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Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, and Philadelphia Citizen co-founder Larry Platt talk about what it really takes to get sh*t done in cities. New episodes twice monthly.

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Latest Episodes

"I don't care if you live in urban America or rural America, everyone wants the same thing," Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb said on the latest episode of How To Really Run A City. "They want a job they can get to in 15 minutes, they want a hospital or p... more

On this episode of How To Really Run A City, innovation in cities takes a backseat to a more pressing question: How do we find our way back to recognizing the humanity in one another?

Our guest: Joe Walsh, a former Representative from Illinois. He ... more

When Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan took office in 2013, his city had just filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.

Today, business is booming, crime has fallen to a 60-year low and it's no understatement to say that Detroit is back.... more

When Denver, Colorado Mayor Mike Johnston isn't sparring with congressional Republicans over immigration (and being threatened with jail time), he's pushing his city to eliminate homelessness, continuing his crusade for high-quality, affordable educa... more

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Recent Guests

Justin Bibb
Cleveland's mayor and president of the Democratic Mayors Association
Cleveland, Ohio
Episode: A Job, A Hospital, A Park — All Within 15 Minutes
Joe Walsh
Former Republican Congressman who became a Democrat, known for his critiques of the current Republican Party and political transformation.
Independent
Episode: A Political Asshole No More
Mike Duggan
Mayor of Detroit, led the city through its recovery from bankruptcy
City of Detroit
Episode: Detroit Is Back, Baby!
Mike Johnston
First-term Denver Mayor, former state senator and educator, and author
City of Denver
Episode: One City's Answer to Tribalism
Rochelle Haynes
Managing Director of Bloomberg Philanthropies, What Works Cities
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Episode: Can AI Make Cities More Effective?
Patricia Lock Dawson
Mayor of Riverside, California
City of Riverside
Episode: The City Set to Be the Next Green Tech Hub in America
Paige Cognetti
Mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania
City of Scranton
Episode: The City Set to Be the Next Green Tech Hub in America
Garrett Langley
Founder of Flock Safety, an innovative company focused on crime reduction through technology
Flock Safety
Episode: Drones and License Plate Readers Making Cities Safer
Bryan Barnett
Republican mayor of Rochester Hills, Michigan
City of Rochester Hills
Episode: "Governtainment" in City Hall

Host

Larry Platt
Co-host and co-founder of the Philadelphia Citizen, providing insights into urban governance and the challenges mayors face.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Mayors listen

    As a small city mayor, I love this show and get a lot out of it. Like a pep talk for the bad days and a how to when I have a little time on good ones.

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    Marty from The Grow Maine Show
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the practical insights on urban governance and leadership challenges, with many expressing that it serves as both an inspiration and a practical guide for their roles as local leaders and engaged citizens. They value the candid discussions and expert guest appearances that provide real-world applications to complex political dynamics.

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A Political Asshole No More
Q: What's your message to Democrats in these times?
Fight like hell and provide voters with something to be for, a sense of hope and direction.
A Political Asshole No More
Q: What did your wife say when you realized you were going to lose everything?
She started to cry because she knew that we were going to lose everything, but she said she loved me and believed in me.
Detroit Is Back, Baby!
Q: What made you decide to run for governor as an independent?
Duggan explained that he wanted to be able to work with both parties without partisan constraints and focus on effective governance rather than party allegiance.
Detroit Is Back, Baby!
Q: How did you keep going every day?
Duggan emphasized teamwork and building trust with City Council and the community to foster continuous improvement and engagement.
Can AI Make Cities More Effective?
Q: What do you do to stay personally motivated?
Talking to city leaders and hearing about how their work inspires them, along with my family and faith, keeps me motivated.

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2. Joe Walsh
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4. Mike Johnston
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7. Paige Cognetti
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