Preserving the Story of The Underground Railroad While Rethinking America’s Infrastructure

Peter Miele, Senior Project Leader with the Susquehanna National Heritage Area, joins the show to explore how the region’s natural landscapes, waterways, and historic communities are preserved and shared with the public. He discusses the mission of the Heritage Area, highlighting efforts to connect people with the Susquehanna River’s environmental, cultural, and historical significance.

In his new book White Care: The Impact of Race on American Infrastructure, Prof. Cotten Seiler examines a provocative argument: the decline of U.S. infrastructure isn’t just about cost—it’s about who benefits. He explores how, beginning in the mid-20th century, white Americans withdrew support from public systems like schools, parks, and transportation as those systems became more racially integrated.