The Big Dig
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<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
July 15, 2026
Highway Teardown Tour | 9. Philadelphia, PA
Inga Saffron, Daniel Pearson, and Leslie Richards discuss the persistent expansion of urban highways and the challenges of halting this destructive trend in this interview.
July 8, 2026
Highway Teardown Tour | 8. Baltimore, MD
Host Johnny Olszewski interviews Samantha Biddle, Wambui Kamau, Arkia Wade, and Klaus Philipsen about the unexpected Baltimore highway teardown and its lessons for future infrastructure.
July 1, 2026
Highway Teardown Tour | 7. Louisville, KY
Host Marcus Green interviews Tyler Allen and Ken Herndon about the lessons learned from Louisville's "failed" highway teardown projects.
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<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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