The Big Dig | 3. All Politics is Local

The podcast discusses the clash between House Speaker Tip O’Neill and President Ronald Reagan over federal funding for The Big Dig. It explores the power of local politics and the controversy surrounding funding for the Central Artery project. It highlights the persistence of Fred Salvucci in securing funding and the lack of progress in passing a highway bill. The breakdown of consensus in infrastructure development and the unexpected fight against environmentalists and activists are also mentioned.