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CitiesSpeak with Clarence Anthony, a new podcast from the National League of Cities, gives listeners an insider’s view of what local leadership in America means today. Featuring conversations between NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony and city leaders, policy experts and other guests, the show gets into the biggest issues, challenges and topics facing America’s cities, towns and villages today. Whether it’s talking about what it’s like to have residents protesting on their front ...
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What if solving climate change makes life better? From cutting-edge tech innovation to effective policy implementation, Supercool climate solutions are spreading to towns and cities across the globe. These climate initiatives do more than cut carbon. They improve our lives, save us money, and strengthen our communities. Each week, Josh Dorfman pinpoints the stories and data behind civilization’s dynamic response to climate change as we advance toward the low-carbon future.
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Cities are in a high-stakes race to cut carbon. Responsible for 70% of global emissions, urban centers around the world are rising to the occasion. In Africa, Addis Ababa is planting millions of trees. In Asia, Shenzhen operates an all-electric fleet of thousands of public transportation buses. In North America, New York City is driving deep decarb…
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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 inform…
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Heading into Labor Day weekend, we visit Martha's Vineyard only to discover it's ground zero for the robotic future. Across America, a silent revolution is underway; autonomous, self-propelled, electric lawnmowers are gliding quietly across our ballfields, parks, and backyards. The zero-emission mowers have arrived just in time; greenhouse gas emis…
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In Fort Worth, 4,000 new wells are in the ground but weren't drilled for oil. Instead, they're tapping underground water for a massive, Texas-sized high school heated and cooled by geothermal energy. In Framingham, Massachusetts, Eversource, New England's largest natural gas utility, built a brand new district geothermal system for thirty-seven res…
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Today we play lawn detective as well as explore strategies for battery equipment companies to survive in changing political landscape. PLUS, why are there cow patties in bahia grass? Some stuff on late summer disease and seeding too. Lots in this one! thanks for listening.Lawns Across America által
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Over a sustained two-year effort, a group of thirty students within the Denver Public Schools District convinced the School Board of Education to approve a climate policy that charged the district with becoming a national leader in climate action. Leanne Kittle, Executive Director of Sustainability, is responsible for developing and steering Denver…
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All about seeding the lawn in fall – when, how, why and much more, including a look at ProVista Kentucky Bluegrass. Here the seeding guide I mentioned: (immediate download PDF) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1P-4_i1dn5pTTh-my3mu4JcjjQ2jW9oew/view Lawns Across America, The Lawn Care Nut podcastLawns Across America által
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Utah is at the forefront of a major shift in residential solar energy. Rocky Mountain Power, the state's energy utility, is enrolling thousands of residents in Wattsmart, a pioneering program offering financial incentives and payments to homeowners who install grid-connected batteries alongside solar panels or retrofit older solar panel systems wit…
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Let's go to Vancouver, where Josh speaks with former Mayor Gregor Robertson, elected on a platform to make Vancouver the greenest city on the planet. Over three terms, Gregor's administration spearheaded many sustainability initiatives, including North America's largest sewer heat recovery system, which has provided zero-emissions heat and hot wate…
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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 inf…
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Today I talk with Adam Sloan from Greener, an innovative company incorporating robotic mower technology into lawn and landscape businesses in the NorthEast. This approach is a first that I have seen and I think it’s a solid strategy. https://www.gogreener.us/Lawns Across America által
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In 2009, Gundersen Health System embarked on an audacious journey to generate all of its power from local, renewable energy sources. By 2014, the organization headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin, succeeded. Alan Eber was right there near the beginning, first as Manager of Engineering and Energy and eventually rising to Director of Gundersen Envis…
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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 podcas…
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The low-carbon future is unfolding faster than most of us realize. In the U.S. alone, over 600 towns and cities are implementing climate action plans. Supercool explores civilization’s dynamic response to climate change, the people and places leading the way in cutting carbon emissions while saving money and improving our quality of life. Hosted by…
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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. …
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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.or…
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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 conver…
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In this episode, Clarence sits down for a conversation with Bill Braniff, Director of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about growing hate and extremism in America’s cities. They discuss how local leaders can partner with the federal government to put an end to this trend – using innova…
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Today we go in depth into every element on the soil test and talk about programs designed to build, maintain or drawdown on nutrients. Get a Yard Mastery single soil test kit for 30% off. Use code ‘podcast’ at checkout.Lawns Across America által
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In this episode, Clarence sits down with Mayor Abdullah Hammoud from Dearborn, Michigan to talk about the city’s approach to revamping and reimagining its network of roads and streets using the nearly $25 million it recently received in federal infrastructure funds. They discuss the infrastructure challenges that Dearborn has been facing for decade…
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In this episode, Clarence sits down with David Sander, Mayor of Rancho Cordova, California and our new National League of Cities President. They discuss his experience building the City of Rancho Cordova from the ground up over the last two decades, why it’s so important for local leaders to take big risks, and why he views cities as “laboratories …
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In this live episode recorded at NLC’s City Summit 2023 in Atlanta, Clarence sits down with a panel of four experts who are focused on examining public safety in our cities and creating innovative community violence interventions that make our systems more just, fair, and effective. This month’s guests include: Erica Atwood, Deputy Managing Directo…
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In this episode, Clarence sits down with Arkansas Municipal League Executive Director Mark Hayes and his wife Alison Hayes for an important conversation about the opioid crisis. In 2020, Mark and Alison lost their 23-year-old son Wells to an overdose and since then, have devoted themselves to fighting the opioid epidemic and helping anyone impacted…
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In this episode, Clarence sits down for a conversation with an old friend – Dr. Arthur Evans, CEO of the American Psychological Association – the leading scientific and professional psychology organization in the United States. They discuss what goes into building strong mental health strategies for city governments, as well as Dr. Evans’ personal …
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In this episode, Clarence sits down with Mayor Angela Birney from Redmond, Washington and Mayor Mark Shepherd from Clearfield City, Utah to talk about the affordable housing crisis in America’s communities, and the innovative approaches they’re taking to address the challenge in their cities. Both leaders are involved in NLC’s Housing Supply Accele…
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Today, CitiesSpeak is bringing you a bonus episode from our friends at the Good Government Show podcast – a conversation from earlier this year with Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Make sure to check out the Good Government Show – including a recent episode featuring our very own Clarence Anthony! – at goodgovernmentshow.com. For more inf…
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In this episode, Clarence has conversations with Mayor Nancy Rotering from Highland Park, Illinois and Councilmember Henry Lo from Monterey Park, California – local elected officials who have both led their communities through the aftermath of gun violence in their cities. They discuss what it was like for each of them to first respond to the trage…
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Recognition Herbicide with Fusilade2 will knock bermuda our of St Augustine (introduction) and some leggy bermuda plus a lawn pro schools me on how to fertilize edges with a plastic cup. I also review some tests I am running with zoysia plugs in sand-filled pots. Rootzilla2Lawns Across America által
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In this special Pride Month episode, Clarence sits down with Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston and President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Victory Institute, which works to build, train and support LGBTQ+ leaders at all levels of government to advance equality in public office. They discuss Mayor Parker’s personal journey in public se…
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Coming off of Mental Health Awareness Month, Clarence sits down for a conversation with Tom Coderre, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss how Tom’s personal recovery journey has influenced his work at the agency, the impact of opioids on communiti…
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In this episode, Clarence sits down with Stephen Goldsmith, professor of urban policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, former Deputy Mayor of New York City, and former Mayor of Indianapolis, IN. They discuss how big data can help city leaders be better decision-makers and the innovative ways cities are using new technologies to solve some of our bigg…
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In this episode, Clarence sits down for a moving conversation with Mayor Sheng Thao, Mayor of Oakland, California. They talk about how her upbringing and young adulthood living in public housing informed her approach to policymaking today, how Oakland is using ARPA dollars to address homelessness, and her vision for cities where everyone has a safe…
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In this special episode recorded live at NLC’s Congressional City Conference, Clarence sits down with Steve Benjamin, former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina to reflect on the lessons he’s learned about public service, partnerships that are important for local leaders to forge, and his new public engagement role in the Biden administration. For mo…
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In this episode, Clarence sits down with John Giles, Mayor of Mesa, Arizona for a conversation on bipartisan leadership. They discuss how Mayor Giles has navigated division and incivility in his community as one of America’s “most controversial conservative mayors” and what leadership means in an era of growing polarization. For more information, v…
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