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  • Infrastructure - Civic Foundations and the Systems You Can't Pour from Concrete

    Infrastructure - Civic Foundations and the Systems You Can't Pour from Concrete
    Apr 16 2026
    Felix Mercer explores civic infrastructure—the networks of organizations, public spaces, and democratic platforms that hold communities together. Drawing on research from the National Civic League and Harvard's Ash Center, this episode examines why these invisible systems are load-bearing infrastructure, how they fail, and why rebuilding trust takes generations.

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    26 min
  • Infrastructure - Digital Twins and the Quiet Revolution Beneath the Hard Hat

    Infrastructure - Digital Twins and the Quiet Revolution Beneath the Hard Hat
    Apr 16 2026
    Felix Mercer explores how digital twins, Building Information Modeling, and AI revolutionize civil engineering. Sensor-equipped bridges predict failures while machine learning optimizes materials. These technologies transform infrastructure into living systems, enabling real-time monitoring and sustainability gains while addressing equity challenges.

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    33 min
  • Infrastructure - The Politics of Invisible Investment

    Infrastructure - The Politics of Invisible Investment
    Apr 16 2026
    Host Felix Mercer examines why democracies struggle maintaining critical infrastructure despite public support. Drawing on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and NEPA reforms, the episode explores how political incentives favor ribbon-cuttings over maintenance, creating cycles of neglect. Mercer reveals how aging infrastructure reflects structural mismatches between electoral timelines and infrastructure needs.

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    28 min