The New York state Department of Transportation has launched its first-ever podcast.

“The D.O.T. P.O.D.,” aims to share the human story of the department, its people and the work that is done to help keep New Yorkers safe.

The podcast will tell first-hand stories of the people who help design, build and maintain New York’s transportation network. From their work building bridges and paving roads to clearing snow, the podcast will explore the inner workings of the department and feature the individuals who do this work on behalf of New Yorkers.

“New York State DOT is a diverse organization and the work we do touches the lives of New Yorkers each and every day, which is why we are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to engage with people and with this podcast we hope to reach a brand new audience - providing an opportunity to learn about who we are, what we do and the stories behind the people who get it all done,” said state Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez."

Combined with great hosts and interesting guests, this podcast will take a deep dive into some of the issues, programs and projects across the state that are meaningful to New Yorkers.” 

Each episode, every two weeks and occasionally more frequently, will feature conversations with DOT leaders, engineers, project, program, and maintenance staff, along with other DOT employees with co-hosts Josh Heller and Anya Kardos.

The first episode of “The D.O.T. P.O.D.” features Harry White, a DOT bridge engineer with decades of experience joining the show to discuss the department’s bridge designs. He also explains his passion for engineering, the art of making a serious job fun, and how he is paving the way for the next generation of engineers in New York state. 

You can listen on Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Amazon, as well as the NYSDOT website.