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Episode #7: Inside the future of AVs with Waymo CMO Suzanne Philion Jun 28, 2026

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In the latest episode of Jonathan Adkins’ podcast, The Intersection, Waymo Chief Marketing Officer Suzanne Philion offers a firsthand look at how autonomous vehicle technology is evolving — and what it will take to earn broader public trust.

Recorded from inside Waymo’s new Ojai, a purpose-built autonomous robotaxi, the conversation explores the company’s approach to safety, customer experience, market expansion and the practical challenges of bringing driverless transportation to more communities.

Philion also discusses how Waymo is communicating the benefits of autonomous mobility to riders, policymakers and the public at a time when expectations for safety, reliability and transparency remain high.

One notable data point from the discussion: Waymo reports that its autonomous vehicles are involved in 92% fewer crashes that cause serious or fatal injuries compared with human drivers under similar driving conditions.

Episode #6: NTSB Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy on Drunk Driving & What Must Change for Safer Roads Jun 07, 2026

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National Transportation Safety Board Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy brings a sharp perspective on what it will take to make every trip safer. She is in her ninth year at the NTSB, including five as Chairwoman, guiding the agency through a period of major change and several high-profile crash investigations.

We asked what can aviation, rail and marine investigations teach us about preventing deadly crashes on our roads? According to Chairwoman Homendy, quite a lot.

In the latest episode of The Intersection, she joins GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins for a timely conversation about innovation, accountability and the bipartisan fight to save lives.

Episode #5: MADD CEO Stacey Stewart Mar 13, 2026

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For more than 25 years, Stacey Stewart has led organizations focused on creating lasting social impact. Her professional journey started with a simple push to speak up in meetings, a moment that helped shape her path to becoming CEO of MADD, one of the nation’s most influential advocacy organizations.

In the latest episode of “The Intersection,” Stacey joins GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins to share how her life experiences, leadership lessons and resilience inform her approach to naysayers and drive her mission forward. This isn't the conversation you expect, but you'll want to hear it!

Episode #4: On CBS News, He Covers Transportation. Now, He Answers Questions from GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins Jan 20, 2026

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About 4 million people in the country watch CBS Evening News each night to learn about critical issues affecting their daily lives, including transportation and road safety. Senior Transportation Correspondent Kris Van Cleave has reported on a number of impactful issues that have led to real change in roadway safety, and is known and respected for his award-winning work that led to changes in federal laws to protect children in the back seat.

Kris normally asks the questions, but this time he’s answering them as the guest on the latest episode of “The Intersection,” hosted by GHSA CEO Jonathan Adkins.

Episode #3: Road Safety: "Vibes" Aren’t Enough. Where’s the Data? Oct 26, 2025

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We’re either at the start of a road safety tech revolution or going off course again. Those are the dramatically different viewpoints of the guests for Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins’ newest episode of “The Intersection.”

Rick Birt has just joined BusPatrol as Vice President, Government Operations & Safety, after serving as Director of the D.C. Highway Safety Office

Episode #2: Controversial Topics: Common Ground? Sep 22, 2025

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Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins’ newest episode of “The Intersection” brings together two national leaders focused on traffic safety.

Leah Shahum is the founder and Executive Director of the Vision Zero Network.

Premiere Episode: Finding Common Ground on Roadway Safety Jul 28, 2025

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Governors Highway Safety Association CEO Jonathan Adkins enjoys bringing together interesting people to discuss the important issues we face every day. The first guests are excited to join Jonathan as he marks his 25th year of service at the GHSA, now serving as CEO.

Kicking off the first episode:

· Nicole Nason, who’s the former administrator of the Federal Highway Administration and before that was administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. She now leads Nason Group Consulting.

She shares this important perspective: “I think the [Transportation] department needs to look hard at all of the grant programs so they’re not excessively complicated…”

· Lynda Tran, who’s the former senior advisor to U.S. Transportation Sec. Buttigieg and former director of communications of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. She now leads Lincoln Room Strategies and is seen on CBS News and The Hill “Rising.”

Lynda says, “Whatever it is we do, we should start by just lowering the temperature in the room and I feel like [our issue] is an opportunity for everyone in the nation to just take a breath and remember that not everything has to be partisan.”

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