Best Apta Podcasts (2025)

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PTJ Author Interview: Validation of the LASSI in DPT Learners 20:46

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Editorial Board member Shauna Dudley-Javoroski, PT, PhD, talks with Jessica Feda, PT, DPT, DSc, and Evan Pucillo, PT, DPT, EdD, about their recently published article, which evaluated the reliability and validity of the Learning and Studies Strategies Inventory, aka LASSI. The authors define what self-regulated learning is, discuss how the instrume…

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Stadler U.S. CEO Martin Ritter on Hydrogen Trains, U.S. Manufacturing & the Future of Rail 34:32

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This Week on Transit Unplugged Paul Comfort sits down with Martin Ritter, CEO of Stadler U.S., one of the most innovative and fastest-growing train manufacturers in North America. From a modest foothold in the early 2000s to a nearly 600,000 sq. ft. factory in Utah, Stadler is reshaping how America thinks about rolling stock — and redefining what’s…

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PTJ Author Interview: Development and Validation of the PT-PENCIL 25:37

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Brittany Lapin, PhD, Joshua Johnson, PT, DPT, PhD, and Sandra Passek, PT, DPT, about their recently published article on the development and validation of the Physical Therapy Frequency Clinical Decision Support Tool, aka PT-PENCIL. The tool identifies whi…

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This 150-Year-Old “Railway” System Is Betting Big on Compressed Natural Gas 22:20

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On this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with Nancy Purser, Acting Director of the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR). After 15 years with the agency, Nancy now leads one of Ontario’s most historic and ambitious transit systems — one that’s preparing for transformative growth. Nancy shares how HSR is executing HSR Next: Moving Hamilt…

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November Advocacy Roundup: The Final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule 18:30

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In this episode, APTA staff experts Rachel Miller, MPH, and Sharon West, JD, discuss how the final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will affect the physical therapy profession. They explain why physical therapists can expect an average 1.75% increase in payment under this fee schedule and provide important updates on telehealth and remote thera…

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“More People on My Buses, More Space on the Road for You” 32:00

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On this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with Maureen Cosyn Heath, Director of Transit for the City of Mississauga and the leader of MiWay, the third-largest municipal transit agency in Ontario. Mississauga has grown rapidly to more than 775,000 residents, and MiWay is evolving right alongside the city—operating 500 buses, suppo…

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PTJ Author Interview: Real-World Implementation of Intensive Rehab Protocol 25:25

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Stanley Hung, PT, PhD, about his recently published survey study, which looked at implementation factors for intensive rehabilitation within real-world inpatient stroke rehabilitation settings. George and Hung discuss the differences between the DOSE and W…

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How Americans View Physical Therapy: Inside APTA’s Consumer Perceptions Report 32:06

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What do Americans really think about physical therapy—and what’s keeping more people from seeing a PT? In this episode of the APTA Podcast, host Alicia Hosmer sits down with APTA’s Drew Contreras and Emilio Rouco, as well as APTA’s research partners Shelly Adcock and Tam Nguyen from Penta Group, to unpack findings from APTA’s Consumer Perceptions R…

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“ Rural Public Transportation Really is a Lifeline.” 23:50

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On this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with Ginny Smith, Executive Director of the Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority. Ginny shares how rural transit systems provide essential access to jobs, healthcare, education, and independence for the people they serve. From vanpools that connect workers to regional employers, to a n…

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These Research Reports Could Change Transit Forever 55:09

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In this special live episode of Transit Unplugged, recorded at TCRP Day in Washington, DC, Paul Comfort sits down with a powerhouse panel of transit leaders: Sarah Meyer — EVP, Chief Customer Officer at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) Jamaal Schoby — Senior Program Manager at Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) Art Gu…

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Building a Career You Love: Advice from PT and Entrepreneur Megan Brown 33:55

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In this episode, Megan Brown, PT, DPT, details her journey from beginning her career as a physical therapist to founding her business Mind The Mat Pilates & Yoga. Gain practical advice for your career and finding your passion while gettinga preview of what Brown plans to share during her panel discussion “Unfiltered & Unlocked: 3 PTs on Building a …

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Tracking KPI's in a Visualization Room 29:20

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This week on Transit Unplugged, we’re bringing you an international perspective. Paul Comfort sits down with Laurence Broseta, International CEO of Keolis Group, for a front-row look at how one of the world’s largest operators is reimagining public transit. With operations in 13 countries, Keolis is doing more than running trains and buses—they’re …

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PTJ Author Interview: Health Systems Science in Physical Therapist Education 25:36

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Gregory Hartley, PT, DPT, FAPTA, and Neva Kirk-Sanchez, PT, PhD, about their recently published perspective, which defines the health systems science framework and advocates for the framework to be a foundational pillar in physical therapy education. Liste…

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"I Need Some Fatherly Advice." - A Transit Leadership Transition Story 22:50

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Passing the Torch at GRITS: In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort speaks live from the Kentucky Transit Association Trade Show with Dan Lanham and Michael Hughes of GRITS transit service. As Dan prepares to retire after nearly two decades and Michael steps up from Assistant Director to take over, they discuss the smooth leadership tran…

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Season 5, Episode 8: Author Joshua Schank Talks About the Role of Chief Innovation Officers in Transit Organizations 18:50

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Joshua Schank provides case studies on effectuating change and about his new book "New Tricks for Old Bureaucracies: Improving Policy Outcomes in the Public Sector.”By American Public Transportation Association

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Transit Unplugged Insider: Exclusive Intel on Shutdowns, Safety, and AI 31:06

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In this exclusive edition of Transit Unplugged Insider, host Paul Comfort sits down with executive producer Julie Gates to unpack the biggest developments across the public transportation world—things you won’t hear anywhere else. Inside this episode: What the federal shutdown really means for transit funding—and which programs are frozen Why some …

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PTJ Author Interview: Cost-Effectiveness of Plantar Heel Pain Management 26:09

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Shane McClinton, PT, DPT, PhD, about his recently published study, which compared the cost-effectiveness of usual podiatry care plus physical therapy with podiatry care alone in the management of plantar heel pain. Listen as they discuss the inspiration fo…

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Driving the Future of Transit: CEO Roundtable from APTA TRANSform 2025 40:01

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Recorded Live at the APTA TRANSform Conference in Boston In this special live edition of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort moderates an inspiring CEO Roundtable with five industry leaders shaping the future of mobility. Recorded on-site at APTA TRANSform 2025 in Boston, the conversation dives into the real-world challenges and opportunities faci…

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Accreditation Innovation: The Future of Physical Therapy Education 26:32

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By American Physical Therapy Association

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7.5M DAILY riders for a population of 5M? Winston Toh on Singapore’s Miraculous Transit Model 29:06

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This week on Transit Unplugged: We head to Singapore, where public transit covers every inch of the island—and carries an astonishing 7.5 million riders daily. Host Paul Comfort sits down with Winston Toh, Managing Director of Tower Transit Singapore, one of four operators under the Land Transport Authority (LTA). With 800 buses across 60 routes, T…

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PTJ Author Interview: Credentialism and the CAPTE 50 Percent Requirement 25:30

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In this episode of the PTJ Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Steven George, PT, PhD, FAPTA, talks with Andrew Hogan, PhD, about his recently published perspective on the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education standard requiring that at least 50% of core faculty in all physical therapist education programs hold an academic doctorate of PhD…

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What San Antonio Needs from Transit Right Now — with VIA’s Jon Gary Herrera 31:30

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San Antonio is growing—and fast. In this Super September episode, host Paul Comfort sits down with Jon Gary Herrera, the newly appointed President and CEO of VIA Metropolitan Transit, to talk about how one of America’s fastest-growing cities is reimagining transit. From expanding regional collaboration to centering equity in system planning, Jon Ga…

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Season 5, Episode 7: A Conversation with Randy Clarke On WMATA’s Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award 28:18

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Through bold leadership, regional collaboration, and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has rebuilt public trust, modernized, and redefined what excellence in public transportation looks like. Metro General Manager / CEO Randy Clarke will describe the accomplishments and innovat…

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September Advocacy Roundup: How to Use APTA’s Direct Access Report 18:59

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In this episode of the APTA Podcast, Justin Elliott, vice president of government affairs at APTA, and William Boissonnault, PT, DPT, DHSc, FAPTA, discuss APTA’s recent report on direct access to PT services. Boissonnault, a key contributor to the report, discusses the purpose of the report, its significance in today’s physical therapy profession a…

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LIVE EPISODE: “The ADA is the floor, not the ceiling.” — Dignity & Choice in Paratransit 31:38

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LIVE from the American Public Transportation Association's TRANSform conference, host Paul Comfort moderates a live panel on one of the most mission-critical—but often overlooked—parts of the transit ecosystem: paratransit. Presented in partnership with UZURV – The Adaptive Transportation Network Company (TNC), this candid and high-energy conversat…

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The Unmatched Power of Transit: A Conversation with Nora Leerhsen 28:18

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In this Super September episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort heads to Chicago to sit down with Nora Leerhsen, Acting President of the Chicago Transit Authority—America’s second-largest public transit system. With more than 11,000 employees, a million daily riders, and an expanding footprint, the CTA plays a massive role in the life of th…