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Ian Explains: Will US infrastructure finally be fixed?
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Ian Explains: Will US infrastructure finally be fixed?

The truth is that bridges in America fall down all the time, Ian Bremmer explains on GZERO World. A 2022 report found that 43,000 US bridges are QUOTE “structurally deficient.” Things may be starting to change. On November 6, 2021, Congress passed the Biden administration’s $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill, which includes $550 billion dollars for America’s roads, bridges, mass transit, rail, airports, and ports.

The road to repair: Pete Buttigieg & crumbling US infrastructure
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

The road to repair: Pete Buttigieg & crumbling US infrastructure

The richest country in the history of the world should be able to keep its infrastructure updated and its roads intact. Congress passed the Biden administration’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, which includes $550 billion dollars for America’s roads, bridges, mass transit, rail, airports, and ports. On GZERO World, Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses what he has called "the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the Interstate highway system."

US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg photo and logo of GZERO World with Ian Bremmer: the podcast
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Podcast: Rebuilding American infrastructure with Pete Buttigieg

Listen: In this episode of the GZERO World podcast, we’re bridging America’s divides, and we mean that literally. It’s infrastructure week on GZERO World, and Ian Bremmer is talking to Mr. Infrastructure himself: US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. They discuss the state of America’s roads, bridges, and tunnels, as well as the landmark legislation meant to upgrade them all.

Biden's rocky first year
Quick Take

Biden's rocky first year

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: It's been a very tough week in the United States, with increasing concerns about breakthrough COVID cases. We're still wearing masks. We still need boosters. And we're still dealing with all of this and we will be, and that is making life much more difficult for Biden. As is the fact that Senator Joe Manchin individually decided to put an end to the administration's effort to Build Back Better.

What's next for infrastructure and Biden's Build Back Better plan?
US Politics In 60 Seconds

What's next for infrastructure and Biden's Build Back Better plan?

Now that President Biden has signed the bipartisan infrastructure bill, what's next for infrastructure? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares insights on US politics.

Biden's infrastructure bill, explained
by ian bremmer

Biden's infrastructure bill, explained

Here's what's in it, why it matters, and what comes next for the president's agenda.

Who's the real President Joe?
Puppet Regime

Who's the real President Joe?

Joe Biden can't seem to do anything these days without the approval of one very specific person.

Republican 2021 election wins
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Republican 2021 election wins

What was the warning to Democrats in this week's governor's races? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, discusses the results of the US election on November 2.

Democrats scramble for ideas to finance $2T spending bill
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Democrats scramble for ideas to finance $2T spending bill

How are Democrats going to finance their $2 trillion spending bill? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares insights on US politics.

From $3.5 trillion to $2 trillion: Cuts to US spending bill mean less money for families
US Politics In 60 Seconds

From $3.5 trillion to $2 trillion: Cuts to US spending bill mean less money for families

What does it mean to American families if Congress cuts $1 trillion from the Democrats' $3.5 trillion social spending bill? More American law enforcement officers have died from COVID-19 than from other work-related causes. What is happening to them? Jon Lieber, head of Eurasia Group's coverage of political and policy developments in Washington, shares insights on US politics for GZERO Media.