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CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony

National League of Cities
National League Of Cities
Housing
Local Government
Infrastructure
Salt Lake City
Dignity Index
Artificial Intelligence
Civility
Housing Affordability
America 250
Arts and Health
American Rescue Plan Act
America's Potluck
City Of Philadelphia
United Way Worldwide
Education
Economic Mobility
1000 Gatherings Initiative
Public-Private Partnerships
Philadelphia, United States

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

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June is Small Cities Month at NLC! With 40% of the National population coming from cities with a population of 50,000 or less, small cities play a significant role in strengthening local government and shaping NLC’s initiatives, opp... more

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National Arts & Health Day – NLC’s annual celebration of the impact the arts have on public health around our country. It’s coming up later this summer on July 25th, and here to share how the arts have impacted his community is Mayo... more

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What does it take to turn a good idea into real policy that improves people’s lives? As anyone in local government knows, the path from identifying a problem to passing meaningful legislation can be complicated.

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Today, we are sharing a panel discussion about America 250 from our 2026 Congressional City Conference in Washington, D.C. On the conference stage, NLC President Kevin Kramer moderated a discussion with local leaders from Harrisonbu... more

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Michael Vargas
Mayor of Paris, California
City of Paris, California
Episode: The Impact of Arts with Mayor Michael Vargas
Kristina Walker
Councilmember, Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma City Council
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Zeke Cohen
Baltimore Council President
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Episode: America250 Starts with Local Leaders
Yemi Bobolade
Colorado Springs Mayor
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Sherrell Parker
Philadelphia Mayor
City of Philadelphia
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Deanna Reed
Harrisonburg Mayor
City of Harrisonburg
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Yucel Ors
NLC's Legislative Director for Public Safety and Crime Prevention
National League of Cities
Episode: Breaking Down the Homeland Security Funding Deal with Yucel Ors
Vincent Evans
Executive Director, Congressional Black Caucus
Congressional Black Caucus
Episode: Ayesha Rascoe and Vincent Evans Engage in Conversation
Mike Fina
Executive Director, Oklahoma Municipal League
Oklahoma Municipal League
Episode: Lessons Learned From Five Years of ARPA

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Melanie Fonder-Kay
Host affiliated with the National League of Cities; leads conversations with city leaders and policy experts.
Clarence Anthony
CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities; hosts conversations with city leaders and policy experts.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • CitiesSpeak is a great podcast!

    CitiesSpeak talks about the issues facing cities and towns across America. Interesting guests and compelling conversations.

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    Jim Hunt WV
    United States3 years ago

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Breaking Down the Homeland Security Funding Deal with Yucel Ors
Q: Can you briefly discuss the federal local partnerships between cities and DHS?
DHS is a critical federal entity for safety and security, with FEMA as a key component that helps local governments recover and prepare for disasters; delays in funding disrupt these capabilities and raise costs for communities.
The Impact of Arts with Mayor Michael Vargas
Q: How did arts and health become a focus for your city?
Paris adopted a public art development impact fee on new industrial development to create a sustainable funding source for arts and cultural initiatives, leading to investments in murals, sculptures, youth programs, and cultural celebrations that reflect the community's diversity and well-being.
Bridging Community Divides & Strengthening Civic Trust
Q: What gives you hope for the future of civil engagement at the local level?
Observing motivated youth and students engaging thoughtfully in community discussions, and seeing cities implement civility pledges and ongoing listening sessions signals a hopeful path forward.
Bridging Community Divides & Strengthening Civic Trust
Q: What evidence supports encouraging civility in political discourse?
Surveys show a large majority of Americans want more dignity in political discourse, and practical tools like five-and-up language help reduce disrespect in public meetings.
Bridging Community Divides & Strengthening Civic Trust
Q: What are some areas where local leaders can find ways to disagree without dehumanizing each other?
Leaders can lean on frameworks like the Dignity Index, use 'tell me more' to diffuse tension, and emphasize discussing programs and outcomes, not attacking people.

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City-focused conversations with mayors, city managers, and policy experts exploring how local governments tackle housing, infrastructure, public safety, civility, and community well-being. Episodes highlight cross-city learning, federal-to-local funding dynamics (ARPA, DHS, LUCA), innovative policy tools (Compass framework, CCAs), and civility initiatives that aim to rebuild trust in local democracy. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on practical implementation, equity, and partnerships with national organizations to scale local solutions across diverse municipalities. This show often features high-profile local leaders and policy researchers, offering listeners actionable takeaways for city-level impact, funding strategies, and civic e... more

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