Allow us a moment to brag, episode 300 is here!
Over seven seasons and 300+ episodes Transit Unplugged has spread the word that transit is essential and awesome
It’s amazing how quickly time passes. It doesn’t seem that long ago–November 2, 2017 in fact–that Paul kicked off Transit Unplugged with Bill Carpenter. And now we’re in season 7 and releasing episode 300.
Episode 300.
And we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of the Transit Unplugged family.
To celebrate this milestone, we have a live CEO Roundtable recorded at ThinkTransit in Tucson, AZ. This roundtable features:
- David Scorey, CEO of Keolis North America
- Frank White, III, CEO of Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA)
- Tiffani Scott, CEO of Paratransit, Inc.
- Jameson Auten, CEO of Lane District Transit (LTD) in Eugene, OR
In another of Paul’s unscripted and real conversations, each of the leaders talks about what it’s like to be a CEO, advice on the job, and the projects they are most proud of right now.
These CEO Roundtables always bring humor and sage advice to the audience, which makes them perfect podcast episodes.
We hope you enjoy the conversation and here’s to episode 301 and beyond!
????️Coming up next week on Transit Unplugged: Innovation in Transit
We’ve talked with the people and leaders at SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority) many times over the years. Again and again, SEPTA has led the field in ideas and innovations–like the SEPTA SCOPE program we talked about earlier this year. Which makes it perfect that we’re talking with the woman in charge of innovation at SEPTA, CIO Emily Yates next week!
One of the best quotes from the whole interview is:
“I always joke that you don’t go into innovation to make friends. Because you’re expecting change and people are going to be annoyed with you because what’s been happening has been working [in the past].”
Make sure you follow us wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss this special interview.
⚾The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum highlights an essential part of baseball’s past
jackie Robinson, Roy Campanella, Don Newcombe, Satchel Paige.
Baseball legends and pioneers, all of whom had storied careers in the Negro Leagues long before joining Major League Baseball post-World War II. Kansas City is home to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (Kansas City is also home to baseball greats Satchel Paige and Frank White, Jr.) and tells the story of the league that was born out of segregation, but had a monumental impact on baseball.
Paul got a tour with museum director Kiona Sinks for a look at this important part of the history of America’s Favorite Pastime. You can almost hear the crowds and smell the popcorn as you look at memorabilia and displays including a replica baseball diamond with life-sized photos of some of the League’s most famous players.
