Podcasts about City limits

As the cold weather continues, Patrick Spauster, City Limits housing and homelessness reporter, talks about the obligations landlords have to keep apartments heated, and what tenants should do if their heat or hot water isn't working. 

//The Wire//2300Z January 27, 2026////ROUTINE////BLUF: UNREST CONTINUES IN MINNESOTA. FEDERAL AGENTS CONDUCT WIDESPREAD RAIDS IN ARIZONA. ANTI-ICE ACTIVISTS CONTINUE TO DEVELOP INTELLIGENCE NETWORKS IN MAINE, AS DIRECTED BY THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------HomeFront-Minnesota: Riots continued overnight as activists remained steady in the targeting of Minneapolis hotels suspected of hosting ICE agents. Last night, the SpringHill Suites in Maple Grove was targeted due to suspicions that senior Border Patrol leadership was staying at the location. At this hotel, rioters gathered at the main entrance and attempted to breach the facility, however the state of unrest was quickly put down by Maple Grove Police who turned out in force.Analyst Comment: Maple Grove is technically not within the City Limits of Minneapolis, and therefore has a different Mayor. The Minneapolis Police Department was not involved in this crowd control effort whatsoever, as it fell outside of their jurisdiction. Most of the officers who responded were from the Maple Grove Police Department and supplemented by State Police. As such, this particular response is very likely not correlated with any change in policy within the city of Minneapolis itself.Maine: Anti-ICE demonstrations continue as before, as local government officials begin entrenching resistance measures. Attorney General Aaron Frey has established a state-sponsored informant tipline for the purposes of tracking ICE agents, which coordinates intelligence reports regarding the activities of ICE agents throughout the state. Residents of Maine can email in reports of ICE sightings, and other intelligence reports directly to the Attorney General's office.Arizona: Yesterday afternoon, multiple sites throughout the state were raided by Homeland Security investigators, and most of the targeted sites were Zipp's Sports Grill establishments. At the time of the raids (which targeted about 15x sites around the state) the reason for the raids was not known. However ICEWatch spotters, seeing green uniforms, assumed this was some sort of immigration policing effort. However, this appears to pertain to a different investigation concerning a large-scale criminal enterprise involving drugs, identity theft, fraud, and other crimes.Analyst Comment: Activist intelligence networks still showed up suspiciously quickly to the scene of all raids, turning out in numbers to carry out disruption operations for what they thought was an immigration enforcement operation. ICE personnel were observed on scene at a few sites to arrest any illegals that were incidentally discovered during the raids, and they were harassed by the mob as the operation was ongoing.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: On the political front in Minneapolis, several developments are underway, which will affect the situation on the ground. Following President Trump's phone call with Gov. Walz yesterday afternoon, rumors have been circulating widely regarding what the next steps are in this campaign. Whispers of everything from an abandonment of the mission, to key personnel shifts circulated yesterday evening, most of which have been hard to verify and probably mostly false. However, based on President Trumps verbatim statements, the general atmospherics are a de-escalation from the Federal side, while no similar de-escalation has been given in return amongst activist groups that are openly being run by government officials personally.When it comes to civil unrest, perception is reality, and if these moves are perceived (by the rioters) as being a capitulation, this will embolden resistance within the city. Far-left groups do not care about 4D chess; they see a *perceived* weakness (regardless of if it's a true weakness), and they will double-down to target it. Failing to arrest and charge every single activist who rai

New Year! New Season! New weird topics! We start 2026 by looking at the history (and mysteries) surrounding an unusual house built in the 1940s in Santa Cruz, California. We look into the stories surrounding Kenneth Kitchen who built this structure (which you can drive by and see even today!) and the legends that quickly built up around this incredible home.

New Year! New Season! New weird topics! We start 2026 by looking at the history (and mysteries) surrounding an unusual house built in the 1940s in Santa Cruz, California. We look into the stories surrounding Kenneth Kitchen who built this structure (which you can drive by and see even today!) and the legends that quickly built up around this incredible home.

Eli Valentin, assistant dean of graduate studies at Virginia Union University's Graduate Center in Harlem, contributing writer for City Limits and guest political analyst at Univision, talks about the meaning of the shift many Latino voters made, from voting for Trump in 2024 to voting for Zohran Mamdani and Mikie Sherrill just a year later.

Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. Angelina Farella – The following words of awe, wonder, healings, freedom, love, light, joy, beauty, and amazement are just a few that describe what Community Transformation Church is. They take their name seriously and carry on the Great Commission as was instructed in Matthew 28:19-20, ‘Therefore GO and make disciples of all nations…'

Looking 4 Healing Radio with Dr. Angelina Farella – The following words of awe, wonder, healings, freedom, love, light, joy, beauty, and amazement are just a few that describe what Community Transformation Church is. They take their name seriously and carry on the Great Commission as was instructed in Matthew 28:19-20, ‘Therefore GO and make disciples of all nations…'

Friends and listeners, we're back! Now in our every other month format, we're here with what we're calling out last episode of Season 2 (it'll make more sense in January when we kick off season 3) and an absolutely bizarre tale of a complete cornucopia of high strangeness with the Santa Cruz Humanoids! Not one, not two, but nearly a half dozen different types of oddball uprights in this woman's neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Were they really there? Was her street suddenly Grand Central Station for weirdness? And does Santa Cruz's proximity to where the 37th parallel hits North America have anything to do with it? Bonus! Seb saw The Haunted Objects Podcast live in Sacramento and gives a full report!

Friends and listeners, we're back! Now in our every other month format, we're here with what we're calling out last episode of Season 2 (it'll make more sense in January when we kick off season 3) and an absolutely bizarre tale of a complete cornucopia of high strangeness with the Santa Cruz Humanoids! Not one, not two, but nearly a half dozen different types of oddball uprights in this woman's neighborhood in Santa Cruz. Were they really there? Was her street suddenly Grand Central Station for weirdness? And does Santa Cruz's proximity to where the 37th parallel hits North America have anything to do with it? Bonus! Seb saw The Haunted Objects Podcast live in Sacramento and gives a full report!

Greg David, contributor covering fiscal and economic issues for THE CITY and director of the business and economics reporting program and Ravitch Fiscal Reporting Program at the Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, and Patrick Spauster, City Limits housing and homelessness reporter, talk about Mamdani's proposed rent freeze and Andrew Cuomo's call for means testing for rent-regulated tenants, and the larger question of rent regulation to make housing in NYC more affordable.

Chris Brown plays clavinet and hammond organ on Potemkin City Limits! Chris's music: https://wolfeislandrecords.com/hughchristopherbrown/ Chris's record label Wolfe Island Records: https://wolfeislandrecords.com/ Pros and Cons Program: https://prosandconsprogram.com/podcast/

Everyone loves Gumby, right? That adorable though oddly shaped clay scamp who's always getting up to adventures with his friends? So what happened one episode in 1988 when Gumby encountered the grays!? Yes, this month we're looking at 7 minutes of UFO and alien lore expertly crammed into a single Gumby story. Did Clokey have an encounter of his own? Could Communion have influenced this story? And what the heck does DMT have to do with any of it! Also, Programming Note, because of life and various other things, we're having to move to record every other month. We're bummed to be doing fewer episodes, but it does give us time to do more research! So, see you in November!

Everyone loves Gumby, right? That adorable though oddly shaped clay scamp who's always getting up to adventures with his friends? So what happened one episode in 1988 when Gumby encountered the grays!? Yes, this month we're looking at 7 minutes of UFO and alien lore expertly crammed into a single Gumby story. Did Clokey have an encounter of his own? Could Communion have influenced this story? And what the heck does DMT have to do with any of it! Also, Programming Note, because of life and various other things, we're having to move to record every other month. We're bummed to be doing fewer episodes, but it does give us time to do more research! So, see you in November!

This week's poll asks Clark County residents to weigh in on Vancouver's proposed annexation plans. With financial strain and community resistance, leaders are urging caution. Share your view now. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/poll-do-you-support-vancouver-expanding-its-city-limits-through-annexation/ #Vancouver #Annexation #ClarkCounty #WeeklyPoll #CityLimits #PublicInput #BudgetCrisis #UrbanPlanning #Opinion

Donald Trump is turning his antipathy toward American cities into action - but his war on cities is bad for all of America; plus new moves by Democrats point to a political arms race over the president's gerrymandering plan; and an official with a prominent Israeli rights group explains why they are now calling Israel's conduct in Gaza a genocide.

August is here and, with that, our Summer of John comes to a conclusion with the return of co-host John Pingel and our topic: John Titor! From his early faxes to Art Bell in 1998 to his online postings of the early 2000s, we take a look at Titor's claims, his possible motives, his manner of travel, and potentially the reality that it was all just cooked up by a couple of Florida boys! Regardless, Titor's story came at a time where a late night radio tale could become an internet urban legend.

August is here and, with that, our Summer of John comes to a conclusion with the return of co-host John Pingel and our topic: John Titor! From his early faxes to Art Bell in 1998 to his online postings of the early 2000s, we take a look at Titor's claims, his possible motives, his manner of travel, and potentially the reality that it was all just cooked up by a couple of Florida boys! Regardless, Titor's story came at a time where a late night radio tale could become an internet urban legend.

Payton Wilson is Bob's breakout player to watch on defense. Austin also likes Wilson, but points to Nick Herbig as someone who could take a step up. If Alex Highsmith is hurt again or the T.J. Watt contract situation continues into the season, it gives Herbig time to shine.

Hour 3 with Bob Pompeani: Mitch Keller is 3-10 but hasn't complained about his record despite pitching well. Dan doesn't think there's a good scenario to get a good enough return for players on long-term contracts, like Mitch Keller, at the trade deadline. He doesn't want to trade Keller. Payton Wilson is Bob's breakout player to watch on defense.

This month it appears we ask the question that no one else really has: what if John Frum were an actual person? Yes, we're looking at the John Frum Movement on the island of Tanna in the South Pacific. This cargo cult is legendary, but then we start to research who John Frum could have been and things get really interesting from there!

This month it appears we ask the question that no one else really has: what if John Frum were an actual person? Yes, we're looking at the John Frum Movement on the island of Tanna in the South Pacific. This cargo cult is legendary, but then we start to research who John Frum could have been and things get really interesting from there!

Who needs a bigger season – Mike Tomlin or Aaron Rodgers? Chris thinks the viewpoints from local and national media will be much different if things don't go well or it's another season that ends in a first-round playoff exit. Tomlin has had so much control over the position since Ben Roethlisberger retired and it has not gone well. Chris got into the butchering of Kenny Pickett and the clamps that were put on every other QB that has taken snaps. KDKA TV's Bob Pompeani joined the show. Pomp is still surprised that Joe is obsessed with golf. Bob tried to sit on the fence when Chris asked him who needed a bigger year out of Mike Tomlin or Aaron Rodgers. Do you think there are any shakes with Art Rooney if Tomlin's team doesn't show any improvement this season? The chat switched to baseball and all of the problems going on with the Pirates. Would it have been better to axe Ben Cherington at the end of last season? Bob isn't sold that things will ever click for Oneil Cruz. Did Bob have any takes on the NHL Draft? It doesn't seem like this draft features any generational players. City Limits dissed Barry Bonds in a big way earlier today.

We can't get a hold of Bob Walk, so we shift topics, our Penguins All-Century team, does Lemieux make the list? What about Gonchar vs Orpik? A few updates to the Pens coaching staff. City Limits calls in. We choose our Pitt MBB All-Century team.

A few updates to the Pens coaching staff. City Limits calls in. We choose our Pitt MBB All-Century team.

There was plenty of drama in the Pirates doubleheader yesterday. Dennis Santana went after a fan. TJ McConnell has become one of the biggest stories in the NBA. Who are the best basketball players from Western PA. We agree that Pistol Pete doesn't count. Joe runs down the list of other candidates for Western PA basketball Mount Rushmore. We take calls on the subject - there's a ton of candidates. Ray Fittipaldo joins to discuss Rodgers vs Fields and which player and team will have the better year, his confidence in Troy Fautanu, who the most impactful rookie will be, his grade for Patrick Queen in 24, his choice for breakout player, if Benton and JPJ can bounce back this year, if Watt will get what he wants, free association. Joe and Sean make their choices for the Pirates All-Century team, and have mostly the same guys except for an argument about Freddy Sanchez's position. Mike DeFabo joins to give Joe medical advice, the possible changes for the Steelers defense (quarters defense), his first impression of Aaron Rodgers. Mike White of the PG joins to share stories about TJ McConell from his youth and how he's evolved his game, his Mt Rushmore of Western Pa basketball, his keys to a Pacers win in Game 7. We can't get a hold of Bob Walk, so we shift topics, our Penguins All-Century team, does Lemieux make the list? What about Gonchar vs Orpik? A few updates to the Pens coaching staff. City Limits calls in. We choose our Pitt MBB All-Century team.

Should cyclists have to pay insurance to cycle within city limits?

We have two big things happening this month, friends! First, we have our first guest host as Seb is out on assignment. And we tackle the massive, wild, utterly bonkers story that is the Stardust Ranch in Buckeye, Arizona! From the original desire to have horse and dog rescue to the grays to the Brillomen to abductions, doppelgangers, the legendary katana, and the freakin' Galactic Council...Stardust Ranch is an amazing tale that would make one helluva Hollywood film!

We have two big things happening this month, friends! First, we have our first guest host as Seb is out on assignment. And we tackle the massive, wild, utterly bonkers story that is the Stardust Ranch in Buckeye, Arizona! From the original desire to have horse and dog rescue to the grays to the Brillomen to abductions, doppelgangers, the legendary katana, and the freakin' Galactic Council...Stardust Ranch is an amazing tale that would make one helluva Hollywood film!

Tired of the negativity surrounding bass fishing? Join us as we aim for positivity, announce the exciting return of the fan-favorite City Limits fishing show in 2026, and discuss the mission to get more kids fishing in non-traditional areas through initiatives like street fishing – all while hanging out at the bar and celebrating over 10 years of conversation! Welcome to Ike Live at the Bar! In this episode, join Mike, Becky, and Ethan for a fun and engaging conversation. We're dedicated to changing the narrative (particularly in tournament fishing) and focusing on positivity, as negativity has become so prevalent. Get ready for some exciting news! We're announcing the highly anticipated return of the fan-favorite City Limits fishing show in 2026. This show is all about the challenge and excitement of fishing in urban areas and finding success in unexpected places, regardless of the species or method – be it boat, kayak, bank fishing, or even wading. We'll be using social media to find real people to join us as guests. The show will be available on traditional TV and new digital platforms. A major topic this week is the concept of street fishing. We discuss its huge popularity in other countries where boats are not accessible and how we are working hard to bring street fishing to the US. This initiative is directly aimed at getting more kids fishing, particularly those in non-traditional urban environments who may not have access to expensive equipment like bass boats or forward-facing sonar. This aligns perfectly with the mission of The Ike Foundation to connect kids to the outdoors and conservation. Join us as we also touch on the recent Bassmaster Elite event win by Pat Schlapper (who won with 38lbs 12oz) on the difficult Sabine River, discuss the impact of forward-facing sonar and tournament rules, explore the pros and cons of social media in the fishing industry, and celebrate over 10 years of conversation on the Ike Live podcast. We also share updates on upcoming Ike Foundation events like the Celebrity ProAm (June 21st) and the Walk the Talk 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk on May 31st. This episode of Ike Live at the Bar is brought to you by our sponsors: Abu Garcia (check out the Ike Series 3.0 rods and reels)

The first impressions of the Don Kelly era as the Pirates beat the Braves 2 out of 3 times this weekend. Can this team take a step forward following the Derek Shelton firing? The guys quizzed Austin on some Pittsburgh sports knowledge. Pirates pre-post game host Dan Zangrilli joined the show. Dan gave his first impressions of what we saw from the Pirates in their first series under Don Kelly. The guys talked about a few of the mistakes of the weekend, but most of the stuff they liked. Why didn't Tommy Pham play? What can we view for Ben Cherington going forward?

Mariana Simões, investigative journalist covering climate and the environment for City Limits, shares her reporting on how cuts to staff working on environmental justice issued within the Environmental Protection Agency are affecting community groups in New York City.

What happens when good carbohydrates go bad? Well, this month we look at the unusual tale of a haunting in England during the early 20th century that ate a family out of its bread stores! Yes, bread disappearing right before their eyes! We get it, fresh baked bread is THE BEST! Apparently this family's bread was so good that even the dead couldn't get enough of it!

In this episode, the Goods from the Woods Boys are once again joined at Disgraceland Studios by comedian Seth Pomeroy! We kick this one off with Redcon1's new energy drink collab with "Coach Prime" Deion Sanders. We talk about a recent coup attempt made on a small town on Long Island by the insane former CEO of Pirate's Booty cheese puffs. Rivers tells the insane true story of a South Korean film director and his ex-wife being kidnapped and forced to make movies for Kim Jong Il in the 1970s and 80s. DJ Kahled's "All I Do Is Win" is our JAM OF THE WEEK! Give us a listen.  Follow Seth on all forms of social media @SethPomeroy  Follow the show on all the socials @TheGoodsPod   Rivers is @RiversLangley  Sam is @SlamHarter  Carter is @Carter_Glascock  Subscribe on Patreon for the UNCUT video version of this episode as well as TONS of bonus content!  http://patreon.com/TheGoodsPod   Pick up a Goods from the Woods t-shirt here:  http://prowrestlingtees.com/TheGoodsPod

Friends and fellow free thinkers, it's time to turn on, tune in, and drop a bit of whatever these guys are on! Yes, this month we're looking at a very very weird 1971 film called Rainbow Bridge. We think of it as something like a living, breathing self-help book. Sure there's some surfing, gorgeous views of Maui, but there's also drugs and rambling and some bonkers visuals! Oh, did we mention that Jimi Hendrix drops in, raps with the locals a bit, and then busts out with a concert?! Yeah, just wait until what you hear what the Space Brothers think about LSD!

(Re-upload for Spotify listeners) Hey hey! We're talking the power of stuffed animals in "DW's Blankie", and then, we're gushing over the Ratburn siblings in "Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble"! Plus, we talk Ulan Bator, the Arthur March Madness bracket, Recess: School's Out, and Planet of the Apes...for some reason. Plus, your emails & Tumblr asks! WARNING: MILD LANGUAGE

Will Young & Lucas Mancini gather together for the final(?) ECL recording, as they discuss their feelings on the show, as well as drop their personal top 10 episodes of Arthur and their #1 favorite character. #TheEndofArthur Thank you for listening and for your support of the podcast. Follow us on social media (FB, IG, X, Tumblr) to find out what we do next and stay subscribed for weekly uploads of our Patreon content starting very soon...

This month we take a look at the work and research of one Terry Mitchell. He may not be known widely, but his fascination with Bigfoot led him to the Pacific Northwest where he claims to not only have made contact with Bigfoot, but was made their ambassador to humanity! Seb's amazing research on Mitchell includes many very interesting newspaper articles along with some interesting other angles Mitchell has on Bigfoot culture! So grab your tree knockers and let's get into things!

One last time, Will & Lucas discuss their top 3 episodes of the final season of Arthur and give their thoughts on how Season 25 said goodbye to our favorite aardvark. #TheEndofArthur

It's been a long road getting from there to here. For one last time, Lucas Mancini & Will Young get together to chat about Buster being a yapper in "Blabbermouth," and deal with where everyone ended up in "All Grown Up." Along the way, the guys determine their character mixes and wrestle with the animal hierarchy one more time, Will defends his final grade, and Lucas pitches his way to fix the Arthur finale. Stay tuned to find out what comes next for Elwood City Limits... #TheEndofArthur

NEW Balter Choir - Petrichor Benjamin Mauch - Low Ancestry Theme Benjamin Shepherd - Doldrums Benjamin Shepherd - So Far to Go Butcher Brown - Ibiza Pyramid Mass - Spewtrid - 04 Debt Shadow Age – Hooky Shagwüf - Prison Song Station Aries - Stay Down Ten Pound Snail - Echolocation Tomb of Annihilation - Blood Chalice (Single) NOT NEW DJ HARRISON - IGY ScottClark - Dawn & Dusk - Above the Gray (LIVE) Moossa - Ballast Alter Natives - Buzz - Pudgy Rattlemouth – Dragonfly TEL - Acetone Inter Arma - New Heaven - New Heaven Battlemaster - Greedgripped & Spellspoilt - Extradeath Crucial Rip - Violent Retribution Drook - She The Fan - Life In The Fray Keep – Sodawater LUGGAGE - Chemicals  Honest Debts - Not So Sure Honor Role - So Anyway Exebelle - The Long Pour

As Arthur season 25 begins to wrap up, Will & Lucas review the latest Arthur short (Get A Hobby!) before saying goodbye to a beloved minor character in "Listen Up" and, get this, watch an episode about Arthur(!) in "Arthur's New Old Vacation." The guys pay tribute to David Lynch up top, Lucas expresses some dad opinions, the Arthur equivalent of the MCU, the Elwood City area theme park economy, and more... #TheEndofArthur Apologies for the lower audio quality in this episode Don't forget that everything in the ECL Patreon is free! Sign up as a free member at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and enjoy years of our paywall content...

Celebrate 250 episodes with the ECL crew by getting over awkwardness in "Making Conversation" and emulating Charlie Chaplin in "A Cloudy Day." Along the way, Lucas updates Will on the new TikTok and defines silent film guys, the guys consider what an Arthur reboot would look like, take time to gush about silent films, and of course, Time Crisis... #TheEndofArthur Don't forget that everything in the ECL Patreon is free! Sign up as a free member at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and enjoy years of our paywall content...

It's time to kick off the final season of Arthur as Will and Lucas find joy in work in "Binky Wrestles with a Story" and solve the snowball mystery with their least-favorite duo in "All Will Be Revealed!" The guys do a bit of catch-up on everything Arthur and ECL with a lot of deep lore references along the way, plus favorite podcast memories, the Elwood City cinema, alien trolls, and much more... #TheEndofArthur Don't forget that everything in the ECL Patreon is free! Sign up as a free member at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and enjoy years of our paywall content...

Will and Lucas finish their epic run-through of Arthur season 24 with a very busy character design in "DW's New Best Friend" and the appearance of a well-worn trope in "Freaky Tuesday." After discussing topics like a wrinkle in the case of the location of Elwood City and spanakopita, the guys reveal their favorite episodes of the season, as well as a little bit of what you can expect going forward from the podcast... #TheEndofArthur

Will and Lucas are back to kick off Arthur season 24! The guys pay their respects to the art world in "George Scraps His Sculpture" before seeing the fist meme go full circle in "Arthur's Big Meltdown". Along the way, they chat about the show's most called-back moments and sneakers (among other things), spot a familiar face, and a certain condiment/dairy combo makes a surprise return... #TheEndofArthur

For this "Summer Friday" we've put together some of our favorite conversations this year:Eddie Glaude, Jr., Princeton professor and the author of We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For (Harvard University Press, 2024), argues against waiting for "heroes" to do the work of seeking justice and safeguarding democracy.Dame Louise Richardson, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, talks about research into and strategies to reduce political polarization in the United States, especially in this fraught election year.Egg freezing as a method to extend fertility for women became more accessible (though still quite expensive) and popular in the past decade or so. Anna North, senior correspondent for Vox, where she covers American family life, work, and education, reports on whether the industry oversold women, as data now show having a baby through the process is no guarantee.Tracie McMillan, journalist, former managing editor of City Limits and the author of The White Bonus: Five Families and the Cash Value of Racism in America (McMillan, 2024), traces the financial impact of historical benefits not afforded Black Americans on her own family and that of four others.Rhaina Cohen, producer and editor of NPR's Embedded and the author of The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center (Macmillan, 2024), shares stories of people who have made life partners of friends, upending current expectations that spouses would be our closest relationships. These interviews were polished up and edited for time, the original versions are available here:Don't Wait for the Heroes (May 17, 2024)Is There Any Way to Reduce Political Polarization in the US? (Jul 25, 2024)The Complicated Reality of Egg Freezing (May 6, 2024)White Privilege in Dollars & Cents (Jun 7, 2024)In Praise of Deep Friendship (Feb 13, 2024)