Podcasts about city hall

Greensboro's next chapter will be written at City Hall. Former civic leader and candidate for Greensboro City Council, Denise Roth, joins me for a focused conversation on governance, growth, neighborhoods, and why off-year local elections matter. We'll dig into her background, her vision for Greensboro, what her campaign is hearing at the doors, and how residents can turn engagement into real outcomes.The Triad Podcast Network is proudly sponsored by The Ginther Group Real Estate, Dewey's Bakery, and Three Magnolias Financial Advisors.

Jeffery Mays, New York Times reporter covering politics with a focus on New York City Hall, talks about the new worker and vendor protections passed by the City Council, overriding Mayor Adams' vetoes.

City Hall reporters Megan Rodriguez and Molly Smith join host Greg Jefferson to talk about the confusion that is the city's new animal abandonment law, the on and on and ongoing fight between Mayor Jones and City Council, and Ron Nirenberg's political future. Suggested reading: Confusion follows passage of San Antonio's animal abandonment law The battle between Mayor Jones and City Council over policymaking continues Sources: Ron Nirenberg weighing run for governor or county judge Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh energy at City Hall: Maryann McAllen Maryann McAllen, a first-term member of the Scottsdale City Council, brings fresh energy and perspective to the big issues shaping Scottsdale's future — from strengthening neighborhoods and supporting local businesses to tackling growth, sustainability, and quality of life. Her commitment to listening to residents and building a strong, connected community is at the heart of her public service. She shares her insights on the challenges and opportunities ahead for Scottsdale.

This week on North Port Now, we're diving into important updates and opportunities around our city:• Environment Panel – Don't miss the next North Port Panel Series on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m. at Suncoast Technical College. This session will focus on Environmental Resiliency & Sustainability with insights from City staff, the Environmental Conservancy of North Port, and other regional experts. Free and open to the public—no registration required!• Hurricane Season Prep – The City's sandbag station at 1602 Kramer Way remains open throughout storm season. Learn about bag limits, what to bring, and how to stay ready. More info at NorthPortFL.gov/Alerts.• Fall Programming – From Concerts in the Park to the Pumpkin Plunge, Parks & Rec has plenty of ways to celebrate the season. Find the full lineup at NorthPortFL.gov/Events.• Second Tote Stickers – Households with an additional solid waste tote need to renew their sticker before Oct. 1 to ensure continued service. Apply at NorthPortFL.gov/SolidWasteForms.• Business Tax Receipts – All businesses operating in the city must renew for the new fiscal year. Submit online, by mail, or in person at City Hall to avoid late fees. Details at NorthPortFL.gov/BTR or email BTRInfo@NorthPortFL.gov.• Tree Planting Initiatives – Urban Forester Ryan Pieper joins us to share more about recent and upcoming tree planting projects, their impact on our community, and why investing in our green spaces matters for North Port's future.Stay tuned, stay engaged, and stay connected with North Port Now.

Following President Trump’s National Guard deployment in Los Angeles and Washington, cities across the US are bracing themselves. What is he trying to accomplish? And how can a city mayor prepare for it?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 408 of Boss Hog of Liberty is out! This week Jeremiah Morrell, Bones Harcourt, and Zach Burcham are your host voices. City Councilman Aaron Dicken is back in the building! City finance update, road construction woes. Jeremiah finally got city trash service. This recording takes place on September 11th, we remember the day. National news is around the Charlie Kirk murder in Utah and the aftermath. How can we come together as a country to have honest dialogue again?In more local news, Carmel has a motorhome parking next to City Hall, so they are changing the rules. We have Micah Beckwith updates from the Lieutenant Governor's office. In sports, the Colts won for Jim Irsay; Phillies fans got into a scuffle in Miami over a baseball.  Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this newscast: Juneau may be getting a ‘new' City Hall after all – but this time voters won't get to decide on whether to approve it; The union that represents support staff at the Juneau School District is suing the district over its afterschool child care program; Last year, the Klondike Road Relay got off to a late start when a tour bus crash delayed the race, forcing participants to skip the first few legs. This year, the event celebrated its biggest gathering, despite broken infrastructure and ongoing political tension; Sea shanties have been around for centuries. But in recent years, they've made a pop culture comeback. You can hear them all over TikTok or in the video game Assassin's Creed 4. But one man has been getting generations of people in Ketchikan to sing shanty songs for over 30 years. 

This week, a LAPD employee accidentally shoots themself at City Hall, Andy and Jeff record the show in the truck on the way home, and we chatted with a junior shooter Olivia, Criag Okenfuss, and Eoin was bullied into going to the match. Get your "Try Hard" T-shirt!  Subscribe on Patreon to get an extra episode every week! Listen on YouTube! Andy on Instagram - andy.e.605 Jeff on Instagram - jeff_the_monster_king MW Aktiv Wear - mw_aktiv_wear Not Another Shooting Show on Reddit

This week, we hear from Donna Washington, FilmLA's VP of Permit Operations. After the June 20th Board of Public Works hearing in Los Angeles, I was taken aback by the outrage and frustration permeating the halls of City Hall. So many folks I've grown up on set with voiced their extreme concern with the permitting process and costs in LA - one of the main blockers keeping productions from coming or staying here. Donna has been with FilmLA since its very beginning in 1995. She's witnessed firsthand the evolution from LA's golden era of production - when they were processing nearly 40,000 shoot days a year - to the current reality where production has dropped by 53% in just the last five years. While FilmLA is not the sole cause of the production exodus, it certainly has not helped. I wanted to invite Donna on to address this criticism head-on and discuss the misconceptions about who sets what fees, Film LA's 17-point plan to streamline the permitting process, and how FilmLA actually functions compared to film commissions in other states. This isn't about pointing fingers - it's about understanding the system, identifying the problems, and working together on solutions. Because as Donna puts it, FilmLA doesn't exist if the industry doesn't exist. And right now, with a 400% uptick in applications following California's increased tax incentives, we're at a critical moment that could determine the future of filmmaking in Los Angeles.   This impacts all of us and requires all of us to work towards a solution.

Touch down in Dublin, point the car north, and shake off that red-eye the right way—outside. In this episode, we walk you through a 48 hour Northern Ireland Itineary: fresh-air jet lag fixes at Cave Hill and Belfast Castle gardens, night photography around City Hall and Queen's Bridge, a Causeway Coast day featuring the Dark Hedges, Kinbane Castle, the Giant's Causeway, golden-hour views near Dunluce Castle, and a quiet seaside stay in Portrush. We also share how we plan flexible first-day detours, what to pack, and a new Irish tradition we're determined to master: splitting the G. Don't waste your precious vacation time with jet lag. Get Flykitt and watch Jet Lag disappear! Learn how to drive in the UK and Ireland before your trip with Tripiamo! What You'll Discover in This Episode A jet lag game plan that actually works (hint: fresh air and movement, not naps) Why Cave Hill is the perfect first stop en route to Belfast Where to stay and eat around central Belfast (plus night photo spots) Self-drive tips for the Causeway Coast (and how to dodge crowds) Dark Hedges photography advice, and a quieter “hidden gem” at Kinbane Castle How to visit Giant's Causeway without the crush—timing, trails, and parking Golden-hour shooting near castle ruins along the coast Morning wander at Mussenden Temple (National Trust) and nearby ruins Practical packing: layers, waterproofs, walking sticks, and camera tips Resources & Links Want curated travel deals every week? Subscribe to Travel Deal Insiders — the best travel deals sent straight to your inbox. Get Our Ultimate Packing Guide for Traveling Smart and Packing Light + Access to Exclusive Weekly Content here. Protect your privacy, boost your security, and keep your browsing data safe with Express VPN. Plus, get 3 months free with a yearly plan. Follow Sunshine Travelers Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube Read more about this and other travel destinations on our BLOG Follow our travels on TikTok @sunshinetravelerspodcast Follow us on X @sunshinetrvlrs Connect with us on LinkedIn @sunshinetravelerspodcast Get travel tips and follow our travels on Instagram: @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads @sunshinetravelerspodcast Connect with us on Threads See our travel videos on YouTube @sunshinetravelerspodcast Save our travel ideas on Pinterest @sunshinetravelerspodcast Music: This Acoustic Happy Music by Dmitrii Kolesnikov from Pixabay

Atop the 7 o'clock hour, we check in with Richmond City Councilwoman Sarah Abubaker, who talks about last night's City Hall meeting and the importance of citizen participation in local government.

On today's show, we talk about today's PSA screening event at The Diamond; last night's City Hall meeting downtown; the emerging news story about last month's fatal stabbing, captured on video in Charlotte; President Trump's ultimatum to Hamas; and the Virginia War Memorial's commemoration of the September 11, 2001, anniversary later this week. Our guests are Sarah Abubaker, Mike Emanuel, Presley Baker, and Clay Mountcastle. Enjoy!

The incumbent mayor polling in the single digits regained the spotlight after Labor Day as he insisted he was running to somehow win a second term, not auditioning for a job as the Trump administration's new ambassador to Saudi Arabia. But even then, he seemed at least as concerned with dragging down Andrew Cuomo as he did in lifting himself up. The hosts run down all that and more more from a week so wild that the thing where the Adams campaign invited Muslim leaders to City Hall to celebrate the Prophet Muhammed's birthday, but told the press that it was a mayoral endorsement event, hardly got noticed.

City Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito, City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez and host Greg Jefferson talk about an ordinance to penalize the abandonment of unwanted pets, council members' tense relationship with Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, and more. Suggested reading: Mayor Jones renews fight with City Council members over policymaking City Council members force pet abandonment vote that Mayor Jones stalled COPS/Metro ramps up effort to get voters to nix Spurs arena deal Spurs launch campaign to convince voters to say yes to arena money Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the man shot and wounded while walking to synagogue in October 2024 testified today at a City Hall hearing on anti-Semitic attacks in Chicago.

Today London's tube workers are on strike. Thousands of commuters in the capital have experienced nightmarish journeys during rush hour, in the first of four days of staff walkouts, with hardly any London Underground trains operating. The Standard's City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall has the latest from the RMT Union picket line.And in part two, The Standard's Food and Drink Writer Josh Barrie joins us to discuss the opening of the new restaurant Liverpool Street Chop House & Tavern, which will serve recipes from the 1600s in celebration of East London's meat and fish traders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The county manager is seeking Clark County residents to fill a volunteer opening on the city/county Telecommunications Commission, which advises the County Council and Vancouver City Council, monitors cable franchise agreements, and participates in renewal negotiations; the unfinished term runs to May 31, 2027, and the commission meets twice per year in a hybrid format at City Hall and online. Apply by 5 p.m. Oct. 10. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/county-seeks-volunteers-for-opening-on-telecommunications-commission/ #VancouverWA #ClarkCountyWA #Telecommunications #CableTV #PublicAccessTV #VolunteerService #LocalGovernment #CivicEngagement #AdvisoryBoard

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the man shot and wounded while walking to synagogue in October 2024 testified today at a City Hall hearing on anti-Semitic attacks in Chicago.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports the man shot and wounded while walking to synagogue in October 2024 testified today at a City Hall hearing on anti-Semitic attacks in Chicago.

Here’s why one Washington firefighter was detained by ICE. King County Councilmember Claudia Balducci is urging Sound Transit to nix a major project to save money. New security concerns arise for next summer’s World Cup due to a brawl after a recent sounders match. A shocking new study about the Earth’s sea level. // LongForm: GUEST: Brian Heywood with Let’s Go Washington is rolling a couple new initiatives. // Quick Hit: Desperate Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blurs the line between City Hall and campaign.

Zack Polanski scored a resounding victory in The Green Party leadership election on a platform promising bold communication and "eco-populism". Polanski has had an unorthodox path into politics, previously working as an actor, hypnotherapist and mental health counsellor. But he's been dogged by a 2013 article in The Sun involving a reporter who claimed he helped her try to boost her bust size through the power of thought.Born in 1982, Polanski is gay and Jewish, and changed his name at 18 to embrace the identity erased by his family's anglicised surname. His first foray into politics was joining The Liberal Democrats, and he stood unsuccessfully for Camden Council and The London Assembly. He joined the Greens in 2017, and was elected to City Hall in 2021, becoming the party's deputy leader the following year.In his pitch for the leadership, he linked the climate crisis to inequality and called for radical action to fix it. Now leader of The Green Party, Polanski has vowed to "take the fight to Labour", telling The Labour Party,"We are here to replace you."Stephen Smith talks to friends and colleagues tracing Polanski's journey from actor to politician. Presenter: Stephen Smith Producers: Lucy Proctor and Ben Crighton. Production Coordinator: Maria Ogundele Sound Engineer: Neil Churchill Editor: Nick Holland

As New York City enters the final stages of a rather strange mayoral election in 2025, let's look back on a decidedly more unusual contest over 110 years ago, pitting Tammany Hall and their estranged ally (Mayor William Jay Gaynor) up against a baby-faced newcomer, the (second) youngest man ever to become the mayor of New York City.John Purroy Mitchel, the Bronx-born grandson of an Irish revolutionary, was a rising star in New York City, aggressively sweeping away incompetence and snipping away at government excess.  Under his watch, two of New York's borough presidents were fired, just for being ineffectual!  Mitchel made an ideal candidate for mayor in an era where Tammany Hall cronyism still dominated the nature of New York City.Nobody could predict the strange events that befell the city during the election of 1913, unfortunate and even bizarre incidents that catapulted this young man to City Hall and gave him the nickname "The Boy Mayor of New York."But things did not turn out as planned. He won his election with the greatest victory margin in New York City history. He left office four years later with an equally large margin of defeat.  Tune in to our tale of this oft-ignored figure in New York City history, an example of good intentions gone wrong and — due to his tragic end — the only mayor honored with a memorial in Central Park.Visit the website for images from this podcast. Get your tickets to the Bowery Boys Ghost Stories of New York City live show at Joe's Pub here.This show is a reissue of a show that originally ran in September 2012; however, we think you'll find more than a few similarities in this tale to the current 2025 mayoral election landscape. This show was refreshed and remastered by Kieran Gannon. 

It’s dealmaking season at City Hall. The push for a new $25 minimum wage for some workers in the tourism and entertainment industry in San Diego is heading to a City Council vote Sept. 16. Here’s what we know about all the entities trying to get out of having to pay workers that. Prop 50 mailers are hitting mailboxes and the ads are on TV. We’ve talked about it the last two podcasts but now it’s already set a congressional race in motion. SHOW NOTES Buy Your Tickets for Politifest 2025 Politifest is back on Oct. 4, and this won’t be our usual public affairs summit. This year, we’re bringing together community leaders to go head-to-head in our first ever Solutions Showdown. Hear their ideas and cast your vote on which proposals you think could solve the biggest issues facing San Diego. Save on tickets with early bird pricing at vosd.org/politifest SEGMENT 2 - Subscriptions Gone Wild The Atlantic wrote about Alden Global Capital, the U-T’s owners, four years ago. “What threatens local newspapers now is not just digital disruption or abstract market forces. They’re being targeted by investors who have figured out how to get rich by strip-mining local-news outfits. The model is simple: Gut the staff, sell the real estate, jack up subscription prices, and wring as much cash as possible out of the enterprise until eventually enough readers cancel their subscriptions that the paper folds, or is reduced to a desiccated husk of its former self,” the magazine wrote. Bottom line: I think the U-T’s journalism is worth $2,000 a year, if it were a philanthropic cause and I could afford that. We have lots of donors who make bigger contributions than that. But this is not the way and it’s hurting trust. Nieman Lab Alden Global Capital is miffed that The Dallas Morning News won’t offer itself up for disembowelment The hedge fund threatens to shift their takeover bid to shareholders — while trying to sweet-talk the only shareholder that matters. SEGMENT 3 - Minimum Wage, the Cost of Living, and the Padres SD Chamber teams up with Padres SEGMENT 4 - Congressional Race - The (potentially) Redrawn 48th District Mason Herron ran numbers: Congressional District 48 - Issa Trump +15.3% Trump: 56.4% | Harris: 41.1% Harris +2.6% Trump: 47.4% | Harris: 50.0% Congressional District 49 - Levin Harris +7.8% Trump: 44.7% | Harris: 52.5% Harris +12.1% Trump: 42.5% | Harris: 54.6% Congressional District 50 - Peters Harris +29.6% Trump: 33.6% | Harris: 63.1% Harris +17.5% Trump: 39.7% | Harris: 57.2% Congressional District 51 - Jacobs Harris +23.5% Trump: 36.7% | Harris: 60.2% Harris +18.0% Trump: 39.6% | Harris: 57.5% Congressional District 52 - Vargas Harris +21.2% Trump: 38.1% | Harris: 59.3% Harris +16.8% Trump: 40.3% | Harris: 57.1% San Diego City Councilwoman Marni von Wilpert announces congressional campaign "I've spent my career fighting for workers, women's rights and safety for everyone — the very priorities Darrell Issa and Donald Trump attack at every turn," she said. "This will be a must-win seat to take Congress back from Trump, and I'm the only Democratic candidate running who has won an election, flipped a seat from red-to-blue and actually delivered for working people." Early endorsements include State Senators Catherine Blakespear and Steve Padilla, Assemblymembers Tasha Boerner and Chris Ward, San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer and her council colleagues Stephen Whitburn and Jen Campbell, among others. Ammar Campa-Najjar has also found a hat to throw into the ring "This campaign is about making sure that all families, from San Diego to Riverside, have a representative who works for them," Campa-Najjar said in a statement released Friday. "That's why I've officially filed to run in CA- 48. If the proposed maps are approved, I'll be on the ballot, ready to represent this community and fight for a fair economy, affordable health care, and take on corruption." Scott Lewis, CEO and editor in chief at Voice of San Diego. Andrea Lopez-Villafaña, managing editor Bella Ross, social media producer Jakob McWhinney, education reporter and theme music composer. Xavier Vasquez, podcast producer Journalism is integral to a healthy democracy: Support independent, investigative journalism in San Diego County. Become a Member: Voice Member BenefitsJoin today and receive insider access. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Unpacked, Five Questions, a podcast that takes you behind the scenes of one great travel story. In this episode, host Katherine LaGrave sits down with feature writer Harrison Hill, who is working on his forthcoming book The Oracle's Daughter. For his latest Afar feature celebrating New York City's 400th birthday, Harrison embarked on a borough-hopping journey to visit the oldest family-owned businesses across all five boroughs—from record stores and restaurants to bars and delis beloved by locals. Harrison reveals how these century-old institutions survive by constantly evolving while maintaining their authentic character, and shares his surprising discoveries about the precarity and resilience of New York's most iconic establishments. He also opens up about approaching his home city of 19 years as a travel destination for the first time. On this episode you'll learn Why New York's oldest businesses are both unchanging foundations and constantly evolving enterprises How iconic places like Katz's Deli and Sylvia's restaurant nearly didn't survive the pandemic The secret subway trick to see NYC's original City Hall station What "New Yorkness" really means according to longtime residents and business owners Why Staten Island should be your next NYC adventure Don't miss these moments [02:33] Harrison's revelation about Katz's Deli serving a century-old vegan dish that's back on the menu [03:33] The easy (but little-known) way to get from Brooklyn to Staten Island via the Verrazzano Bridge [07:52] The semi-secret subway loop that reveals NYC's original City Hall station [10:13] Meeting 91-year-old Mike Amedeo, the beloved "mayor" of Casa Amedeo in the Bronx [14:04] How owning their building saved Sylvia's restaurant during COVID—and the precarity of even iconic NYC institutions [16:14] Harrison's best advice for New York visitors: "Always look both ways before crossing a one-way street" Resources Read Harrison's complete ⁠Afar story about New York's oldest family businesses⁠ Read the transcript of the episode Follow ⁠Harrison Hill⁠ for more travel and culture writing Learn more about ⁠NYC's 400th birthday celebrations⁠ ⁠Be sure to subscribe to the show and to sign up for our podcast newsletter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Behind the Mic⁠⁠⁠, where we share upcoming news and behind-the-scenes details of each episode. And explore our other podcasts, View From Afar, about the people and companies shaping the future of travel, and ⁠Travel Tales⁠⁠⁠, which celebrates first-person narratives about the way travel changes us.Unpacked by Afar is part of ⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media⁠⁠⁠'s podcast network. Please contact ⁠⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠⁠ if you would like to advertise on our podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, WYCE Station Manager Phil Tower speaks with Allison Donahue, Program Manager, The Rapidian.Allison joined us on this program to provide us with an update about everything happening with The Rapidian.In 2023, the Rapidian introduced the Grand Rapids Documenters program, part of the nationwide Documenters Network, to create a new public record in Grand Rapids.Since then,  The Rapidian has been training and paying community members to record notes and audio for a diverse range of local public meetings, with a goal of boosting transparency and making what goes on at City Hall (and in boardrooms and auditoriums across the city) more accessible to our neighbors.Allison also reminded us that The Rapidian upholds the highest standards of editorial independence.The staff has a strong commitment to full transparency in how they fund their work. The Rapidian accepts gifts, grants, and sponsorships from individuals, organizations, and foundations to support its operations, special projects, and coverage of specific topics. However, editorial decisions remain entirely independent—donors have no role in assigning, reviewing, or editing content.The Rapidian is holding a fund drive September 15-19. ONLINE: ⁠The Rapidian⁠

Send us a textGuests Daniel Lazo, Erika Mascorro, Ryan Fowler, Kristina Hudson, and Gena Jain share the details of what's in store at City Hall for All. Spoiler - it's A LOT! Plus, Juanita Beach re-opens to swimming. Get excited for Umbrella Fringe Festival. Become a steward with Green Kirkland Partnership. Stay up to date on City Council. Get prepared this National Preparedness Month. Upcoming events and more!  Show note links: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250904

On Friday, September 5 at 10 AM at Troy City Hall (433 River St.) the Justice Center of Rensselaer County, Troy Capital Region Sanctuary Coalition @518crsc, the Media Sanctuary, and a host of other organizations are holding a press conference to condemn the actions of ICE against members of the local community and to demand ICE OUT OF TROY! Linda O'Malley of the Justice Center talks with Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Justin Forsman shares his personal story and campaign priorities during his appearance on the Rooted with James O'Neil podcast, touching on Vancouver's debt, homelessness, the I-5 Bridge replacement, and the need for more open forums at City Hall. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-rooted-in-clark-county-real-conversations-that-matter/ #Opinion #VancouverWA #ClarkCounty #LocalElections #PublicForums #HomelessnessCrisis #IFiveBridge #FreeSpeech #Podcast

September 4, 2025 - Former mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk about relationships in city government and an 1860's gun battle in Downtown Decatur. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Portland's Pearl District, ORO Apartments owner Paul Rudinsky staged a dramatic protest outside City Hall by pitching a tent just steps from the doors. He was protesting the city's plan to open a low-barrier overnight shelter next to his building — sparking concerns about safety, loitering, and tenant loss.Rudinsky was arrested for second-degree trespassing after refusing to remove his tent. The shelter, set to open soon, is part of Portland's broader initiative to add 1,500 shelter beds by December, with the Pearl District site offering 40 beds initially, expandable to 200.

Paul took a trip to City Hall for a special series of interviews to mark recovery month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commuters in the capital face a four-day Tube shutdown next week and disruption from Sunday until Friday if a union presses ahead with threatened strike action, Transport for London has warned. Talks held between TfL and the RMT union today have attempted to avert what will be one of the worst strikes in years - but no resolution has been found. The Standard's City Hall & Transport Editor Ross Lydall is here with the latest. And in part two, as second-hand September kicks off, The Standard's Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop joins us to discuss the best places for vintage shopping. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on North Port Now, we're covering important updates and events happening in our city:• Floodplain Management Plan – Matt Clemens, the City's Floodplain Administrator, joins us to explain the plan, the committee behind it, and how you can take part in the upcoming meeting on Sept. 10 at City Hall or virtually. Learn more at NorthPortFL.gov/Meetings.• Patriot Day Ceremony – On Sept. 11, North Port will honor the victims and first responders of 9/11 with a community service at City Hall. All are welcome to join us beginning at 9:15 a.m. outside City Hall, 4970 City Hall Blvd.• City Budget Hearings – The Commission is preparing to adopt next year's budget while keeping the millage rate steady for the sixth year in a row. View the full recommended budget at NorthPortFL.gov/Budget, and tune into the public hearings Sept. 4 and Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. in person, or online at NorthPortFL.gov/Meetings.• Parks & Recreation Awards – Our Parks team brought home multiple SUNsational Awards for their creativity and community engagement efforts, including last year's Pumpkin Plunge, the 2024 Impact Report, and the Playbook publication.

Summer is heating up, but American Airlines is already making winter vacation plans. The carrier has announced an expanded schedule for the winter season, with seven new routes and two new destinations.In the headlines on #TheUpdate this Friday, an archery instructor was killed and 14 others were injured when lightning struck an outdoor archery range in New Jersey where a scout troop was learning how to shoot, according to the venue and local officials.We continue our coverage of The Road To City Hall. Andrew Cuomo — who infamously paraded around his control over the MTA while governor — proposed City Hall take over the reins of the transit authority as he tries to revive an independent bid for mayor following his embarrassing primary loss.And in Washington, President Trump recently had a medical checkup after noticing “mild swelling” in his lower legs and was found to have a condition common in older adults that causes blood to pool in his veins, according to the White House .

Peggy Flynn, City Manager for the City of Petaluma, California, joined the podcast to talk about fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and engagement. She also discussed delivering effective and efficient public services. She shared how the City of Petaluma has evolved, projects her team is working on, and similarities between cattle ranching and city management, Host: Meredith Reynolds

This week, the Portland Bureau of Transportation is ignoring its own policies to enforce historic parking meter rate hikes, and in a special session, the state Legislature is debating how to fund our roads. We're also diving into the city's program reuniting unsheltered people with friends and family from out of state. Joining host Claudia Meza on this week's Friday news roundup are Oregonian City Hall reporter Shane Dixon Kavanaugh and executive producer John Notarianni. Discussed in Today's Episode: Portland Abandoned Its Own Parking Policies To Implement Historic Meter Rate Hikes, Some Extended Hours [Oregonian]  Portland Tries to Toe the Line Between Revitalizing Downtown and Enforcing Regulations [KGW] Debate Over Road Funding Reignites Ahead of Oregon's Looming Special Session [OPB] Mayor Keith Wilson Is Sending Unhoused People Back to Their Families [Willamette Week]  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 28th episode: Lan Su Chinese Garden PaintCare Ardent Estate Sales Montavilla Jazz Rose City Comic Con

Send us a textWe close out Spooky Summer with a set of chilling Korean ghost stories and urban legends. Joe shares tales of the Wailing Woman, the Red-Hatted Ghosts, and the eerie story of “Visiting the Grandparents.” Shawn brings first-hand accounts from interviews, from couples plagued by unseen forces to political hauntings at City Hall. A mix of folklore, rumor, and lived experience rounds out the series. https://patreon.com/darksideofseoulTop Tier PatronsAngel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMitchy BrewerHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasAshley WrightGeorge IrionKwang Ja MoonEdward BradfordBoram YoonChad Struhs Korea's #1 ghost and dark history walking tour. Book at DarkSideOfSeoul.com Get your comic at DarkSideOfSeoul.comSupport the showJoin our Patreon to get more stuff https://patreon.com/darksideofseoul Book a tour of The Dark Side of Seoul Ghost Walk at https://darksideofseoul.com Pitch your idea here. https://www.darksideofseoul.com/expats-of-the-wild-east/ Credits Produced by Joe McPherson and Shawn Morrissey Music by Soraksan Top tier Patrons Angel EarlJoel BonominiDevon HiphnerGabi PalominoSteve MarshEva SikoraRon ChangMackenzie MooreHunter WinterCecilia Löfgren DumasJosephine RydbergDevin BuchananAshley WrightGeorge Irion Facebook Page | Instagram

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Will Onuoha, a lifelong Bostonian, political science and international relations graduate, and a candidate for Boston City Council At-Large. Will’s extensive career in city government spans over 20 years, including a decade as Boston’s Housing Commissioner under Mayor Marty Walsh. Raised in Mission Hill and a beneficiary of community support in the aftermath of the Charles Stewart era, Will is a self-described centrist and humanitarian, mentored by the late Mayor Tom Menino and dedicated to practical solutions for Boston’s toughest challenges. Jennifer and Will dive into Boston’s escalating housing crisis, shortcomings in public education, and the ongoing humanitarian disaster at Mass and Cass. Will shares his frustration with the current City Council’s focus on national controversies instead of local needs, calls out the grandstanding on issues like international conflict resolutions and ICE enforcement, and outlines actionable ideas for affordable workforce housing reform. The discussion includes strong criticism of leadership that ignores the city’s most vulnerable residents, especially seniors, and exposes hidden consequences of illegal immigration, human rights violations, and the exploitation of undocumented workers. Will’s campaign is bolstered by endorsements from notable former city leaders and first responders. He urges Bostonian's and supporters nationwide to help restore professionalism and common sense to City Hall. “The United States government is having a difficult time…so I don’t know what makes the city council think a resolution from them is going to make an international conflict go away.” ~ Will Onuoha This week on Political Contessa: Housing as the city’s top crisis and policy failures that deter new development Underperformance in Boston Public Schools and the connection between literacy and incarceration rates Harsh realities and humanitarian failures at Mass and Cass, Boston’s opioid crisis epicenter Exorbitant property taxes and lack of senior protections in Boston Grandstanding over national and international issues instead of solving local problems Workforce housing solutions and the power of public-private partnerships Dangers and exploitation facing undocumented immigrants in Boston The need for constituent-centered service, honesty, and a return to professionalism on City Council Connect with Will Onuoha: Website: willforboston.com Email: info@willforboston.com Instagram: @willforboston Facebook: Will for Boston Resources Mentioned: Preliminary Election Date: September 9th General Election Date: November 4th Boston’s “Analysis of Impediments” Housing Ordinance (April 2022) Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rantz exclusive: Monster mom, accused of raping her toddler on camera for money, released by judge. The antisemitic protests at Microsoft are back. Trump’s Department of Transportation is threatening to strip millions in funding from Washington for not complying with the Administration’s mandate that truck drivers speak English. // LongForm: GUEST: Former Island County GOP Chairman Tim Hazelo has received his sentence for violating the county auditor's mask mandate at an election office last November. // Quick Hit: Desperate Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell blurs the line between City Hall and campaign.

The low-power radio station broadcasting out of Monona's City Hall turns 10 years old this month! WVMO 98.7 FM has been dubbed one of the “coolest radio stations in the nation” and for good reason. City Cast Madison host Bianca Martin chats with Stacy Harbaugh aka DJ Shotski, host of Polka Time, to dig into the station's decade on air and how it's built a tight-knit community of volunteers and listeners in Madison's backyard. We also hear a little from Bianca's first conversation about WVMO with station founder and Wisconsin Broadcast Hall of Famer Lindsay Wood Davis.  The WVMO Anniversary show featuring the Tim O'Brien Band is happening Aug. 28 at The Atwood Music Hall

Campaigners are calling for free public transport in London, as travel fares are set to rise above inflation until 2030 - but is it feasible? The Standard's City Hall and Transport Editor Ross Lydall joins us to discuss the issue, alongside his latest reporting on the worrying rise of fare evasion across London's transport network. And in part two, why the Bifana, a traditional Portuguese sandwich, is proving popular with diners in the capital. Sandwich aficionado and food writer Sam Wilson offers a tantalising glimpse into the latest food trend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

District 4 Councilman Edward Mungia, City Hall reporter Molly Smith and host Greg Jefferson talk about the opposition to public financing for a Spurs arena, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones' hard-edged tactics and what comes next for Project Marvel. Suggested reading: Could there be two Spurs arena elections? Mayor Jones floats the possibility. Mayor Jones crashes pro-Project Marvel rally ahead of decisive meeting City creates homeless services department as more live on streets, in shelters Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In thie episode of The Thompson Show, Todd traces the Red–Green Alliance from London to Minneapolis — exposing how Marxists and Islamists fuse identity politics, anti-Western rhetoric, and insurgent tactics into a permanent political front. Broadcast August 25, 2025 (WBCQ 7490 kHz), this episode takes a deep dive into the Red–Green Alliance — the unofficial but very real cooperation between far-left revolutionaries and Islamist movements. Todd unpacks how this alliance has played out in Europe and America: In England: from Ken Livingstone welcoming Muslim Brotherhood clerics into City Hall, to the Respect Party's fusion of Trotskyists and Islamist activists, to Jeremy Corbyn calling Hamas and Hezbollah his “friends.” These examples show how segments of the British Left traded legitimacy to Islamists in exchange for turnout and street power. On campuses and in media: post-colonial narratives reframed Islamist extremists as victims, while far-left academics embraced “decolonizing knowledge” and dismissed facts as tools of Western domination. In France: activists openly strategize about building “Muslim communist cadres,” treating mosques as political cells — a clear blueprint for how the Red–Green project embeds itself. In the U.S.: Minneapolis emerges as a revolutionary laboratory — from BLM protests to Ilhan Omar's megaphone, from refugee demographics to DSA insurgents like Omar Fateh. Todd dissects how every loss becomes “proof of rigging,” every setback becomes martyrdom fuel, and how DSA uses Democratic Party infrastructure as a Trojan horse. The episode also examines the limits of fusion: how clerics always outlast Marxist activists, why experiments in “Christian socialism” risk repeating the Jim Jones disaster, and how the Democratic Socialists of America fuse Palestinian solidarity with domestic insurgency. Todd's warning is clear: this is not ordinary politics. It is an insurgency hidden inside institutions, weaponizing identity grievance and class agitation against Western civilization itself. Like it? Rate and review it!    Broadcast times: WBCQ 7490 kHz — Mondays, 10 PM Eastern / 0200 UTC Tuesday WWCR 4840 kHz — Fridays, 11 PM Central / Midnight Eastern / 0400 UTC Saturday More: https://toddzillax.substack.com/

In these new mystery stories set in New York City, we will travel through time at different periods of the history of the city, from its foundation as New Amsterdam to our days. Stories include:- Captain Kidd's Treasure, which could be hidden somewhere on Manhattan, Long Island or Gardiner's Island;- The wreck of the HMS Hussar in the East River with a big treasure on board during the American Revolution;- The Leatherman, a mysterious vagabond who travelled constantly on the same 365-mile-loop in Connecticut and New York for more than 30 years, returning to the same towns every five weeks;- The disappearance of Judge Joseph Crater, a Supreme Court judge who vanished into thin air in shady circumstances, which illustrates the intense corruption of the 1920s and 30s;- The existence and sometimes rediscovery of many hidden underground structures, such as the pneumatic tube mail system, the City Hall subway station, the Atlantic Avenue Tunnel and the maze of tracks, platforms, and rooms under Grand Central Terminal. #sleep #bedtimestory #asmr #sleepstory #history #mystery #newyorkcity Welcome to Lights Out Library Join me for a sleepy adventure tonight. Sit back, relax, and fall asleep to documentary-style bedtime stories read in a calming ASMR voice. Learn something new while you enjoy a restful night of sleep. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Listen on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LightsOutLibraryov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   ¿Quieres escuchar en Español? Echa un vistazo a La Biblioteca de los Sueños! En Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1t522alsv5RxFsAf9AmYfg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/la-biblioteca-de-los-sue%C3%B1os-documentarios-para-dormir/id1715193755⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ En Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@LaBibliotecadelosSuenosov⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of #LatinosOutLoud, Rachel La Loca was invited back to City Hall, and this time to chat it up with the Deputy Mayor of Strategic Initiatives, Ana Almanzar--or as she's known to her staff, and now Rachel, "DM Ana". In this interview, we learn about the Deputy Mayor's day-to-day responsibilities and the initiatives she oversees. Reporting to her in this role are the commissioners and executive directors of the Center for Innovation through Data Intelligence, City University of the City of New York, New York City Department of Youth and Community Development, Mayor's Office of Child Care and Early Childhood Education, Mayor's Office of Equity, Mayor's Office of Food Policy, Mayor's Office of Nonprofits, and the Mayor's Fund and City Affiliated Nonprofits. Ana grew up in the Dominican Republic and moved to Bushwick, Brooklyn when she was 17 seeking not just the American dream, but the New York City dream. She is the FIRST Dominican Deputy Mayor for the City of NY. This episode is filled with inspiration, laughs and of course, a LIGHTNING ROUND with the Deputy Mayor. #LatinosOutLoud #RachelLaLoca #Comedy #DeputyMayor #NYC #AnaAlmanzar #podcast #Latinos #Dominican #Stories #Government #NY

This week saw another political bombshell at City Hall. Mayor Eric Adams' former top aide, Ingrid Lewis-Martin, was hit with four new indictments tied to sweeping bribery schemes during her time in the administration. Six others were charged as well, including Lewis-Martin's son, another Adams aide and real estate developers. NY1 investigative reporter Courtney Gross, political reporter Bobby Cuza and statehouse reporter Bernadette Hogan break down how this latest wave of scandal could shape the mayor's chances in the November general election. Then, the "Off Topic" team dives into the rest of the campaign trail, from the debate over legalizing sex work to President Donald Trump's potential involvement in the race.

We've got NFL updates, a look at the new NBA era, and a NSFW restaurant title. Kept it tight this week as we gear up for Episode 100 next week. Follow RGD: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8u8GmvBi6th6LOOMCuwJKw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/real_good_denver/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realgooddenver Got a Denver event, cause, opening, or recommendation? We want to hear from you! Tell us what's good at tom@kitcaster.com.     Troy's Takes NFL Injury News A new era of NBA NFL teams are playing their starters more in preseason Ryan's Takes Rocky Flats' Nuclear Ghosts – A new bike trail opened through the former bomb factory site, sparking safety concerns. Mystery Rock Spill Jams I-25 – 175 yards of landscaping rock shut down lanes near Alameda. Parrots Need Cash – A parrot sanctuary scrambles to raise $7K to feed 250 birds. “Frankenstein” Rabbits Spotted – Cottontails with viral growths spark jackalope rumors. Bear Redecorates Car – A hungry bear shredded an SUV's interior in Jefferson County. “Eat Less Meat” Backlash – Denver's climate campaign draws fire from ranchers. Councilmember Cries Foul – Layoffs spark political accusations at City Hall. Denver Zoo's Lion Cubs – Four newborn cubs are healthy and bonding off-exhibit. Banana Ball Invades Coors Field – The Savannah Bananas turned baseball into a circus at Coors. Colorado Ghost Town Sold – A 305-acre mining village sold for nearly $1M. Elitch Gardens Ride Scare – Dozens stranded 17 stories high on the Star Flyer ride. Events Sunset Cinema: Bridesmaids – Tue 8/19, Sculpture Park The Narrators – “Grades” – Wed 8/20, Buntport Theater CU Denver Block Party – Thu 8/21, Downtown Campus Adult Spelling Bee – Thu 8/21, Adrift Tiki Bar Shakespeare in the Wild – Aug 21–24, deKoevend Park Artists in Conversation – Fri 8/22, RiNo Civil Dusk Performance – Fri 8/22, Saint John's Cathedral Movies at McGregor: Shrek 1 & 2 – Sat 8/23, McGregor Square RiNo Summer Art Market – Sat 8/23, RiNo ArtPark Creeplesque Burlesque Fest – Aug 22–24, The Creepatorium Kangaroo Yoga – Weekends, Wheat Ridge Rockies vs. Dodgers – Aug 19–21, Coors Field RugbyTown 7s Tournament – Aug 22–24, Infinity Park Denver Roller Derby Doubleheader – Sat 8/23, Rollerdome CU Buffs Season Opener – Fri 8/29, Boulder Rockies vs. Cubs – Fireworks – Fri 8/29, Coors Field Volunteer Opportunity South Metro Medical Equipment Loan Closet – Help seniors and people with disabilities borrow free equipment. New Restaurants Town Pump Provisions – Cherry Creek bodega/market with deli, Little Man Ice Cream. Saigon Noodle Club – Playful Vietnamese bowls at Edgewater Public Market. Broderick (Wash Park) – New cocktail bar pouring Negronis and Old Fashioneds.     Music produced by Troy Higgins Goodboytroy.com

Aboard the Argent Wind, Caoimhe Wake, Antistrophe Landrace, and Brontë Adelvys settle in for a peaceful journey east. But to live the life of the traveler is to dare fate, as all journeys are invitations to encounter the forgotten and the unexpected both. And for this group of adventurers, they find themselves faced with one and then the other: First, the sudden appearance of a childhood friend. Next, a rumbling of what might be amiss in the City of Iron Chains… This week on Perpetua: On Track to Iron Chains Pt. 03 Perpetua Guide [In Progress v.03] Town Maps [TNMP] Cenn, City of Iron Chains [CNMP] The Ironclad Parade The creepy statues surrounding all of Cenn. Nothing happens if you walk through here when you first arrive, besides the occasional tremor. I thought there'd be ghosts to fight or something, but just these statues for now. Pilgrim's Quarter The western border of Cenn, home to hotels, campgrounds, and a general store where you can get IP and other basic items. This is where you arrive if you end up taking the train route to the city. Digsite West This used to be one of the two big dig sites in Cenn, where they were trying to pull up the weird object buried underground, plus all the strange relics and equipment they could find. That latter part is why it turned into a huge shopping zone, and once it was a shopping zone, it was also a food zone. Definitely stop in here before pushing too far in Cenn.  Here's what you can buy there: Weapons Siegebreaker - 750 asta  DEX + INS -【HR + 12】physical damage - Two-handed / Ranged  Damage dealt by this weapon ignores Resistances. Spell Sever - 850 asta  DEX + INS+1 -【HR + 4】dark - One-handed / Melee  When you hit a creature with this weapon, if the attack had a single target, you may choose a single spell with a duration of Scene affecting the target and end its effects on that creature. Armor Archeologist's Boots - 900 Asta When your group makes a discovery while traveling, you may immediately gain 1 Fabula Point. Securibot Armor - martial 1250  11 Def / INS +1 Mdef /  -3 initiative  You have Immunity to earth and poison damage, but Vulnerability to bolt damage. Accessories Digsite Helmet - 700 Asta  Grants Resistance to Physical damage. Broken after the third time physical damage is resisted. Other Strange Device - 2500 Asta  Recovered from the digsite. Has a keyboard like a typewriter, attached to a darkened mirror. (I have NO idea what this is, but I bought it IMMEDIATELY) Castine's Moon The huge moon that was lifted out from the earth's crust. Only the top part of it is above ground, but that's still huge. I love when you can see it in the background! Before Caoimhe gets her mission, you can just walk on its surface and get some lore from some little shrines and the big temple in the middle. One thing I like is that Castine really does walk around it with various NPCs! It seems like it just randomly pulls in one of the other Cenn NPC models for him to hang out with.  Digsite East The dig actually continues here. It's all locked down with security, probably because they're still actively digging.Travelers (and the party) have to go around. Believe it or not, you can actually do some low level grinding here! Groundbreak This is where the digging first started, and because of that it's become important to the city culturally. Both the Hexcloak office AND the City Hall are here. And PLEASE remember, you have to go to the latter to actually start the main quest here. YOUR GAME IS NOT BROKEN JUST BECAUSE THE HEXCLOAK OFFICE IS EMPTY. Seawalk Da beach. The most important thing is that you can play Beachminton here, which is a pretty stupid minigame but the prizes are great. Breeze Boulevard  An elevated area filled with fancy houses. This is where the hoity-toity types of Cenn live. At first I thought this was weird, because it seems like this town shouldn't even have them, since Castine's priests seem to be the most important people. But if you talk to some of the NPCs in town, you can learn that before Castine showed up, the people who made the most money off the archeological dig (and the inventions that came out of it) got rich and wanted to live further away from (and higher up than) the dig sites. Sutcliffe Street The industrial district, where various engineers and blacksmiths and factory-runners try to reverse engineer the stuff that gets found in the digsite. Hosted by Austin Walker (austinwalker.bsky.social) Featuring Janine Hawkins (@bleatingheart), Sylvi Bullet (@sylvibullet), and Keith J Carberry (@keithjcarberry) Produced by Ali Acampora Music by Jack de Quidt (available on bandcamp) Cover Art by Ben McEntee (https://linktr.ee/benmce.art) With thanks to Amelia Renee, Arthur B., Aster Maragos, Bill Kaszubski, Cassie Jones, Clark, DB, Daniel Laloggia, Diana Crowley, Edwin Adelsberger, Emrys, Greg Cobb, Ian O'Dea, Ian Urbina, Irina A., Jack Shirai, Jake Strang, Katie Diekhaus, Ken George, Konisforce, Kristina Harris Esq, L Tantivy, Lawson Coleman, Mark Conner, Mike & Ruby, Muna A, Nat Knight, Olive Perry, Quinn Pollock, Robert Lasica, Shawn Drape, Shawn Hall, Summer Rose, TeganEden, Thomas Whitney, Voi, chocoube, deepFlaw, fen, & weakmint This episode was made with support from listeners like you! To support us, you can go to friendsatthetable.cash.  

Should the bus be free? That's the question everyone following the New York City mayoral race is asking, with Democratic primary winner Zohran Mamdani promising to focus on fast, free buses if he's elected to City Hall. Eliminating bus fares is a big idea, but is it a good one? Like a lot of things in politics, there's no simple answer. That's why we asked Yonah Freemark — a researcher in cities, land use, and transportation at the Urban Institute — to walk us through the pros and cons of making the bus free for everyone. Whatever you think about it, the good news is that everyone is talking about bus riders. That's a win in our book. Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive exclusive access to ad-free versions of regular episodes, Patreon-only bonus content, Discord access, invitations to live events, merch discounts and free stickers! ***Our new book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, will be published on October 21, 2025 by Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Pre-order now.*** Purchase tickets for our Life After Cars publication party and live show at The Bell House in Brooklyn on October 28th. And find us in other cities for our book tour including San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, and more. The War on Cars is produced with the generous support of the Helen & William Mazer Foundation. This episode was sponsored by Cleverhood and Upway. Listen for the latest discount codes. Check out Mamala Food by Dani Finkel. (She designed our logo!) SHOW NOTES Learn more about Yonah Freemark and his work at the Urban Institute. Watch Zohran Mamdani on The Breakfast Club.  Charlie Komanoff: Free buses would mean faster buses and more riders. (Streetsblog) Andrew Cuomo has a less ambitious free bus plan. (Gothamist) Boston has free buses on three routes. (Boston.gov) New York's free bus pilot. (MTA.info) This episode was recorded at the Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. www.thewaroncars.org