Blueprint America - The Power House
The Power House
Detroit has emptied -- built for 2 million people, it now has half that number. Nearly one-third of the land is unused, and some 80,000 homes are vacant. Still, one local couple sees potential. They are building the 'Power House'.
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Paul Krugman's Big Fix
Blueprint America -- with host David Brancaccio (NOW on PBS) -- interviews economist Paul Krugman on the effect a stimulus in infrastructure spending will have on the American economy.
Air date: 12/31/2008
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Transit in Trouble, Part Two
Amid the country's economic crisis, some public transit agencies have found themselves linked to complex financial deals that have since soured. In the final segment of a two part report for Blueprint America, correspondent Rick Karr looks at the fallout of these arrangements.
Air date: 03/11/2009
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Public Transit Faces New Pressures
As the economy has slumped, Americans have increasingly turned to mass transit, putting new pressure on transit agencies. Correspondent Rick Karr examines the budgetary issues facing public transit.
Air date: 03/11/2009
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Web Video: The Streetblogger
Aaron Naparstek, Editor-in-Chief of the online transportation news source Streetsblog, in an interview with Blueprint America about the way transportation is looked at in New York City and the rest of the country.
Air date: 11/24/2009
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Return to Sender
America's ports are its economic lifeline to the rest of the world, and are in danger of becoming a hindrance to our nation's success. NewsHour's Senior Correspondent Ray Suarez visits one of the nation's busiest: New Orleans.
Air date: 10/17/2008
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