• Integrating AI with City Services
    Nov 7 2024

    Artificial intelligence and new technology are changing the way we live and work. In this episode, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Jon Berroya, Google's Government Affairs and Public Policy Director, discuss potential areas for integrating AI into municipal services and ensuring it is used ethically and equitably.

    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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    37 mins
  • The Value of NLC for Local Leaders
    Oct 24 2024

    NLC's convening power brings people from across the country together who otherwise would not connect. In this episode, Fairfax, Virginia, city council member Jon Stehle and Central Point, Oregon, city council member Taneea Browning share how they connected at NLC events and exchanged knowledge to transform their communities' futures.

    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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    27 mins
  • Economic Success in American Cities
    Aug 29 2024

    In this episode of CitiesSpeak we are joined by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Roby Schapira, Wells Fargo Senior Vice President and Diverse Segments Leaders for Small Business. It is an exciting conversation with two influential leaders who are deeply invested in the economic success of American cities and American small businesses.

    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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    24 mins
  • Breaking Down the Supreme Court Term
    Jul 26 2024

    The Supreme Court wrapped up a memorable term in July with several decisions that will impact America’s cities, towns and villages. Amanda Karras, the Executive Director and General Counsel of the International Municipal Lawyers Association, joins CitiesSpeak to explain what the court's decisions mean for local governments and leaders.

    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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    41 mins
  • Designing Partnerships to Create the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook
    Jul 11 2024

    As a bonus episode this month, we're sharing a timely conversation about how to supercharge our nation's efforts to close the housing supply gap. The episode focuses on the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, which NLC developed in partnership with the American Planning Association. The conversation originally aired as an episode of the APA podcast, with APA's Director of Public Affairs, Emily Pasi, interviewing NLC's CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony.

    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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    37 mins
  • Creating Communities Resilient to Natural Disaster with Mayor Nic Hunter of Lake Charles, Louisiana
    Jun 20 2024

    Lake Charles, Louisiana, experienced the most federally declared disasters in a one-year period than any other city after a series of hurricanes and historic rain events over a few months in 2020. Mayor Nic Hunter shares his experience rebuilding the community, hardening infrastructure against future storms, and how to prepare for after the storm.

    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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    40 mins
  • The History and Future of the National League of Cities with Secretary Henry Cisneros
    May 9 2024

    Recorded live at NLC's Congressional City Conference, Clarence Anthony sits down with Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, NLC President and Mayor of San Antonio, Texas. Leaders like Secretary Cisneros have shaped NLC, and he provides insights into the history and future of NLC.

    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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    30 mins
  • Bipartisan Leadership in Congress with U.S. Representatives Don Bacon and Salud Carbajal
    Apr 18 2024

    In this episode, recorded live at NLC's Congressional City Conference, U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) and U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA), both members of the Problem-Solvers Caucus, discuss the benefits of listening and working with members from across the political aisle to address our nation's most pressing challenges. The conversation was moderated by Irma Esparza Diggs, NLC's Senior Executive Director for Federal Advocacy.

    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.

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    22 mins