Podcasts about municipalities

Stephen Grootes speaks to Miyelani Holeni about what Enoch Godongwana signalled in the Budget Speech, a decisive shift toward enforcing fiscal discipline at municipal level to fix failing water and electricity services, with the City of Johannesburg collecting billions in water revenue but reinvesting only a fraction and contributing to a R64 billion backlog. The Finance Minister warned that diverting service revenue away from infrastructure maintenance risks systemic collapse. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa is in conversation with Somadoda Fikeni, Commissioner of the Public Service Commission, on the steady destruction of municipalities and local government institutions, and the alarming lack of accountability for those responsible. The discussion poses a stark moral challenge: how long can South Africans continue to look on as communities suffer under this culture of impunity? 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on the News Reel, we speak to Andrew Christiansen, reporter at the Times-Independent, about a recent lawsuit filed against the Lieutenant Governor's office and developers of the Echo Canyon development over their status as a preliminary municipality. We also discuss the cleanup effort at the UMTRA site in Moab, which finally relocated all 16 million tons of uranium waste to Crescent Junction.

Pool Pros text questions hereIn this episode, Rudy Stankowitz discusses significant developments in the pool service industry, including a major acquisition that consolidates market power. He also delves into the importance of understanding water chemistry, specifically focusing on silica and sulfates, which are often overlooked in pool maintenance. The conversation highlights the implications of these elements on pool equipment and overall maintenance practices, emphasizing the need for pool professionals to adapt to these changes for better service delivery.takeawaysThe pool service industry is experiencing significant consolidation.Larger operators can invest in better technology and training.Silica and sulfates are critical yet often ignored in pool chemistry.Municipalities add silicates to drinking water to prevent corrosion.Silica fouling can lead to equipment inefficiencies.Sulfates can cause long-term damage to pool structures.Monitoring silica and sulfate levels is essential for pool maintenance.Dilution is the most effective way to manage silica and sulfate levels.Understanding water chemistry can prevent costly repairs.Advanced knowledge in pool chemistry is crucial for professionals.Sound Bites"Silica fouling increases electrical resistance.""Sulfate ions can react with calcium aluminate.""The ones that get paid a lot of money do."Chapters00:00Introduction and Industry Update04:33Water Chemistry: Silica and Sulfates Overview05:16Understanding Silica in Pool Water17:46Exploring Sulfates in Pool Water AquaStar Pool ProductsThe Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology.POOL MAGAZINE Pool Magazine is leading up to the minute news source for Swimming Pool News and Pool Features. Outhe 'How to Get Rid of Algae' handbookThe most comprehensive guide on algae prevention and remediation you will ever own. BLUERAY XLThe real mineral purifier! Reduce your pool maintenance costs & efforts by 50%CPO Certification ClassesAttend your CPO class with Rudy Stankowitz!Online Pool ClassesThe difference between you and your competition is what you know!Jack's MagicIf you know Jack's you'd have no stains!Service Industry NewsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media: Facebook Instagram Tik Tok Email us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Call to OrderRoll CallApproval of Minutes: November 6, 2025 Approval of AgendaReports of Officials and Committees: Mayor's ReportAssembly Committee Reports Treasurer's Report Manager's Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens PresentOrdinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations: Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 26-01: Repealing Ordinance No. 2016-15 Authorizing the Issuance of General Obligation Bonds for a Senior Center and Apartments and Repealing Any Restriction on the Use of Certain Property for a Senior Center and ApartmentsPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-10R: Committing and Restricting Matching Funds for a U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD Grant Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-11R: Amending the Municipality of Skagway Classification Review Ranking by Grade, to Add the Position of Accountant at Grade 16 or 17Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-12R: Amending Resolution 22-37R Providing a Policy for Community Funding Grants Unfinished Business: Consideration of Liquor License Renewal Applications: Alaska 360; New Seasonal Restaurant or Eating Place Tourism License #5896 New Business: Approval of Fee Proposal for Port Facilities Inspections Approval of Welcome Garden Concept as Basis for Completing Design Mayor and Assembly Discussion ItemsExecutive SessionAdjournmentPacket

Marianne Meed Ward is the 29th and current Mayor of Burlington, Ontario, first elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. As the city's longest-serving female mayor, she focuses on sustainable development, public transit, and community engagement. Previously a journalist and city councillor, she was named the 2025 Municipal World Mayor of the Year.Key Details and Background:Political Career: Served as Ward 2 City Councillor from 2010 to 2018 before becoming Mayor.Key Initiatives: Focuses on "balanced development," environmental protection (including a private tree bylaw), and promoting public transit. She launched the Mayor's Red Tape Red Carpet Task Force to support local business growth.Leadership Roles: Chair of the Ontario's Big City Mayors caucus and board member of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO).Background: Worked for 22 years as a journalist, including for the Toronto Sun, CBC, and Chatelaine.Recent Accomplishments: Actively involved in the acquisition of the Robert Bateman school for community use and leading the "Elect Respect" campaign to promote civil discourse in politics. Mayor Meed Ward is known for her efforts to align development with the city's infrastructure capabilities and enhancing community services. #mayormeedward #burlington #politician #livewithcdptalkshow #chrispomay https://www.burlington.ca/en/council-...Mayor Marianne Meed WardTel: 905-335-7777mayor@burlington.ca Media requests can be shared to the Mayor's Office general inbox at mayor@burlington.ca and Chief of Staff Marie Nash at marie.nash@burlington.ca.https://x.com/MariannMeedWardhttps://beacons.ai/chrisdpomayhttps://www.cameo.com/chrispomay book a personalized video message from yours truly CDP https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/chris... if you wish to support my media content and You Tube Channel. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast...

London Live listeners weigh in on the idea of off-loading policing from municipalities.

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0000019c-6bc5-d988-a9bc-6ffde46a0000https://www.wvik.org/podcast/good-morning-from-wvik-news/2026-02-17/illinois-municipalities-consider-ranked-choice-votingRenata SagoIllinois Municipalities Consider Ranked Choice Voting

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Hour 3 - Law enforcement in two Kansas communities are investigating a series of thefts involving checks and financial documents sent in the mail, impacting hundreds of postal customers.

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Diana Lind — urbanist, author, and writer of The New Urban Order newsletter — is back in good traffic this week for a wide-ranging conversation about municipal public land, the loneliness epidemic, and why threading the needle between instant reactions and thoughtful responses matters more than ever. Diana's newsletter has become essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of urbanism's role in the cultural moment, and this episode breaks down several recent pieces that reveal how much untapped potential sits hidden in plain sight.Diana walks through her recent interview with Dr. George McCarthy from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, which uncovered that 276,000 acres of government-owned land sits within 1,000 feet of transit stations across the U.S. — most of it owned by local municipalities that don't even know what they have. She explains why this matters more than office conversions for solving the affordable housing crisis, how transit agencies could function as developers to fund their own operations, and what communities of practice around public land could accomplish. The conversation shifts to her piece on third places and loneliness, exploring why social media platforms tried to become digital gathering spaces, why they failed, and what the physical infrastructure of connection actually requires. From ads telling you to see your doctor from your couch to students demanding in-person classes after years of Zoom, Diana traces the countervailing forces shaping how—and whether — we show up in shared space.We also touch on: Why municipalities don't know what land they own. The Trump administration's public land sales. Office-to-housing conversions versus building on public land. How social media became anti-social. The drift toward staying home and the fight against it. Why kids don't play outside anymore (hint: it's the parking lots). Philadelphia's Rail Park and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Skiing 45 minutes from Philly.Timeline:00:00 Diana Lind returns to the show.03:02 Parsing out any individual newsletter.03:44 Today's letter: public land and transit.04:45 276,000 acres near transit stations.05:16 Municipalities don't know what they own.06:23 Trump administration selling federal buildings.07:16 Transit agencies as developers.08:07 Public land versus office conversions.12:18 The third places and loneliness piece.16:34 Why social media tried to be a third place.21:45 The failure of digital gathering spaces.26:12 What physical infrastructure requires.31:58 Countervailing messages about staying home.37:24 The drift and the fight against it.42:19 Why we're made to move and connect.46:33 Students demanding in-person classes.49:40 Ads selling comfort from your couch.50:33 The importance of built environment choices.52:34 Setting up the full question correctly.53:10 The coolest thing in Philadelphia this year.53:58 Skiing 45 minutes from Philly.54:26 The Rail Park and community involvement.55:11 Philly's 250th anniversary and World Cup games.55:49 Wrapping up.Further context:Subscribe to Diana's newsletter.Diana's site.

Pressure mounts on Ramaphosa ahead of second GNU SONA as municipalities buckle by Radio Islam

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Government will ease pressure on local municipalities by simplifying the system. Where municipalities fail, he says national government will intervene more quickly and direct corrective measures to better serve the people. Ramaphosa also announced a National Water Crisis Committee, which he will chair, to address water problems across the country. Johannesburg Metro is the latest area facing serious water issues. Technical experts and resources will be deployed to affected municipalities. For more, we're joined by SALGA President, Bheke Stofile

Dr Ferrial Adam is the Executive Manager at WaterCAN, and joins Lester Kiewit to discuss the country’s water crisis and President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement that municipalities will be held legally accountable for wasting or mismanaging water. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final hour, Leila Rahimi, Marshall Harris and Mark Grote discussed how every city, village and municipality seems to be making a pitch to attract the Bears to build a new stadium in their area. After that, they reacted to Cubs manager Craig Counsell naming righty reliever Daniel Palencia the team's closer as spring training opened.

Affordability seems to be the theme of the 2026 legislative session. But how do we best attack the affordability crisis in Connecticut? The Connecticut Conference of Municipalities was in Hartford urging lawmakers to focus on the importance of properly funding the Education Cost Share (ECS) Formula. We got a better understanding of this from Joe DeLong, CCM Executive Director and CEO.

The South African Municipal Workers Union, SAMWU says the Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West has not paid employees' pension contributions for 14 months. Last August, workers also went three months without salaries after Treasury withheld the municipality's equitable share grant to enforce financial compliance, including payments to creditors such as Eskom and water boards. At the end of the 2024/25 financial year, the municipality's liabilities exceeded its assets by R295 million, leaving it effectively bankrupt. It was placed under national administration last September after eight previous provincial interventions failed to curb maladministration. Elvis Presslin spoke to SAMWU Provincial Secretary, Vincent Diphoko

Most advisors ignore the post-65 retirees sitting on their clients' health plans. They assume it's just a cost of doing business or that the employer wants to keep them on the same plan as active employees. But by failing to "carve out" this population, you are missing one of the biggest cost-containment strategies available, especially for self-funded groups.My guest, Ken Peterson, Regional Vice President at Benistar, joins me to demystify group retiree medical benefits. Ken explains why municipalities, unions, and family-owned businesses are prime candidates for this strategy, how moving retirees to a Group Medicare Advantage or Supplement plan can drastically lower the average age (and risk) of your active pool, and the specific questions you need to ask to uncover this opportunity. This is the guide to finding the hidden savings in your book of business.Chapters:(00:00:00) The "Low Hanging Fruit" of Benefits: Post-65 Retiree Plans (00:04:33) Who Needs This? Municipalities, Unions, and Family Businesses (00:06:38) The Shift to Group Medicare Advantage: Cost Savings & "Bells and Whistles" (00:11:23) Size Doesn't Matter: Solutions from 2 Retirees to 2,000 (00:12:50) The Carve-Out Strategy: How to Lower Your Active Group's Risk (00:16:40) The Future of Retiree Benefits: A Return to Med Supp? (00:21:56) Why Benistar is the "Broker's Broker" for Retiree Solutions▶▶ Sign Up For Your Free Discovery Callcompletegameu.com/agaCONNECT WITH ANDY NEARY

Municipalities across Northumberland are finalizing their 2026 budgets. Politicians struggle to meet their communities' needs while balancing a The post Township budget is an example of budget challenges across county appeared first on Consider This. Related posts: Farmers, roads and development high on the list of concerns for Logel Logel reviews recent Integrity Commissioner's report on council, staff and residents' relations Resident won't give up being watchdog after council approves budget despite concerns raised

Call to OrderRoll CallApproval of Minutes: November 6, 2025 Approval of AgendaReports of Officials and Committees: Mayor's Report Assembly Committee Reports Treasurer's Report Manager's Report Communications to the Assembly: Correspondence Hear Citizens PresentOrdinances, Resolutions, & Proclamations:Adoption of Resolution No. 25-29R: Approving “Concept 5” as the Preferred Concept for Development of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (Public hearing previously held and closed on December 4, 2025) Adoption of Resolution No. 25-31R: Updating Accounting Policies and Procedures (Public hearing previously held and closed on December 18, 2025) Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-06R: Amending the Municipality of Skagway Classification Review Ranking by Grade, to Add the Position of Solid Waste Operator at Grade 17 Public Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-07R: Setting the Priority List for Capital Improvement ProjectsPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-08R: Requesting Commercial Passenger Vessel (CPV) Excise Tax Funding for Capital Improvement ProjectsPublic Hearing and Adoption of Resolution No. 26-09R: Approving the Skagway Tourism Best Management Practices ProgramUnfinished BusinessNew Business:Confirmation of Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees Mayor and Assembly Discussion ItemsExecutive Session: Matters, the immediate knowledge of which would clearly have an adverse effect upon the finances of the public entity, and matters which by law, municipal charter, or ordinance are required to be confidential: Discussion of Legal Issues re: ADEC Work Plan Request for Ore Terminal and Related Port Management Issues AdjournmentPacket

County to appeal case over ethics charges A state judge has ruled that a Putnam legislator accused of an ethics violation by the county attorney can choose her defense attorney instead of using one on the Law Department's list of vendors. Judge Victor Grossman, in a Jan. 22 ruling, sided with Toni Addonizio in the lawsuit she filed in June against County Attorney Compton Spain and Putnam County. Addonizio, who represents Kent in the Legislature, is defending herself against an ethics complaint filed by Spain regarding her son-in-law's attempted purchase of a county-owned property. Grossman found that because Spain filed the complaint, he is "in a patently adversarial posture" to the legislator and cannot "be permitted to designate counsel" for Addonizio's county-funded defense without her permission. He denied Addonizio's request that the county pay her lawsuit's legal costs. He also ordered two exhibits and a paragraph in a third sealed at the Law Department's request but denied its request to seal other documents. On the day of Grossman's ruling, Spain and the county notified the court that they would be appealing the judge's decision and his denial to seal some records. The appeal prolongs the fight over Addonizio's request for a county-funded attorney — based on a state law, adopted by Putnam, that requires it to defend employees in federal and state civil cases for "any alleged act or omission" occurring while they are working. Municipalities are exempt from the requirement if they are the ones bringing the case against an employee. The law also entitles an employee to choose their attorney if the chief legal officer of a municipality, such as a county attorney, or a judge determines that a conflict of interest exists. In response to Addonizio's request, the Law Department said its insurer concluded that she was ineligible for legal assistance but, "after careful review," it selected one of the firms from its list of contractors — Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux — to represent her. The department also said that Addonizio could pay out-of-pocket for an attorney who is not on its list. "There could not be a more patent conflict of interest than the complainant in a politicized ethics proceeding selecting the accused's attorney," said Jeffrey Gasbarro, who represented Addonizio in the lawsuit. Spain's 191-page complaint, filed with the Board of Ethics in June 2024 and forwarded to the Attorney General's Office, accuses Addonizio of failing to disclose that her son-in-law, Byron Voutsinas, was the buyer initially agreeing to purchase a county-owned property at 34 Gleneida Ave. in Carmel. According to Spain, Voutsinas sought to use Addonizio's influence with the Legislature to include parking spaces from a nearby county-owned lot in the sale. He claims that the agreed-upon price, $600,000, represented a "veritable windfall" from a recommended listing price of $900,000 and market studies valuing it as high as $1.2 million. Spain's office moved to void the contract, arguing that Voutsinas failed to satisfy conditions for the sale to be finalized, including getting the Legislature's approval. After Voutsinas filed a breach-of-contract claim, Spain successfully petitioned a judge to have the contract canceled. During a May 2024 meeting of the Legislature's Rules Committee, then chaired by Addonizio, legislators accused the Law Department of filing the petition without first getting their approval. Addonizio "spoke frequently and freely on the matter," but should have recused herself, said Spain. The Legislature's then-counsel, Robert Firriolo, defended Addonizio in a response to Spain's complaint sent to the ethics board. He also accused Spain of failing to disclose, when asked on his employment application about criminal convictions, that he was found guilty in 1993 of criminal contempt of court. A judge found Spain guilty under the state Judiciary Law, which does not classify the charge as a misdemeanor. Because the penalty can...

Welcome to Episode 70 of the Princeton Podcast, sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton - encouraging civic participation and amplifying the voices that shape our community.In this episode, mayor Mark Freda sits down with Kevin Wilkes, Founder and Managing Partner at Princeton Design Guild.Kevin shares his experiences in local governance, including his tenure on the Borough Council from 2008 to 2013. He also discusses his involvement with Princeton Future, a citizen advocacy group focused on town planning and the successful preservation of the public library downtown.Kevin delves into his architectural work, including the significant renovation of the former post office into Triumph Brewery. He also shares his passion project: the restoration of Paul Robeson's birthplace into a community center.Finally, Kevin talks about his architectural firm, Princeton Design Guild, its evolution, and its upcoming projects, including a new building for the YWCA.This episode of The Princeton Podcast is produced by the podcast production team at HG Media.Visit Website

The Commissioner for Children, Sarah Roberts, undertook a series of unannounced monitoring visits at various Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCCs), Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres, clinics, and schools within the Eden Karoo District Municipality,scheduled from January 26 to January 30, 2026. She joined Clarence live in studio to give us an account of the visits. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Massachusetts State Senator Bill Driscoll Jr. has identified more than $9.7 Million and counting in exclusive funding intended for gateway municipalities provided to cities or towns that no longer meet the legal criteria to be considered a gateway municipality under Massachusetts general laws. The senator has also uncovered data showing multiple communities in MA that qualify for gateway municipality status but has never been included in the initiative. Sen. Driscoll has been exploring possible legislative changes to the state’s gateway municipality designation for years and joined us to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A round-up of the main headlines in Sweden on January 27th 2026. You can hear more reports on our homepage www.radiosweden.se, or in the app Sveriges Radio. Presenter and producer: Michael Walsh

On today's Midday Report with host Terry Haines:Gov. Mike Dunleavy introduced a series of bills on Friday and Monday that he says would stabilize the state's finances. The state will partner with the Municipality of Anchorage to better address public safety concerns in the state's largest city. And Sen. Lisa Murkowski says the bond between America and other NATO nations is weaker now, after President Trump's aggressive talk about acquiring Greenland and threats to impose tariffs.Denmark and Greenland are stepping up lobbying of U.S. lawmakers in an effort to head off President Trump's push to take control of Greenland. (Nichlas Pollier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Mayor Sherry Sullivan of Fairhope with Greg Cochran from the Alabama League of Municipalities.

This episode is a continuation of our essential need-to-knows about visiting Venice. In this episode we're talking about food, tours, shopping, and more details on getting around, including the cheapest way to experience a boat ride across the Grand Canal.We'll answer questions like "What are cicchetti?," "Should we take a walking tour?," and "How do we know if the souvenirs we buy are really made in Venice?" In this episode we talk about taking a traghetto across the Grand Canal for €2. There are several points where you can do this, but not all of them run frequently or consistently. Here are the departure and arrival points that we recommend:San Tomà to/from O GarzoniS. Maria del Giglio to/from SaluteDogana to/from San Marco (Vallaresso)The city of Venice charges an entry fee to tourists staying outside of Venice and coming into Venice for the day. Here is a link to dates when those fees apply: ⁠⁠official Municipality of Venice website⁠⁠. That fee is €5 for booking the entry ahead of time and €10 for 3 days within the entry period or day of. More on this in our next headlines episode.For the map of the vaporetto, you can ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠. The map is in Italian and English, and while it doesn't have a timetable, it allows you to plan out when a vaporetto will be helpful! Below are some of the links we mentioned to hotels, tours, and more. Any link with an asterisk (*) is an affiliate link. Even though we don't represent the company, we receive a small commission if you use the link to book your stay. We mentioned the hotel we stayed at in Venice between the Ponte Realto and Piazza San Marco which is the "⁠Graspo de Ua"⁠.*Another hotel that we've heard amazing things about is the "⁠Hotel ai Mori d'Oriente⁠".* We also mentioned the super-swanky in the previous episode ⁠JW Marriott hotel*⁠ if you want to stay on this private island. And for the even more swanky, like, almost TOO swanky, we talked about the hotel on ⁠San Clemente.⁠* If you want to take a tour while in Venice, check out Viator.com*.Food tours in Venice*Gondola rides and tours*Tours in Murano*Likewise, if you're thinking about taking the train into Venice, you can check out ⁠Omio⁠* for tickets. They're an aggregate with an English-speaking help desk which can make any hiccups easier to solve. You can read more about Venice in our articles on onlyabag.com!If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and follow Only a Bag wherever you listen to podcasts! If you'd like to get in touch, you can send us a message on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Likewise, if you'd like to read our "Retrospective" of the year, you can check it out on Substack: "⁠⁠⁠A Year in Retrospect: Ai Tempi Belli⁠⁠⁠". Want to help the podcast? You can check out all of our affiliate links ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you book through any of them, we receive a small commission, and it helps to keep us going! You can also donate to Only a Bag on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep the podcast going! As always, thank you all so much for listening.x Darcy and Nathaniel Only A Bag

We've talked about Carnevale and touched on aspects of visiting Venice, but until now, we didn't have dedicated episodes about the essential need-to-knows of visiting Venice. So this is it! In this episode we talk about the neighborhoods in Venice from our perspective and what area might best suit you. We also talk about neighboring Mestre (a popular and less expensive alternative for staying while visiting Venice) and surrounding islands. Finally we'll explain how to get there and the basics of getting around via vaporetto (ferry/water-bus) and by walking. Below are some of the links we mentioned to hotels, timetables, and more. Any link with an asterisk (*) is an affiliate link. Even though we don't represent the company, we receive a small commission if you use the link to book your stay. We mentioned the hotel we stayed at in Venice between the Ponte Realto and Piazza San Marco which is the "Graspo de Ua".*Another hotel that we've heard amazing things about is the "Hotel ai Mori d'Oriente".* We also mentioned the super-swanky JW Marriott hotel* if you want to stay on this private island. And for the even more swanky, like, almost TOO swanky, we talked about the hotel on San Clemente.* For the map of the vaporetto, you can click here. The map is in Italian and English, and while it doesn't have a timetable, it allows you to plan out when a vaporetto will be helpful! The city of Venice charges an entry fee to tourists staying outside of Venice and coming into Venice for the day. Here is a link to dates when those fees apply: official Municipality of Venice website. That fee is €5 for booking the entry ahead of time and €10 for 3 days within the entry period or day of. More on this in our next headlines episode.Likewise, if you're thinking about taking the train into Venice, you can check out Omio* for tickets. They're an aggregate with an English-speaking help desk which can make any hiccups easier to solve. You can read more about Venice in our articles on ⁠onlyabag.com⁠!If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review and follow Only a Bag wherever you listen to podcasts! If you'd like to get in touch, you can send us a message on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠onlyabag.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Likewise, if you'd like to read our "Retrospective" of the year, you can check it out on Substack: "⁠⁠A Year in Retrospect: Ai Tempi Belli⁠⁠". Want to help the podcast? You can check out all of our affiliate links ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you book through any of them, we receive a small commission, and it helps to keep us going! You can also donate to Only a Bag on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep the podcast going! As always, thank you all so much for listening.x Darcy and Nathaniel Only A Bag

Stephen Grootes speaks to Johnny Moloto, Head of Corporate Affairs for BAT Sub-Saharan Africa, about British American Tobacco’s decision to shut down its Heidelberg manufacturing plant amid a surge in illegal cigarette trade. In other interviews, Melanie Veness, CEO of the Pietermaritzburg and Midlands Chamber of Business and Energy Expert at IMPOWER Matthew Cruise about the far‑reaching implications of Nersa’s unlawful tariff approvals and the potential financial shock awaiting both municipalities and consumers. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Anchorage School District said any additional emergency school closures this year will have to be made up, as officials monitor road conditions ahead of a possible cancellation Friday amid forecasted rain and high winds. he Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) street maintenance team is preparing for the potential of ice and rainfall to arrive to the city this week. A powerful winter storm that is moving towards Alyeska Resort is bringing dangerous conditions from Thursday through Saturday morning, necessitating the closure of the upper slopes of the mountain.

Episode 69 - Show NotesWelcome to Episode 69 of the Princeton Podcast, sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton – encouraging civic participation and amplifying the voices that shape our community.In episode 69 of the Princeton Podcast, mayor Mark Freda is joined by Deanna Stockton, Princeton's Deputy Administrator of Infrastructure and Operations, as well as our Municipal Engineer.Deanna explains her dual role in the municipality. She manages over 75 employees and oversees critical infrastructure. She and Mark discuss the benefits of Princeton's in-house engineering model. This approach builds deep institutional knowledge. It also ensures staff are available to resolve resident concerns directly, rather than relying on outside consultants.Deanna also details the town's “Vision Zero” commitment. This initiative aims to eliminate traffic fatalities. She highlights safety improvements on Witherspoon Street. She also discusses the new pilot bike lanes on Harrison Street.Finally, Deanna provides updates on "The Muni," the town's newly expanded bus service. She also shares goals for 2026. These include planning for the Westminster Choir College property and a new Public Works facility.This episode of The Princeton Podcast is sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton – encouraging civic participation and amplifying the voices that shape our community. Visit Website

Kgomotso Modise, in for Clement Manyathela, speaks to Dr Ben Bole HoD of Cogta in the North West about the troubles in North West municipalities and the impact of the budget cuts on services. Tags: Clement Manyathela Show, Kgomotso Modise, Dr Ben Bole, North West, municipalities, service delivery, budget cuts The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kgomotso Modise standing in for Clemet Manyathela in the absence of CoGTA Northwest take calls from listeners who share their thoughts and experiences with poor service delivery from underperforming municipalities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Find the grave of Annabel Lee and you find the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe!   In this episode, a hand-drawn map pulls us through a locked iron gate into Charleston's most overgrown churchyard, where legends gather like mist and names disappear into leaves. A lady in white wanders the paths. Sixty-four people have collapsed before this very gate.   We follow the trail of Annabel Lee—the girl Poe loved, or invented, or summoned—and uncover the stranger story beneath the legend: a visiting scholar who survived war and exile, stood before Juliet's Tomb in Verona, and quietly planted a grave that may never have existed.   The map points toward a burial—but the real treasure may be hidden elsewhere. What if the grave was a lie but the lie was true?   Sources:   The Ghosts of Charleston by Julian Buxton Edgar Allan Poe's Charleston by  Christopher Byrd Downey   A History Lover's Guide to Charleston by Christopher Byrd Downey   Unburied Treasure: Edgar Allan Poe in the South Carolina Lowcountry Scott Peeples, Michelle Van Parys Southern Cultures, Vol. 22, No. 2   Haunted Charleston by Sarah Pitzer   Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe- The Final Mystery by Julian Wiles Source for Alexander Lenard: Primary Sources by Alexander Lenard   Die Kuh auf dem Bast (Stuttgart: Deutsche Verlags-Anstalt, 1963) The Valley of the Latin Bear (New York, 1965) - English translation Am Ende der Via Condotti: Römische Jahre (München: DTV Verlag, 2017) - translated by Ernö Zeltner Stories of Rome (Budapest: Corvina, 2013) - translated by Mark Baczoni O Vale Do Fim Do Mundo (São Paulo: Cosac Naify, 2013) - translated by Paulo Schiller Die römische Küche (München, 1963) Sieben Tage Babylonisch (Stuttgart, 1964) A római konyha (1986) Winnie Ille Pu (Latin translation of Winnie-the-Pooh) Völgy a világ végén s más történetek (Budapest: Magvető, 1973)   Secondary Sources - Books and Academic Articles   Siklós, Péter. "Von Budapest bis zum Tal am Ende der Welt: Sándor Lénárds romanhafter Lebensweg" (online) Siklós, Péter. "The Klára Szerb – Alexander Lenard Correspondence." The Hungarian Quarterly 189 (2008): 42-61 Sachs, Lynne. "Alexander Lenard: A Life in Letters." The Hungarian Quarterly 199 (Autumn 2010): 93-104 Lénárt-Cheng, Helga. "A Multilingual Monologue: Alexander Lenard's Self-Translated Autobiography in Three Languages." Hungarian Cultural Studies 7 (January 2015) Vajdovics, Zsuzsanna. "Gli anni romani di Sándor Lénárd." Annuario: Studi e Documenti Italo-Ungheresi (Roma-Szeged, 2005) Vajdovics, Zsuzsanna. "Alexander Lenard: Portrait d'un traducteur émigrant." Atelier de Traduction 9 (2008): 185-191 Rapcsányi, László & Szerb, Klára. "Who Was Alexander Lenard? An Interview with Klára Szerb." The Hungarian Quarterly 189 (2008): 26-30 Lenard, Alexander. "A Few Words About Winnie Ille Pu." The Hungarian Quarterly 199 (2010): 87-92 Humblé, Philippe & Sepp, Arvi. "'Die Kriege haben mein Leben bestimmt': Alexander Lenard's Narratives of Brazilian Exile." In Hermann Gätje / Sikander Singh (Eds.), Grenze als Erfahrung und Diskurs (Tübingen: Narr Francke Attempto, 2018) Badel, Keuly Dariana. "Writing oneself and the other: A biography of Alexander Lenard (1951-1972)." Proceedings of the XXVI National History Symposium – ANPUH (São Paulo, July 2011) Nascimento, Gabriela Goulart. "Erich Erdstein and the hunt for Nazis: A study on the book 'The Rebirth of the Swastika in Brazil.'" Federal University of Santa Catarina (Florianópolis, 2021) Mosimann, João Carlos. Catarinenses: Gênese E História (Florianópolis/SC, 2010) Kroener, Sebastian (Ed.). Das Hospital auf dem Palmenhof (Norderstedt, 2016) Ilg, Karl. Pioniere in Brasilien (Innsbruck/Wien/München, 1972) Lützeler, Paul Michael. "Migration und Exil in Geschichte, Mythos, und Literatur." In Bettina Bannasch / Gerhild Rochus (Eds.), Handbuch der deutschsprachigen Exilliteratur (Berlin/Boston, 2013): 3-25 Said, Edward. Culture and Imperialism (New York, 1993) Said, Edward. Representations of the Intellectual: The 1993 Reith Lectures (New York, 1994) Herz-Kestranek, Miguel; Kaiser, Konstantin & Strigl, Daniela (Eds.). In welcher Sprache träumen Sie? Österreichische Lyrik des Exils und des Widerstands (Wien, 2007) Lomb, Kató. Harmony of Babel: Profiles of Famous Polyglots of Europe (Berkeley/Kyoto, 2013)   Hungarian Periodical Obituaries and Commemorations   Egri, Viktor. "A day in the invisible house." In Confession of Quiet Evenings (Bratislava: Madách, 1973): 162-166 Antalné Serb [Mrs. Antal Szerb]. "About Sándor Lénárd." Nagyvilág 1972/8: 1241-43 Kardos, György G. "Man at the end of the world: On the death of Sándor Lénárd." Élet és Irodalom (Life and Literature), May 6, 1972: 6 Bélley, Pál. "Tomb at the end of the world." Magyar Hírlap, April 29, 1972: 13 Kardos, Tibor. "Farewell to the doctor of the valley: The memory of Sándor Lénárd." Magyar Nemzet (Hungarian Nation), May 14, 1972: 12 (also in Az emberiség műhelyei, Budapest: Szépirodalmi Könyvkiadó, 1973) Bodnár, Györgyi. Radio broadcast, Petőfi Rádió "Two to Six," June 21, 1972   Newspaper and Magazine Sources (Hungarian)   Magyar Napló, 2005 (17. évfolyam, 11. szám) Kurír, 1990 (1. évfolyam, 124. szám) Magyarország, 1969 (6. évfolyam, 9. szám) Élet és Irodalom, 2010 (54. évfolyam, 11. szám) Siklós, Péter. Budapesttől a világ végi völgyig – Lénárd Sándor regényes életútja Berta, Gyula. "Egy magyar orvos, aki megtanította latinul Micimackót"   Other Sources   Lenard, Andrietta. "In Memory of Alexander." O Estado, May 11, 1980 (Florianópolis) Rosenmann, Peter. "Lénárd Sándor." Web-lapozgató, November 30, 2004 Wittmann, Angelina. "Alexander Lenard – Sándor Lénárd – Chose Dona Emma SC" (blog, June 24, 2022) Spiró, György & Kallen, Eve Maria. "No politics, no ideology, just human relations." Hungarian Lettre 92 (2014): 4-7 FCC – Fundação Catarinense de Cultura Cultural Heritage Inventory (2006) AMAVI (Association of Municipalities of Alto Vale do Itajaí) Registry (2006) FamilySearch genealogical records Lenard Seminar Group website (mek.oszk.hu) Scherman, David E. "Roman Holiday for a Bashful Bear Named Winnie" (article on Winnie Ille Pu)   Film   Sachs, Lynne. The Last Happy Day (experimental documentary film, 2009) - premiered at New York Film Festival

John Maytham speaks to Peter Johnston, an applied climatologist, who explains why South Africa is becoming increasingly water-stressed — and why behaviour change at household, municipal and national level is critical. He unpacks how climate variability, rising demand and infrastructure decay are compounding one another, and why relying on “good rainfall years” is no longer a viable strategy. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Kuhn, ProFM, FMP, SFP is Director of Fleet & Facilities Management at Jefferson County Commission, WV where she is passionate about caring for government buildings so her community can come together to celebrate modern, accessible, and welcoming spaces. Mike Petrusky asks Laura about her thirty-year career in FM and they explore some of the challenges when managing a mixed set of assets, including both historic structures as well as newer government facilities. Laura believes that the heart of facility management is the people, not just the technology or infrastructure, so she shares why long-term planning and asset management are essential. Technology, such as AI and smart building systems, can improve facilities maintenance, so continuous learning and professional development are essential for FM professionals. The IFMA community offers the credentials and networking and necessary to provide valuable insights and opportunities for growth, so Mike and Laura offer the inspiration and encouragement you will need to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-kuhn-029a0a265/ Discover Jefferson County, WV: https://www.jeffersoncountywv.org/ Learn more about IFMA: https://www.ifma.org/ Explore Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://eptura.com/discover-more/podcasts/asset-champion/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/  

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Thursday, December 18, 2025.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate and share her daily news digest with our audience. Tune in every morning to the TRNN podcast feed to hear the latest important news stories from Canada and worldwide.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-news-podcast--2952221/support.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Follow us on:Bluesky: @therealnews.comFacebook: The Real News NetworkTwitter: @TheRealNewsYouTube: @therealnewsInstagram: @therealnewsnetworkBecome a member and join the Supporters Club for The Real News Podcast today!

Stephen Grootes speaks to Miyelani Holeni, Municipal Governance Expert about Treasury withholding funds from municipalities over alleged financial mismanagement, the revenue consequences for municipalities and the effects of service delivery. In other interviews, Neil Cocker, Vice President of Operations, Zimbali Lakes talks about the bold R20 billion Zimbali Vision 2030 development. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Miyelani Holeni, Municipal Governance Expert, about National Treasury withholding funds from municipalities over alleged financial mismanagement and what the revenue consequences for councils are and the effects on service delivery. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stable housing helps people live healthier, happier lives with less risk of injury, illness and trauma that our unhoused neighbors face on a daily basis. In the past decade, increased attention to the growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness has resulted in multiple efforts to help get people off the streets with mixed results. The United Way, the Municipality of Anchorage, Southcentral Foundation and other partners started the Home for Good program in 2019 and are beginning to see results. We learn about the ideas behind the program and how success is being measured on this Talk of Alaska.

Cybersecurity threats are growing - and municipalities across Oklahoma are not immune. In this episode of OMAG All Access, host Matt Jacobson sits down with Mark Kirby, CISA's Cybersecurity Advisor for Oklahoma and Arkansas, to talk about real-world risks facing cities and towns, from phishing scams to ransomware attacks.Mark shares practical, no-cost resources available through CISA, offers guidance on how to improve cybersecurity with limited budgets, and explains why regular training and layered defenses matter more than ever. If you serve in local government and want to better protect your community's digital infrastructure, this episode is for you.Contact informaiton for CISA staff:Mark Kirby, CISSP, PMP & A|CISOSupervisor Cybersecurity Advisor (Arkansas & Oklahoma)Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyIntegrated Operations Division / Region 6 Office: 501-519-2680E-Mail: mark.kirby@cisa.dhs.govCalvin HarleyCybersecurity State Coordinator (Oklahoma)Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyIntegrated Operations Division / Region 6Office: 405-568-5843Email: calvin.harley@cisa.dhs.gov

Now that the new housing bill was signed into law, what do organizations that helped contribute to the legislation conversations think? We spoke to Joe Delong, Executive Director & CEO of CCM, the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Sigur Rós Join Björk in “No Music For Genocide”, Boycotting Israel“No Music For Genocide” was launched in September this year, and news of Iceland's Björk joining the boycott made headlines. This means that Sigur Rós music will not be available on streaming platforms in Israel, just like the music of Björk, Lorde, My Bloody Valentine and more.Björk Supports Calls For Iceland Boycotting EurovisionOver the weekend, Björk shared an interview with another local music legend and Eurovision fanboy no. 1, Páll Óskar, where he urged the National Broadcaster RÚV to not participate in Eurovision this year, after news broke that Israel would be allowed to participate in the competition next year, leading countries such as Spain, Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to announce they would not participate in the competition in 2026.Politics Gearing Up For Municipality Elections Next SpringA new poll shows that only 2% of the people of Reykjavík want the current mayor, Heiða Björk Hilmarsdóttir, to continue as mayor. Some names have been tossed around for the upcoming elections in Reykjavík, such as Aðalsteinn Leifsson, the former state negotiator, regional Chief-of-Police Úlfar Lúðvíksson, and Gísli Marteinn Baldursson, a veteran of city policies who has been hosting a popular TV show on the National Broadcaster RÚV for years now. Parties like the Center Party, are looking to gain seats in upcoming elections around all of Iceland, cashing in on their good poll numbers recently.Government's New Transportation Infrastructure Plan Announced To Little FanfareLast week Iceland's government announced a new plan for transportation infrastructure in Iceland. The minister responsible for the new transportation plan, Eyjólfur Ármannsson, got a lot of flack for not having read the report the plan is based on. People in the Eastfjords were unhappy, because the next road tunnel project is not planned for that region, an the city of Reykjavík complained that there are now plans to build up infrastructure around the City Airport, which------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

In episode 68 of The Princeton Podcast, our podcast host, Princeton Mayor Mark Freda, welcomes New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy for a wide-ranging conversation about the Governor's path into public service, his years in office, and the work that has defined his administration.Mark and Governor Murphy explore the Governor's early motivations to run for office, tracing the story from his first conversations about entering politics in 2013 to his election in 2017. Governor Murphy reflects on what drove him to step forward, how he approached the challenges of leadership, and how he tried to keep his values at the center of every decision.Their discussion highlights several major accomplishments of the Murphy administration, including economic revitalization, growth in New Jersey's innovation economy, and navigating the unprecedented challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. Governor Murphy also touches on his international missions to promote New Jersey and his efforts to build a more inclusive, culturally vibrant state.As he approaches the end of his term, Governor Murphy shares what remains on his priority list, expresses gratitude for the support he has received from residents across the state, and speaks with optimism about New Jersey's future under his successor, Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill.The Princeton Podcast is sponsored by the Municipality of Princeton - encouraging civic participation and amplifying the voices that shape our community.

Jan Doering, Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto explores the complex relationship between sound, behavior, and social conflict, unpacking the social, cultural, and neurological dimensions of sound, and discussing how we can move toward a more considerate coexistence in our shared environments.Sound that delights one person can deeply distress another. Clare and Jan explore how our appreciation of sound is deeply subjective and why this gap often turns into tension in urban life. Through examples from everyday environments, they discuss how noise reflects culture, how it can become a form of power and resistance, and why some people respond to it with frustration or even aggression.The conversation challenges policymakers, urban planners, and designers to take sound seriously as an issue of well-being issue and accessibility, highlighting how neurological safety and collective responsibility can help create more peaceful and inclusive soundscapes.Clare and Jan also reflect on the deeper psychological and emotional layers behind how we relate to sound, revealing that finding peace in a noisy world might start with changing how we listen.Jan Doering is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at the University of Toronto. His research explores social control and conflict in urban neighborhoods, as well as how individuals experience and respond to discrimination. He has received research funding from the National Science Foundation, the Fulbright Commission, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Councils.His first book, “Us Versus Them: Race, Crime, and Gentrification in Chicago Neighborhoods” (Oxford University Press, 2020), examines the dynamics of community conflict and identity during the era of Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown.Key TakeawaysHearing is a sense we cannot turn off, making sound a constant, shared experience.Noise is not just about volume - there are more elements to consider Urban “vibrancy” often comes at the expense of rest and recovery, highlighting a policy blind spot.Municipalities, designers, and leaders can promote neurological safety by designing environments that support well-being and reduce sensory stress.CHAPTERS03:00 Introduction06:05 Tension Around Noise09:10 Defining Noise and Perception12:16 Reframing Noise Experiences18:05 Joy in Noise: Machines and Gender22:18 Noise and Cultural Responsibility29:08 Government and Policy Failures36:50 Consequences of Noise Stress45:50 Allergic to Peace?51:31 Sadism, Pleasure, and Noise-Making Behavior58:45 Emotional vs. Intellectual Arguments for Quiet01:04:40 Density, Well-being, and Cultural Vision01:08:00 Creative Solutions and Happy SpacesSourcesClamor by Chris Berdik — https://www.chrisberdik.comGolden: The Power of Silence in a World Full of Noise by Justin Zorn & Leigh Marz — https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Power-Silence-World-Noise/dp/0063027607Just Think: The Challenges of the Disengaged Mind – Wilson, T.D. et al., Science (2014) — https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4330241Epstein, M. J. (2020). Sound and noise: A listener's guide to everyday life. McGill-Queen's Press-MQUP....

(00:00-20:32) A classic Rogers and Hammerstein piece. It took Harrison's Brother Master 48 minutes to go back on his word about texting in. Movie Boi gives one current film that must be seen. Reads Nancy Drew books, hates documentaries. Shrewsbury Seminary Student on the phone lines. Question about the TMA Reddit. Finally cleared to swim again after his snipping. Does Doug wanna hit the sauna with him? Protein bar talk. Municipality warfare.(20:40-30:10) This doesn't sound like South Pacific to me. There's a fight brewing in the YouTube chat between Cucky and Jake in St. Gen. Roll Tide is on the phone lines with a question about fandom. Do you have to have gone to a school to be a fan? There's that sinister laugh again.(30:20-53:02) This is a Detroit Pistons town. Billikens coach Josh Schertz checks in with us on the phone line. Working his way around the dais. Coach's thoughts on his team's 3-0 start. Trying to play as many big time opponents as possible. Good opportunity against Grand Canyon. Things he wants to see to drive good offense. A dress code for the local media (Martin) covering the team. SLU Coaches vs. Local Media in a pickup game.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/vi0mEQemsckIn this episode of the Structure Talk podcast, hosts Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry sit down with Gene Myers, founder and CEO of Thrive Home Builders in Denver, Colorado. Gene shares his journey from land developer to one of the most forward-thinking builders in the country, known for creating high-performance, net-zero energy homes. The conversation explores the environmental impact of building materials—especially concrete—the importance of operational and embodied carbon, and how builders can balance sustainability with affordability. Gene also discusses innovative building practices, including fiberglass foundations, solar energy strategies, and the importance of building homes that serve both people and the planet.Here's the link to Inspector Empire Builder: https://www.iebcoaching.com/events To check Gene's company, click here: https://thrivehomebuilders.com/TakeawaysGene Myers transitioned from land development to home building during the savings and loan crisis.Thrive Home Builders focuses on net-zero energy homes that are resilient, healthy, and sustainable.Net-zero homes produce as much energy as they consume annually, often using solar panels and battery storage.Concrete has one of the highest carbon footprints among building materials due to its production and transportation.Fiberglass foundation panels offer a promising alternative to concrete, with lower carbon impact and faster installation.Operational carbon (energy used to run a home) typically outweighs embodied carbon (carbon from materials and construction) over a home's lifetime.Gene emphasizes a rigorous cost-benefit analysis to ensure sustainability is attainable for everyday homebuyers.Partnerships with national labs and programs like Energy Star and DOE's Zero Energy Ready Home are key to Thrive's success.Builders should avoid “shiny new objects” unless they are cost-effective and scalable.Municipalities with climate action plans may value sustainable builders more than individual consumers.Building a strong, meaningful brand has long-term benefits and helps attract talent and opportunities.Chapters00:00 – Introduction and Sponsors01:32 – Guest Introduction: Gene Myers03:08 – Gene's Journey from Land Developer to Builder04:43 – What is a Net-Zero Energy Home?06:11 – Building Homes that Serve Communities07:48 – Advice for Builders: Don't Go It Alone10:16 – Leveraging Energy Star and DOE Programs12:11 – First Net-Zero Home and Choosing Solar Over Geothermal13:48 – Solar Leasing Options Explained15:45 – Balancing Sustainability with Cost19:29 – Why Thrive Avoids Geothermal and SIPs21:27 – The Carbon Footprint of Concrete25:00 – Fiberglass Foundation Panels as an Alternative28:08 – Operational vs. Embodied Carbon31:53 – Using OneClick LCA for Carbon Calculations33:26 – Offsetting Carbon Locally in Breckenridge35:47 – Municipalities vs. Consumers: Who Values Sustainability More?39:30 – What Thrive Homes Look Like