Can America still build big things? It's the central question of <i>The Big Dig</i>, a new podcast from GBH News and PRX, examining American infrastructure through the lens of the most expensive highway project in the nation's history.<br/><br/>Meet producer and host Ian Coss and engage in a conversation about the project with three guests featured in the podcast: former Massachusetts Transportation Secretary Fred Salvucci, the mastermind of the Big Dig; Peter Zuk, its longest serving Project Director; and Dr. Karilyn Crockett, Assistant Professor of Urban History, Public Policy & Planning at MIT and the author of People Before Highways: Boston Activists, Urban Planners, and a New Movement for City Making. GBH News’ Stephanie Leydon, who served as the editorial supervisor on the podcast, will moderate.<br/><br/><br/>Stay after the discussion for a reception with Ian and his guests — and, as we consider the legacy of the Big Dig, meet with some of today's ambitious thinkers who will showcase their efforts to solve for today’s infrastructure challenges.<br/><br/>Ian Coss is an acclaimed podcast creator, whose original series <i>Forever is a Long Time </i>was named one of the best podcasts of 2021 by The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic and Apple Podcasts. He was previously the producer for Radiotopia’s <i>Over the Road</i>, <i>Ways of Hearing</i>, and <i>Blind Guy Travels</i> as well as GBH’s “<i>Detours</i>,” which was nominated for Podcast of the Year by the Podcast Academy.<br/><br/>6pm Program in Theater begins<br/>7pm Light reception in Atrium<br/><br/>Event registration is required. Seating is general admission.<br/><br/>The maximum capacity of this event is 220<br/><br/>By RSVPing for this event, you agree to receive timely news and updates on events, films, and special offers from GBH.<br/><br/><br/>Photo credit: GBH