The podcast episodes provided cover a variety of infrastructure projects, ranging from transportation networks like railways and bridges to energy infrastructure like pipelines and transmission lines.

These projects are often presented as case studies to explore the complexities, challenges, and impacts of such undertakings, including issues like climate change adaptation ('Breaking Point'), political polarization ('George Packer: Phoenix, the Most American City'), environmental concerns ('The $34-billion bet on boosting Canada's economy'), and the role of government planning and regulation ('Breaking Point').

The episodes also delve into the human stories and emotional aspects behind these infrastructure projects, examining the experiences of workers, residents, and stakeholders ('Behind Baltimore's dangerous bridge recovery'), as well as the importance of transparent communication and effective project management ('Episode 561: Ian Coss').