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Why Your Projects Are Always Late — and What to Do About It (Ep. 323 Replay)

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The Long Journey of the Second Avenue Subway

This chapter explores the tumultuous history of New York City's Second Avenue subway project, highlighting its significant delays and budget overruns since its inception in 1968. It also critiques the political motivations behind large infrastructure projects and sets the stage for a discussion on the complexities surrounding museum artifacts in the next episode.

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