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Antonio Reynoso, a Democratic candidate for Congress in New York's 7th Congressional District (which includes parts of Brooklyn and Queens), joined the show to discuss his campaign to succeed the retiring Rep. Nydia Velázquez in the House of Representatives. Reynoso, the Brooklyn Borough President and a former City Council member, has been endorsed by Velázquez, among others. The primary is in June 2026. (Ep 466)

Conway kicks things off with classic stories and big media news as Disney names parks chief Josh D’Amaro as its new CEO, succeeding Bob Iger. Reporter Michael Monks joins the show as LAPD says it will not enforce a federal agent mask ban, calling the policy poorly thought out. Chief McDonnell faces pushback from the L.A. City Council over the decision. A shocking national crime story: Jill Biden’s ex-husband is arrested in connection with the murder of his current wife, sending shockwaves through political and legal circles. An emotional and inspiring story to close: the Santa Clarita girls hockey team wins a tournament just days after a deadly crash in Colorado. Online fundraisers and a GoFundMe for the victims have raised more than $120,000 to help families, including funeral expenses for Manny Lorenzana. RIP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last night's city council meeting in Olathe was a done deal, with a seven to nothing vote in favor of contributing sales tax revenues to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice facility. Host Pete is joined by Mark, who covered the meeting on KCMO Talk Radio's social media channels. The meeting was marked by frustration from residents, who felt their voices weren't heard. Pete shares his observations, highlighting the disconnect between the city council's approach and the concerns of the community. He also discusses the potential costs to the city and the lack of transparency in the process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This morning on the Six at Six, we're diving into the latest news and updates from around the Kansas City area. We're discussing the City Council's unanimous vote to move forward with the Kansas City Chiefs' practice facility and training camp. We'll also touch on the Wyandotte County residents' concerns about a proposed stadium and the mini starbond district. Plus, we're covering the mayoral primary election results in Independence, where Kevin King and Bridget McCandless are moving on to the next round. We'll also explore the bizarre twists in the Savannah Guthrie kidnapping case and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The driver accused of intentionally hitting two women with her car in the Gaslamp Quarter faced a judge for the first time. As the city of San Diego grapples with budget concerns, conversations about what could end up on the chopping block could start as soon as today at the City Council's budget committee. NBC 7's Steven Luke has arrived in Milan for the Olympic Winter Games, and he'll be joining NBC 7 News Today live each morning to report on the day's events.   What You Need To Know To Start Your Wednesday. 

Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn joins Mike Crawford to discuss the snow clean up and storms moving forward and the drama on the City Council. Then, Mike talks to Anthony M. Amore about his latest book "Stealing Rembrandts: The Untold Stories of Notorious Art Heists" and the Mass. Governor's race.  Visit the Howie Carr Radio Network website to access columns, podcasts, and other exclusive content.

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A deep dive into the real‑world consequences of weakening law enforcement, including the tragic case of Jocelyn Nungaray and the growing tension between Houston Police and City Council. Michael connects the dots between crime, immigration failures, and the dangerous narratives shaping the nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A reality TV star recently announced her candidacy for Austin mayor, only to learn that the seat isn't quite open yet. Now, Farrah Abraham is set to run for city council — but can she? Plus, since voters shot down Austin City Council's request for more taxes, the city has shifted its focus to saving money. Host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Amy Stansbury of The Austin Common for the latest on Austin City Hall, including what the city's austerity plan actually looks like, and a new proposal to provide more affordable housing for middle-class Austinites.  Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  And don't forget– you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Austin Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE  Learn more about the sponsors of this January 29th episode: The SAFE Alliance Window Nation Zach Theater Visit Brenham Texas

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In this episode, Fran Spielman interviews Cristina Pacione-Zayas, former Illinois lawmaker and the current Chief of Staff to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. Pacione-Zayas discusses the challenges and pressures of her role, focusing on key city issues such as affordability, safety, and infrastructure. The conversation also touches on the political tensions surrounding Mayor Johnson's administration, including budget disputes with the City Council and efforts to hold ICE agents accountable for their actions. 

Rapid Recap: City Council votes to pass Envision Evanston by The Daily Northwestern

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we the first-ever federal tax credit program for education, and we discuss objectives in public education for the '26 legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Chief Operating Officer Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about Medicare Advantage programs and how the costs are (not) managed. We visit with president of the Naples Automotive Experience Tom O'Riordan about “Cars on Fifth” next week for the benefit of Habitat for Humanity. We also discuss the upcoming City Council elections with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

Where were you in 1988? We kick things off with a fun throwback and a look at some of the greatest sports moments of that era — nostalgia, legendary plays, and why certain years just hit different. Then we dive into Los Angeles politics and housing as reporter Michael Monks breaks down why the L.A. City Council hit pause on voting for proposed reforms to the city’s controversial mansion tax. Supporters say it’s necessary, critics say it’s backfiring — and new economic studies suggest it may be slowing housing development during one of the worst housing shortages in L.A. history. Next, a serious aviation warning: the NTSB says Burbank Airport could be the site of a future mid-air collision if changes aren’t made. What’s causing the concern, and what it could mean for air travel in Southern California. And finally, a lighter note — moving to Canada and a great Wayne Gretzky story involving trophies, humility, and why even the greatest of all time has moments that make you smile. A little history, a little policy, a little safety, and a legendary sports story to close it out — all in one episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Wednesday, so we're talking politics. Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and political contributor Lauren Vidas discuss how the city handled the snowstorm and the clean-up. Plus, they talk about the school district's plan to close 20 schools, Mayor Cherelle Parker finally getting City Council approval for her housing plan, and a proposal to limit the powers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (and their face coverings).  Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

The All Local morning update for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

In response to the ongoing housing crisis, the Santa Barbara City Council is considering temporary rent freezes that would pause rent increases while the city develops a permanent stabilization ordinance. KCSB's Kimberly Lucia has the story.

UTSA criminology professor Michael Smith talks with the ENside Politics team about how ICE and Border Patrol agents are trained, how they work with San Antonio police and the call at City Council last week to cut off all interaction with federal immigration authorities. Suggested reading: Commissioner Grant Moody drowned out by boos at City Council meeting on ICE Is ICE going door to door in San Antonio? Here's what we know. Are San Antonio-area police working with ICE? Here's what to know. SAPD Chief William McManus to step aside after nearly 20 years Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Barden, director of the city's Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) department.Barden has been on the job for just over two years, running the city's 911 operations while also setting up an unarmed team of social workers who respond to emergency calls that don't require police—the CARE Team.The CARE Team is expanding to 48 members this year, and their size will no longer be capped under the city's contract with the Seattle Police Officers' Guild (SPOG), which has historically resisted reducing the duties that legally have to be performed by police, like directing traffic and responding to 911 calls. But the contract also includes new constraints on CARE that limit where the team is allowed to go and when they have to back off and call police. CARE can't help people if there are signs that they've recently used drugs, for instance, and they aren't allowed to go inside most buildings or respond to people inside cars.We asked Barden about these constraints, along with the requirement that SPD sergeants decide who to send out on crisis calls that come in to 911—police, CARE, or community service officers, civilian SPD staffers who respond to minor issues but lack the mental health and crisis response training of the social workers who make up the CARE team.We also talked about how CARE has evolved in its first 28 months, what happens when people call 911 for a person in crisis, and Barden's hopes for the team under new mayor Katie Wilson and a more progressive City Council.Our editor is Quinn Waller.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice.

Margaret Hoover sits down with Mayor Brandon Johnson in Chicago to talk about his clash with the Trump administration over immigration enforcement and the political and fiscal challenges that cities are facing today.Johnson discusses the role of mayors in challenging the president's policies and the limitations of a local government taking on the federal government.He offers advice for fellow progressive New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and reflects on some of the setbacks he has faced advancing his own agenda in Chicago after voters and the City Council rejected two major tax proposals.Johnson, a former public school teacher, also addresses Chicago's rising public pension costs, his alignment with the teachers union, and whether ICE should be abolished.Support for Firing Line with Margaret Hoover is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Fairweather Foundation, The Tepper Foundation, Peter and Mary Kalikow, Pritzker Military Foundation, Cliff and Laurel Asness, Katharine J. Rayner, Charles R. Schwab, Lindsay and George Billingsley, The Meadowlark Foundation, Jared Stone, and Al and Kathy Hubbard.

SNOWSTORM SPECIAL - EARLY RELEASE All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #083 for February 1, 2026 for Black History Month   Frances “Mom” Williams was a dedicated community leader and activist in Philadelphia who campaigned for City Council in 1979 with a focus on seniors and neighborhood safety. Her son Hardy and Grandson Anthony became State Senators. This segment will be released as a separate podcast on February 2nd.   Rev. Leonard Leland Smalls became the first Black minister certified as a prison chaplain in Pennsylvania. Smalls associated with Martin Luther King Jr. and local activists, though he described himself as not nonviolent. Released as separate podcast on February 3rd.    Liberian native Julia Komai was a political activist who became an outspoken advocate for human rights and had been imprisoned before escaping to the United States. She died in a car crash, along with a former Vice President of her native land. Separate podcast on February 4th.    Mpozi Mshade Tolbert was deeply admired in two cities: in Philadelphia, he captured iconic images of the hip-hop scene, while in Indianapolis he became a beloved photojournalist and DJ, known for his genial spirit, generosity, and influence on the arts community. Separate podcast on February 5th.  

"Jack Riccardi talks incoming winter weather with KENS Chief meteorologist Bill Taylor, the Jack Smith hearings with retired Judge Steve Hilbig, City Council public session on ICE with Bexar Co. Cmmr. Grant Moody and breaking down the Greenland deal."

Dan Garodnick — outgoing Director of the Department of City Planning and Chair of the City Planning Commission — joined the show to reflect on four years of significant progress addressing New York City's housing crisis, key zoning and planning accomplishments of his tenure, what should come next on these fronts, and more. Garodnick, a member of the MTA Board and a former City Council member from Manhattan, was appointed planning chief by Mayor Eric Adams and worked closely with former Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and other top housing, planning, and economic development officials. (Ep 563)

In Episode 188, Scott Piehler's topics include: Labor troubles at AUSD. The latest from City Council. One of Alameda's largest employers gets a new owner. The latest development in the Shane Killian quintuple murder trial. Changes at the Seaplane Lagoon ferry. The latest real estate sales. And weekend events. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • TikTok • YouTube • Apple News •

This week, members of Edmonton city council called for more civility and respect after reports of threats and harassment directed at snow-clearing crews. Plus, we discuss the latest departure from Station Park, Edmonton's new brand, and some updates from Taproot Edmonton.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Extreme weatherExtreme Weather Response for WinterSafety and respectCity staff facing rise in aggressive behaviour from Edmontonians: mayorEdmonton mayor details harassment toward city staff amid snow clearingAndrew Knack: A Call for Civility: Addressing Safety and Respect in Public ServiceParking bans90 per cent of Edmontonians ignoring parking ban, say city officialsOnly 10% of Edmonton drivers moved their cars for snow clearing: cityThe Snow Sirens of Montreal (Fascinating but Frustrating)Place brandEdmonton Place Brand FrameworkSHREDMONTONEPIC MarketFood Roundup: Jan. 20, 2026Epic Market to leave Station Park after nearly 2 yearsTaproot updatesOn the agenda: Parking ban fines, municipal assets, brand frameworkYour turn: Infill changes, Leduc County annexation, climate actionThis episode is brought to you by the office of Coun. Michael Janz, who is holding a series of events called City Hall Talks. Next up: former Calgary city councillor Courtney Walcott will present what he's learned about housing, public engagement, parking, and more. How might these lessons apply to Edmonton? Find out on Jan. 31 at 4pm. RSVP here.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

Send us a textonight at Providence City Hall, members of the City Council will formally introduce a rent stabilization ordinance aimed at limiting annual rent increases in the city.Supporters argue the proposal is a necessary response to rapidly rising rents, housing insecurity, and displacement in one of the tightest rental markets in the country. Critics warn rent stabilization could discourage new housing construction, reduce investment, and create unintended long-term consequences.In this episode, we're joined by Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois, a leading proponent of the plan, to walk through what's being proposed, why she believes the policy is needed now, and how the ordinance is designed to balance tenant protections with concerns from landlords and developers.Support the show

It's a new year, which means it is time for new year's resolutions. We're sharing our goals for the next 2 years from our City Council with Novi City Manager Victor Cardenas.

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Stories we're covering this week:• Candidate Filing Opens for City Council and School Board• Proposed Wastewater Plant Draws Opposition• Mansfield ISD Calls For Innovation Expo Entries• Mansfield to Host Community Mural Painting Event• Final Music Alley Main Stage Slot Still Up For Grabs• Mansfield ISD Updates Basketball Game Entry Rules• In Sports, North Texas SC Signs New DefenderThe Features Section:• Angel Biasatti talks about women's health in Methodist Mansfield News to Know• Brian Certain serves up a drink that's a softer, warmer option than the usual libation in this week's Cocktail of the WeekIn the talk segment, Steve talks in-studio with Mansfield native John Pressley. We are Mansfield's only source for news, talk and information. This is About Mansfield.

The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: The proverbial “slippery sloap” is real; only the willfully ignorant claim otherwise. Expanding sports betting is leading to scandal after scandal including a new one this week. Texans must stand strong and oppose the incremental expansion of gambling in the Lone Star State lest they find everything corrupted by the “gaming” industry.Former Abilene Christian University basketball player indicted in federal point shaving scheme.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Two big campaign fundraising stories are remarkable. First, is just how much money Governor Abbott has and yet people keep giving big amounts. Second, GOP attorney general candidate Aaron Reitz isn't being hyperbolic in saying what his campaign has done is unheard of – from zero to hero in a Texas political fundraising sense.Baker Hughes' oil and gas drilling rig count for the week.Lubbock data center proposal heads to city council after planning commission rejection. Industrial things are in this area because that's where most of the zoning is for such and has historically been so. City Council should approve this deal if for no other reason that that Adam Hernandez is against it. The first half of my life in Lubbock it was a constant mantra for NE Lubbock Democrats that “investment is going elsewhere and we need jobs in the area” then, in the last decade and a half it has been “you are harming us by putting jobs in the area.”Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates. www.PrattonTexas.com

This week we're looking into the long and contentious vote for a new City Council president, a recent report showing how well our county's homeless shelter system is working, and the dizzying story of the man who rode a horse to a Portland ICE protest — and all the lies that unfolded. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and our very own senior producer, Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Fractious Portland City Council Finally Breaks Impasse, Elects ‘Reluctant Hero' as New President [Oregonian] "Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color [Portland Mercury] Few Homeless Shelter Guests End Up Housed; New Report Details Problems, Points to Solution [Oregonian] He Rode a Horse To Portland Ice Protests Claiming To Be Mexican. His Family Says His Story Isn't True [Oregonian] City Cast Portland is looking for an Audience Development Manager. Go to citycast.fm/jobs for more information and to apply. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 16th episode West Lombard D'Amore Law OMSI Cascadia Getaways SkillCharter

The All Local Afternoon Update for Friday, January 16 2026

This is the evening All Local for January 16th, 2026.

In Episode 187, Scott Piehler's topics include: A gas leak disrupts a local school. A troubling teenage trend. A landlord gets a major surprise after a tenant moves out. A City Council preview. Vigils and protests. Get to know a feathered visitor. And a hearty welcome back to a local coffee shop. Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook • Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • TikTok • YouTube • Apple News •

This week, we are still discussing snow clearing, or the lack thereof, although Mother Nature is helping. Plus, we examine an investigation into crime on Edmonton's transit system, and more proposed changes to the zoning bylaw.Here are the relevant links for this episode:Transit safety'Frequent flyers' behind surge in violence on public transitPublic transit now patrolled by 15 more peace officers, says City of EdmontonThis is one of the most dangerous transit systems in Canada : r/EdmontonVideo: This is one of the most dangerous transit systems in CanadaZoning changesCity administration recommending Edmonton backtrack on infill, gathering feedbackFeedback on Proposed Changes to Infill DevelopmentSnow clearingAMA: Edmonton's Snow and Ice Control Program operationsSNOW & ICE — Aaron PaquetteIce, Ice, Maybe? (The Cost of Certainty) — Aaron PaquetteCouncillor Motion for Snow and Ice Surge CapacityValley Line LRT adsEdmonton campaign launched to reduce collisions with LRTReddit threadThis episode is brought to you by the office of Coun. Michael Janz. We have the power to fight for better transit and win. When riders have a shared vision and a shared voice, we can empower leaders to make transit fast, reliable, and abundant. Coun. Michael Janz invites you to a special live, in-person Ask Me Anything session with Denis Agar, executive director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders, on Monday, Jan. 19, at 6pm.Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton, the most reliable source of intelligence about what's happening in the Edmonton region. Through curiosity-driven original stories, tailored and useful newsletters, a comprehensive and innovative events calendar, and thought-provoking podcasts, we inform, connect, and inspire a more vibrant, engaged, and resilient Edmonton region.Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free!Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton! ★ Support this podcast ★

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit chadcrouch.substack.com When I first heard a radio piece about Mt. Tabor Park being awarded America's first Urban Quiet Park I have to admit I was incredulous. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for it, but of all the parks I visit to make field recordings in the Portland area, this one might be the most frustrating. That is, if you're hoping to get away from anthropogenic sounds—people and their machines.It was just last October that I introduced you to Mt. Tabor (if you weren't already acquainted.) I described it as a “island of green in a patchwork of grey.” And so it is: all 176 acres of it. The deal with mountains, though, is they only give the listener more acoustic vantage as you venture further up and in. There are few folds in the park's contours, so getting out of earshot of boulevards pulsing with machine energy and airplanes raining down sound waves on approach to PDX, just 5 miles to the north, is nearly impossible. It's also a well-loved, well-used park. Runners and cyclists breathe heavy scaling its slopes. People talk. On phones. It is not packed on a weekday, but it sure isn't lonely either. All this sound energy is not a bad thing, don't get me wrong, but why the first urban quiet park in the US? This is an exemplar?It's all about framing isn't it? I mean yeah, you walk up the mountain and there's downtown looking like a diorama set against the green West Hills. It looks quiet. It seems quiet. Quiet is so slippery, so subjective. Maybe it's the signal-to-noise ratio of the near field soundscape—of being able to key in on small sounds because the background noise is just a wash—that lends itself to the perception of quiet. When you can hear little birds, with their little bird-whisper sounds. Or rain. Yes, rain with its crowd-suppressing effect; it makes the park seem quieter. Rain and wind in the trees masks the city din. Like passing through a veil, moving through the rain can feel transportive. It sounds a sizzle on the reservoirs, a diffused and hushed drum circle played on millions of leaves. But still, the first quiet urban park in the whole of the USA? I love the sentiment, but the logic seemed imprecise. Unearned, even.And then a few weeks ago, on a Wednesday, I went up there for a walk. Something was different. The gate to one of several lanes leading to one of several parking areas was locked shut. “Park Closed to Vehicles on Wednesday” a sign read. I don't remember this. Is this new? Then a thought occurred to me: maybe this is why it's the first urban quiet park. Maybe it is earned. After all, cordoning off whole interior parking lots, even one day a week is sure to rankle some folks. This is what intention looks like, I thought. This is a place that, at least on Wednesdays, sounds different. Measurably quieter. It came with a cost. People can't vroom in and out. They have to enter from the perimeter and use good old-fashioned human power to move through it. Mt. Tabor Park, I'm sorry I ever doubted you. But how long has this been going on? A while, it seems. According to a 2013 article, which references the closure policy, it's been well over a decade; so long even the internet doesn't know. I love it when the internet—and AI, when it's not hallucinating— doesn't know something. That's when I let my fingers do the walking through the maze of research tools the Multnomah County Library provides: not quite microfiche, but as close to it as digital gets. Could the policy go back to the 1980's? Conceivably. In a bulletin of Matters to be Considered by City Council, the Apr. 6, 1981 Oregonian references “an ordinance authorizing Parks to install 5 traffic control gates in Mt. Tabor Park” up for consideration. I found no events programmed for the park on a Wednesday thereafter, save for Audubon bird walks embarking from a perimeter entrance in 2006.If it goes back that far, what really motivated no-vehicle-Wednesdays? Was a day of peace and quiet? Wilderness-in-the-city-Wednesdays? I'd like to think so.On several spring and summer Wednesday nights, however the quiet park is jolted to life. Established in 2020, Mount Tabor Dance Community (aka MTDC or Tabor Dance) saw another role that the closure policy could lend itself to in summertime: Insulating their outdoor music-fueled events from the dense neighborhoods of SE Portland, while also minimizing potential conflicts of park users. Tracing its roots to the pandemic and dancing in chalk circles drawn for distancing, the event grew over the years to draw crowds in the hundreds. Last spring and summer MTDC started again at Mt. Tabor, then hopped around to at least five other Portland parks, making good on the motto “Portland is our dance floor.”My score for Mt. Tabor Rain Soundwalk is very gauzy: mostly languorous synth pads and drones. Electric piano only enters the instrumentation in the final third of the recording. That's my favorite moment; a tender melody receding into the blue-grey distance.Thanks, my friends, for reading and listening. Mt. Tabor Rain Soundwalk is available on all music streaming services on January 16th, 2026.

Rapid Recap: City Council rejects funding for Choice Authentic, files Environmental Equity Investigation by The Daily Northwestern

Thank you so much for listening to the Bob Harden Show, celebrating over 14 years broadcasting on the internet. On Thursday's show, we discuss objectives in public education for the '26 legislative session with the Florida Citizens Alliance Chief Operating Officer Ryan Kennedy. We visit with Cato Institute Health Policy Director Michael Cannon about opportunities to reduce health insurance premiums through legislation or Executive Orders. We visit with CEI Senior Economist Ryan Young about Trump's speech in Detroit and about his proposal for a cap on credit card interest rates. We also discuss the upcoming City Council elections with former Mayor of Naples Bill Barnett. We have terrific guests scheduled for Friday's show including attorney William Yeatman, American Commitment President Phil Kerpen, Landmark Legal Foundation Vice President Michael O'Neill, and Professor Larry Bell. Access this and past shows at your convenience on my web site, social media platforms or podcast platforms.

LAFD's fire chief weighs on balancing accountability for the LA fires with moving forward from them. L.A.'s city council wants clarity on the federal government's role in the 2028 Olympics. Lady Gaga's playing a surprise concert in LA tomorrow night. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

On last week's Wednesday politics episode, we heard criticism about a decades-long tradition in city government called “councilmanic prerogative.” This power enables our ten district City Council members to greenlight or stop projects on city-owned land in their districts – and get the final say on zoning changes. Councilmember Jeffery Young, Jr. has become a focus of criticism because he refused to allow the reconstruction of the dilapidated Cecil B. Moore Library to move forward. He's here to defend the practice – and his vision for the library. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: PA Preferred Delaware River Waterfront Corporation  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

The city of Scottsdale is facing lots of questions with the Axon deal, we talked to Scottsdale City Council Candidate Rauol Zubia, who's done community work there for over 20 years what the pushback is. 

Nevada County District 3 Supervisor Lisa Swarthout will serve as Board Chair for 2026.The Stagecoach Hotel Veteran's Housing Project could bring the county's homeless Vet population down to "functional zero."

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Sid covers several major stories: escalating tensions in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent and the resulting protests; the detention of a City Council employee by ICE, sparking outrage and calls for his release; concerns about ICE building a new facility in Chester, New York; the largest nurses strike in New York City history over pay and staffing; former Mayor Eric Adams' launch of an NYC token to combat antisemitism; an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by the Trump administration over interest rates and office renovations; and President Trump's warning to Cuba about Venezuelan oil shipments, intensifying geopolitical tensions in the Western Hemisphere. Bo Dietl, Brigitte Gabriel, Claudia Tenney, Ron Johnson & Tom Homan join Sid on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

//The Wire//2300Z January 13, 2026////ROUTINE////BLUF: LOS ANGELES TERRORIST RELEASED ON BAIL AFTER BEING CHARGED ONLY WITH A MISDEMEANOR. SOMALI FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE IN MAINE. RIOTS CONTINUE IN MINNEAPOLIS.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-Minneapolis: The nightly riots continued yesterday evening, with unrest largely centering around the Whipple Federal Building. Tear gas has been deployed at this location daily, as rioters routinely try to block vehicles from entering/exiting the facility's Entry Control Point (ECP). Overnight, the perimeter at the Federal Building was expanded and fortified with more fencing. Throughout the city, most of the kinetic activity has been confined to E 34th Street, with tear gas and flashbangs being used regularly in a defensive role, to prevent rioters from physically assaulting ICE agents during arrests.Maine: Investigations into Somali fraud have continued to expand. In the town of Lewiston, a Somalian man at the center of recent scandal has resigned a few days after being sworn in. Iman Osman was reportedly elected to office last month, even though he had been indicted by a federal grand jury for stealing firearms.Analyst Comment: The Osman case has been developing for a while. Scandal first arose after citizens realized that he committed fraud on his campaign paperwork regarding his official residence. His official residence as per campaign paperwork is actually a vacant building that had been condemned because it had been used as a meth lab, so no one can verify that he actually lives in the district. Yesterday, the other members of the City Council voted to investigate his residency status, and Osman's only act as a City Councilor was to be the only vote against the investigation into himself. After the votes came out 6-1 against him, he resigned.California: The man who carried out the vehicle ramming attack at the Iranian protest in Los Angeles has been identified as Calor Madanescht. As the attack only wounded two people (both of whom refused medical care at the scene), the assailant has only been charged with reckless driving. Madanescht's bond has been set at zero dollars (the standard for misdemeanors in California), and he was released from jail Monday afternoon.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: In their own press release, the LAPD admits that he intended to ram the crowd and police officers, forcing several of them to jump out of the way (thus confirming deadly intent). It must be noted that the details of this case are pretty sketchy overall, considering how the attacker did not cause nearly as much damage as he could have. The odd statements found on the assailant's social media page, and the fact that he claims to be an Iranian refugee who happens to have an incredibly non-Iranian name, all add to the strangeness of this incident. However, just because this guy is the most ineffective terrorist in recent memory doesn't mean that he isn't still a terrorist. And now, he's back on the street at a time when Iranian protests are continuing throughout Los Angeles, and tensions remain palpably high in the Middle East.Any time that tensions escalate overseas regarding a hot-button issue, these tensions nearly always are mirrored within the American homeland, which often manifest in attacks or at minimum clashes between protest groups. In this case, the FBI and the Joint Terrorism Task Force are investigating the attack, which is a moot point if the terrorist has been released by the local authorities. As anti-regime protests (of varying size) are fairly regular throughout Los Angeles, it's quite likely that the original assailant himself, but more likely others who will see that he got away with this, will conduct copycat vehicle ramming attacks over the next few days. Whether or not any terrorist is willing to capitalize on this is anyone's guess, but the situation

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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu enters her second term on awkward footing with important partners.

The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability held a meeting this week to hear testimony from Chicagoans about federal immigration enforcement over the past six months. We talk about the latest news with Block Club Chicago's Francia Garcia Hernandez and The Triibe's Corli Jay, including a teen curfew advancing in the City Council, an affordable housing initiative in North Lawndale, indoor farmers markets, and how you can help families impacted by ICE. Plus, we share predictions for the Bears' playoff game against our rivals.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Jan. 9 episode:  Chicago Restaurant Week Teatro Zinzanni – Use code CITYCAST for $20 off tickets through Feb. 28 Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first week in office brought both major announcements and minor controversies. On Thursday, the mayor unveiled a joint plan with Gov. Kathy Hochul for a statewide push to expand universal pre-K and create new 2-K child care initiatives. On the other side of the ledger, questions arose over the appointment of Cea Weaver to lead the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants in the wake of past tweets she has made. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, and political reporters Bobby Cuza and Kelly Mena break down an eventful first week at City Hall. After that, City Hall officially welcomed a new leader of the City Council. Upper East Side Councilmember Julie Menin was elected speaker unanimously on Wednesday. The "Off Topic" team looks ahead at what her leadership could mean for the Council and the city.

Could Denver host the Democratic National Convention in 2028? Colorado's Congressional Democrats already signed a letter of support for Denver's bid, but is the Mile High City — and the local Democratic Party — a good candidate for the big event? Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are joined by Denver Post City Government Reporter Elliott Wenzler to discuss the bid. Plus, City Council approved a new common consumption area in RiNo this week, but why aren't there free-drinking zones all over the city by now? Finally, as a special bonus in the members-only version of this episode, Elliott joins us for the debut of a new game we're trying out that's all about our mental maps of the city.  Become a City Cast Denver Neighbor today! Get that special version of this episode and plenty more perks and insider benefits by becoming a member for only $10 per month. Sign up now at membership.citycast.fm. What do you think would be the best spot for a common consumption area? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter Hey Denver at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm Learn more about the sponsors of this January 8th episode: Multipass University of Denver  Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

1.5.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in It's been pure chaos these last few days, thanks to the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, after the U.S. launched strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Congressmen Jimmy Gomez and Hank Johnson will join us tonight to discuss the mess Trump made. We'll also break down Trump's apparent motive for invading a sovereign country. Black pastors take time out on Sunday to call out Trump for his orders to bomb Venezuela. It was inauguration day in Atlanta. Mayor Andre Dickens and City Council members were sworn in to office, marking the start of a new four-year term for the city's leadership. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (https://bit.ly/3VDPKjD) and Risks (https://bit.ly/3ZQzHl0) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.