The Big Dig Season 4: Mitt & Ted, a healthcare story
GBH News“This is a town where there are three pastimes: politics, sports and revenge.” The town is Boston.
Seemingly dry topics become gripping political dramas in this Peabody Award winning show from creator Ian Coss and GBH News. Each season of “The Big Dig” uncovers a different facet of society – infrastructure, gambling, food, healthcare – together the pieces connect to tell the story of modern Americ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 53 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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Our show now has three seasons in the feed, and it just dawned on Ian that every topic we’ve covered also happens to be a rich topic in American song: highways, gambling, and fishing. So today we share a special playlist curated by singer, songwriter... more
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- Local Long Form
I love long form journalism, and I love that this podcast goes so deep on local issues. Further, it doesn’t stop there, it makes connections of global relevance.
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United States18 days ago - Fascinating and well produced!
Excellent reporting and production! A fascinating look behind-the-scenes at state politics. I’ve been recommending this to friends and family frequently.
Apple Podcasts5Shadow-the-Dark13United States19 days ago - Thoughtful and interesting
Who knew highway infrastructure could be so interesting!
Apple Podcasts5aravindasUnited Statesa month ago This is an excellent podcast that will make you obsessed with urban highways across North America. Even the newest episodes which are on-stage panel discussions are somehow fascinating, and I usually dislike those.
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Great podcast. Ian is a fantastic host and continues to turn relatively dry topics into entertaining and educational episodes. It’s a great listen.
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The show explores large-scale public projects and policy through deeply reported, narrative storytelling. Recent episodes center on urban highway removal, caps and covers, and transportation equity, with on-the-ground voices from activists, journalists, and municipal officials. Across seasons, the host threads together historical context, civic decision-making, and human impact, turning technical infrastructure topics into gripping human stories. Notable is the approach of weaving archival material, local perspectives, and broader national patterns to illuminate how cities rethink mobility, climate concerns, and community resilience. A standout trait is its veteran storytelling voice, strong investigative rigor, and a clear focus on how pol... more
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