America's Infrastructure Investment - Progress and Challenges

Explore the progress and impact of the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in this 47-minute conversation from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into discussions with Mitch Landrieu, the White House's Infrastructure Coordinator, and Telemundo's Senior Correspondent Vanessa Hauc as they examine the act's implementation seven months after its signing. Gain insights into job creation, supply chain improvements, and infrastructure repairs across America. Discover how environmental justice, child protection, clean energy initiatives, and climate resilience are integrated into the planning process. Learn about efforts to expand broadband internet access nationwide. Understand the act's potential to reshape American infrastructure and address critical societal needs. Engage with topics ranging from orphan wells and electric buses to inflation concerns and the rebuilding of New Orleans. Reflect on historical context, including discussions on Confederate monuments and the concept of the Lost Cause, while exploring commitments to racial equity and social progress.