Penn Station is one of the busiest transport hubs in NYC and has had its <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/12/nyregion/inertia-penn-station-trump.html">share of problems</a>. New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman and transit hub economics reporter Patrick McGeehan discuss ideal solutions, and practical ones, as well as the obstacles to getting them implemented. Plus, listeners call in with their questions.

Penn Station is one of the busiest transport hubs in NYC and has had its share of problems. New York Times architecture critic Michael Kimmelman and transit hub economics reporter Patrick McGeehan discuss ideal solutions, and practical ones, as well as the obstacles to getting them implemented. Plus, listeners call in with their questions.

Penn Station is one of the busiest transport hubs in NYC and has had its <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/11/12/nyregion/inertia-penn-station-trump.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">share of problems</a>. New York Times architecture critic&nbsp;Michael Kimmelman and&nbsp;transit hub economics reporter Patrick McGeehan discuss ideal solutions, and practical ones, as well as the obstacles to getting them implemented. Plus, listeners call in with their questions.

How Do You Solve a Problem Like Penn Station?

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