The Big Dig

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In recent years, there has been a surge of interest in projects that attempt to address the harm done by urban highways – covering them up, transforming them into boulevards, or removing them entirely. Read more

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Episodes

Highway Teardown Tour | 4. Austin, TX

06/10/2026 33:00Highway Teardown Tour | 3. Rochester, NY

06/03/2026 41:20 Highway Teardown Tour | 2. Syracuse, NY

05/27/2026 47:36Highway Teardown Tour | 1. New York, NY

05/20/2026 51:37Highway Teardown Tour | Enter Here

05/20/2026 07:21 Show all episodes

Our take on The Big Dig podcast

The Big Dig makes you rethink what you knew about America's ability to dream big and deliver. Host Ian Coss doesn't just recount Boston's infamous tunnel project; he digs into the 'why' behind its bad rep. Was it a monumental flop or just misunderstood? This 9-part series from GBH News gives you more than just facts—it gives you food for thought on the big projects of today. Each episode is about an hour, perfect for a deep dive without feeling like homework. The Big Dig is a history podcast by GBH.