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April 13, 2026

What the Hyperloop Can Teach Nashville About Our Tesla Tunnels

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What the Hyperloop Can Teach Nashville About Our Tesla Tunnels

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In 2017, Elon Musk announced the Hyperloop, a 35 mile tunnel that would connect Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, carrying passengers at speeds up to 700 miles per hour. As you may have noticed, this never happened. But what can the rise and fall of this early Boring Company project teach Nashville about the Music City Loop that’s supposed to go under our streets? Tech journalist Matt Ribel recently reported on the project’s history for Washingtonian, and he joins host Marie Cecile Anderson to explain. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 13th episode:
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