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On this week\\u2019s edition of the Talking Michigan Transportation podcast, analysis and speculation about what President Biden is likely to include in his much-anticipated proposal to address the nation\\u2019s inadequate and crumbling infrastructure. \\xa0

Lloyd Brown, director of communications for the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), returns to the podcast to talk about what he\\u2019s hearing. \\xa0

Will \\u201cInfrastructure Week\\u201d move from punchline to serious discussion with results? The Biden administration signaled an intention to roll out tangible ideas, indicating with Monday\\u2019s announcement to expand offshore wind turbines that infrastructure means more than roads and bridges. \\xa0

We know U.S. Department of Transportation Sec. Pete Buttigieg has been working a lot of rooms, speaking with Democratic and Republican lawmakers alike. That plays to his strength as a collegial broker and strong communicator. And as a policy wonk, there is no doubt he\\u2019s quickly getting up to speed on the issues. Is this too much pressure? \\xa0

In an interview with CNBC, Sec. Pete talked about why infrastructure offers a solid return on investment.\\xa0 \\xa0

Other links and references from this week\\u2019s show: \\xa0

Forbes on what we know now about the president\\u2019s plan.\\xa0

Roll Call on a discussion about restoring earmarks. \\xa0

The Wall Street Journal (subscription) on the president\\u2019s push for offshore wind projects.\\xa0