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EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 21 MIN

The Retrofit Economy

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While headlines focus on shiny new infrastructure projects, the real story is happening in the shadows: how America is quietly rebuilding itself through unglamorous upgrades to existing systems. From lead pipe replacements to grid modernization, this massive economic shift is reshaping communities and creating new winners and losers—but you won't hear about it in most news coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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While headlines focus on shiny new infrastructure projects, the real story is happening in the shadows: how America is quietly rebuilding itself through unglamorous upgrades to existing systems. From lead pipe replacements to grid modernization, this massive economic shift is reshaping communities and creating new winners and losers—but you won't hear about it in most news coverage.

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