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A mix of sun and clouds today with a chance of an afternoon shower. The high will be 51. Clouds and more rain on the way this evening with an overnight low of 40. It will be a rainy weekend as well. Rain is expected both days with the high on Saturday of 53 and Sunday will get to 59. Lows will be in the mid-40s. In the council chambers on Thursday, flanked by 14 of his peers on the Dallas City Council, Mayor Eric Johnson began his assessment of the city's track record with an emphasis on 4 P's: public safety, parks, potholes and property tax relief. In other news, Dallas-Fort Worth residents who regularly travel the TEXpress lane network can get exclusive savings and prizes as part of a new pilot program through the North Central Texas Council of Governments. Geico is putting a “down payment” on North Texas with the unveiling of its commercial insurance regional operations hub in Richardson on Thursday. The company, best known for private car insurance, is looking to grow its new venture covering small businesses, and it is investing in its existing Richardson campus to do so. The expansion will bring 500 new jobs to Richardson. And Dallas will move forward with plans to consider adding digital kiosks on sidewalks around the city, which could include paying nearly $1 million to get rid of existing non-electronic stands before their 2028 contract end date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mayor Johnson talked about his vision of the 4 P's; public safety, parks, potholes and property taxes. Wendy, a retired from the Dallas County Prosecutors office who went to work part time in a law firm, was on the show with West Side Jeff. She represents dozens of business owners in the Harry Hines area trying to get some attention from City Hall in cleaning up a prostitution ring that also involves; illegals, minors, human trafficking, gangs, drugs and illegal weapons. The Mayor talks about public safety, says he's going to hire 900 additional cops, and attack violent crime in the city, yet Wendy cannot get an audience with him, any city council members, or anyone in the Prosecutors office to help.Support the show: http://www.wbap.com/chris-krok/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Jim, Christian, and David prep you for winter weather, holiday events, and the season of giving with winter readiness tips from our office of emergency management, WM service delays info, December events, Toys for Tots drop offs, volunteer opportunities, and a January blood drive at City Hall. Plus, protect your identity and digital life. Take a trip with the community van. Give feedback on this very podcast! Special guest: Cassie Joyner, Kirkland Downtown Association Board President, shares a special surprise at this year's Winterfest.     Kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20241205

Two children were injured and one man is dead after a shooting at a private K-8 school in Butte County. Also, three new Chico city council members will be sworn in at City Hall, and California prisons will no longer be able to withhold mandated money from people when they are released.

Chester, Jonathan and Angee are joined this week by Amanda Valdez, one of City of Auburn Parks, Arts and Recreation's Special Events Coordinators, to talk SANTA! OH MY GOD !!!!! It's Santa, we know him. The big red guy is coming to Auburn this Saturday for the Lighted Santa Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony, which is a fun parade down Main Street, ending at City Hall for the lighting of the tree in the plaza! Come downtown around 4:30 p.m. to catch the fun, and stay for the music and dancing after it's all lit up! Listen to the end of the episode to test your knowledge on Santa trivia! 

Derek Resch, AKA Mr. Christmas, is the Supervisor of Public Service Operations. With a title like that, you know Derek has a wide range of responsibilities. His team prepares the holiday light displays, which is a year-long undertaking. It starts with cleaning, testing, and repairing, and peaks with the official lighting. It is a coordinated operation to have the tree at City Hall light up at the same time as all the median displays. Derek's role spans beyond festive lighting. His team also tackles graffiti removal, encampment clean ups, and special events. And it doesn't stop there as Derek also leads different training sessions within his department and organization-wide.This podcast is recorded in Treaty One Territory, the home and traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Ininew, and Dakota peoples, and in the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge that our drinking water comes from Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, in Treaty Three Territory. What programs and services impact you the most? Email us at city-podcast@winnipeg.ca with suggestions for future episodes.----------------Derek, des Opérations routièresDerek Resch, alias M. Noël, est le superviseur des opérations publiques. Avec un tel titre, vous savez que Derek a toute une gamme de responsabilités. Son équipe prépare les éclairages des Fêtes, une initiative qui dure toute l'année. L'initiative débute par le nettoyage, les tests et les réparations, et culmine avec l'éclairage officiel. Il faut tout un travail de collaboration pour allumer le sapin à l'hôtel de ville en même temps que tous les éclairages sur les terre-pleins centraux. Le rôle de Derek ne se limite pas à l'éclairage des Fêtes. Son équipe s'occupe aussi de l'enlèvement des graffitis, du nettoyage des campements et des activités spéciales. Et ça ne s'arrête pas là : Derek dirige aussi différentes séances de formation au sein de son service et à l'échelle de l'organisme.Ce balado est enregistré sur le territoire visé par le Traité no 1, le berceau et territoire traditionnel des peuples anishinaabe, ininew et dakota, et les terres ancestrales nationales des Métis de la Rivière-Rouge. Nous reconnaissons que notre eau potable provient de la Première Nation Shoal Lake, no 40, qui est située sur le territoire visé par le Traité no 3. Quels programmes et services vous touchent le plus? Envoyez-nous un courriel à city-podcast@winnipeg.ca pour nous donner des suggestions pour les épisodes à venir.

The Weekend Whassup for Friday, 12/6/2024! The Point keeps you connected to the top 21 things happening around Sheboygan this weekend!  Sheboygan's Lakers Ice Center invites you to open ice skating tonight (Friday) at 8 and Sunday at 1. https://www.sheboyganlakershockey.com/publicskating  Brittany's School of Dance Presents: The Nutcracker on stage at The Weill Center For The Performing Arts in downtown Sheboygan with showtimes through this weekend! https://www.weillcenter.com/events/the-nutcracker-ballet/  The Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake kicks off this weekend! European gifts, hand-carved wooden toys, blown-glass ornaments and food from all over the world! https://osthoff.com/old-world-christmas-market/   Run, Santa, Run is tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 9am at Sheboygan's Blue Harbor! The first 25 runners to beat the Grinch will get an award! https://visitsheboygan.com/event/run-santa-run/320/  Sheboygan Theater Company Presents: Murder On The Orient Express on stage at Horace Mann Middle School with showtimes through this and next weekend! https://www.stcshows.org/stc-mainstage-shows/murderontheorientexpress  The 4th Annual Town Of Scott craft and vendor fair at the community center is tomorrow (Saturday) from 10-3. Food and drinks. Proceeds will benefit local charities. https://tinyurl.com/4m2vpnkh  Paradigm Coffee and Music in Sheboygan hosts The Sheboygan Santa Bike Ride tomorrow (Saturday) morning at 10am. Grab your Santa suit and be a part of the festive fun! https://www.facebook.com/events/1642761309608993  Come support Ryan Stephen in his cancer journey, tomorrow (Saturday) from 11-7 at Sheboygan's Town and County Golf. Ryan is a senior at Sheboygan South High. Food, raffles and more! https://tinyurl.com/5n8trspr  Farm Wisconsin Discovery invites you to have Breakfast at The North Pole tomorrow (Saturday) from 9-Noon! Breakfast, holiday crafts, meet Santa's reindeer, and talk with Santa and Mrs. Claus! https://wxerfm.com/events/455505/  The S.C.I.O. Sheboygan Winter Farmers Market happens the 1st and 3rd Saturdays November-April at First Congregational Church in Sheboygan. https://www.sheboygancountyinterfaith.org/farmers-market/   Howards Grove High invites you to a FREE Winter Market from 9-3 tomorrow (Saturday). Shop local! Food truck and raffles too! https://www.facebook.com/events/8338401419560722  The Kohler Foundation Presents the 28th Annual Gingerbread Festival now through the end of the year at the Waelderhaus in Kohler. https://kohlerfoundation.org/waelderhaus/annual-gingerbread-festival/  There's a Christmas Craft Show with over 50 vendors tomorrow (Saturday) from 8:30-2 at Oostburg Christian School. https://www.oostburgchristian.com/get-involved/grace-fundraising.cfm  Blue Harbor Resort Hosts Breakfast With Santa tomorrow (Saturday) from 8:30-10. Reservations recommended! https://www.blueharborresort.com/stay/holiday-fun/breakfast-with-santa/  The Plymouth Arts Center Singers invite you to attend their Christmas Concert this holiday season. There are shows both days this weekend! https://wxerfm.com/events/446257/  There's a Holiday Craft Fair at Uptown Social in Sheboygan, tomorrow (Saturday) from 8-3. Local artists with gifts you'll love! Soup, bake sale and more too! https://www.facebook.com/events/7927550797335115  Enjoy Holiday Memories 2024 at the Sheboygan County Historical Museum through Christmas! H.C. Prange Company & Boston store animations, chats with Bruce the Spruce & more! https://sheboyganmuseum.org/event/holiday-memories-2024/  The 13th anniversary of Making Spirits Bright at Sheboygan's Evergreen Park from 5-9pm each night through the end of the year. Drive through the mile long holiday lights display. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the food bank. Nearby Quarryview Center hosts entertainment, concessions and Santa on Fridays and Saturdays! https://makingspiritsbright.com/  The Main Street Memories & Holiday Parade happens tomorrow (Saturday) in Downtown Sheboygan Falls! Celebrate the holiday season with wagon rides, carolers, Santa and a huge holiday raffle. At 4:30, the holiday parade makes its way through Downtown. Wrap up the day with the Community Christmas Tree Lighting at City Hall. https://sheboyganfalls.org/event/main-street-memories/  Lakeshore Humane Society in Manitowoc invites you to their 11th annual Pet Photos with Santa Sunday from 11-3. https://www.facebook.com/events/1110132283777149  There's a Holiday Craft and Gift Show this Sunday from 9-2 at Sheboygan's Lakeshore Lanes. FREE ADMISSION! 25 vendors! https://www.facebook.com/events/856479789593585   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and political consultant Laura Barberena discuss the late Mayor Howard Peak's legacy, the potential downtown Spurs arena, and how Councilman John Courage's decision to withdraw will recast the 2025 race for mayor. Suggested reading: Howard Peak was San Antonio mayor, launched greenway trail network Sources: Councilman John Courage exits crowded race for San Antonio mayor Details of Spurs-anchored downtown sports, entertainment hub emerge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Local man Raymond shares story of being diagnosed and living with motor neurone disease.

Enjoy another small-town Saturday night on the dance floor with the return of “Cactus Country” at the Falls City Community Hall on Saturday, Dec.7, from 8 p.m. to midnight. Elenita's Mexican food trailer will be on site serving from 6-10 p.m. The hall's cash bar will offer beer, wine, coolers, seltzers, and mixers. Liquor bottles are welcome. The hall is located at 306 W. Front St. (U.S. 181) in Falls City. Admission is cash per person, with children 12 and under admitted for free. For more information, call 830-254-0338 or follow Falls City Community Hall's Facebook page.Article Link

80,000. That's the number of additional new housing units the Adams' Administration hopes will be developed over the next 15 years thanks to the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity. The City Council votes this week on Mayor Eric Adams' plan to tackle the housing crisis. However, that is not all that the Administration is focused on. Needed Infrastructure investment, improved contracting, implementing the now-charter mandated true cost of living, and so much more. In this new episode of WTDP, we chat with First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and Deputy Mayors Meera Joshi and Ana Almanzar who work as a part of the City Hall team to address these issues and more!

For this episode I interviewed Michelle Peek of "Art Not Shame". Art Not Shame is a local Guelph Non-profit that uses the arts to build community, deepen our access to creativity, increase well-being, and create the conditions for inner and outer systems change. They have a beautiful new expanded location on Wyndham street and offer tons of incredible programs and services. Art Not Shame is one of the many organizations dramatically impacted by the City of Guelph's recent budget deferrals within the Community Investment stream - a funding source that deeply impacts our cultural and wellbeing sectors. On Nov 19th a City Council Meeting happened at City Hall (1 Carden Street) and Art Not Shame was among more than 30 delegates speaking out against deferrals and cuts. While this meeting has passed, you can continue to pressure your councillors by advocating for the importance of these organizations and institutions.More about Art Not Shame:"Art Not Shame is a community-engaged, multidisciplinary arts organization serving youth and adults in Guelph and across Ontario. Founded in 2017, we strive toward a world where belonging is unconditional and creative practice is accessible, and both are recognized as fundamental to well-being, community-building, and possibilities for a just future.Our work bears witness to the power of community-making through the arts, and art-making through community, to not only envision but to enact the more just futures to which we are striving. With a focus on speaking back to systemic forces that perpetuate cycles of shame and the undermining of self-worth (including racism, white supremacy, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, classism, and other intersecting forms of oppression), we seek to shape community by intentionally building supportive and transformative social spaces. We are committed to: Equity-seeking spaces and practices; honouring complex histories and relationships to trauma, loss, privilege, and oppression; the necessity of creative, supportive communities to our individual and collective well-being; offering welcome, without the need for apology, fixing, or saving."Recently a letter from Art Not Shame and supporters was drafted and circulated to City Council and staff members, and I've included it below. "I am writing to urge you to reconsider recent budget deferrals within the Community Investment stream that deeply impact our cultural and wellbeing sectors. Organizations like Art Not Shame, which are woven into the fabric of Guelph's community life, rely on these funds to continue their valuable work in enhancing the well-being and cultural vitality of our city. By investing in programs that advance both wellbeing and culture, the City can make an immediate, positive impact on residents' quality of life, today and into the future.The City's Culture Plan 2030 was developed to foster cultural initiatives that would bring our community together, support diversity, and make Guelph a place of inspiration and connection. However, the budget deferral now pushes all related capital funding out to 2037, risking the Culture Plan's transformation into a vision without substance. Without investment, we risk losing valuable opportunities to support organizations like Art Not Shame, which embody the goals set out in the Culture Plan by providing accessible and inclusive arts and wellness programs.Art Not Shame stands at the intersection of wellbeing and culture. Their work offers mental health support through artistic expression, giving residents a space to connect, heal, and celebrate creativity together. This aligns closely with the City's vision of using culture as a catalyst for social connection and inclusion. Through workshops, community events, and creative programming, Art Not Shame has helped residents of all ages and abilities find community and empowerment through art. They offer meaningful, inclusive cultural activities that benefit Guelph's most vulnerable populations.Furthermore, initiatives like Art Not Shame are essential to the City's wellbeing goals. By fostering a sense of belonging, they directly impact community mental health and resilience. At a time when the non-profit sector is being asked to take on more—from hosting city events to addressing food and housing insecurity—long-term partnerships, such as those enabled by Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs), are crucial. With a robust CBA program, the City can form sustainable, mutually beneficial partnerships with non-profits, allowing them to bring in additional funding, strengthen local initiatives, and create a more resilient community infrastructure. As an example, the Guelph Farmers' Market CBA has already proven successful, bringing in over a million dollars in capital funding that doubled the City's investment.Investing in organizations that support both wellbeing and culture is not an extra; it is foundational to creating a city where all residents thrive. Please help preserve Guelph's wellbeing and cultural vibrancy by reinstating critical funding and supporting the Community Benefit Agreement structure, so organizations like Art Not Shame can continue serving our city."Thank you for your consideration of this important matter."The details of the council meeting can be found here: https://pub-guelph.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx...This interview originally occurred live on November 18th, 2024 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bridgingthesocialdistance.substack.com

12/2/24: Sen Jo Comerford: state revenue, federal $ for Mass. & a cigarette ban? Hamp Mayor GL Sciarra: City Hall closed, the Rail Trail open & the budget. Ruth Griggs, Buz & Bill remember Leah Kunkel. Larry Hott "Join or Die." Megan Zinn w/ Megan Tady, author of “Bluebird Day.”

A symphony orchestra, two full choruses and choirs, Claudia Boyle, and ballroom dancers! All under the baton of Brian Murphy, will make for a fabulous night in Cork's City Hall. Brian spoke to Elmarie Mawe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 34 focuses on the shooting by police last weekend of a violent repeat offender, who should never have been allowed to wander Winnipeg streets because of his diminished capacity to function in society. Part 1- An email from a new listener came along with their donation to the Season 5 Funding Drive. You'll hear his messaqe to other listeners and readers about our work. Then, Transcona Coun. Russ Wyatt sent a letter to the Sun going scorched earth on those responsible for the "epidemic" disorder and violence faced by Transit drivers and riders- the "liberal/white-wine socialists we have on council" who don't take "entitled law-breakers seriously." He maintains skipped fares could amount to $10M a year. Marty discusses his Sun story about EK Councillor Jason Schreyer's safety meeting last Monday, the ATU safety rally at City Hall on Tuesday, and why Mayor Gillingham's idea of a solution- more Community Safety Officers - falls far short of what's needed to restore trust in taking a bus. A lot of the problems we face now were created by former Mayor Brian Bowman, who put his political ambitions ahead of public safety. Thanks to our supporters, funding for Season 5 has exceeded 80%. We have only $1035 to go to meet the target. Please go to the Donate page on ActionLine.ca to contribute today and support public affairs coverage in Winnipeg! 20.40 Part 2 - Jordan Charlie was a 24 year old Inuk man from Taloyoak, Nunavut who was incapable of controlling himself, born into a bad situation with FASD, chronic mental health conditions and low cognitive function. He was sentenced to 4 1/2 years after stabbing a victim in the throat while stealing his pot, then battering a corrections officer. Sent to Stony Mountain Penitentiary, Charlie severely wounded himself repeatedly, sustaining brain damage. He was released from prison in January. Stuck in Winnipeg and homeless because somehow, the judges and Crown couldn't be bothered to figure out how to arrange for him to go back to Nunavut as he wanted, Charlie used a weapon to slash a security guard at HSC, was found with a concealed saw on a Transit bus downtown, and breached probation when apprehended on a bike with a kitchen knife in West Kildonan. All by the end of July. He was released with time served and a meaningless supervised probation by provincial court Judge Don Slough on November 19. Five days later, he was shot dead after (allegedly) stabbing a cop in the throat and as seen in bystander video, refusing to drop his weapon and walking out of a bus shack towards two officers at the Unicity plaza. We ask why a violent man diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder -  Recurrent patterns of negative, hostile, or defiant behavior towards authority figures - wasn't detained for the safety of everyone in Winnipeg, while the details of getting him home were worked out by the Public Trustee. Jordan Charlie's death isn't "society's fault"- this blame is on the judge who didn't make sure he was taken care of and on the Crown who failed to ensure the public in Winnipeg was protected from him. To send story tips & comments, or to contribute support to Season 5 costs via E-Transfer - Email martygoldlive@gmail.com 39.55 Part 3 Revisions to the powers of the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) - including compelling cooperation by employees of a police service and ending the practice of assigning police officers to investigate other cops - has been slow walked by consecutive provincial governments. The Bill was passed in 2022- but hasn't been proclaimed. We spoke to the Singer family after Bradley was killed when police stormed his Magnus Avenue home, and we have no doubt the investigation is being hindered by the delay in strengthening the IIU operations. https://actionline.ca/2024/04/april-24-2024-family-gets-ambulance-and-clean-up-bills-but-no-answers-after-cop-shooting/ See also- Charge 'em: The Magnus Avenue Shooting by Cops

This week we have four short interviews recorded at the Cork City celebration of 100 years of Toastmasters: Dennis O'Connor - Cork Toastmasters Micheal O'Lionaird - Guardian Toastmasters Paschal O'Leary - Guardian Toastmasters Marilyn Latchford - President, Guardian Toastmasters This episode is published on 30t November 202 with Dr Shirley Gallagher & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

John Maytham chats with Louise Lansdown, the Head of Strings at the Royal Northern College of Music, about the exciting Mzansi Philharmonic concert on 4 December at Cape Town City Hall. She discusses the final phase of a live-build violin project, which will be showcased at the event, and the selection process for the recipient. The concert, conducted by Kirill Karabits, will feature Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Philip Miller's uShaka iLembe Suite, and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade. Tickets available from R450.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EDINBURG, Texas - At a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the City of Edinburg's new Arts, Culture and Events (ACE) Center, Mayor Ramiro Garza made a point of singling out for praise Letty Leija.The director for the office of library and cultural arts played a big role in the project from the very beginning, the mayor said. “I want to take this moment to highlight the extraordinary contributions of a lady named Letty Leija. We all know who she is. Her dedication and work were vital in bringing this dream to fruition,” Garza said."Ms. Letty, I just want to tell you on behalf of myself - and I don't think I'll be off the wall here to speak on behalf of even former leaders here that are in the audience - your leadership has been a driving force behind this project. Your efforts made a lasting impact in Edinburg's cultural future, and we are forever grateful to you.”Garza said Leija would no doubt pay tribute to the team she had around her and the many volunteers that played their part. “But you were the driving force. And yes, there are a lot of people here, lot of volunteers that have been behind this, but you were the driving force. And I just want to say thank you for all that you have done and for making sure that no matter who was in office, you guys are pushing and pushing to make this happen. So let's give her a hand please.”There was loud applause from the audience. The ACE Center is located at 315 W. McIntyre in Edinburg, next to City Hall. The 36,000-square-foot venue is a $14 million joint investment by the City and Edinburg EDC. It's designed to be a hub for creativity, discovery, and artistic growth.“Let me just mention real quick what this facility is about. This is a hub for artistic expression, cultural celebration and community connection. It's a place where creativity has no boundaries, welcoming all ages with programming that reflects the diversity and richness of our evolving culture,” Mayor Garza said."This state of the art facility features spaces for dance, theater and music, studios for painting, a digital and graphic arts computer lab and gallery spaces to showcase the talent of local, national and international artists. It will serve as a home for theater performances, creative workshops, and, of course, as a heartbeat to all our Edinburgh many festivals.”Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian website to read the full story.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR FRIDAY, NOV 29th We begin with our weekly conversation with Mayor Jyoti Gondek. This time out, the Mayor tells us about the annual ‘Calgary Talks' Speaker series hosted at City Hall – and shares details on the main ‘points' of her “State of the City” address she presented earlier this week. Next - business owners across Canada are now racing to prepare for the Federal governments two-month GST break, all while juggling the demands of their busiest sales season. We spoke with Dan Kelly, President of the ‘Canadian Federation of Independent Business' who explained why retailers aren't as excited about the ‘GST Holiday' - as consumers are. Have your kids sent off their letters to Santa yet? Well, this year he might not get it through Canada Post….BUT….that doesn't mean your child won't have the chance to send their ‘wish list' to ‘Old Saint Nick'! We caught up with Alan Kerr, Founder of “EmailSanta.com” to hear details on the unique website he created that's been making holiday dreams come true for over 25 years!

Greg Brady spoke with Bjorn Lomborg, who is a Danish political scientist, author, and the president of the think tank Copenhagen Consensus Centre. He discussed the Cop 29 Conference that just took place in Azerbaijan and how he feels developed nations have now resorted to bribing underdeveloped countries in order to get them to get on board with climate initiatives. He also discussed data surrounding electric vehicles and how he doesn't feel EV's are the future and explained their downfalls including how they aren't useful for the trucking industry and people who don't own a garage to charge them.  Next, David Piccini Ontario Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Piccini spoke about having at least 2 million temporary residents here in Ontario and how Prime Minister Trudeau's policies have broken the public's faith in immigration. Piccini also explained a shift in making sure immigrants have a better skill set to help contribute to the Canadian economy. The Minister also talks about how the province is planning to introduce a job-protected leave of 16 weeks for people who adopt children or have kids through surrogacy. Also, Jon Burnside – Toronto city councilor. Burnside discussed Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and how she is behind in addressing many issues affecting Toronto and specifically addressing anti-Semitic graffiti on the TTC. He also explained the power structure at Toronto city hall and who is really responsible for making policies and plenty more. Finally, Greg focused in on international students speaking out against, what they believe, is unfair treatment about the student Visas expiring and that they will have to leave Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, @RachelLaLoca is on location at City Hall for a chat with the 110th Mayor-elect of New York City, Eric Adams. The two hear "real messages" left by a few of the LOL-ero's voicing their New York City concerns for the Mayor to address. The interview gets even realer with discussions around the migrant crisis, mass deportation, and the federal indictment the Mayor is currently facing. It gets deep with Mayor Adams, when we hear more about his Brooklyn upbringing, a heartfelt story about his late mother and what he loves about his job. And tune in till the end for a hilarious lightning round of questions Rachel had for the Mayor.6 Get the latest from Mayor Adams directly in your inbox - and by text. https://www.nyc.gov/content/hearfromeric/ Text With Eric 917-909-2288 Follow Rachel https://www.instagram.com/rachellaloca/ (You can text her too! 978-LATINOS or 978-528-4667) Follow Mayor Adams https://www.instagram.com/nycmayor/ and while you're at it, follow the yellow brick road...

Wow. As we get ready to enjoy a holiday weekend with our loved ones, the Orlando Pride have given us so much more to be thankful for this year. The Pride went to Kansas City, withstood a furious challenge from the Washington Spirit, played their usual solid defense, and captured a 1-0 win in the 2024 NWSL Championship. If the Kansas City Current and their fans thought the Pride celebrated on their field back in July, they hadn't seen anything yet. We discuss the Pride's win over Washington, the valiant fight the other team showed, the controversy before the game's only goal, some of the remarks the Spirit made in the aftermath, and much more. We checked back on our score predictions and made our selections for Player of the Match. After our match rewind, we opened up our mailbagbox, which was busting at the seams. Much of that came from one extremely enthusiastic listener, but we're not mad about it. We may have to break up a block of questions that big across multiple episodes in the future, but we were in a celebratory mood and answered each one. Remember, you can ask us anything by hitting us up on Twitter at either @TheManeLand or @SkoPurpSoccer and using the hashtag #AskSkoPurp. Or you can visit our show page, scroll down, and fill out the handy form. We'd also appreciate any ratings or reviews you can leave wherever you get your podcasts, and if you do that on Apple Podcasts, we'll find them easily and read them on the show. After the mailbagbox, we discussed Megan Montefusco and Celia closing their careers as champions, got a quick word from Mark Wilf, the Pride's owner and chairman, and hit the high points of the team's celebration in front of City Hall in downtown Orlando on Monday. This episode is a long one, so buckle up. Listen to it in smaller chunks if it helps. Here's how Episode 71 went down: 0:45 – Orlando didn't play its best (and credit much of that to Washington), but the Pride got their moment of Barbra Banda brilliance and won their first NWSL Championship. 29:39 – The mailbagbox is ridiculously full this week. 1:19:09 – Pride retirements, highlights from the Pride's victory parade and celebration, a word from owner/chairman Mark Wilf, and more.

USWNT legend and Angel City FC co-owner Lauren Holiday joins Sarah to talk about wanting to be a changemaker in the sports ownership space, the latest on her group's bid to take control of the North Carolina Courage, her meet-cute with MNBA player husband Jrue Holiday, and how a brain tumor helped her learn how to choose joy. Plus, the PWHL season starts this weekend, listeners share their quirky vacation collectibles, and a reminder to respect and acknowledge native land.  Check out the Orlando Pride's full championship celebration at City Hall here And more sights and sounds from the Pride's parade here and here See the NCAA soccer College Cup schedule here Read Katie Barnes' story about the SJSU volleyball team here Find out what native land you live on here Leave us a voicemail at 872-204-5070 or send us a note at goodgame@wondermedianetwork.com  Follow Sarah on social! Bluesky: @sarahspain.bsky.social Instagram: @Spain2323 Follow producer Misha Jones! Bluesky: @mishthejrnalist.bsky.social Instagram: @mishthejrnalist TikTok: @mishthejrnalist Follow producer Alex Azzi! Bluesky: @byalexazzi.bsky.social See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Thursday, friends! This morning we are happy welcome Annette Johnson, recently named Executive Director of Marie Wilkinson's Food Pantry to the program. Annette is also the President of the East Aurora School District Board of Education. She will also speak with us about the Pet Program in D131, bringing loveable animals into the environment of learning. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Join the City of Aurora's Human Relations Commission today and let your voice and ideas be heard! The commission conducts in-person meetings at City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room at 5:30 pm, every second Thursday of the month. See the flyer for more details and visit the website to apply here: https://www.aurora-il.org/1078/Human-Relations-Commission - Professional and reliable electrical work is just a phone call away! Call AA Electric at (630) 393-1100 for your next service and receive a discount on service, free estimate, and 24 hour service. Support a local American company with over 20 years of dedication to Aurora. They've got you covered! Follow AA Electric on Facebook! Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV #positivevibes #positiveenergy #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #morningnews #morningshow #thursday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Happy Tuesday Aurora! It's a very special day and we've got amazing guests on the show this morning! Today we will be learning about the Dream Scribers program of Talented Tenth Social Services, Inc. and also speak with Mason & Resire, two of the awesome youth who are preparing to graduate from the program. This program is truly an inspiration in the lives of the young people involved. Through positive expression the program brings out the inner writer that is waiting to tell a story! Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Join the City of Aurora's Human Relations Commission today and let your voice and ideas be heard! The commission conducts in-person meetings at City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room at 5:30 pm, every second Thursday of the month. See the flyer for more details and visit the website to apply here: https://www.aurora-il.org/1078/Human-Relations-Commission - Professional and reliable electrical work is just a phone call away! Call AA Electric at (630) 393-1100 for your next service and receive a discount on service, free estimate, and 24 hour service. Support a local American company with over 20 years of dedication to Aurora. They've got you covered! Follow AA Electric on Facebook! Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV #positivevibes #positiveenergy #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #morningnews #morningshow #tuesday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Good morning and happy Friday! Today we have a great show for you. Our guests today are Dr. Candace Thier & D'Chon Jones of the LITE (Leaders In Transformational Education) program. They are here to tell us about their Dream Out Loud Conference, and also other programs, activities and events. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Join the City of Aurora's Human Relations Commission today and let your voice and ideas be heard! The commission conducts in-person meetings at City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room at 5:30 pm, every second Thursday of the month. See the flyer for more details and visit the website to apply here: https://www.aurora-il.org/1078/Human-Relations-Commission - Professional and reliable electrical work is just a phone call away! Call AA Electric at (630) 393-1100 for your next service and receive a discount on service, free estimate, and 24 hour service. Support a local American company with over 20 years of dedication to Aurora. They've got you covered! Follow AA Electric on Facebook! Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV #positivevibes #positiveenergy #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #morningnews #morningshow #friday --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Storm Bert continued to bring disruption into Monday after as winds over 80mph and torrential downpours caused “devastating” flooding over the weekend.Five people are believed to have died in the storm and around 160 flood alerts remain in place across England and Wales, where a council leader was among those criticising the Met Office for not upgrading the storm from a yellow to red alert.The Standard podcast is joined by Heather Shepherd, a flood recovery specialist and consultant.In part two, The London Standard's City Hall editor Ross Lydall on mayor Sadiq Khan's hiring plans for some very well remunerated jobs - one paying an almost £100,000 salary - to help him seize control of Oxford Street to create a “commercial model” and help envision his pedestrianisation plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11/25/24: Gfld City Councilor Marianne Bullock: mass resignations at city hall. Prof Amilcar Shabazz w/ Ayanna Crawford: Kwanzaa & Thanksgiving/ Day of Mourning. Amherst Town Mgr Paul Bockelman: Trump & risk for Sanctuary Cities. Megan Zinn & local author Sarah Sawyer: “The Undercurrent.”

Episode 33 features an interview where we learn a little more why Winnipeg Transit can't solve the violence and disorder plaguing routes, and how City Council and the police are responsible to solve the problem. Part 1- What happened at the Public Hearing on Tuesday? Marty Gold touches briefly on what he told City Council about opening up 'Malls and Corridors' for residential housing buiilds - and what it took to even get registered to speak- in the first segment and in his Sun column today: City Hall Roadblocks Discourage Public Participation At Marathon Meeting . 4.00- A Transit supervisor barely escaped an attack with an improvised 'flamethrower' at Graham and Fort on Friday. The perp had been sleeping on the bus for a couple of hours until being roused that morning. Combined with the assault and robbery of a 21 year old girl getting off a bus in Windsor Park, there's no question that even being near Transit is a dangerous proposition- and that undermines the concept that new tenants on Malls and Corridors will risk taking a bus. (Editor's note- as this episode was in post-production yet another incident involving a machete-wielding man in a bus shelter and police occured at Unicity plaza.) 14.20 Part 2- Once upon a time, before his outsider run for Mayor, Don Woodstock worked as a Transit driver. Earlier in November, he spoke with TGCTS about ways to improve overall bus safety and efficiency. - "Management has no interest or desire to make sure they have a workforce like it was 20 years ago" - "If you can't keep your staff, that's an indication that something is wrong." To send story tips & comments, or to contribute support to Season 5 costs via E-Transfer - Email martygoldlive@gmail.com - Even if MPI doesn't find an Operator at fault for an accident, Transit management can disregard it and penalize an employee. - Don explains the 'white card' system that blames drivers for almost anything. - If new police hires replace the role of Supervisors in incident responses, those supervisors can put on their blue shirt and get back behind the wheel. "We have a system bloated in bureaucracy." 27.20 - "Let us put plainclothes officers in the bus in designated routes that we know we have problems." - "The police top brass need to find away to interject the junior officers, supervisors ultimately stiil have to call police anyway." 31.00 - "They have done nothing to assure the general public they are going to be safe." 35.15 Part 3 - A Rally for Public Safety is being hosted by ATU from 10.30 to Noon on Tuesday at City Hall, 510 Main Street. "We want to encourage riders who have felt unsafe to participate at the rally." Marty will be covering the rally for the Sun. - A preview of upcoming topics heading into the New Year, including Manitoba Hydro wind farms, city hall 'integrity', and more in-depth interviews! That's how we earn your support! - WE ARE OVER 80% OF THE WAY - You can help us meet the budget for Season 5 and ensure this podcast continues to be your voice- go to ⁠⁠the Donate page at ActionLine.ca⁠⁠ and pitch in towards our costs - under $1200 to go! - All donors until Dec. 15th will receive a rare copy of Retropeg, a black and white photographic collection of our city in the 1970's ! (while supplies last)

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The City of St. Louis has about $250 million from a settlement with the Rams over its relocation to Los Angeles. Unlike money from the American Rescue Plan Act, there's no deadline to spend it. That hasn't stopped competing proposals and disagreements at City Hall. STLPR reporter Rachel Lippmann breaks down the divisions on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air.

Episode 32 begins with a recap of Marty Gold's latest reports and columns in the Winnipeg Sun, and the reaction to our most recent podcasts about City Hall. He also previews his upcoming Sunday column about appearing at the Council public hearing this week regarding amendments to zoning bylaws to allow for new HAF-funded housing at malls and along commercial streets. You'll hear how the entire process and the public hearing itself didn't serve the public good. * To send story tips & comments, or to send support to Season 5 costs by E-Transfer- Email martygoldlive@gmail.com 17.00- Part 2- There are 40 agencies involved in the city plan to deal with homelessness and demands for shelter spaces. While some, like St. Boniface Street Links, are taking down illegal camps and getting affected occupants into social service programs, Main Street Project - and official City policy- persists in placing the "human rights" of those campers over the rights of the taxpayers whose lives and safety are upended by the criminals. 26.00 - MSP opposes relocating encampments from river banks to safer spaces inland. Yet the organization takes tax funding from those same residents pleading for relief. Some of those residents told the media this week they don't want to be identified for fear of retaliation. Even Premier Wab Kinew isn't down with the MSP approach. “As a society, we do not accept when people are not of sound mind that we allow them to continue suffering.” Is it time to defund groups like MSP that enable criminals to disrupt the peace and threaten those who blow the whistle? And is it time for Wab Kinew to offer up some Crown Land the homeless encampments can move to? And who is responsible for refugees being among the homeless? You'll hear some surprising statistics about emergency service trips to illegal camps- we await a price tag for those visits. SEASON 5 FUNDING DRIVE UPDATE-- we are now within $1185 of the $5600 target! You can help us meet the budget for this season and ensure this podcast continues to be your voice - go to ⁠⁠the Donate page at ActionLine.ca⁠⁠ and pitch in towards our costs! 39.25 Part 3- Crime Courts and Public Safety Update A 27 year old Philippino Winnipegger rode his bike to a hotel vendor just before closing time last year to grab a case of beer. Instead he was viciously beaten by a youth mob and stabbed to death by the then-14 year old ringleader. That punk proceeded to assault 3 of his accomplices. Manslaughter, robbery, weapons charges (brass knuckles!) - and he got 3 years in closed custody. What did he learn from this? What he can get away with if his lawyer plays the 'bad upbringing card. Who should have been wondering "it's 2 AM on Remembrance Day, where's junior?" We ask- what are the repercussions for the parents, social workers, and Nahanni Fontaine's provincial Families Department? 49.45- Another day, another lawsuit against the City of Winnipeg. We go over the details of the claim made by a Nova Scotia company who were turfed from working on the North End Sewage Plant. The way they tell it, it smells like city honchos are covering up for their own bumbling - again. ****** Latest Sun Columns and Stories: City's Push For Housing Steamrolls Over Residents Mayes wants St. Vital residents ready for fight over new fourplex zoning rules COMING UP- More on bus safety; An update on antisemitism in Winnipeg; Dark days for Manitoba Hydro; more interviews! ******* * THANK YOU FOR LISTENING *

No political agenda. No filters. Just raw, on-the-ground video reporting of some of the most polarizing and violent unrest in American history. The chaotic history he recorded nearly got him killed, threw him into the national media spotlight, thrust him into a major trial, and made him enemies on the left and right.  Richie McGinniss -- a fearless new breed of journalist.  Plunging into both the Black Lives Matter and MAGA demonstrations, the 35-year-old McGinniss captures the pure, unvarnished truth of events that have sent shockwaves through the world, providing his audience with the access and perspective missing in mainstream news reports. Now, McGinniss is stepping back from the mayhem and sharing his experiences in his new book, RIOT DIET, that brings readers knee-deep into the chaos he covered first-hand and provides deep insights into how the media and politicians distort the demonstrations for their own ends. Among the highlights: McGinniss's first full published account of the harrowing protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in 2020 when McGinniss narrowly avoided a bullet fired by Kyle Rittenhouse, then desperately tried to save the life of one of Rittenhouse's shooting victims. McGinniss became an international media figure -- and political lightning rod – after testifying at Rittenhouse's murder trial. His recordings received tens of millions of views after Kenosha when he interviewed Kyle Rittenhouse 13 min before the shooting and on January 6, when he spoke with a man smoking a doobie under the Capitol Rotunda.  In RIOT DIET, Richie hopscotches from the Memorial Day riots in front of the White House after the death of George Floyd, to the clash of guards and Proud Boys in Seattle's Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ), to a face-off between the umbrella gang and the NYPD in New York City's protest in front of City Hall, to Portland's teargas-soaked tangles between federal officers and demonstrators, and finally to the smoldering commercial districts and the deadly shootings in Kenosha.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod. (Please Subscribe)

This week, Mitch & Dawn discuss the new Manatee County Commission, the sale of the "old City Hall" property, Richard Tatem being reappointed to the school board seat he resigned from to run for House seat 72, and the Floridians nominated to cabinet positions by the president-elect.

November 21, 2024 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about Thanksgiving, economic development, city business, and a photo in the Decatur Tribune that brings back memories. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for November 20th  Publish Date:  November 20th    From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.  Today is Wednesday, November 20th and Happy birthday to Robert Kenndy Senior.  ***11.20.24 - BIRTHDAY – RFK SR***  I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.  Gwinnett's annual Red, Blue and You celebration will highlight Apalachee High SROs  Gwinnett schools will add more social workers, with some federal help  Talk about deja vu. Another winning Powerball ticket was sold in Gwinnett  Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on donating food.  All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!  Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG  STORY 1:  Gwinnett's annual Red, Blue and You celebration will highlight Apalachee High SROs  The Red, Blue and You event, celebrating its ninth year, will honor two heroes who saved lives during the Apalachee High School shooting. Scheduled for 11:30 a.m. this Thursday at Buford Arena, the event thanks first responders and includes a meal catered by Jim N' Nicks. This year, special recognition will be given to Barrow County SROs who stopped the shooting, as well as firefighters and police officers. The event, supported by sponsors like Northside Hospital, is free and open to the public, with growing interest from the community.  STORY 2: Gwinnett schools will add more social workers, with some federal help  The federal government is aiding Gwinnett County Public Schools with a $2.45 million School Based Mental Health Grant to hire more social workers, addressing students' mental health needs. Announced by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, the grant is part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, aimed at reducing gun violence and supporting mental health initiatives. This funding comes in response to the urgent need for more mental health professionals in Georgia schools. The grant will help provide essential mental health support for students facing various stressors.    STORY 3: Talk about deja vu. Another winning Powerball ticket was sold in Gwinnett  Gwinnett County has recently become a hotspot for Powerball winners. A $2 million winning ticket from the Nov. 16 drawing was sold at a Shell station in Lawrenceville, marking the second big win in the area within a month. The winner, who matched all five white-ball numbers with the Power Play option, has claimed their prize but remains unnamed. Previously, a $478.2 million jackpot ticket was sold on Oct. 23 at a Quick Mart in Buford, shared by two anonymous winners, marking the largest win in Georgia Lottery history. Powerball drawings occur three times a week.    We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.  We'll be right back  Break 2: 08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL  STORY 4:   Students46, Lawrenceville Host Love Lawrenceville Day for International Transition Center Students  Love Lawrenceville Day, hosted by Students46, offered a Spanish-language immersive experience for newcomer students from Gwinnett County's International Transition Center. The event, part of Impact46's programming, aimed to introduce Spanish-speaking students to careers and local government. Students participated in business-shadowing at City Hall, Public Works, and the Police Department, guided by bilingual staff. The day concluded with a lunch featuring Hispanic leaders. Supported by the City of Lawrenceville and various sponsors, the event emphasized inclusivity and community connection. Future events are planned for Discovery and Central Gwinnett High Schools.  STORY 5:   GCPS Recognizes REACH Scholars  Gwinnett County Public Schools celebrated four REACH scholars at the annual REACH Signing Day. The scholars, Yaima Cardenas-Vazquez, Sheyla Calderon Roblero, Jacob Cortez, and Ragib Talukder, each receive up to $10,000 for postsecondary education. Chosen in eighth grade, these students are supported through high school by mentors from the REACH Georgia Program, which aims to enhance college access for low-income students. Dr. Tinisha Parker praised the scholars for their excellence and potential to make a positive impact, while Dr. Demetria Williams highlighted their commitment to achieving higher education and career success.    Break 3:    And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on donating food  *** INGLES 5 'ASK LEAH' DONATING FOOD***  We'll have final thoughts after this.    Break 4: Ingles Markets 2  Signoff –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com  Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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On today's show: it's budget week at City Hall. We hear from a councillor pushing back against a proposed property tax increase; game developers in Calgary come together tonight to showcase locally developed video games. We talk to one of them; it's been decades since the Confluence Historic Site has overhauled some of its exhibits. We hear about the makeover now underway.

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie is getting his staff together as he prepares to transition into City Hall, featuring notable business and tech leaders including Open AI CEO Sam Altman. For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchors Margie Shafer and Eric Thomas spoke with KCBS Insider Phil Matier.

Fatherhood is a journey laden with challenges, triumphs, and a multitude of rewarding experiences. For some, it means rewriting the scripts handed down by previous generations and breaking stereotypes. Kevin Riley, a father of three, a Bronx councilman, author, and one of the founding members of "The Dad Gang," epitomizes this transformative journey. In this week's Dads with Daughters podcast, Kevin Riley shared his unique story, shedding light on his mission to redefine Black fatherhood and support other fathers in similar pursuits. The Crucial First Steps: Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt Fear as a Driving Force When Kevin Riley found out he was going to be a father to his first daughter, Brooke, fear struck him. Having grown up without a father, he was acutely aware of what he lacked in terms of role models and guidance. Reflecting on those initial fears, Riley shared, "I was scared but also excited because it was a journey I could pour so much value into." His primary concern was whether he was parenting the right way. Riley's transparency about his fears dismantles the myth of the all-knowing father. It is okay to be scared, okay to doubt — what matters is the desire to overcome these fears and become the best dad possible. Balancing Responsibilities: The Art of Time Management Striking a Balance in a Busy Life Being a councilman often pulls Kevin Riley in different directions, demanding a delicate balance between public responsibilities and family life. "I bring my children everywhere," Riley explains. From community events to City Hall hearings, his children are often by his side, learning the ropes of civic engagement early on. This unique approach serves dual purposes: it provides valuable bonding time and exposes his children to the concept of public service. Riley's method underscores the importance of integrating children into various aspects of life, making them active participants in their father's world. Empowering Daughters: The Challenge and the Reward Breaking Gender Norms Kevin Riley emphasized the importance of empowering his daughters to pursue any career they desire, irrespective of societal expectations. He makes it a point to connect his daughters with powerful female leaders to illustrate that they can achieve the same heights as their male counterparts. "In a male-dominated society, you have to find creative ways to empower your daughters," Riley says. The lesson here is that fatherhood extends beyond basic caregiving; it's about paving the way for your children to see themselves as capable and equal contributors to society. Sharing the Journey: "Hop Into Life" From Personal Experience to Published Author Riley's book, "Hopping Through Life," co-authored with his children, is a heartfelt narrative aimed at demystifying the complexities of fatherhood. The inspiration stemmed from his own experiences and his nightly ritual of reading to his kids. "Be proud of the journey you've been through because it created the person you are today," Riley advises. The book serves as a beacon for other fathers, particularly those who may have grown up without a father figure. It's a testament to overcoming obstacles and embracing the messy, yet beautiful, journey of parenting. Community Building: The Dad Gang Changing Stereotypes, One Dad at a Time One of the most impactful initiatives Kevin Riley has been involved with is "The Dad Gang." Founded by Sean Williams, this organization was borne out of a single comment that stereotyped Black fathers. "We created this community online, but we really wanted to go deeper," Riley explains. The Dad Gang hosts events like the "March of Dads," which feature public walks and community activities aimed at showcasing the active involvement of Black fathers. The group also organizes healing circles and interactive forums that provide emotional support and amplify the narratives of Black fatherhood. Final Words: The All-Important Advice Make Time, Always As Kevin Riley beautifully puts it, "There's no amount of money that you can earn within your lifetime that would amount to the time you could spend with your children." For dads feeling overwhelmed or questioning their readiness due to financial constraints, Riley offers the essential advice to prioritize time with their children over everything else. His advocacy for this critical aspect of fatherhood is both inspiring and actionable. Through his roles as a councilman, author, and community leader, Kevin Riley is not just rewriting his own narrative — he's providing a new script for Black fatherhood, challenging stereotypes, and inspiring fathers everywhere to be the best they can be. His story serves as a powerful reminder that fatherhood, above all, is a journey of love, patience, and unwavering commitment. TRANSCRIPT (Unedited transcript created with CASTMAGIC) Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:05]: Welcome to dads with daughters. In this show, we spotlight dads, resources, and more to help you be the best dad you can be. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:16]: Welcome back to the Dads With Daughters podcast where we bring you guests to be active participants in your daughter's lives, raising them to be strong, independent women. Really excited to have you back again this week. This week, as always, I'm on this journey with you. You and I are going along this journey to be the best dads that we can be. And the thing that I love is that you show up every week to be able to learn, to grow, to hear from other fathers, hear from other people about the journeys that they've been on, and some of the resources that they've been able to either create, provide, or just the experiences that they've had that can give you some context, give you some ideas about things that you can do to be able to better engage with your daughters or just be there and just be able to be the best dad that you can be and help them in the journey that they're on as they're moving into womanhood. That's why every week I love being able to bring you different guests, different people with different experiences that come to fatherhood just like you and I, without a lot of resources, without a lot of ideas, because there's no one right way to father. However, we can learn from each other. We can learn from so many others to be able to be that better father that we wanna be. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:37]: Today, we got another great guest with us today. Kevin Riley is a father of 3. He is a district 12 Bronx councilman and a soon to be published author and founding member of the dad gang. And we're gonna be talking to him about his own journey, about being a dad of 2 daughters and a son, but also some of the we'll talk about his new book. We'll talk about a little bit of a lot of things to be able to get some of his own perspectives. So I'm really excited to have him here. Kevin, thanks so much for being here today. Kevin Riley [00:02:11]: Thank you for having me, Dr. Lewis. How are you doing today? Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:02:13]: I really appreciate you being here. And I always love starting this these interviews with an opportunity to turn the clock back in time. I know you've got 2 daughters. You got a 9 and a 5 year old. So I'm gonna go back. Maybe it's 10 years. Maybe it's 9 years. Never know. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:02:28]: But I wanna go back to the very beginning. I wanna go back to that first moment that you found out that you're going to be a father to a daughter. What was going through your head? Kevin Riley [00:02:36]: I was scared. I think I was truly scared finding out that my at that time, my fiance was pregnant. She's my wife now. Pregnant with our first daughter, Brooke. Really scared because at that time, you know, I didn't grow up with a father. So as you stated before, we're trying to learn fatherhood techniques, we're trying to learn different tips, we're trying to learn different situations that may, you know, come about within our children's lives from each other. It's so important that we create these communities because at that time I didn't know. I I was really truly scared, but I did know that I wanted to be the best father possible. Kevin Riley [00:03:09]: I know that at minimal. I knew I wanted to be the best father possible. So I would say 10 years ago, man, when I find out or 9 years ago, when I found out that Brooke was gonna be more, I was scared, but I was really excited too because it was a journey that I felt that I can, give so much back and pour so much value Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:03:24]: back to school. You just said that you were scared. And I think a lot of dads are scared to step into fatherhood, let alone being a father to a daughter. And there's some fear that goes into that. As you've gone through these 9 years with your oldest daughter and your other kids as well, what's been your biggest fear in being a father to a daughter? Kevin Riley [00:03:46]: I think my biggest fear, and I'm a be totally transparent with you, making sure that I'm parented the right way. There's no manual into being a father. There's no manual into being a dad. There's no right way of doing things all the time, and I think really there are times when even I'm communicating with my daughter, my daughter's trying to communicate with me or even show affection. I mean, I may be busy as you stated, I'm a I'm a New York City council member, so my job is very, very busy a lot of the times, So I won't be as available to my daughter as much as I will possibly wanna be available to her. So you kinda get that fear of, hey. Am I doing this the right way? Is my daughter going to find love outside of her father because she felt like she didn't get that male love from her father, because he wasn't there for her as much as possible. And then once I was able to kind of fight those different thoughts within myself, I was able to apply, what I wanted to be, because I think it's the fear. Kevin Riley [00:04:40]: The fear always puts doubt within yourself. Then if you really open your eyes, I was always available at her doctor's appointments, I was always going to her shows, I was always showing up for everything for my children. It puts that doubt aside because we have fear, especially when you grow up, and like I stated, I grew up without a father. So that fear of, hey. I didn't get the blueprint. I don't know how a father is supposed to deal with this with their child. I think after I got off that fear and that doubt, I was able to be the best father that I'm actually doing a really pretty good job. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:05:10]: That being a councilman, you have a busy life, and you're pulled in a lot of different directions. Being an elected person in an elected office definitely is something that puts you into the limelight in many aspects. People get to know you. And sometimes your kids don't get that in regard to being that public figure in that way. And they don't always understand that you have to be away to be able to build them the life that they are accustomed to. So talk to me about that in regards to balance because I think that so many fathers have to try to balance their work life, their or or professional life, their personal life, and trying to find what that perfect balance is to be able to show up and to be able to be in the lives of their kids the way that they wanna be. How have you been able to do that? Have you struggled with it? What have you done to be able to get better at it? Kevin Riley [00:06:10]: Yeah. I think I touched, a little bit about that with the fear and the doubt, but then you you mentioned something balance and time management. I am a person that if you know me and the way I govern, I bring my children everywhere. So my children actually attend community events for me. My children actually attend meetings for me. I'll even bring my children to city hall at hearings sometimes because I think it's very important for them to see exactly what their father does and important for them to be civically engaged as well. I'm trying to teach civics to my children at a very, very early age. You do understand that within our country, you know, a lot of children don't get the accessibility or the access to learn about how government truly works. Kevin Riley [00:06:46]: So I get I think my children are seeing that on a day to day basis, and they understand what their father is or what their father contributes, to their community. I do a lot of work with giving back to my community and my children realize that and they really appreciate that. So I think, time management is really important. I have a luxury of bringing my children to work. A lot of fathers don't have the luxury of bringing their children to work. But even if you don't have the luxury of bringing your children to work, I think time management is very important. Even if you take a hour, 2 hours, that's why you go we came out with this book and we're writing this book and I know we're gonna touch on that a little bit later. But just doing activity with your child, reading to your children, going out and playing with your children. Kevin Riley [00:07:26]: We can make time. There's 24 hours in the day. There's always time that you can make to engage with your children and I realized that with time management, I may not have the opportunity to sit down and watch cartoons all day with my children. But in the morning time, when I'm getting them ready for school, engaging, communicating with them, and conversing with them, in the evening time, making sure that I shut my phone calls off at a certain period of time, and I'm able to sit down with my children, you know, watch a TV show, catch up with them, have some dinner with them, things of that nature. I think time management is crucial Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:07:58]: It truly is. For your father. Now one of the things that I wanted to go back to, you were talking about fear and raising daughters. And raising kids is not always easy. There's ups. There's downs. There's every which way. And sometimes days are good. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:08:11]: Sometimes they may not be. So it can be difficult at times as well. What's been the hardest part of being a father to a daughter? Kevin Riley [00:08:18]: I think the hardest part of being a father to a daughter is being able to empower them to do whatever they wanna do within their life. Coming from a male and my wife does an amazing job with empowering our daughters. But coming from their father as a man, they see me doing a lot of amazing dope things, and I don't want them to feel like only men can do this. I try to empower them, and I try to be equalizers to them and let them know, like, hey. As I'm doing this, there's powerful leaders out there doing this as well, so I think it's very important, especially in my field. I always try to connect my daughters to very powerful women leaders alongside with them. Their mother has a very powerful position as well, but other powerful leaders out there who are women and who are doing a lot of dope amazing things, because I want them to feel like this is not male driven. You know, their father, they see the dope things their father is doing all the time. Kevin Riley [00:09:07]: They see their father's always on television all the time, but they also see the Bronx borough president who's the 1st black woman to hold that position. She does amazing things, and when we go to events, they're able to connect with her on real time, and they're able to talk to her, ask her questions. So I think that has been the challenge as a dad with raising daughters because I think in a male dominant society, you really try to find creative ways to empower them and let them know that they could do the same thing that you could do even though it's a male dominant. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:09:36]: You mentioned that you've got a new book coming out called Popping Through Life. And I know that in that book, you are trying to really remind families that family is not just about blood relations or focusing on what it means to focusing on what we may lack in our lives. So I wanna go back to the beginning as you have created this story. As as an author myself, I know how much time, effort, passion have to go into the creation of these pieces that are being put out into the world. What made you decide that you wanted to be an author, and what made you decide that this was the topic for kids that you wanted to talk about? Kevin Riley [00:10:15]: I've always been passionate about expressing my story to individuals. Growing up, my father and my mother migrated to America from Jamaica, and unfortunately, my father, he was incarcerated when we were younger, and I used to always visit him when he was in the criminal justice system. And that's why I thought I was actually going. So that's why when my daughter was born in 2015 and now me being a council member, you can see that was a total different change, you know, in direction in life, and I believe my father did the best that he possibly could. We have a great relationship today. You know, we stay connected as much as possible, and I really strongly feel that the storyline came from me expressing where the challenges that I grew up with, where that came through, and it's really much just hopping through life, like, getting through getting by. I feel a lot of us feel like we're just getting by through life a lot of times, and once I have my daughter in 2015 and I'm learning, then I have my other daughter in 2019, and then my son came in 2022, it's like I learned different things at with each child, and I'm hopping through this thing we call parent look. It's something that I do with my children every single night as I read to my children. Kevin Riley [00:11:22]: Something in New York City and and throughout the nation, we're trying to promote literacy to our children, so I think it's crucially and truly important as parents that you read to your children as much as possible and have your children read back to you as much as possible. But as we were reading these stories and every time I'm reading the story, I'm always reading the author and the illustration illustrator out to the story. And my daughter said one day, like, hey, dad would love if one day we could tell our story. And when she said that, I'm like, wow. That really struck me because as a council member, I'm always verbal. I'm always giving speeches about my story, but I've never written my story down, and I wanted to write it in a sense where a father who has experienced the same things that I've experienced growing up and their their journey of fatherhood and them kind of hopping, they can actually read the story to their children so their children could actually understand as well, like, hey, your father's not perfect. Your father there wasn't a machine that was created. It was just dad. Kevin Riley [00:12:16]: Here's a dad. Here's a mom. Your father has been through stuff. Your father has trauma in their life. Your father is healing. Your father is learning different things, and they are just getting through life the same way that you're getting through life as a child. Our child learned to crawl, then walk, then then then read, then then go to school on their own. They learn different things, and you continue to learn. Kevin Riley [00:12:36]: Learning doesn't stop when you graduate school. Learning continues throughout life, so I think that's where the journey of the book came from. It it's about me telling my story, but also about me giving a platform for fathers who experience things like me. There's a lot of tons of fathers out there who didn't have a father figure in their life, and they're going into this journey of fatherhood. They can actually read a story to their children that could kind of outline that. And we utilize character of a bunny because bunnies are really popular with children, Bugs Bunny. Bunnies are really, really popular with children as an animal, and they're energized. Bunnies are really energized, and that's what we feel like fathers should be in their children's lives. Kevin Riley [00:13:13]: They should be their children's Energizer Bunny. They should energize their children to make sure that they're going out and being the best of their ability. So that's where the book and the journey of the book came from, and I'm really excited that we're releasing it on September 6th on National Reader Book Day. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:13:27]: So you're telling your story, and you're sharing that with the masses. What are you hoping that people are going to take from reading this for themselves and reading to their children? Kevin Riley [00:13:39]: Be proud of the journey that you've been through because the journey that you've been through created the person that you are today, and we shouldn't always shun away from it. I know sometimes people are kind of embarrassed of their upbringing. They're embarrassed of the trauma that they experience through their life, but I think they should kind of look at the good out of that because it made them into a very resilient person. It made them into a very strong person that's able to conquer any challenges that they may embark on, you know, moving forward. And hopping through life really engages and showcases that even though you may have had trauma throughout your life, you could still be a great dad. Even though you may not had a father when you were younger, you could still be a great dad. And also to be sympathetic, you don't know what your father went through. Your father had a father. Kevin Riley [00:14:23]: Your father's father had a father. There has been lineage of fatherhood that's been happening throughout generations, and there's no manual. I think a lot of times when we think of parents, we always circle and and focus on mothers all the time, but fathers are as important as mothers as well. I think fathers don't know that. I know in New York City, I passed a resolution that made June in New York City fatherhood recognition month because we want to recognize fathers throughout the entire month of June. But not only do that, the whole goal is to create centers for fathers. We partner with organizations like the Real Dads Network. I have an organization that I know I'm gonna we're gonna talk about soon, the dad gang, but we really want to create these fatherhood centers that provide resources for fathers to really flourish, that will help fathers find jobs, help fathers connect with their children emotionally. Kevin Riley [00:15:11]: I think fathers, even men, we've been taught to be really, really masculine at times and not really be really comprehensive, really understand our feelings, really be emotionally connected, to our emotional feelings, so we can emotionally connect with our children and understand that. So I think that's why I want people to get from this book. I want people to really understand that, hey, even though you did have a journey that brought you to this day, you should embrace it, and you should really know that it made you into the strong, resilient person that you are in today's society. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:15:44]: Now you talked about the organization that you are a part of and that you founded called Dad Gang. Talk to me about Dad Gang, why you decided to start it, what its goals are, and what you're hoping that people are going to take away from being a part of it. Kevin Riley [00:16:00]: So when you talk about fatherhood, one negative aspect and negative stereotype about fatherhood is black fathers aren't involved in their children's lives. So when we started the Dag Gang, the Dag Gang, Sean Williams, who's the founder of the Dag Gang, who's our fraternity brother, Kappa Alpha Paternity Incorporated. He started the Dag Gang, in 2015 when he had his second daughter, and he was in the supermarket with his child, and, a white woman had said to him, I'm glad you stuck around. It's good that you stuck around. And he was really offended by that comment, but he's like, I know tons of fathers out there that are involved in their children's lives. So we first, we got together and at that time, that's when social media really started picking up. You had Instagram, you had Twitter, you had all these different platforms that people are really looking at people lives on a device. So we want to put out as much positive imagery and visions of black fatherhood. Kevin Riley [00:16:53]: We didn't realize we are creating a community of black fathers that were coming to this page, seeing all the dope black fathers out there, connecting with those fathers because we would add put their username there, connecting with them because they were from their city and towns, and really building this market that, hey. You might have a father like I have, at that time, my daughter, at the time between 2015 and 2018, she just turned 3 at that time. I could connect with a brother who has a 10 year old. So they have a 10 year old daughter. So I know between 3 10 year old what are certain things I should be doing, certain things I should be saying, certain things I should not be doing. It creates this kinda community, so we created this community online, but we really want to go a little bit deeper. So we started to do events where we organize and mobilize in different states, and we do something called the March of Dads. So it started off with calling strolling with the homies, but we changed the name to the March of Dads because we wanted to go to landmarks in different places. Kevin Riley [00:17:46]: So for instance, we went to in New York City, we go to Prospect. In New York City, we just did the Bronx Children's Museum. In Atlanta, we did Ponce City Market. In DC, we marched by the White House, and we wanted to go to landmarks and showcase, and you just see a whole bunch of Black fathers, fathers of color, walking together with strollers, carry ons, older children, grandfathers, fathers. You just see that image and it showcases to you that black fathers are really engaged. But not only do we do that, we host a bunch of conversations and talks. So we do healing circles where we call it the dad house, where we have fathers, just fathers, just speaking. Because sometimes we feel like there's no place for us to just speak and just express how we feel. Kevin Riley [00:18:28]: As men, I go back to the masculinity. We're always taught that we're not supposed to show emotions. We're supposed to figure things out, just kinda go through life and just figure things out. Be tough about things, and that continues to just break us down. And then we get to a point where we break down, and that healing process is so challenging. I read a book called Battle Cry by Jason Wilson. Amazing book, where he talked about that, that we focus so much on the masculinity part about manhood, which is important, but we need to also talk about emotions and the comprehensive part about being the man as well. So the dad game, we really formulated this organization to be a a nest, a safe haven for fathers of color out there to showcase that we are present. Kevin Riley [00:19:10]: We do tons of different other activities. We hand out strollers, diapers, things of that nature in different parts of the city and the, the nation. We're in different parts. We do stuff in LA, DC, Atlanta, where we're branching out to different parts as well, but it's really organization. Tap in. It's the dadgang.com, or you can follow us on the dad gang on any platform. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:19:32]: I love the concept. I love the idea. As a global organization, it is definitely something that's needed to be able to as you kind of were talking about in the sense of redefining fatherhood and redefining black fatherhood or or the masses and to show that what the founder heard in the grocery store is not accurate and it is definitely not something that should be perpetuated. So I appreciate all the work that the organization's doing to engage dads in so many ways. There are so many opportunities for dads to be able to come together. This is one great way to be able to do that. And I encourage people to check out The Dad Gang at the dad gang.com to be able to learn more about their events, their activities, and how you can get involved as well. Now we always finish our interviews with what I like to call our fatherhood 5, where I ask you 5 more questions to delve deeper into you as a dad. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:20:27]: Are you ready? In one word, what is fatherhood? Kevin Riley [00:20:30]: Love. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:20:31]: When was a time that you finally felt like you succeeded at being a father to a daughter? Kevin Riley [00:20:36]: The completion of Hop Into LifeBook. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:20:38]: If I was to talk to your kids, how would they describe you as a dad? Kevin Riley [00:20:41]: Mister Clean. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:20:44]: What about 10 years from now? What do you want them to say? Kevin Riley [00:20:46]: My dad is my best friend. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:20:48]: Who inspires you to be a better dad? Kevin Riley [00:20:49]: My children. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:20:50]: Now you've given a lot of piece of advice today, things that you've learned along the way. As we finish up today, what's one piece of advice you'd want to give to every dad? Kevin Riley [00:20:58]: Make time to be with your children. There's no amount of money that you can earn within your lifetime that would amount to the amount of time you could spend with your children. I talk to a ton of people out there who are interested in becoming a father and they and they always say to me like, 'hey, I just think I'm not financially ready yet.' Yes, having a child can be very expensive, but in the same sense it's more expensive when you're not spending time with your children. Because the time that you're missing with your children is something you can never make up. So I always give the advice to every dad out there, make time to be around your children, whether if it's an hour a day, whatever the time is, just make time so you could truly just connect with them and so you can just see how dope you are and just really showcase your love that you have for them. If the Hop Into LifeBook could order it on hopindolifebook.com. It's going to be an amazing amazing series because there's gonna be some more books that's gonna come out after and I'm really really proud of my children who are co authors of this book, Brook Kate and Caleb Riley. And I would just advise you just find that activity that you could do with your kids together. Kevin Riley [00:22:03]: It will really really make you guys closer and really make them be able to express their creative juices to you as well. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:22:09]: Well, Kevin, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for doing what you're doing to be able to be active in your own kids' lives, but also what you're doing to be able to engage with other dads, to be able to push them to be that engaged father that they want to be as well. And I wish you all the best. Kevin Riley [00:22:27]: Thank you, doctor Lewis. Thank you for having me. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:22:28]: If you've enjoyed today's episode of the Dads with Daughters podcast, we invite you to check out the fatherhood insider. The fatherhood insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the best dad that he can be. We know that no child comes with an instruction manual and most dads are figuring it out as they go along, and the fatherhood insider is full of resources and information that will up your game on fatherhood. Through our extensive course library, interactive forum, step by step road maps, and more, you will engage and learn with experts, but more importantly, dads like you. So check it out at fathering together dot org. If you are a father of a daughter and have not yet joined the dads with daughters Facebook community, there's a link in the notes today. Dads with daughters is a program of fathering together. We look forward to having you back for another great guest next week, all geared to helping you raise strong empowered daughters and be the best dad that you can be. We're all in the same boat, and it's full of tiny screaming passengers. We spend the time, We give the lessons. We make the meals. We buy them presents and bring your a game. Because those kids are growing fast. The time goes by just like a dynamite blast, calling astronauts and firemen, carpenters, and muscle men. Get out and be the world. Choose them. Be the best dad you can be. Be the best dad you can be.

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Good morning! Our friend Eric Pry is here once again to talk to us before the upcoming City of Lights Film Festival! Eric is the Museum Director of the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) and he is going to tell us about the special screening for Veterans' of the National Geographic documentary: Brothers In War, written and directed by Liz Steph. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Join the City of Aurora's Human Relations Commission today and let your voice and ideas be heard! The commission conducts in-person meetings at City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room at 5:30 pm, every second Thursday of the month. See the flyer for more details and visit the website to apply here: https://www.aurora-il.org/1078/Human-Relations-Commission - Our friends of Fox Valley Hands of Hope have support groups available on the first Saturday of each month at 850 Ridgeway in Aurora. The groups are free, open to the public and take place at the Parent Power Center from 9 am to 10:30 am. See the flyer for more details! Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV #positivevibes #positiveenergy #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #news #dailynews #lawenforcement #morningnews #morningshow #talkshows #wednesday #cityoflightsfilmfestival #aurorafilmsociety #independentfilms #veterans --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Good morning friends and neighbors! It's Tuesday morning and we're here with your local news and a shoutout to our friends of McCarty Mills with 2 brief interviews. Many things are taking place in the city and with the end of the year fast approaching we're excited to show you even more great Aurora stories. Also, follow the show on Instagram and subscribe to our YouTube channel. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Join the City of Aurora's Human Relations Commission today and let your voice and ideas be heard! The commission conducts in-person meetings at City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room at 5:30 pm, every second Thursday of the month. See the flyer for more details and visit the website to apply here: https://www.aurora-il.org/1078/Human-Relations-Commission - Professional and reliable electrical work is just a phone call away! Call AA Electric at (630) 393-1100 for your next service and receive a discount on service, free estimate, and 24 hour service. Support a local American company with over 20 years of dedication to Aurora. They've got you covered! Follow AA Electric on Facebook! Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorail Instagram: goodmorningaurorail Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningaurora ACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV #positivevibes #positiveenergy #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #morningnews #morningshow #talkshows --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

Happy Wednesday Aurora! Coming on the heels of the City of Aurora's Film Festival, our dear friend Mr. Dan Jeremy Brooks of the Aurora Film Society is here with us in the studio to discuss the festival and review the films, producers and the event as a whole. Dan's been a familiar face on our program for about 3 years now and has been with us for our journey. We're proud to call him a friend of the show. Let's get ready to learn! Here's the news: - Join the City of Aurora's Human Relations Commission today and let your voice and ideas be heard! The commission conducts in-person meetings at City Hall in the Council Chambers Conference Room at 5:30 pm, every second Thursday of the month. See the flyer for more details and visit the website to apply here: https://www.aurora-il.org/1078/Human-Relations-Commission - Professional and reliable electrical work is just a phone call away! Call AA Electric at (630) 393-1100 for your next service and receive a discount on service, free estimate, and 24 hour service. Support a local American company with over 20 years of dedication to Aurora. They've got you covered! Follow AA Electric on Facebook! Have a great rest of the day! Good Morning Aurora will return with more news, weather and the very best of Aurora. Subscribe to the show on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoodMorningAuroraPodcast The second largest city's first daily news podcast is here. Tune in 5 days a week, Monday thru Friday from 9:00 to 9:30 am. Make sure to like and subscribe to stay updated on all things Aurora. Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodmorningaurorailInstagram: goodmorningaurorailSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dVweK5Zc4uPVQQ0Fp1vEP...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../good-morning.../id1513229463Anchor: https://anchor.fm/goodmorningauroraACTV (Aurora Community Television): https://www.aurora-il.org/309/Aurora-Community-TV #positivevibes #positiveenergy #kanecountyil #bataviail #genevail #stcharlesil #saintcharlesil #elginil #northaurorail #auroraillinois #cityofaurorail #auroramedia #auroranews #goodmorningaurora #morningnews #morningshow #wednesday #aurorafilmsociety --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/goodmorningaurora/support

The West Side councilwoman talks with ENside Politics host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Molly Smith about the planned Missions baseball stadium and the apartment complex it will wipe out. Suggested reading: San Antonio's housing plan lacks clear explanation of theories guiding policy ‘Revolutionary': San Antonio council approves community land trust policy for affordable housing All six city charter amendments win easily Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It wasn't a secret that Trump could be president again, or that his plans — starting with a mass deportation push — would have a huge impact on our New York City. So what are there so few specifics about what City Hall and others plan to do in response? FAQ NYC hosts Christina Greer, Harry Siegel and Katie Honan discuss that, park fires, Weiner's return talk and much more from another jam-packed week in New York City .

The story follows fictional Private Troy Marquis, who attends a tense early morning briefing at a military reserve base in Philadelphia. Troy is told that a radical group, Antifa, has invaded the city, prompting a second-term President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act.   US law currently prohibits the military from operating on US soil. However, the Insurrection Act of 1807 gives the president broad and sweeping authority to use the military to quell domestic violence or conspiracy that the president thinks is a domestic rebellion or insurrection. Donald Trump tried use the Insurrection Act against Black Lives Matter protests in his first administration and has threatened use the U.S. Military to shut down protests against him if he is re-elected. As the soldiers in Troy Marquis company advance towards City Hall, tensions rise with the conflict between what the soldiers were told and what they see with their own eyes. In the midst of a peaceful protest against police violence, the situation escalates when one soldier purposely makes up a perceived threat, leading to gunfire. The chaos results in the deaths of dozens and many injuries, including their own soldiers. Overcome with horror and guilt, Troy grapples with the aftermath of their actions and the brutal reality of their mission. In a view from the other side, the fictional Julie Brown joins that protest in Philadelphia calling for justice after the police killing of two Black students. Despite her parents' concerns about the increasing hostility towards protesters, she feels compelled to stand up for her beliefs. The protest initially unfolds peacefully, filled with songs and chants, until military forces arrive with orders to disperse the demonstrators. As the military's authoritative tone becomes increasingly menacing, panic ensues when gunfire breaks out, resulting in casualties among the protesters. Julie is injured in the chaos and wakes up in the hospital, facing a representative of military intelligence who informs her that the protest group is being investigated for allegedly attacking the military. Once again in a trump administration up is down and down is up.  We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode:Mark Hamill and Andrea Guidry who read the chapters and  others who contributed character voices.   Sound design by Jonathan Moser and Marilys Ernst.  This episode was jointly written by Daniel Miller—lawyer, writer and democracy advocate—and David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lynne Robinson Mayor of Bellevue, WA Sponsor The Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people. CavnessHR provides a tech platform that automates HR while providing access to a dedicated HR Business Partner.  www.CavnessHR.com Go to www.thejasoncavnessexperience.com for the podcast on your favorite platforms  Dr. Lynne Robinson's Bio Mayor Lynne Robinson joined the City Council in 2014, and she has a long history of civic involvement. She is a champion for startups and small business, and has encouraged startup and equity crowdfunding workshops at City Hall. Her colleagues voted her deputy mayor in January 2018 and mayor in January 2020, 2022 and 2024. Lynne also advocates for the environment, parks and open spaces, human services and affordable housing in Bellevue. She proposed a property tax exemption adopted by the council for multifamily complexes that include affordable housing.  She represents the council on the Sound Cities Association Large City Mayors, the King County Affordable Housing Committee and the Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board, among other assignments. Before her election to the council, Lynne served on and chaired the Bellevue Network on Aging and the Parks & Community Services Board. A retired physical therapist who ran her own business for 20 years, Lynne holds a doctorate in physical therapy from Regis University and bachelor's degrees in physical therapy from Northwestern University Medical School and community services from California State University Chico. Lynne developed an interest in computer science while in college, and she is on the Washington Technology Industry Association Cascadia Blockchain Council. Lynne and husband Dan Watson live downtown after moving from the Woodridge neighborhood, where they had resided since 1997. Their two children graduated from Bellevue public schools and are successful professionals.  We talked about the following and other items Dr. Lynne Robinson's Background and Interests Bellevue's Art Scene and Affordable Housing Balancing Personal and City Council Belief Sister Cities and Homelessness Policies Affordable Housing and Economic Development Challenges of Remote Work and Public Transportation Bellevue's Vision and Comprehensive Plan Why Voting Matters Enticing Business to come to Bellevue Managing Growth and Public Engagement Education and Community Involvement Performance Dashboard and Key Metrics Tracking homeless children within Bellevue Bellevue Art Museum Winter Art Festival Bellevue Emergency Response Times Startup 425  Lynne's Social Media Lynne's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lynne-robinson-639b6464/ City of Bellevue Website: https://bellevuewa.gov/  Lynne's email as Mayor: LRobinson@bellevuewa.gov