Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins brings together interesting, influential people to discuss the big issues we face every day through the lens of roadway safety. "The Intersection" is where it happens.
Episode #8: USA TODAY's Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page
When GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins started “The Intersection” podcast, it was based on a simple idea: Interesting conversations with fun people he wants to take to lunch. You can’t get more interesting than someone who’s written bestselling books, moderated a vice-presidential debate – and even been parodied on Saturday Night Live! In a light and quick-flowing chat, USA Today Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page and Jonathan explore how women create change in both road safety and world politi...
16 Oct 2026
Episode #9: Two CEOs Reconnect
GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins first met Jeanne Allen in 1995 when he was a student at Dickinson College and she was a recent alumna speaking at a school event. He had no idea at the time how much she would influence his professional journey. Jeanne is now the founder and CEO of the Center for Education Reform and the author of the new book, “The Education Avengers: How and Why a New Class of Heroes Is Fighting America’s Biggest Battle.” What impresses Jonathan most is how Jeanne share...
28 Jun 2026
Episode #7: Inside the future of AVs with Waymo CMO Suzanne Philion
In the latest episode of Jonathan Adkins’ podcast, The Intersection, Waymo Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Philion offers a firsthand look at how autonomous vehicle technology is evolving — and what it will take to earn broader public trust. Recorded from inside Waymo’s new Ojai, a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi, the conversation explores the company’s approach to safety, customer experience, market expansion and the practical challenges of bringing driverless transportation to more...
7 Jun 2026
Episode #6: NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy on Drunk Driving & What Must Change for Safer Roads
National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy brings a sharp perspective on what it will take to make every trip safer. She is in her ninth year at the NTSB, including five as Chairwoman, guiding the agency through a period of major change and several high-profile crash investigations. We asked what can aviation, rail and marine investigations teach us about preventing deadly crashes on our roads? According to Chairwoman Homendy, quite a lot. In the latest episo...
13 Mar 2026
Episode #5: MADD CEO Stacey Stewart
For more than 25 years, Stacey Stewart has led organizations focused on creating lasting social impact. Her professional journey started with a simple push to speak up in meetings, a moment that helped shape her path to becoming CEO of MADD, one of the nation’s most influential advocacy organizations. In the latest episode of “The Intersection,” Stacey joins GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins to share how her life experiences, leadership lessons and resilience inform her approach to naysay...
20 Jan 2026
Episode #4: On CBS News, He Covers Transportation. Now, He Answers Questions from GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins
About 4 million people in the country watch CBS Evening News each night to learn about critical issues affecting their daily lives, including transportation and road safety. Senior Transportation Correspondent Kris Van Cleave has reported on a number of impactful issues that have led to real change in roadway safety, and is known and respected for his award-winning work that led to changes in federal laws to protect children in the back seat. Kris normally asks the questions, but ...
26 Oct 2025
Episode #3: Road Safety: "Vibes" Aren’t Enough. Where’s the Data?
We’re either at the start of a road safety tech revolution or going off course again. Those are the dramatically different viewpoints of the guests for Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins’ newest episode of “The Intersection.” Rick Birt has just joined BusPatrol as Vice President, Government Operations & Safety, after serving as Director of the D.C. Highway Safety Office
22 Sept 2025
Episode #2: Controversial Topics: Common Ground?
Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins’ newest episode of “The Intersection” brings together two national leaders focused on traffic safety. Leah Shahum is the founder and Executive Director of the Vision Zero Network.
28 Jul 2025
Premiere Episode: Finding Common Ground on Roadway Safety
Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins enjoys bringing together interesting people to discuss the important issues we face every day. The first guests are excited to join Jonathan as he marks his 25th year of service at the GHSA, now serving as CEO. Kicking off the first episode: · Nicole Nason, who’s the former administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and before that was administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Admini...
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