The Big Dig
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Podcast Overview
<p>There is a cynicism that hangs over the topic of American infrastructure – whether it’s high-speed rail or off-shore wind – it feels like this country can’t build big things anymore. No one project embodies that cynicism quite like what Bostonians call ‘The Big Dig.’ Infamous for its ever-increasing price tag, this massive highway tunneling effort was once ridiculed as the Big Mess, the Big Hole, the Big Pig, the Big Lie. But now, decades later the story looks more complicated. So how did the narrative around this project go so horribly wrong? And what lessons can it offer for the ambitious projects of today?</p><p><br></p><p>The nine episode series is produced by GBH News in partnership with PRX.</p>
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9/13/2023
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2026
Highway Teardown Tour | 3. Rochester, NY
Erik Frisch and Brian Sharp interview Shawn Dunwoody and Suzanne Mayer about Rochester, NY's efforts to heal community divisions after highway removal.
May 27, 2026
Highway Teardown Tour | 2. Syracuse, NY
Host [Host Name] interviews Marie Therese Dominguez, Lanessa Owens-Chaplin, and Joe Driscoll about Syracuse's innovative highway teardown project, offering insights into urban planning and community revitalization.
May 20, 2026
Highway Teardown Tour | 1. New York, NY
Polly Trottenberg and Lara Birnback discuss the challenges and potential solutions for repairing New York City's BQE highway in this interview with Stephen Nessen.
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- What is The Big Dig?
<p>There is a cynicism that hangs over the topic of American infrastructure – whether it’s high-speed rail or off-shore wind – it feels like this country can’t build big things anymore. No one project embodies that cynicism quite like what Bostonians call ‘The Big Dig.’ Infamous for its ever-increasing price tag, this massive highway tunneling effort was once ridiculed as the Big Mess, the Big Hole, the Big Pig, the Big Lie. But now, decades later the story looks more complicated. So how did the narrative around this project go so horribly wrong? And what lessons can it offer for the ambitious projects of today?</p><p><br></p><p>The nine episode series is produced by GBH News in partnership with PRX.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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