3 chapters across the catalog
President Joe Biden visits Scranton to promote passenger rail spending in the Build Back Better plan. He claims to have traveled 2.1 million miles on Amtrak and promises more funding for rail than the system's original cost. The hosts dismiss the plan as a "scam" that ignores the efficiency of the U.S. air travel system.
TSA Administrator John Pistole confirmed during congressional testimony that the agency is reviewing "surface transportation" priorities, including passenger rail and mass transit. This aligns with President Barack Obama's vision for high-speed rail, which he previously marketed as a way to avoid airport-style security delays. The hosts predict that the "security-industrial complex" will eventually implement scanners and pat-downs at train stations and sporting events.
High-Speed Rail, UK Coalition Transport Policy
The UK coalition agreement includes a surprise mandate for a high-speed rail network and the cancellation of the third runway at Heathrow. The policy shifts focus from air travel to trains and includes mandates for national electric vehicle recharging networks. The hosts view the "per flight duty" tax as a method to ground airlines in favor of rail infrastructure.
