Best Intermodal Podcasts (2024)

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EXPO, Intermodal and IANA with President Joni Casey 39:55

6h ago39:55

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The Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) is nearing its annual milestone event known as EXPO - taking place September 9-11 at the Long Beach Convention Center in California. To discuss what to expect from this year's edition - including attendee counts, programming, highlights, registration costs and more, we welcome longtime IANA Preside…

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30th Street as the new intermodal transportation hub? 5:32

1h ago5:32

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In this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, Philly has a great candidate to replace our shuttered bus station with a transportation hub. We even have a model for how to make that happen.By CitizenCast

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Transfix’s big pivot; inside intermodal; how to be a supply chain digital nomad 45:30

3d ago45:30

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On episode 733 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Transfix co-founder Drew McElroy. Transfix rode the FreightTech wave from the top to the bottom and came out the other side as a different company. McElroy talks about the company’s latest pivot and why it moved away from being a digital freight marketplace by selling its brokerage unit to NFI…

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Project 2025 & the independent press 4:24

1h ago4:24

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What designs on the free press do conservative minds in America have? The same minds who hope to influence a Trump second term? Citizen board member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi exposes this important section of Project 2025.By CitizenCast

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[Video] The New Visibility: Unlocking Multi-Tier Transparency And Traceability

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One of the things many companies learned during the height of the Covid pandemic is that they really didn’t have good visibility across their end-to-end supply chain — at least not beyond their Tier 1 suppliers and partners. Fast forward to today and having multi-tier transparency and traceability is more important than ever. What trends ... Read m…

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Warehouse training goes virtual; fighting fraud in LA; Selling inspired 45:29

1h ago45:29

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On Episode 740 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a pair of trucking companies in Miami that have filed for bankruptcy protection. Also in headlines, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says its hands are tied when it comes to fighting double brokering. Warehouse training enters the cybersphere with virtual reality training s…

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Rail Market Update - Week ending July 26, 2024 10:25

3h ago10:25

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In this Rail Market Update: Carload traffic Highlights Lowlights Intermodal traffic Container traffic Trailer traffic Rail news The Rail Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Senior Analyst, Rail, Joseph Tower. As this information is presented, you are welcome to follow along and look at the graphs and indicators yourself by downloading the PDF of the p…

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Josh Shapiro for VP? 7:03

3h ago7:03

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First-term governor Josh Shapiro is rumored to be on the shortlist for VP candidate on a Kamala Harris ticket. Here’s how he could help or hurt.By CitizenCast

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Josh Shapiro on leadership 18:30

5h ago18:30

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Governor Shapiro joined us at the Citizen's Ideas We Should Steal Festival and spoke about personal lessons in leadership. Joining him on the stage were LaSalle University basketball coach Fran Dunphy and the Citizen's Larry Platt. Here, part one of that inspiring conversation.By CitizenCast

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Hard truths in freight; AI driver trainers; Lithium Ion APUs 45:29

1h ago45:29

45:29

On Episode 739 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Metafora’s Ryan Schreiber about hard truths in freight and tech. I don’t know who needs to hear this, but Schreiber is here to deliver a dose of reality to the industry. DOTsfty wants to evolve driver training and usher it into the AI era. We’ll hear from a driver and a supervisor who are us…

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What Democrats get wrong on education 42:28

1h ago42:28

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In this latest episode of How To Really Run A City, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed talk to education reformer and former Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on what students really need … now. Once upon a time, Democrats were the party trusted with directing education in America. But, as Democrats for Education Reform Exe…

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 22, 2024 19:34

6h ago19:34

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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we address several key economic indicators connected to freight, including industrial production and manufacturing, retail sales, residential construction and inventories. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and in the spot market for truck freight, which achieved a notable milest…

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Microsoft and CrowdStrike outage grounds flights, trucking, global trade 45:41

3h ago45:41

45:41

On Episode 737 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about a Microsoft outage that has grounded flights nationwide, closed shipping ports and shuttered trucking terminals. What happened, who is impacted and when will things get back to normal? FreightWaves’ Eric Kulisch gets us the latest news. It takes a flatbed expert to truly rate the strap wo…

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Getting a Philly pothole fixed in three hours 5:07

2h ago5:07

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On this episode of Citizen of the Week, every neighborhood should be as lucky to have a “non-leader” like Steve Stroiman, who serves Cresheim Valley Neighbors in Mount Airy. He is a shining example of how to bring a neighborhood together and how to get things done.By CitizenCast

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Pain and gain in the freight market; Biden drops out; generative AI RFPs 45:28

1h ago45:28

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On Episode 738 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about President Joe Biden’s sudden withdrawal from the race. Supply chains are on the line this election season as both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have much different plans for tariffs, electrification and more. It’s a market of pain and gain in trucking. Fre…

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Gay penguins and book bans 13:44

11h ago13:44

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On this episode of #velshibannedbooks, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi sits down with the authors of "And Tango Makes Three," to discuss why their children's book has been banned in 32 states.By CitizenCast

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What's the plan, Cherelle? 6:31

5h ago6:31

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Philly is lagging behind peer cities in adjusting to work from home. Is now the time to invest in a broad economic revival plan?By CitizenCast

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Project 2025 & abortion 5:27

9h ago5:27

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What does the conservative Project 2025 call for when it comes to abortion and reproductive rights? MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi breaks it down.By CitizenCast

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What Cybertruck is teaching a sustainability director about electrifying fleets 46:16

2h ago46:16

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On Episode 736 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is coming to you live from FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit. Covenant’s Matt McLelland stops by the studio to share impressions of his new Cybertruck and to let us know what it is teaching him about electrifying fleets. Estes and Optym partnered on LTL optimization and solutions for a few years now. …

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 15, 2024 19:48

10h ago19:48

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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we examine pricing for consumers and businesses and consider inventories and sales within the wholesale sector. Plus, we review the latest data on pre-employment queries of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse and new applications for transportation and warehousing businesses and recap t…

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How has Rittenhouse Row been doing so well? 4:31

7d ago4:31

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A national retail expert and futurist visited Philadelphia's premier shopping district. This is what he learnedBy CitizenCast

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AI is changing how cargo thieves operate; will the freight market mirror 2019? 45:00

11d ago45:00

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On episode 735 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to Travelers Rehman Kahn about how cargo thieves are using AI to steal your freight. We’ll learn what they’re doing and how you can protect yourself. Is the 2019 freight market a blueprint for the rest of 2024? FreightWaves’ Kyle Taylor breaks down the latest data in SONAR to see what it is sign…

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Banning The Poet X 11:40

2h ago11:40

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The Poet X is a National Book Award-winner about a tenth-grader growing up in Harlem. It was banned for not being Christian enough, and therefore, against the Constitution. "Wow," says MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi. He interviews Poet Laureate Elizabeth Acevedo on this episode of #velshibannedbooks.…

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Freight fraud, murder and mistresses 45:30

21h ago45:30

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On episode 734 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking about a freight ransom ring that is rocking the brokerage industry. Twenty-two brokerages allege Agility Express Inc is holding 36 loads hostage. Super Trucker Justin Martin is back and he’s here to talk about freight fraud, murder and mistress and one trucking company. We’ll also hear about a h…

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John Fry and the City 6:57

2d ago6:57

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The appointment of John Fry, preeminent change maker, to lead Temple University has the potential to disrupt Philadelphia’s status quo. Listen to find out how.By CitizenCast

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Bringing the Lumber with Kyle Little 40:41

2d ago40:41

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It's long been the backbone of construction, but lumber goes beyond its practical uses. It also serves as a key market indicator and an important one for freight particularly. Joining us on the latest InTek Freight & Logistics: The Podcast to discuss its vital role is Kyle Little, COO of Sherwood Lumber. Kyle shares why lumber reflects economic con…

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A special episode on citizenship 39:20

3d ago39:20

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As hand wringing over the state of our democracy has become a national pastime, we here at How To Really Run A City decided to air a special edition of our podcast. We highlight moments from previous episodes which demonstrate that high-minded civic virtues like tolerance and pluralism and communitarianism don’t only belong to the past. From Mayor …

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"When you're writing about war, you have to be honest..." 12:44

4d ago12:44

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"...about the fundamental evil of people killing other people," Tim O'Brien, author of the banned book "The Things They Carried," said to MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi on #velshibannedbookclub. O'Brien's banning came from his realistic depictions of war (including the language soldiers use) which contrasts strongly with romantic fa…

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 8, 2024 19:54

4d ago19:54

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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we dig into payroll employment in trucking and in the broader economy. We also look at job openings and U.S. international trade in goods and recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight as usual. The Trucking Market Update is hosted by FTR’s Vice President of …

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How could we salvage the UArts debacle? 6:47

5d ago6:47

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Turning the University of the Arts' Center City buildings into an arts community would make the city a destination for practicing artists. Elaine Maimon lays out how this could be done.By CitizenCast

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Hurricane Beryl hits Texas; 75% increase in truck crash fatalities since 2009 45:30

5d ago45:30

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On Episode 732 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking about Hurricane Beryl making landfall in Houston. The storm has already knocked out power for over 2 million people. Could it trigger carriers’ revenge? With a 75% increase in truck crash fatalities since 2009, is it time to rethink safety? Descartes’ Jerry Veres talks about successful safety c…

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Cold Chain Logistics: Cool Solutions for Your Supply Chain - Guest: Greg Tuthill, Seacube 14:48

5d ago14:48

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From food to pharmaceuticals and beyond, some products rely on temperature controlled shipping to reach markets on time and intact. However, that task is more than just making sure the truck stays cold. The dynamics, trends, and challenges of the cold supply chain ensure that the market has to continually evolve and adapt to keep delivering fleet e…

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Whatever you think of Biden, the stakes are clear 6:40

20d ago6:40

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Whether you believe President Biden should stay in the race or step aside, any Democratic candidate would be better than Donald Trump, explains MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi.By CitizenCast

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What is ethical A.I.? 18:26

9d ago18:26

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Vilas Dahr (Patrick J. McGovern Foundation), Beth Simone Noveck (Northeastern University) and Dalila Wilson Scott (Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation) come together at our Ideas We Should Steal Festival for a blunt talk about A.I. in the workplace and how companies can use this powerful new technology ethically.…

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PA workers deserve a living wage 4:20

10d ago4:20

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Champions of workplace justice and sustainability argue it’s high time for our state to raise the minimum wage -- something that hasn't been done in 15 years.By CitizenCast

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The explosive episode; C.H. Robinson layoffs; war on detention 45:25

10d ago45:25

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On Episode 731 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is sending you into the Fourth of July with news about C.H. Robinson slashing 50% of its U.S. sales staff. The company is betting big on AI, but will it pay off? They’re the first major broker to really find out if this is a business of human relationship or not. A month ago, Offshift’s Mark Manera and I …

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Is Philly's nonprofit sector imploding? 6:50

11d ago6:50

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The recent collapse of several local nonprofit organizations like UArts, leaves us with questions about whether we're in a "nonprofit bubble" and whether that bubble is popping.By CitizenCast

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Trucking Market Update - Week Beginning July 1, 2024 20:45

11d ago20:45

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In this week’s episode of FTR’s Trucking Market Update podcast, we review the number of new trucking firms and firms exiting the market in June and discuss some key indicators of the consumer, manufacturing, housing, and nonresidential construction sectors. Plus, we recap the week in diesel prices and the spot market for truck freight and review so…

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