE FORGOTTEN BOROUGHBarnes and Noble -   https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-forgotten-borough-christopher-feinstein/1148274794?ean=9798319693334AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQPQD68SEbookGOOGLE: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=S5WCEQAAQBAJ&pli=1KOBO: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-forgotten-borough-2?sId=a10cf8af-5fbd-475e-97c4-76966ec87994&ssId=DX3jihH_5_2bUeP1xoje_SMASHWORD: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1853316 !! DISTURB ME !! APPLE - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/disturb-me/id1841532090SPOTIFY - https://open.spotify.com/show/3eFv2CKKGwdQa3X2CkwkZ5?si=faOUZ54fT_KG-BaZOBiTiQYOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@DisturbMePodcastwww.disturbmepodcast.com TikTok- @hauntedchris LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658  Twitter- @Haunted_A_HInstagram- haunted_american_historyemail- hauntedamericanhistory@gmail.com  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep225: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, TUBMAN, AND DIVERGENT ABOLITIONIST PATHS Colleague Alan Taylor. Taylor discusses the Underground Railroad's informal network and Harriet Tubman's repeated risks to rescue enslaved people. He contrasts Frederick Dougla

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 11:33


THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, TUBMAN, AND DIVERGENT ABOLITIONIST PATHS Colleague Alan Taylor. Taylor discusses the Underground Railroad's informal network and Harriet Tubman's repeated risks to rescue enslaved people. He contrasts Frederick Douglass's integrationist, political approach with Martin Delany's black nationalist separatism. Additionally, he notes how Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin successfully generated white empathy for the enslaved. NUMBER 1

The Future of Work With Jacob Morgan
Inside the AI and Innovation Transformation of a 200 Year Old Railroad Company

The Future of Work With Jacob Morgan

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 58:43


For many leaders, "transformation at scale" feels like an impossible task—especially when employees are overwhelmed, technology is accelerating, and expectations about the future of work keep shifting. But Norfolk Southern has done this successfully in one of the toughest environments imaginable: a 200-year-old freight railroad with a safety-sensitive, unionized workforce. And in this episode, you'll hear how. Annie Adams, CHRO and former Chief Transformation Officer, shows what operational excellence powered by AI really looks like in practice. You'll learn how she led a headquarters relocation to Atlanta, built a future-ready corporate headquarters around employee experience, and used guiding principles like clear communication, leader toolkits, and discretionary effort to manage transformation fatigue. Annie dives into how Norfolk Southern "puts the AI in railroad" through innovations like digital train inspection portals, machine vision, on-edge computing, and 75+ algorithms that turn "finders into fixers." She also breaks down how their data science team uses predictive maintenance to model track wear, how giving frontline employees mobile tools has improved the way work gets done, and how Copilot is helping leaders make sense of 26,000+ employee survey comments. She shares cultural anchors like their SPIRIT values and the iconic Lake Pontchartrain recovery story that reveals the company's deep commitment to innovation and purpose. ________________ Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/ Future-ready organizations are built, not hoped for. My latest book, -The 8 Laws of Employee Experience shows how. Preorder here: 8EXLaws.com

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep181: Nvidia's Jensen Huang and the AI Revolution: Colleague Brandon Weichert praises Nvidia's Jensen Huang as a pivotal geopolitical figure driving the AI revolution, comparing AI's growth to the railroad boom and predicting long-term economic ben

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 8:55


Nvidia's Jensen Huang and the AI Revolution: Colleague Brandon Weichert praises Nvidia's Jensen Huang as a pivotal geopolitical figure driving the AI revolution, comparing AI's growth to the railroad boom and predicting long-term economic benefits and massive opportunities for construction and energy sectors as the US builds infrastructure to support data centers. 1938