Best CLevel Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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What Transit Leaders Need Now: Voices from the SWTA Conference 29:14

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🎙️ This Week on Transit Unplugged On the Road in New Orleans: SWTA Summer Conference Spotlight In this special conference edition of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort is on location at the SWTA Summer University Conference in New Orleans, where he dives deep into the challenges and opportunities facing small and mid-sized transit systems across the S…

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98% On-Time & 50 Minutes Saved — Justin Vonashek on Metro-North’s Super-Express Era 22:39

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On the heels of his February appointment, Metro-North Railroad President Justin Vonashek sits down with Paul Comfort to break down a banner year for the MTA’s northern commuter powerhouse. From 98 percent on-time performance to new “Super-Express” trains that shave up to 50 minutes a day off the New Haven run, Justin walks through the big wins, big…

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Master Influence Without Authority: Fortune 500 Leadership Secrets with Ellin Sidell 45:07

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Influence is the most underrated leadership skill in business — and most leaders are missing it. In this episode, leadership strategist and executive coach Ellin Sidell (Cialdini Institute founding member & co-author of The Influence Advantage) reveals how to ethically gain buy-in, build trust, and lead at any level — even without a big title. You’…

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50 Years of MV Transportation: Harry Wilson on Culture, AI, and What’s Next 25:32

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MV Transportation just hit a milestone few transit firms reach—its 50th anniversary. To mark the occasion, host Paul Comfort interviews Harry Wilson, the firm’s Executive Chairman, about: A 50‑Year Origin Story —How Alex and Feysan Lodde's single van in San Francisco grew into the largest American‑owned transit contractor in North America. “The New…

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Beyond Ridership – Part 2: Innovation & Smart Procurement with Rikesh Shah 27:53

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Last week, Mark Aesch and Alvin McBorrough unpacked a striking statistic: only 4 % of Americans ride transit, yet 84 % of people say they value it. This week we keep that conversation going with Rikesh Shah, former Chief Innovation Officer at Transport for London. Together with host Paul Comfort, Rikesh explores how customer‑focused metrics, open d…

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Are Transit KPI’s Broken? Value, AI, and Why We Need to Stop Chasing Ridership 32:37

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Only 4% of Americans ride transit—but 84% of people in communities with transit say they value it. In this episode, Paul Comfort digs into the details with Mark Aesch (CEO, TransPro Consulting) and Alvin McBorrough (CEO, OGx Consulting). Together they unpack two big levers for agency performance: measuring what actually matters and using AI to deli…

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Reclaiming Your Creativity Through Transit, Chatting w/ the Editor of Mass Transit Magazine, and Will LA Be Ready for the Olympics? 22:23

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In this special roving-reporter edition of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort takes you inside the 2025 CTAA Expo in San Diego, where he caught up with some of the brightest minds in community and rural transit. From paratransit operations to industry journalism to frontline safety, these conversations reflect the energy, challenges, and innovati…

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Transit Unplugged INSIDER: Paul Comfort Answers 2025’s Biggest Industry Questions 29:22

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What’s really going on behind the scenes of U.S. public transportation policy? In this special edition of Transit Unplugged Insider, Executive Producer Julie Gates turns the mic on our usual host, Paul Comfort, for a revealing look at the shifting political and funding landscape in Washington—and what every transit executive needs to know right now…

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No Uber, No Lyft, No Taxis—So They Built Their Own Transit System 17:19

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How do you rebuild a public transportation system from the ground up? In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with Mallory Avis, Director of Public Transit for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, to talk about one of the most ambitious overhauls of a small-city transit system in the U.S. today. Recorded live at the CTAA Expo in…

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Global Lessons, Local Gains: What Can Public US Transit Systems Learn From Private Operators in UK And Asia? 34:08

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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul talks with Samuel Ribeiro, Managing Director of Tower Transit in the UK, part of global transport powerhouse Kelsian Group. With operations spanning Liverpool and the Channel Islands, Samuel shares how lessons from bus systems across four continents—from Australia to Singapore, Brazil to London—are helping…

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Green Hydrogen and CEO Hiring Secrets in America’s Most Livable City 26:54

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What does it take to build a transit system that powers a city—and wins global recognition for livability? In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Ryan Daniel, CEO of St. Cloud Metro Bus, and Dave Kleis, Board Chair and former mayor of St. Cloud, Minnesota, share how their long-running partnership has driven bold innovation and national recognition. …

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Detroit Transit: Robert Cramer on the People Mover, Fare-Free Service, and Urban Mobility 24:22

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When most people think of Detroit, they think cars. But behind the Motor City moniker is a layered, multi-agency public transit system—and Robert Cramer is helping connect the dots. As Executive Director of Transit for the City of Detroit, Cramer leads both DDOT and Detroit Transportation Corporation, operator of the iconic elevated People Mover. I…

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From Amtrak to Annapolis: Markus Moore’s Lifetime Career in Transit 21:37

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Markus Moore, Director of Transportation for the City of Annapolis, joins Paul Comfort from the rooftop of the Hillman Garage during Naval Academy Commissioning Week for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable journey through transit. From helping launch high-speed rail in North America as part of the Acela project at Amtrak, to managing l…

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Ozzy Gibson’s Unconventional Road to Transit Leadership 23:12

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How does a career in law enforcement, animal services, and civic leadership prepare you to run a transit agency? In this week’s Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Ozzy Gibson, Executive Director of Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC), for a candid and compelling conversation about public service, accountability, and…

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On the Bus with Coree Cuff Lonergan: Building Broward’s $4B Transit Future 20:03

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What does it take to launch a $4.3 billion, multi-modal transit expansion? For Coree Cuff Lonergan, CEO of Broward County Transit, it takes vision, momentum—and a bit of patience. This week on Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort hops aboard with Coree for a rolling bus interview through Broward County, Florida. They talk big-picture leadership, bo…

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Taking The RIDE: How Michele Stiehler is Elevating Paratransit at MBTA 27:20

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Michele Stiehler knows paratransit inside and out. After 35 years at New Jersey Transit, she brought her deep operational experience to Boston’s MBTA, where she now oversees one of the largest and most complex paratransit systems in the country. In this episode, Paul Comfort talks with Michele about her leadership philosophy, the importance of fron…

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From 0 to 200: Jeremi Bumpus on Building 207 New Bus Stops with Tech and Tenacity 29:17

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What happens when a millennial with a higher ed background takes the wheel of a legacy transit agency? You get 207 new bus stops, a real-time tracking app, and a fresh vision for Western Kentucky mobility. In this episode of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort talks with Jeremi Bumpus, Executive Director of Paducah Transit Authority, about lead…

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Leading Transit on Three Continents: Graeme Legh on Growth, Innovation, and Kelsian’s Future 26:57

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In this episode of Transit Unplugged Podcast, Paul Comfort talks with Graeme Legh, the new CEO of Kelsian Group, one of the world’s leading transit and mobility operators. From ferries off the coast of Australia to motorcoach operations across the U.S., Graeme shares how Kelsian is tackling growth, innovation, and sustainability across three contin…

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From Operator to Officer: Dwight Ferrell on Leading SMART Transit Across Southeast Michigan 26:24

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From driving a bus in Dallas to leading one of the largest transit systems in the Midwest, Dwight Ferrell’s story is the blueprint for leadership rooted in experience. In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort rides along with Dwight, General Manager of the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), for a candid …

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Moving the Masses: M.J. Maynard on the Power of Las Vegas Transit’s One-of-a-Kind Agency Model 31:16

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This week on Transit Unplugged, Paul visits Las Vegas to talk with M.J. Maynard, CEO of the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). From managing traffic for massive events like the Las Vegas Marathon and Formula 1, to running one of the busiest bus-only transit systems in the U.S., M.J. gives us a behind-the-scenes look at wha…

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From Hydrogen to the World Cup: John Rossant on the Future of Mobility 30:14

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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort sits down with John Rossant, founder and CEO of CoMotion, to explore what’s next for cities, transit, and technology. From preparing for mega-events like the World Cup to pioneering hydrogen-powered aviation, John shares how CoMotion is helping shape the future of urban mobility—with a pasta recipe…

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Texas Transit Trends: Live from the Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen 36:38

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Please subscribe to our newsletter! This week on Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort hosts a special episode recorded live at the 2025 Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen, Texas. In this roundtable, Paul speaks with five accomplished Texas transit leaders about the realities of running transit systems across Texas—from expansive rural regio…

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Optimal Mix: Light Rail vs. Bus Rapid Transit with Professor Niels van Oort 38:34

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Join Paul Comfort on this episode of Transit Unplugged for an insightful conversation with Professor Niels van Oort, Associate Professor of Public Transport and Shared Mobility at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands and co-director of the Smart Public Transport Lab. Paul and Niels explore critical considerations in transit planning, i…

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Mobility Redefined: Exploring Global Transit Trends with Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz 36:10

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In this special episode of Transit Unplugged, Paul Comfort welcomes Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz, host of Mobility Redefined, the new sister podcast of Transit Unplugged. Dr. Yildizögz, a leading global expert in public transportation and former senior director at UITP, shares his personal journey into transportation, driven by childhood memories in his fath…

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Exploring Tucson's Transit Future with Mikel Oglesby 37:09

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Take a behind-the-scenes look at Tucson, Arizona’s SunTran transit system with General Manager Mikel Oglesby. Host Paul Comfort and Mikel explore the city’s transit modes, budget, and future projects, including the innovative Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) plans. Discover Mikel's unique journey in public transit, from his childhood riding buses with his f…

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Inside Amtrak: Growth, Modernization, and High-Speed Rail with CEO Stephen Gardner 35:20

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In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort interviews Stephen Gardner, CEO of Amtrak, at their Washington, DC headquarters. They discuss Amtrak's record ridership of 32.8 million passengers in the past year, recent capital investments totaling $4.5 billion, and the introduction of new Acela trains. Gardner shares insights into Amtrak's…

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What Transit Leaders Need Now: Voices from the SWTA Conference 29:14

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98% On-Time & 50 Minutes Saved — Justin Vonashek on Metro-North’s Super-Express Era 22:39

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Master Influence Without Authority: Fortune 500 Leadership Secrets with Ellin Sidell 45:07

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50 Years of MV Transportation: Harry Wilson on Culture, AI, and What’s Next 25:32

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Beyond Ridership – Part 2: Innovation & Smart Procurement with Rikesh Shah 27:53

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Are Transit KPI’s Broken? Value, AI, and Why We Need to Stop Chasing Ridership 32:37

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Reclaiming Your Creativity Through Transit, Chatting w/ the Editor of Mass Transit Magazine, and Will LA Be Ready for the Olympics? 22:23

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Transit Unplugged INSIDER: Paul Comfort Answers 2025’s Biggest Industry Questions 29:22

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No Uber, No Lyft, No Taxis—So They Built Their Own Transit System 17:19

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Global Lessons, Local Gains: What Can Public US Transit Systems Learn From Private Operators in UK And Asia? 34:08

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Green Hydrogen and CEO Hiring Secrets in America’s Most Livable City 26:54

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Detroit Transit: Robert Cramer on the People Mover, Fare-Free Service, and Urban Mobility 24:22

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From Amtrak to Annapolis: Markus Moore’s Lifetime Career in Transit 21:37

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Ozzy Gibson’s Unconventional Road to Transit Leadership 23:12

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On the Bus with Coree Cuff Lonergan: Building Broward’s $4B Transit Future 20:03

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Taking The RIDE: How Michele Stiehler is Elevating Paratransit at MBTA 27:20

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From 0 to 200: Jeremi Bumpus on Building 207 New Bus Stops with Tech and Tenacity 29:17

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Leading Transit on Three Continents: Graeme Legh on Growth, Innovation, and Kelsian’s Future 26:57

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From Operator to Officer: Dwight Ferrell on Leading SMART Transit Across Southeast Michigan 26:24

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Moving the Masses: M.J. Maynard on the Power of Las Vegas Transit’s One-of-a-Kind Agency Model 31:16

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From Hydrogen to the World Cup: John Rossant on the Future of Mobility 30:14

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Texas Transit Trends: Live from the Texas Transit Association Conference in McAllen 36:38

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Optimal Mix: Light Rail vs. Bus Rapid Transit with Professor Niels van Oort 38:34

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Mobility Redefined: Exploring Global Transit Trends with Dr. Kaan Yildizgöz 36:10

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Exploring Tucson's Transit Future with Mikel Oglesby 37:09

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Inside Amtrak: Growth, Modernization, and High-Speed Rail with CEO Stephen Gardner 35:20