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CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony

National League of Cities
National League Of Cities
Salt Lake City
Artificial Intelligence
Housing Affordability
Local Government
Housing
1000 Gatherings Initiative
Education
Economic Mobility
United Way Worldwide
City Of Philadelphia
America's Potluck
Dignity Index
Infrastructure
Local Government Leadership
Federal Government Shutdown
City Summit
Washington, D.C.
Public-Private Partnerships
Nextdoor

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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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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Timothy Shriver
CEO and Founder of Unite
Unite
Episode: Improving Public Discourse with Tim Shriver & Tami Pyfer
Tami Pyfer
Chief External Affairs Officer at Unite
Unite
Episode: Improving Public Discourse with Tim Shriver & Tami Pyfer
Crystal Haynes
Emmy Award-winning journalist and interviewer
United Way of Massachusetts Bay (Senior Director of Communications)
Episode: Clarence Anthony Live in Boston
Nicole Handy
Executive Director, America 250 Utah Commission
America 250 Utah Commission
Episode: Sitting Down for America’s Potluck
John McArdle
Olympian and former Mayor of Independence, Oregon
Former Mayor, Independence, Oregon; Olympian
Episode: The Olympian Mayor
Melissa Scott
Chief Information Officer for the City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia
Episode: Developing Technology Strategy with Melissa Scott, CIO, City of Philadelphia
Spencer Cox
Governor of Utah
Government of Utah
Episode: Utah Governor Spencer Cox and New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham sit down with Clarence Anthony at City Summit
Michelle Lujan Grisham
Governor of New Mexico
Government of New Mexico
Episode: Utah Governor Spencer Cox and New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham sit down with Clarence Anthony at City Summit
Kevin Kramer
Louisville Councilmember and incoming NLC president
City of Louisville / Louisville Metro Council
Episode: NLC President Councilmember Kevin Kramer at City Summit in Salt Lake City

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Melanie Fonder-Kay
Host affiliated with the National League of Cities network, focused on urban policy and local government issues.
Clarence Anthony
CEO and Executive Director of the National League of Cities; frequent host and interviewee on city leadership topics.
Adam Chapdelaine
Executive Director at MMA; active in municipal association leadership and local governance discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • CitiesSpeak is a great podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Hunt WV
    United States3 years ago

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The conversations mix policy depth with accessible storytelling, which helps non-experts engage with municipal issues.
Guests bring practical experiences and stories from diverse cities.
Listeners value actionable, real-world governance tips they can apply in their cities.

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All Influence is Local with Chief Influencer
Q: What was the most challenging part of guiding cities through the pandemic, and how did you respond?
Balancing safety with the need to keep essential services running, mobilizing federal aid quickly, and coordinating across federal, state, and local levels to ensure every city received direct funding and guidance.
All Influence is Local with Chief Influencer
Q: How did your early experience as mayor shape your approach to leading the National League of Cities?
It taught me that public policy is only as effective as the governance that implements it; you must learn to govern, not just strategize, and to build ownership across city leaders, staff, and diverse stakeholders.
Leading Through Personal Experience with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott
Q: How did YouthWorks and the city's summer initiatives impact families and the local economy?
YouthWorks expanded to thousands of young workers across partners like Johns Hopkins and the Orioles, paying at least 15 dollars per hour, while broader Be More This Summer efforts kept youth engaged through structured activities and paid work, helping families with bills and providing meaningful work experience.
Leading Through Personal Experience with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott
Q: What were the key public safety strategies implemented to reduce violence in Baltimore?
He describes a comprehensive violence prevention plan, a focus deterrence model, targeted gun violence interventions, legal actions against ghost gun manufacturers, and cross-agency collaboration with the state's attorney, US attorney, and police to identify and support high-risk individuals while removing violent actors from the streets.
Leading Through Personal Experience with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott
Q: What was it like stepping into the mayor's role at a young age and facing skepticism about experience?
The mayor explains that his early roles in city government, mentorship from experienced leaders, and a focus on practical public safety policies helped him navigate age-related skepticism; he emphasizes that his lived experience in Park Heights shaped his priorities and that his track record as council president and safety advocate established credibility.

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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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