
CitiesSpeak with Clarence Anthony, a 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 ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 59 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

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Clarence Anthony, NLC CEO & Executive Director, sat down for a conversation with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker at Congressional City Conference. Together, they discuss affordability, housing, transportation, and more.
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Dignity Index co-creators Tim Shriver and Tami Pyfer, talk about their hopeful and practical path to improving public discourse and strengthening our relationships and our country. Tim and Tami discuss the importance of dignity, the role... more
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NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony and Boston Fox 25 reporter Crystal Haynes as part of a fireside chat recorded in Boston, with our friends and partners, the Massachusetts Municipal Association, at their annual Connect 351 ... more
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Nicole Handy, Executive Director of America 250 Utah, joins CitiesSpeak to talk about America’s Potluck and how local leaders can bring the celebration to their community. On July 5, 2026, neighbors will sit down for America’s Potluck to... more
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Listeners tune in for in-depth discussions about local government leadership, municipal finances, infrastructure, housing, civility in public discourse, and cross-sector collaboration. Episodes feature mayors, city managers, and policy leaders sharing practical insights on governance challenges, funding gaps, technology adoption, and community engagement, with real-world stories from cities of varying sizes. The show often centers on civility, coalition-building, and actionable strategies for delivering services under tight budgets, making it valuable for city officials, civic-shaped strategists, and partners who want to understand how local leaders solve complex problems. A notable strength is the breadth of guest backgrounds—from governor... more
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Recent guests on CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony include:
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