Best Bernie Wagenblast Podcasts (2025)

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Tackling Rural Transportation Challenges – Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works, Mohave County, Arizona 23:07

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5h ago23:07

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On this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works for Mohave County, Arizona, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in managing rural roadways. He highlights the importance of low-cost Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), funding strategies like the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and the grow…

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Skybreak Debuts New Album 37:40

6d ago37:40

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Skybreak, aka Jack Ramsay, is a Cranford musician who released his album, Half Blood, this month. As a relatively new artist, Jack does it all with his music; writing, recording, and promotion, to name just a few responsibilities. Shows this year have included Tokyo, Southern California, Detroit and Portland, Oregon. On this week's podcast we chat …

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Tackling Rural Transportation Challenges – Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works, Mohave County, AZ 23:04

9d ago23:04

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On this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Steve Latoski, Director of Public Works for Mohave County, Arizona, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities in managing rural roadways. He highlights the importance of low-cost Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), funding strategies like the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and the grow…

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Connecting to Those Who Served in the American Revolution 18:38

27d ago18:38

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The Declaration of Independence was passed by the Second Continental Congress 249 years ago today. New Jersey is filled with a number of sites connected to the American Revolution, including here in Union County. It's not only historic locations that have a connection with the past, but there are people who can trace their ancestry to that time per…

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EA Hanks, Thank You For Coming Out 1:17:12

29d ago1:17:12

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Elizabeth E.A. Hanks (she/her). Elizabeth E.A. Hanks lives in Los Angeles, California. Formerly a staffer at Vanity Fair, she has contributed to Time, The Guardian, The New York Times, and others. Follow her on Inst…

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Seville, Spain’s Bold Bike Lane Strategy – Manuel Calvo, Sustainability Consultant 29:21

1M ago29:21

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In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, sustainability mobility consultant Manuel Calvo discusses how Seville rapidly transformed into a bike-friendly city by building an 80-kilometer protected bike lane network in just a few years. The initiative succeeded due to strong political will, public support, and strategic design focused on everyday …

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Seville, Spain’s Bold Bike Lane Strategy – Manuel Calvo, Sustainability Consultant 29:22

1M ago29:22

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In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, sustainability mobility consultant Manuel Calvo discusses how Seville rapidly transformed into a bike-friendly city by building an 80-kilometer protected bike lane network in just a few years. The initiative succeeded due to strong political will, public support, and strategic design focused on everyday …

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Idit Klein, Thank You For Coming Out 1:08:21

1M ago1:08:21

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Idit Klein (she/her). Idit is a national leader for social change with more than 30 years of experience in the nonprofit justice sector. Since 2001, she has served as the leader of Keshet, the national organization …

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Talking Safety and Reauthorization with Garrett Eucalitto 24:07

1M ago24:07

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Episode Summary The latest episode of the “The Stream by AASHTO” podcast features Garrett Eucalitto, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Transportation and the 2024-2025 president of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, discussing his commitment to “safer communities, safer users, and safer workers” and …

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PFLAG Cranford-Union Provides a Place for the LGBTQ+ Community to Learn and Advocate 18:46

1M ago18:46

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In 2024 a new organization made its debut in town. PFLAG Cranford-Union wrote that it "hopes to be a beacon of support, advocacy, and education across Union County." As you might imagine, June, as Pride Month, has been a busy season for the organization. Katie Webber, who serves as the non-profit's president, joins me on the podcast to talk about w…

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Designing for Everyone – Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works, City of Las Vegas 13:14

1M ago13:14

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In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works for the City of Las Vegas, discusses the unique transportation challenges in a fast-growing city like Las Vegas, where she oversees a diverse infrastructure system that serves both residents and more than 40 million annual visitors. She emphasizes the city's proactiv…

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Jason Bernard, Thank You For Coming Out 56:47

1M ago56:47

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Jason E. Bernard (he/him). Jason E. Bernard is a native New Yorker from The Bronx. At the age of 17 he made his Broadway debut in The Tony Award winning musical “Bring In ‘da Noise, Bring In ‘da Funk”. In 2000 he ma…

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Gauging the Impact of Extreme Precipitation on Infrastructure 21:42

2M ago21:42

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Episode Summary In this episode, Ken Kunkel – principal research scholar at the North Carolina Institute of Climate Studies at North Carolina State University – explains how transportation agencies can use the Atlas 15 weather tool developed by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration to measure the impact of extreme precipitation on infrast…

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NEPA : What Lies Ahead? 19:48

2M ago19:48

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Episode Summary The latest episode of the “The Stream by AASHTO” podcast features Ted Boling, a partner with Perkins Coie, with over 30 years of public service – who discusses recent changes to the National Environmental Policy Act, or NEPA, and the removal of regulations by the Council on Environmental Quality, or CEQ. Episode Notes This podcast s…

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Cranford High Teacher Writes First Novel 15:20

2M ago15:20

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During school days you'll find Sean W. Bagan in a CHS classroom teaching French. Outside of school hours he's working on a dystopian trilogy that takes place in a new world. The title of the first book, which was published this year, is "On Ravens & Riddles: From the Shelves of the Noktern." Sean joins me on the podcast to not only discuss the book…

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Bernie Wagenblast, Thank You For Coming Out 55:16

2M ago55:16

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Bernie Wagenblast (she/her). Bernie is a transportation journalist and voice actor, perhaps best known as one of the voices of the NYC subway. She previously was a New York traffic reporter, heard on stations such a…

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Serenium Therapy & Wellness Opens Cranford Office 19:41

2M ago19:41

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There are many reasons a person will seek out a therapist. It might be due to a major life event or a long-brewing issue a person is trying to cope with. In other cases, someone may view therapy in the same way others go to the gym. They want to maintain or improve their health. Serenium Therapy & Wellness opened their office in Cranford at 25 Comm…

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Designing for Everyone – Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works, City of Las Vegas 13:15

2M ago13:15

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In this episode of ITE Talks Transportation, Joey Paskey, Director of Public Works for the City of Las Vegas, discusses the unique transportation challenges in a fast-growing city like Las Vegas, where she oversees a diverse infrastructure system that serves both residents and more than 40 million annual visitors. She emphasizes the city's proactiv…

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Dr. Sara Glass, Thank You For Coming Out 58:11

2M ago58:11

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Dr. Sara Glass (she/they). Dr. Sara Glass is a psychotherapist, writer, and speaker based in NYC, and the author of a personal memoir, Kissing Girls on Shabbat (Simon & Schuster, 2024). A paperback version of her bo…

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Union County College Foundation Helps Deserving Students Get An Education 18:27

2M ago18:27

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From its Depression Era beginnings, the school now known as Union College of Union County, NJ, has sought to provide a path for students who might not be able to afford a four-year college education. That mission continues today and the Union County College Foundation is the means to assist students who need financial assistance. Its role today is …

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Cranford Woman Teaches Tapping To Help People Relieve Stress, Discover Possibilities 28:11

2M ago28:11

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Christine Del Negro is a certified EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) practitioner and a mindfulness coach. One of the techniques she uses is a process called tapping. On this episode Christine talks about what tapping is and how it can be a useful practice in releasing stress and helping users. Christine's business is School4joy and she talks abou…

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Sammy Lopez, Thank You For Coming Out 1:02:12

2M ago1:02:12

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Sammy Lopez (he/him). Sammy is a Tony Award-winning theatre-maker and co-founder of P3 Productions, dedicated to uplifting historically excluded voices through the arts. His producing credits include How to Dance in…

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Eric Scott Reed, Thank You For Coming Out 1:09:16

3M ago1:09:16

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Eric Scott Reed (he/him). Pianist Eric Scott Reed has been a vital figure on the music scene for over 25 years. His musical journey began on Philadelphia’s church scene, continued through formal training at South Ph…

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Imagine: Helping Kids, Teens and Adults Dealing with Grief 21:40

3M ago21:40

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It's difficult to think of a tragedy more difficult to deal with as a child than the death of a parent or sibling. Kids don't deal with grief in the same way as adults and don't have the same tools to help them through the process. Imagine is an organization formed to help children deal with their suffering. The non-profit offers a number of servic…

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Sage Hapke, Thank You For Coming Out (w/ guest co-host Lisa Finn) 57:47

3M ago57:47

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In partnership with Good Vibes to celebrate the exciting partnership with SHE Boutique and Trans: Thrive—two organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of trans women of color and the trans & GNC communities of San Francisco – and for the second time EVER….Dubbs has a co-host! Lisa Finn – aka Finn – is a Queer Brooklyn-based Sex Educat…

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Cranford Dramatic Club Presents Legally Blonde 11:49

3M ago11:49

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Legally Blonde: The Musical closes out the 2024/2025 season of the Cranford Dramatic Club with a run from May 2 to May 18. Three principles involved with the show are my guests this week on the podcast. They are Edgar Hildago, the director, Jaimie Bass, the choreographer and Melissa Calicchio, who plays Elle Woods, the lead of the show.…

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Engineering Better Bike Infrastructure: AASHTO Bike Guide with Bill Schultheiss and Katy Sawyer, Toole Design 20:01

3M ago20:01

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Bill Schultheiss, P.E., Vice President and Director of Design and Engineering at Toole Design, and Katy Sawyer, P.E., Principal Engineer at Toole Design, join the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the new AASHTO Bike Guide. They highlight the importance of community engagement in planning bicycle infrastructure and share how planners can …

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Engineering Better Bike Infrastructure: AASHTO Bike Guide with Bill Schultheiss and Katy Sawyer, Toole Design 20:02

3M ago20:02

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Bill Schultheiss, P.E., Vice President and Director of Design and Engineering at Toole Design, and Katy Sawyer, P.E., Principal Engineer at Toole Design, join the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss the new AASHTO Bike Guide. They highlight the importance of community engagement in planning bicycle infrastructure and share how planners can …

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Ean Ashford, Thank You For Coming Out 1:01:37

3M ago1:01:37

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Ean Ashford (he/him). Ean is a Senior Youth Counselor and aspiring therapist who advocates for mental health through various channels. Ean enjoys traveling, reading, discussing politics, and spending time with his d…

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Cranford Film Festival to Showcase Films from Around the World 20:38

3M ago20:38

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For the fifth year, the Cranford Film Festival will take place at the Cranford Theater. The festival is just one part of Arts Day, which will also feature, weather permitting, performances at Eastman Clock Plaza. Money raised through the day's activities benefits the Cranford Schools Friends of Performing Arts. My guests on this week's episode are …

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Cranford Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro 38:08

3M ago38:08

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Often when I do an interview on the podcast I feel as if I'm introducing a person to the Cranford community. In this week's episode, I don't feel that's necessary. Matt Nazzaro grew up in town and has spent his career as a Cranford police officer. In December Matt was sworn-in as the Cranford Police Department's 12th police chief. While Matt is wel…

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Carol Queen, Thank You For Coming Out (w/ guest co-host Lisa Finn) 1:04:02

4M ago1:04:02

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In partnership with Good Vibes to celebrate the exciting new partnership with SHE Boutique and Trans: Thrive—two organizations making a tangible difference in the lives of trans women of color and the trans & GNC communities of San Francisco – Dubbs has a co-host! Lisa Finn – aka Finn – is a Queer Brooklyn-based Sex Educator for Babeland + Good Vib…

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Play From Former Cranford Resident To Debut in NYC 17:06

4M ago17:06

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John Patterson grew up in Cranford. After high school he worked for about eight years at the Cranford Public Library. More recently, he's lived in Brooklyn. On Thursday, April 17, his latest play, The Last Supper, will debut in the Gene Frankel Theater at 24 Bond Street in Manhattan. John is my guest on this episode. We talk about the creative proc…

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UCNJ Finalist for Aspen Prize 20:22

4M ago20:22

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Many fields have pinnacle awards. Of course there's the Tony Award on Broadway and the Pulitizer for journalism. Among community colleges, the Aspen Prize is considered by many as the top award. This year, UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is one of ten finalists for the prize. The announcement of the winner comes April 17 in Washington, DC. T…

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Mila Jam, Thank You For Coming Out 56:06

4M ago56:06

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In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes Mila Jam (she/her) for a special ally episode. Mila Jam is a pop recording “artivist” and a force to be reckoned with. With over 3 million streams and 1.1 million listeners worldwide and appearances on Saturday Nigh…

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Natalie Draisin, Director, North American Office, FIA Foundation – Perspectives on Global Road Safety 28:49

4M ago28:49

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Natalie Draisin, Director of the North American Office and the United Nations Representative for the FIA Foundation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about the current state of road safety on the global level. She talks about how the United States compares to other parts of the world when it comes to road safety, strategies for su…

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Natalie Draisin, Director, North American Office, FIA Foundation – Perspectives on Global Road Safety 28:50

4M ago28:50

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Natalie Draisin, Director of the North American Office and the United Nations Representative for the FIA Foundation, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to talk about the current state of road safety on the global level. She talks about how the United States compares to other parts of the world when it comes to road safety, strategies for su…

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What Does an AI Chatbot Have to Say About Cranford? 13:46

4M ago13:46

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In October 2024 Cranford Radio featured its first AI-hosted podcast. It was amazing and scary. As the technology continues to evolve, there's a new experimental program by a company called Sesame. In a demo available online you can chat live with one of two voices; Maya and Miles. Both have distinct personalities. In this week's episode I have Maya…

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Cranford Construction Company Owner Expands Into Acting 19:24

5M ago19:24

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Emilio DiFabio's first line in a performance was "Chop the tree." Since that inauspicious beginning, Emilio's roles have become much more noteworthy. Most recently, he plays the role of the coroner in American Trash. While being an actor is his latest adventure, he continues working at his company, DiFabio Construction. On this week's podcast he ta…

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Making Your Pitch 25:48

5M ago25:48

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When you stop to think about it we're pitching all the time. It might be something informal, such as telling a friend about a great restaurant they should try. Sometimes the stakes are higher. You want a potential customer to buy your product or service or you're hoping to convince investors to finance your business idea. Lori Stahl Liegeois has sp…

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Cranford Neighbors Introduces You to Some of the Town's Fascinating People 22:08

5M ago22:08

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It's been less than a year that Cranford Neighbors has been published. In that time, the magazine has featured a number of families in town. They come from a variety of backgrounds but they all have wonderful stories to tell. The man behind the publication is Pete Coates. The periodical also includes day trips, recipes and more and it's made possib…

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David Kriger, P.Eng., RPP, MCIP — Emerging Trends in Urban Goods Movement 31:00

5M ago31:00

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David Kriger, principal of David Kriger Consultants, joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss emerging trends in urban goods movement and how they're impacting the space. He also talks about drivers of change in urban freight related to factors beyond land development and road infrastructure, and uses case study examples to highlight w…

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David Kriger, P.Eng., RPP, MCIP — Emerging Trends in Urban Goods Movement 31:01

5M ago31:01

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David Kriger joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss emerging trends in urban goods movement and how they're impacting the space. He also talks about drivers of change in urban freight related to factors beyond land development and road infrastructure, and uses case study examples to highlight what cities in the United States and Cana…

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Who You Gonna Call? 20:09

5M ago20:09

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This episode of The Stream by AASHTO features Shawn Wilson – vice president-national highway business line leader for transportation and infrastructure at WSP – discussing how state departments of transportation across the country are working on improving cooperative strategies for disaster response and recovery operations.…

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Former Cranford Resident Examines People of Hope in Podcast Series 29:21

5M ago29:21

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In the 1980s Karen Coburn was attending Cranford High School. Some of her friends and their families had become involved with The People of Hope, a Catholic covenant community. Many years later, after moving to Los Angeles, Karen became interested in what happened to the group and those from Cranford who became a part of it. That interest led to an…

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Cranford to Hold First St. Patrick's Parade 15:13

6M ago15:13

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Given the many Cranford residents who claim some Irish heritage, it might be surprising to learn that there's never been a St. Patrick's Day parade in town. That changes on March 16 when the community's first such parade will kickoff at 1 pm at the Community Center and wind it way down Walnut and North Union avenues. Two of the people behind the ma…

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Father Marc Vicari, Pastor of St. Michael Church 30:29

6M ago30:29

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July will mark the second anniversary of the start of the Rev. Marc Vicari's pastorate at St. Michael Church. The Cranford assignment is just one of a number of roles Father Marc has had during his ministry. These include campus ministry, working for the Newark Archdiocese, and teaching. On today's episode I speak with Father Marc to learn more abo…

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Angels in America to Hit Cranford Dramatic Club Stage 17:14

6M ago17:14

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In the early 1980s a new, little understood disease was primarily affecting two marginalized groups of people; gay men and intravenous drug users. The deadly ailment which, at the time, had no known treatment, sparked widely varying reactions. Angels in America looks at the AIDS crisis in New York City in the mid 1980s. Cranford Radio spoke with fi…

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Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE, ITE International President — Perspectives on Leadership 19:45

6M ago19:45

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Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE (F), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss her involvement with ITE and how it's culminated in her current position as International President. She addresses her views on leadership, what it means to be a leader, and offers her perspective on achieving a work-life balance for volunteer leaders. Karen also s…

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Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE, ITE International President — Perspectives on Leadership 19:46

6M ago19:46

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Karen Aspelin, P.E., PTOE (F), joins the ITE Talks Transportation podcast to discuss her involvement with ITE and how it's culminated in her current position as International President. She addresses her views on leadership, what it means to be a leader, and offers her perspective on achieving a work-life balance for volunteer leaders. Karen also s…