Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Financially-troubled Amtrak is back in the headlines. The rail service’s board of directors has voted on a plan to create a new subsidiary to manage its busy Northeast traffic. Meanwhile, Congress is expected to vote this week on a funding plan for Amtrak. Join Kojo for an update on the fortunes of the ailing rail service.
Guests
- Ross Capon Executive Director, National Association of Railroad Passengers
- Jodi Schneider Economics and Finance Editor, Congressional Quarterly
- Tom Till Former Executive Director, Amtrak Reform Council; Program Director, Cascadia Center for Transportation and Regional Development
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