From handling crises in the rail and airline industries to overseeing the distribution of billions of dollars in infrastructure funding, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has taken on a lot over the last four years.Now, his tenure is coming to an end.Host Scott Detrow speaks with Buttigieg about what the Biden administration accomplished, what it didn't get done, and what he's taking away from an election where voters resoundingly called for something different. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.orgEmail us at considerthis@npr.org
This NPR piece reflects on the tenure of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg.
The central idea is an assessment of Buttigieg's accomplishments and challenges during his four years in office, particularly focusing on:
* Crisis management: Handling issues in the rail and airline industries.
* Infrastructure investment: Overseeing the distribution of billions in infrastructure funding.
* Reflections on the election: Buttigieg's takeaways from an election that resulted in a significant shift in voter preferences.
The interview explores both successes and shortcomings of the Biden administration's transportation policy, providing insights into Buttigieg's perspective as he leaves his position.
This NPR piece reflects on the tenure of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. The central idea is an assessment of Buttigieg's accomplishments and challenges during his four years in office, particularly focusing on: * Crisis management: Handling issues in the rail and airline industries. * Infrastructure investment: Overseeing the distribution of billions in infrastructure funding. * Reflections on the election: Buttigieg's takeaways from an election that resulted in a significant shift in voter preferences. The interview explores both successes and shortcomings of the Biden administration's transportation policy, providing insights into Buttigieg's perspective as he leaves his position.
