Podcasts about City council

Barb Johnson, The longest-serving council president in city history sits down to share her unfiltered thoughts on today's City Council, the ups and downs of keeping Target Center competitive, and the behind-the-scenes work that helped bring US Bank Stadium (and its economic impact) to Minneapolis. From navigating a changing council to the deals that shaped downtown's sports and entertainment landscape, Johnson brings decades of institutional knowledge, North Side perspective, and the kind of no-nonsense insight that only comes from 20 years on the dais. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailCity Attorney Rachel Morris joins us to break down how public comment works at City Council meetings. Rachael explains what changes when council shifts into a quasi-judicial role for land use hearings and how to make your testimony more effective.Included in this episode: How to sign up and speak during general public comment at City Council meetingsThe City's development review decision-making matrix that determines which development cases reach City Council What “quasi-judicial” means and why council members cannot discuss case merits outside the hearingGeneral public comment versus sworn public testimony during a public hearingHow to use the Council meeting packet and staff report to focus on applicable criteriaWhy the Council's quasi-judicial decisions are based on criteria and evidence, not vote-by-crowd energyHow to submit written public comment Why the city is seeking community input on improving the public comment process and how you can participateNews and events:Movies Around Town continues Friday, Sept. 18 with a free showing of the film "GOAT" at Arvada Volunteer Firefighters Park ADA improvement project at West Arvada Dog Park W 72nd Ave restoration work is starting from Oak to KiplingVisit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

Galva Mayor Rich Volkert recently joined Ken Peel on Wake Up Tri-Counties to discuss several topics from the latest Galva City Council meeting, including a new city slogan, upcoming road work, playground improvements, and a potential review of the city's fireworks regulations. One of the biggest announcements from the meeting was the adoption of a new slogan for the City of Galva: “Where Music Lives, Small Town, Big Sound.” Volkert explained that Galva was once known as “The City of Go,” a title coined years ago by George Helgeson Fitch, a well-known writer associated with Knox College who was also involved in broadcasting. The new slogan reflects Galva's growing reputation as a music destination, particularly through events such as the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series, Backroads, and other musical performances held throughout the community. Volkert credited Mike and Jane Martin, who have been active in Galva's music scene, with helping develop the new slogan. The City Council officially adopted it during its recent meeting. The city is also working on merchandise, including T-shirts and other items featuring the new branding. Road Work Planned for August Volkert also reminded residents about upcoming road work scheduled for August 12th through August 15th. Henry County crews are expected to conduct chip-and-oil work in the northeast portion of Galva, extending from North Center Avenue east toward the water plant and railroad tracks. The mayor asked residents in the affected area to take precautions during the project, including avoiding parking on the streets where the work is taking place and refraining from blowing grass clippings into the roadway. “We don't want to oil anybody's cars,” Volkert said, emphasizing the importance of keeping the work area clear so crews can complete the project properly. City Reviewing Fireworks Regulations Another issue discussed during the council meeting involved Galva's fireworks regulations. Volkert said the city's fireworks ordinance has not been updated since 1980. Following concerns raised after this year's Fourth of July celebrations, city officials are considering whether changes may be appropriate. The mayor said the city wants residents to continue enjoying the Fourth of July while also addressing safety and quality-of-life concerns associated with fireworks being discharged for extended periods. “We want the Fourth to be a great celebration,” Volkert said. “We want everybody to have a good time. But we're going to take a look at what we can do.” Volkert said the city does not intend to rush into changes. The police chief and city attorney are expected to work on possible recommendations before the matter is brought back to the City Council. He said any potential changes would likely not be decided until sometime next year. Playground Project Continues Galva's new playground equipment was also discussed. Volkert said residents have questioned why the equipment has not yet been completely installed. He explained that the playground was selected by a committee of local citizens, but the project has experienced delays because not all of the necessary parts have arrived. About two-thirds of the playground is complete and available for use, and the city hopes to finish the remaining work within the next month or sooner. Volkert also noted that the city continues to work on various projects and issues while maintaining communication with residents. He encouraged Galva residents to contact City Hall when they notice problems or have concerns so officials can address them as quickly as possible.

District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez talks with the ENside Politics team about his efforts to stop or at least slow down a planned ICE detention center on the East Side, the hard budget choices facing City Council — and the tattoo shop he co-owns with former Councilwoman Melissa Cabello Havrda. Suggested reading: ICE awards contract for San Antonio immigration detention centerCouncil members fight over budget cuts, proposed tax rate hikeMayor wants to end Midtown tax zone as city weighs new projects Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City Council candidates speak after the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruled Tommy Waters ineligible to run in the general election; Maui-based motivational speaker Eric Saperston shares his new card game creation, "Three Things."

Karen Yi, WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering homelessness and poverty, talks about the lawsuits against the Mamdani administration by a group representing minority-owned grocery stores, which argue that the city's plan to open city-owned grocery stores will hurt their businesses. Then, Walter Wuthmann, WNYC and Gothamist reporter covering public safety and the legal system, explains the details of the Mamdani administration's lawsuit to try to stop a law passed by the City Council that would give public school paraprofessionals $10K bonuses—and what it has to do with the way the city bargains with all of its public sector unions. Photo: Mayor Mamdani Attends a Bangladeshi Humanitarian Aid and Leadership Outreach Back to School Event in Queens. Thursday, August 27, 2026. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On today's MJ Morning Show:Hotel went out of business while guests on a hikeMorons in the newsMayor Castor on the City Council's vote for Ray's stadiumFirst the penny, is the nickel next?Microbiologist says eating while using keyboard is not goodUpdate: Emergency landing for sick pilotDear Flabby - Found something (maybe drugs?)Truckful of cheese puffs in a crashGeneral Mills breakfast cereals soon to have natural coloringsMan makes 'hideous' Hawai'ian shirt to throw off surveillance camerasToilet paper prices could go up... how many rolls are being used per person?Woman dreamt a mouse was trying to get into her mouth, woke up to a batSteak & Shake employee arrested for indecent exposureWildwood hardware store being sued New word popping up all over... 'Flex'A guy threw a fit at a gas station over cutting in lineIs dumpster diving legal at Harbor Freight?Burger King CEO said this item sucked, now they're fixing itTropical Storm Dolly - a call to Denis PhillipsClassic Crotchety - The Hearing AidClassic Crotchety - The ShredderSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The L.A. City Council on Wednesday called for a review of this year’s point-in-time homeless count. The federal government has still not appropriated more than $15 billion in long-term recovery funds to help survivors from the L.A fires. What SoCal residents need to know about mail in ballot legal battles. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Sports: Mike Bianchi is a sports columnist for The Orlando Sentinel and co-host of "Game On" weekday afternoons at 3 on FM 96.9 The Game

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In Episode 217, Scott Piehler's topics include: The Planning Board hears more about the proposed Oakland Roots relocation. Woodstock and the City Council get back to work. An update on Alameda Point cleanup.  Pipeline construction to affect residents. Animal Control to the rescue. News in the news, and events for your weekend.  Support the show• AlamedaPost.com • Podcast • Events • Contact •• Facebook •  Instagram • Threads • BlueSky • Reddit • Mastodon • NextDoor • TikTok • YouTube • Apple News •

This week, municipalities weigh in on new strategic and business plans from Edmonton Global. Gibbons and Beaumont are out, but Edmonton is all in. Plus, council pushes forward with the active transportation network expansion, and we get an update on the Edmonton Research Park.(00:00) - Introduction (01:31) - Ad: Events Roundup (04:06) - Edmonton Global (16:36) - Bike lanes (23:27) - Edmonton Research Park (28:56) - Ahmad Jawad on IASP (30:59) - Public toilets (37:45) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Events RoundupEvents RoundupTaproot Edmonton CalendarEdmonton GlobalKnack's faith in Edmonton Global remains, despite departuresEdmonton Global's refresh aims to lift 'veil of unhappiness'Episode 367: Working as a herdBike lanesEdmonton bike lane expansion to continue as plannedEdmonton city council rejects proposed changes to remaining bike lane routesEdmonton Research ParkEdmonton Research ParkAhmad JawadIASP North American Division EventMarch 2023: Edmonton Research Park businesses encouraged by city movesJuly 2024: Applied Pharma facility could open local doors while bridging national gapAugust 2026: API facility moves forward as Life Sciences Week approachesPublic toiletsDoes Edmonton have enough public washrooms?Public WashroomsCity of Edmonton Public Washroom Strategy (PDF)Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the 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 ★

In this episode of the District 3 Podcast, host Irvin sits down with Armando Garcia, current candidate for Springdale City Council Ward 2, Position 2, and founder of the nonprofit Queer Craft Corner.Armando opens up about his journey to running for local office and why he wants to bring more transparency to the process along the way. He shares what he loves about Springdale, the community that has shaped him, and the issues he's passionate about fighting for.From the realities of becoming a first-time candidate to his vision for the future of Springdale, Armando gives listeners an inside look at who he is, what motivates him, and why he believes getting involved at the local level matters.Tune in for a conversation about community, representation, public service, and what it really looks like to step up and run for office.

The impact of heatwaves on unhoused Southern Californians. Responses to the Lineage warehouse fire move through the L.A. city council. Get your best country glam outfit ready - an iconic L-A iconic roller rink is paying tribute to Dolly Parton. Plus, more on the 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 Thursday's show: We talk with Houston Public Media's Dominic Anthony Walsh about Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz being a no-show at a Houston City Council public safety committee meeting this week examining a report on HPD calls involving ICE. We also discuss a $50 million agreement under consideration by Houston City Council that would, in part, include a decision not to absorb Woodlands Township.Also this hour: We get an update on developments in the bid for an NHL expansion team in Houston or Austin.Then, many companies promote drinks or supplements as health-forward, but what works best for you and when should you put them down?And we preview this weekend's Houston Mariachi Festival.Watch

08/27/26: Charley Johnson is the former president and chief executive officer of the FM Convention and Visitors Bureau and former TV anchor. Now he’s running for Moorhead City Council and joins Joel on "News and Views" to talk about it. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Osgood is here as we talk about the controversy at Claremont Motorsports Park in Claremont, the discussion at City Council, Joe's take on a couple councilor's bias, opportunities for Claremont to prosper with the race track, race track laws being discussed, the Car Show at the track on Saturday and more. 

Today on City Cast Portland, we're talking about why there's a secretive effort to privatize Oregon liquor sales and what it would mean for prices. We're also looking at some of Portland's pettiest gripes. Plus, does a City Council candidate even know what our City Hall looks like? Joining host Claudia Meza are Bryan M. Vance (founder of Stumptown Savings, your friendly food economy newsletter) and our very own senior producer Giulia Fiaoni. Discussed in today's episode: A mysterious duo is trying to get liquor privatization on the 2028 ballot [Stumptown Savings]  Radiolab Presents: Dolly Parton's America  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 August 26th episode: Rose City Comic Con Northwest Children's Theater - Use code SUMMERSALE for 20% off tickets Stacked Piercing - take 20% off your first booking with code CITYCAST20 Montavilla Jazz Grand Central Bakery

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to discuss the latest local housing news, including how Chicago home prices have made their biggest jump in over five years. Plus: Johnson finds $85 million budget fix and unloads on City Council, Walter's TWG hits back at fraud claims and says it has no victims, Meta agrees to pay up to $16.7 billion in social media case and Foxtrot lands retail space at former Ann Sather site near Belmont CTA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The Neoliberal Round Podcast, host Renaldo McKenzie examines the growing environmental justice battle between Philadelphia and neighboring Chester, Pennsylvania, where a significant share of Philadelphia's municipal waste is sent to be burned at the Reworld/Covanta incinerator.After years of protests, public testimony, and appeals to Philadelphia officials, Chester environmental justice advocates are now taking their message directly to Philadelphia residents, urging them to contact City Council, oppose a new waste contract with Reworld, and support the Stop Trashing Our Air Act.The controversy raises a deeper question: Can Philadelphia call itself “clean and green” while exporting the environmental consequences of its consumption to a predominantly Black neighboring community?Renaldo explores the claims surrounding pollution and public health, Chester's decades-long environmental justice struggle, Reworld's response, the politics surrounding Philadelphia's waste contracts, and the larger questions of race, class, power, and environmental inequality.As Philadelphia City Council prepares to confront the future of the city's waste disposal, Chester residents are asking Philadelphians to stand with them.The trash may leave Philadelphia—but the consequences do not simply disappear.

Public pushback as Atlanta's City Council considers privatizing baggage screening at Hartsfield-Jackson; one of the state's most contaminated sites isn't so nasty now; and getting into the Guinness Book of World Records with the help of a friend... and MARTA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat went to Canada and came home with a souvenir that was not on the itinerary. He said it straight: Canadian germs for the win. Yesterday's show took a sick day with him. He's back now, and the friendly neighbor routine is getting less friendly by the hour. Watch it. This is the first show back after the trip knocked him off the air. Not a medical special. Not a travel diary. A host who crossed the border, got flattened, missed a Monday, and sat down at the mic anyway. If you've ever returned from a trip wrecked and still had to work, you already know the temperature in the room. Would you blame the country that sent you home sick? What's the worst souvenir you ever brought back from a trip? Pat also covered:  China delays the moon rover program until 2027, another WIN for the U.S. U.K. Home Office to asylum seekers: “Don't rape, don't sexually assault …” China hosts the World Humanoid Robot Games: 2,000 robots competing in track events and household chores Black Detroit pastor to Dearborn Council: “We are under Sharia law — enough is enough” Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game after clash over “woman” shirt If you want unfiltered truth and commonsense analysis that cuts through the noise, hit subscribe and turn on notifications. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED! 00:21 Pat got Sick during his Vacation 06:33 Washington Woes 09:26 Trade Negotiations between U.S. and Canada 10:57 JD Vance's Message to Canada 16:06 Trump on Argentinian Beef 17:15 Doug Ford Talking Smack about President Trump 20:38 Canadian Hypocrisy 24:23 Oil Moving Through the Strait of Hormuz 25:27 Scott Bessent with the Latest on Iran 32:31 Fat Five 45:54 Trump's Message to Public Schools 48:19 China Delays Moon Rover Project 51:18 Judges going after Donald Trump Once Again 52:57 President Trump on the White House Construction 58:10 JD Vance on Abdul El-Sayed 1:00:42 Abdul El-Sayed's Quran Collection 1:02:30 Chuck Schumer Endorses Abdul El-Sayed 1:05:43 Charlie LeDuff's Report on Abdul El-Sayed 1:08:24 Dearborn Citizen VS. City Council 1:09:20 Kristen Welker VS. Tim Scott on Abdul El-Sayed 1:12:11 Trans Eligibility in the WNBA 1:17:52 Nashville Hospital Mix-Up 1:21:13 Flock CEO's Ridiculous Statement 1:22:22 Darline Graham is not Comfortable with Being Filmed 1:24:48 James Talarico LOVES Trans Children 1:25:46 James Talarico Thinks All Religions are the Same 1:29:54 The NEW Black Panther Party in Support of Karmelo Anthony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us Fan MailConnor Blier on Providence Ward 13, rent stabilization and local political trustConnor Blier joins Bartholomewtown to explain why he entered the open Providence Ward 13 race and how his personal history in Rhode Island shapes his campaign. The conversation centers on rent stabilization, city leadership, and his broader argument that local politics has drifted away from working-class residents.We discuss Blier's criticism of insider politics, his belief that the recent rent stabilization effort was used as a political tool, and why he says the city needs representatives who answer the phone, show up in neighborhoods, and write policy from lived experience.Key topicsBlier says he entered the Ward 13 race because he sees a repeat of what he experienced in Rhode Island's cannabis industry, where he believes small operators were squeezed out by corruption and insider access.He argues that the original dispensary licensing process hurt local homeowners and small businesses, and says that experience made him wary of how government power can push working people out.The discussion turns to Providence rent stabilization, where Blier says he supports meaningful protection for renters and homeowners, but only if the policy is written carefully enough to avoid harming small property owners and neighborhood families.He claims the rent stabilization push was used as a political maneuver rather than a sincere effort to pass workable legislation, and says working-class people were being turned against each other for electoral purposes.Bill Bartholomew presses Blier on whether the City Council and Mayor Smiley ever had a realistic path to a deal, and Blier responds that the process lacked honesty and clear intent.Blier says his campaign is aimed at local representation first: answering calls, helping residents navigate city services, and being physically present in the ward.He describes Ward 13 as a working-class district and says the city's biggest issue is cost of living, especially housing pressure and the risk of homelessness.He argues Providence has not built enough housing, has failed to keep pace with population growth, and needs to incentivize development while also protecting people already living there.Blier says he is running against the political machine rather than just an opponent, pointing to endorsements, out-of-state money, and establishment ties as signs of a broader insider network.He closes by saying the race is a chance to break that system and restore local, working-class voice to Ward 13.Timestamps00:00 - Ward 13 special election and why Connor Blier jumped in00:30 - Cannabis licensing, small business losses, and Blier's origin story03:03 - What Blier means by corruption in Rhode Island politics06:26 - Rent stabilization becomes the central Providence issue07:24 - Support for tenant protections, but only with real carve outs09:22 - Why Blier says small homeowners could get caught in bad policy10:35 - The recording involving Senator Sam Bell and the rent vote12:45 - Bill challenges the claim that the process was a sham13:45 - Blier argues the council had the votes to pass it15:57 - Why Blier says local government should focus on residents first18:14 - Cost of living, housing pressure, and the working class in Providence19:37 - Record tax rates, city spending, and frustration with priorities20:39 - Why Blier says he is running against the political machine21:29 - Out-of-state money, endorsements, and insider influence22:54 - The Ward 13 opening and Blier's case for a local candidate24:36 - Campaign response, neighborhood reception, and limited resources27:14 - Blier on mayoral politics, local trust, and neighborhood accountability Support the showFollow Bill on Instagram and YouTube

We are over 1700 miles in to our approximately 2500 mile road trip. Today's show covers the crazy game in MIL, our two game visit to Springfield to see the WPBL in action, and two games in Kansas City. MIL gave us an historic shut out, a tornado warning, and a “throwing error” for the ages. On the way to Springfield we paid our respects to Rockford, the home of the Peaches, and future home of the IWBC. At the WPBL home base we saw Kelsie and Danae hit homers, Maybelle the mascot shaking her groove thing, and the very first manager ejection – Jemile Weeks of the Boston Hunters. Not sure what was slower, the umpires walk to the dugout to toss him, or his walk along the third base line out of the park. On to Kansas City for two games vs the Tigers where we learned the video board is stuck in 1992 (really? The kiss cam?), the scoreboard and fountains are glorious, the current ballpark is in the middle of nothing, and Pottymouth's boyfriends can really hit some homers. Even though we could not see the Players Weekend bats and cleats, we were in the same ballpark as Carter Jensen's cleats designed by kids staying at Children's Mercy in KC, a hospital for pediatric cancer care.The City Council just approved a public funding package for a new well-placed ballpark and we catch you up on the good, bad, and the ticked off voters. The reason for, and the highlight of our trip was a visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, where Bob Kendrick, the very kind and immensely engaging president, gave us a tour for the ages. We cannot recommend the museum enough. Lastly, there's a quick note of JJ's cycle, and FIFA punishments of the Argentinian World Cup team.We say, “You look glorious because you are wearing sparkles,” “the highway, two hotels, and a gas station,” and “Floofy? Froofy? It was just bad.” Fight the man, go see some live baseball, send your game balls to Meredith, and find us on Bluesky @ncibpodcast, on Facebook @nocryinginbball, Instagram @nocryinginbball and on the Interweb at nocryinginbball.com. Please take a moment to subscribe to the show, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to NCiB. Become a supporter at Patreon to help us keep doing what we do. We now have episode transcripts available!  They are available for free at our Patreon site. Say goodnight, Pottymouth. 

Hosts Christina Greer and Harry Siegel dig into about the mayor's new BQE plan, his many fights with the City Council, Hakeem Jeffries' private sit-down with Hakeem Jeffries, Jessica Ramos' double-dipping mess on her way out of the party, AOC's very public family planning, and much more…

We're talking about two Portlanders going all out for their cats, Mayor Keith Wilson picking favorites in the upcoming City Council election, and the plans for the fire-damaged Elephant's Delicatessen in Northwest. Joining host Claudia Meza are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and Bryan M. Vance, founder of Stumptown Savings (your friendly neighborhood grocery economy newsletter).  Become a member of City Cast Portland! Join today, and we'll send you some exclusive City Cast Portland swag, while supplies last. Get all the details and sign up here.  Discussed in today's episode: This family built stunning replicas of Portland bridges in their backyard — exclusively for their cats [Oregonian] Portland mayor picks favorites in upcoming City Council contests [Oregonian] Possible plans emerge for fire-damaged Elephants Delicatessen [Portland Business Journal] 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 August 24th episode: Rose City Comic Con Northwest Children's Theater - Use code SUMMERSALE for 20% off tickets Stacked Piercing - take 20% off your first booking with code CITYCAST20 Montavilla Jazz

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Chris Van Hollen on a potential presidential run saying he is kicking the tires.  BPD Officer involved shooting over the weekend.  Kelly Schulz, CEO of MD Tech Council, joined the show discussing data centers.  City Council wants to close the light street spur for redevelopment of Harborplace that could end up being permanent.  Listen to C4 & Bryan weekdays from 5:30-10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio app!!

Hour 1 (8.21) The City Council voted 10-3 to lift camping bans at a dozen sites in Echo Park, Silver Lake and Hollywood. Conway went to City Hall and then to the encampments to find out what actually changed. 6:05 PM — Extreme heat warning through Saturday, with the Valley running near 109. We say goodbye to one of our best I.T. guys, Dave Shuttera. Then the camping ban: Councilman Hugo Soto-Martínez got 12 anti-camping zones in his district rescinded — the first time the city has ever pulled a 41.18 designation back. Conway went looking for the real reason, and it isn't the one on the council floor. 6:20 PM — Somebody backed a car up to Paramount City Hall at 2:15 in the morning and walked off with the kneeling soldier and the bronze rifle from the Armed Forces Memorial. LASD Major Crimes puts the pair at about $100,000. The same memorial got sawed up in May of last year. Los Angeles is now the wire-and-metal theft capital of the country, and this is what that looks like when it comes to a war memorial. 6:35 PM — We love our listeners, but some of them listen too closely. A green object landed on the floor at Crypto.com Arena during the third quarter of Atlanta's 124-88 win over the Sparks. Angel Reese spotted the guy from the bench, pointed him out, and security had him before he got to the exit. He was wearing a Lakers jersey. 6:50 PM — NOAA's Climate Prediction Center now puts a very strong El Niño above 90% for this fall and winter and gives October through December a 69% chance of an event bigger than anything on the books since 1950. Daniel Swain and the European model have California at 70-100% odds of a top 20% wettest winter. Get the sandbags now, not in December. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Voice of San Diego crew sits down with City Council President Joe LaCava to unpack a controversial Sacramento maneuver reviving the Midway Rising development, revisit the Mission Bay bathroom closures and who's really to blame for the budget fallout, and dig into La Jolla's secession talk. The conversation closes on lighter fare — SeaWorld's fireworks-to-drone-show transition and the escalating conflict between beachgoers and La Jolla's growing sea lion colony. 0:00 Welcome & Guest Intro: Council President Joe LaCava0:45 Midway Rising & the SB 344 "Gut and Amend"8:35 City Council's Land Use Process & Timeline15:39 Traffic Concerns in OB and Point Loma16:47 Mission Bay Bathrooms: The Follow-Up24:23 Who's to Blame for the Budget Cuts?29:34 La Jolla Secession Talk33:00 District 2 Election35:13 State Mandates & Budget Pressure36:44 SeaWorld: Fireworks vs. Drone Shows39:37 Sea Lions and the La Jolla Cove ClosureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Mayor Zohran Mamdani took a weeklong vacation with his family in upstate New York, though City Hall didn't specify the area. The mayor leaving town hasn't always gone smoothly, but so far there has been little drama. First Deputy Mayor Dean Fuleihan is overseeing daily operations until Mamdani returns. There were, however, a couple of potential headaches back at City Hall, including a lawsuit over bonuses for paraprofessionals and a City Council oversight hearing on the bumpy rollout of the pied-à-terre tax, which administration officials did not attend amid ongoing litigation. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Kelly Mena and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan weighed in on the mayor's trip and looked back at some of the issues travel has caused past mayors. After that, the battle is heating up for control of the Brooklyn Democratic Party — one of the largest county parties in the country. Reformers with the New Kings Democrats claim they have the votes to oust current party chair, State Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn. In response, Bichotte Hermelyn is proposing a new rule change that could upend those plans. The "Off Topic" team digs into the fight between Brooklyn Democrats.

Some absolute legend (or pure chaos agent) strolls into an L.A. City Council meeting and drops the proposal of the century: "Free Hygienic Sexual Relief Programs" for the unhoused. Not showers. Not condoms, but Full-service, city-funded, hygienic relief. Because apparently tents, fentanyl, and open-air everything else just weren't complete without taxpayer-sponsored climax care!

You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for August 20, 2026. We open with a chilling case out of Albany, New York, where 35-year-old Jessica Bowie stands accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and plotting to bomb the New York State Capitol while also expressing a desire to harm President Trump. We use the case to dig into the theological roots of Islamist violence, the constitutional line between religious liberty and criminal conduct, and the possibility that mental illness predates her radicalization. From there we hit our Top 3 stories: ActBlue co-founder Matt DeBergolais taking the Fifth before three House committees, New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani suing his own City Council over a $10,000 teacher's aide stipend he says bypasses collective bargaining, and former Congressman Eric Swalwell getting his devices seized by the FBI amid his long-running entanglement with suspected Chinese spy Fang Fang. We then turn to the backlash over fashion designer Marc Jacobs saying he'd have styled Luigi Mangione for his murder trial, and we push back hard on the idea that a defendant's right to counsel translates into a right to admiration. Our American Mamas segment welcomes Teri Netterville to unpack the emotionally fraught trial of Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mother charged with strangling her three children, weighing the medical system's failures, the online conspiracy theories swirling around her ex-husband, and the difficulty of holding both empathy and accountability at once. We Dig Deep on the stalled SAVE Act and the citizenship-verification fight in the Senate, debating whether Majority Leader John Thune is protecting the filibuster or just protecting himself, before breaking down the historic wave of congressional primary losses this cycle, from scandal-driven defeats like Cory Mills and Andy Ogles to Trump-related casualties like Thomas Massie and Dan Crenshaw, DSA insurgents unseating longtime incumbents, and redistricting fights that pitted sitting members against each other. We also examine California's Proposition 40 wealth tax, walking through why taxing paper net worth instead of cash could drive founders and investment straight out of the state. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

City administration is bowing down to provincial bike lane legislation that doesn't even exist yet. Plus, council requested more information on how infill impacts surrounding property values, and we discuss the proposed LRT station fare gate pilot.(00:00) - Introduction (01:31) - Municipal bike lanes (10:23) - Bike lanes in Ontario (13:25) - Pause on active transportation infrastructure (18:29) - Fare gate pilot (24:40) - Infill impacts (32:46) - Movers & Shakers (36:19) - Fringe update (38:25) - Close Here are the relevant links for this episode:Municipal bike lanesProvince seeks input on bikes lanes, cyclists push backEdmonton council votes to keep parking while building bike lanes along 50th StreetAlberta monitoring debate over bike lanes in Ontario, considering similar legislationGovernment of Alberta praises Ontario court ruling on bike lanesFare gate pilotEdmonton city council to vote on fare gate pilot project in NovemberSeptember 2024: Fare gate pilot could fail, podcast hosts suggestEpisode 277 | A fair shake for fare gates faces delayInfill impactsEdmonton councillor seeks study on infill property valuesJacob Dawang: Edmonton's $15M infill property tax dividendMovers & ShakersAndrew Knack's LinkedIn postGerein: Blake Desjarlais's hiring at Edmonton city hall was a puzzler. So is his exit after just 90 days.Rajah Maggay's LinkedIn postAileen Giesbrecht's LinkedIn postSpeaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the 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 ★

Hour 2 (8.19) The City Council pulls a dozen anti-camping zones off the map in Hollywood, Silver Lake and Echo Park; Conway runs through the racing firsts that all started at one Tijuana track, and a big upset out of Florida. The council voted 10-3 to remove 12 designated enforcement zones under the city's 41.18 anti-camping law — supporters say it lets the city focus on outreach and housing; opponents warn about public safety and quality of life. All 12 sit in Council District 13, represented by Hugo Soto-Martínez, who said he'd never heard of a 41.18 zone being removed before. Crozier weighs in with his own housing history — he slept on a branch in a tree when he first got to L.A. Then Conway on going to Agua Caliente with his dad, and everything the track gave racing: the Pick 6, which started there as the "5-10," plus the starting gate and safety helmets, and Anna Lee Aldred, who in 1939 became the first American woman licensed as a jockey — she got that license at Caliente. Plus, the Coast Guard pulls a jet skier out of the ocean, and why his life jacket is the reason he's alive. The hour closes on the Florida Democratic Senate primary, where progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon upset former National Security Council aide Alex Vindman, setting up a November race against Republican Sen. Ashley Moody. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 4 (8.19) Tim finds a saved voicemail from his dad, Tim Conway, plus Costco getting into the Medicare business and a very big night for a very underfunded candidate in Florida. The hour opens on the City Council's 10-3 vote to remove 12 designated enforcement zones under the city's 41.18 anti-camping law — supporters say it lets the city focus on outreach and housing; opponents warn about public safety and quality of life. Crozier offers his own L.A. housing history: he slept on a branch in a tree when he first moved here. Then Conway on going to Agua Caliente with his dad and everything that track gave racing — the Pick 6, which started there as the "5-10," along with the starting gate and safety helmets, and Anna Lee Aldred, the first American woman licensed to ride, who got that license at Caliente. Plus, the Coast Guard on pulling a jet skier out of the ocean. Then the Florida Democratic Senate primary, where progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon upset former National Security Council aide Alex Vindman, and what that would have paid on Poly-market and Kalshi. And to close it out: Costco and nonprofit insurer SCAN Health Plan are partnering on Medicare Advantage products in two states and a Medicare supplement in a third, pending regulatory approval — the retailer's first entry into the Medicare market — and then Tim, going through his phone, finds his father's voice waiting on it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

District Attorney Nathan Hochman will reduce charges against an LAPD Officer Daniel Flores who was accused of illegally recording his fellow officers as they offensive remarks. L.A. City Council approved a move that would fast-track construction on some temporary projects for the 2028 Olympics. The man accused of starting a fire that led to last year’s destructive Palisades Fire pleaded not guilty today. Plus, more on the Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

This your morning All Local update for August 20th, 2026.

On Thursday's show: We look at the forecast for hot weather as a heat advisory begins today with Justin Ballard, meteorologist with the Houston Chronicle. And, amid the Houston heat, Houston City Council has approved an ordinance requiring landlords to provide air conditioning for residents in rental units within the next 120 days.Also this hour: Back in the 1880s, Mexican Americans in the southwest established escuelitas (Spanish for "little schools"). These are small, grass-roots educational spaces to teach community children about their history and culture. This summer, Magnolia Park Arts and Community launched its own pilot escuelita program. We learn more about it.Then, we examine the role chaplains play at the Texas Medical Center and in other health care settings across Greater Houston.And we preview Saturday night's performance of The Call of the Flute by the Indian performing arts group Samskriti at Miller outdoor Theatre.Watch

Katie and Steve recap the August 18 Redding City Council meeting, including major utility and infrastructure contracts, the updated City Schedule of Fees, Redding Electric Utility's 2026 Wildfire Mitigation Plan, and the $74 million replacement of Water Utility Pump Station 1.The Council also approved the Caldwell Park Expansion Project, continued interim City Attorney services, and addressed several other road, storm drain, water, electric, and capital improvement projects.Listen in for a quick overview of what Council approved and what's coming next for the City of Redding.To watch the video, please visit the City of Redding YouTube page.Contact the City of Redding Podcast TeamEmail us at podcast@cityofredding.orgConnect with us on Facebook, Twitter and InstagramVisit the City of Redding websiteLove the podcast? The best way to spread the word is to rate and review!

The article covers the final shutdown of Columbia House, the iconic mail-order music club famous for promotions like“12 CDs for a penny.” After more than 70 years in business, the company's last remaining operation, its DVD and Blu-ray club, will stop accepting new orders on September 15, 2026. Existing memberships and purchases will still be honored during the wind-down. A candidate running for Stockton City Council District 5, Desiree Lynch, was arrested on August 19, 2026, and booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on multiple felony charges related to election and candidacy filings. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We team up with Thomasville City Schools to launch the City of Thomasville Youth Council and explain how mentorship with City Council turns civics into real-life experience. Superintendent Dr. Scott Sweeting and Executive Director of STEM, CTAE, and Career Development Ashley Palmer share how the program builds career exposure, a stronger student voice, and a reason for students to stay connected to Thomasville long after graduation. To learn more about the city of Thomasville, visit thomasville.org or follow us on social media Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app so you don't miss an episode 

Julie Menin, City Council Speaker (D-5, Upper East Side) talks about the latest developments in the City Council and takes calls from listeners, in this debut installment of a new monthly series. Photo: Speaker Julie Menin and City Council Announce Park-Webster Neighborhood Plan (Photo by Alex Krales/NYC Council Media Unit) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

L.A. sidewalks just got a whole lot more… hospitable. The L.A. City Council voted 10-3 to yank the anti-camping bans from a dozen spots across Hollywood, Silver Lake, and Echo Park. Urban campers are officially invited to roost, stretch out, and make themselves at home!  Meanwhile, in Sacramento, the CA Energy Commission doesn't need your permission, your vote to impose the USA's first mandatory efficiency standards for replacement tires. 

(Riverton, WY) – KOVE Radio 1330AM and 107.7FM’s ‘Today in the 10’ Morning Show sat down with Riverton City Administrator Kyle Butterfield after the August 18th City Council meeting. Butterfield recaps several agenda items, a look at a few of the larger issues the Council will discuss this fall and Primary Election night. Hear the full conversation in the player below or search for the County 10 Podcast on all major podcast platforms! The full 8/18 City Council agenda can be found here. You can watch every Riverton City Council meeting on their YouTube channel.

18AUG26 | Maher on Muslims & Christians • Mamdani No-Show • Withers • Hasan Right • Groyper TestHosts: Matt | LeeroySHOW NOTESBill Maher revisits the differences between Islam and Christianity while asking whether liberal standards are applied consistently across religions.We examine why the Mamdani administration skipped a City Council hearing concerning its controversial second-home tax rollout.Dean Withers responds to sexual-assault allegations circulating online, and we separate his public defense from claims that remain unproven.Hasan Piker is right about one thing: selectively edited clips should never replace complete context, evidence, and honest reporting.The Groyper movement meets the ballot box tonight as actual voters—not online hype—determine its political reach.The Don't Unfriend Me Show is a live conservative news and political commentary podcast hosted by Matt and Olivia Speer. Every weeknight, we break down the biggest stories in politics, government, culture, immigration, free speech, the economy, and current events with live audience interaction and open phone calls.

The ENside Politics team dissects Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' campaign to put the city $489 million contribution to the planned Spurs arena to a public vote in November -- and a razor-thin City Council majority's rejection of the move this week. Suggested reading: Mayor Jones again calls for city vote on Spurs arena funding Mayor Jones urges residents to tell City Council to order arena funding election Mayor Jones' push for vote on city's contribution to Spurs arena fails Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order aiming to modernize regulations and oversight for Chicago's data centers. He also called on the City Council to put a pause on new data center approvals and expansions. Host Jacoby Cochran and creative producer Michelle Navarro break down the details. Plus, alders debate the “ICE Out” pledge and creative producer Emmi Mack drops by to talk singles events. Good News: Jesse White Tumblers Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Aug. 18 episode: Visit Bloomington TimeLine Theatre Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

David Carr, serving as Council Member for the 50th Council District of the New York City Council & the council's minority leader, calls into the morning show to discuss Mayor Zohran Mamdani planning not to send anyone to an oversight hearing about his administration's bungled rollout of the state's new pied-à-terre tax. Administration officials will skip testifying today at the City Council's hearing, shielding them from publicly facing tough questions about their implementation of the controversial new levy on luxury second homes.

Ryan and Shawn welcome longtime friend Mayor Steve Mason to the studio on the eve of his first meeting as chair of the 45-member Regional Transportation Council. They cover his path from Cedar Hill teenager to three-term mayor, the origin story of Mastek Engineering's role on Pioneer Park, the region's mobility future, and a courtside seat to how RTC coordinated World Cup match-day transit. Plus: a baby announcement, a Cedar Hill hidden gem, and a lesson in leadership.Welcome, Alexandra Pearl Williams – Shawn returns from paternity leave to announce his newborn daughter, born on a palindrome birthday and named around a June-birthstone theme.17 Years of Service – Mason's path from Cedar Hill Chamber of Commerce to Planning & Zoning, nine years on City Council, and now his third term as mayor.The Pioneer Park Story – How a last-minute Friday-night call to Shawn Williams brought Mastek Engineering onto the Convention Center Master Plan team. Takeaway: "Be ready. You don't have to get ready."The Future of Mobility – A preview of RTC's Mobility 2050 planning, autonomous vehicles, flying rideshares, and breaking down transit silos between DART, DCTA, and Trinity Metro.Legislative Priorities – DART's leadership transition, the 2027 legislative session, and how RTC supports smaller cities through grants and letters of support.Cedar Hill Hidden Gem – The Cedar Hill Public Library, with four rooftop decks and a free public recording studio.Leadership Advice – Dream big, write your goals down, and be a good listener.Post-Interview: Ryan and Shawn reflect on World Cup energy in Dallas, preview the Premier League season under new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso, and talk local soccer momentum with the Trinity FC–Atlético Dallas merger and Chicharito's signing.Connect with Mayor Mason: cedarhilltx.com | LinkedIn: Mastek Engineering | FacebookDeconstructing Dallas is brought to you by Allyn Media. Subscribe and leave a five-star review on your favorite podcast platform.