Next City

Straw Hut Media

Climate Change

Boston

Chinatown

Renewable Energy

Power Generation

Brooklyn Cooperative Federal Credit Union

Environmental Justice

Los Angeles

Public Transit

Extreme Heat

Toronto

Covid-19

Community Land Trusts

Urban Development

New York City

San Francisco

Lexington

Solar Power

Solutions Journalism

Equity

Join Lucas Grindley, executive director at Next City, where we believe journalists have the power to amplify solutions and spread workable ideas. Each week Lucas will sit down with trailblazers to discuss urban issues that get overlooked. At the end of the day, it's all about focusing the world's attention on the good ideas that we hope will grow. Grab a seat from the bus, subway, light-rail, or w... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	155	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessGovernmentNon-Profit

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Tenants Rising: Organizing for Housing Justice, Part 2

Examine tenant-led movements and legal strategies to preserve affordability and resist displacement. It could highlight lawsuits like the one in Missouri where tenants fought to keep their homes within the LIHTC program, connecting to broader tenant ... more

8 Apr 2026 • 34 min

Tenants Rising: Organizing for Housing Justice, Part 1

1 Apr 2026 • 32 min

This City Spent $1 Million To Erase $90 Million in Residents’ Debt

On a daily basis, thousands of Americans are faced with the choice of whether to seek needed medical care, or stay home untreated to avoid sliding further into debt. But one city in Kentucky has found a way to alleviate the dangerous pressures of med... more

25 Mar 2026 • 33 min

Artists in Government: Creativity as Civic Infrastructure

If we want to imagine a better world, artists might be better than anyone for the job. Today, we are looking at artists-in-residence programs in government.

18 Mar 2026 • 33 min

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Recent Guests

Pablo Estupiñán

Deputy Director of Organizing at SAGE

Strategic Actions for a Just Economy (SAGE)

Episode: Tenants Rising: Organizing for Housing Justice, Part 1

Rene Christian Moya

Tenant Power Organizer at The Debt Collective

The Debt Collective

Episode: Tenants Rising: Organizing for Housing Justice, Part 1

Annabel Peterman

Equitable Cities Reporting Fellow

Next City/Civiclex

Episode: This City Spent $1 Million To Erase $90 Million in Residents’ Debt

Amanda Lovely

Co-founder of CareLab, cultural policy fellow at Stanford University

CareLab / Stanford University

Episode: Artists in Government: Creativity as Civic Infrastructure

Johanna K. Taylor

Co-founder of CareLab, associate professor at Arizona State University

CareLab / Arizona State University

Episode: Artists in Government: Creativity as Civic Infrastructure

Mallory Roxana-Nazam

Co-founder of CareLab, runs Justice and Joy

CareLab / Justice and Joy

Episode: Artists in Government: Creativity as Civic Infrastructure

Julie Nigro

Director of Real Estate, City of Bridges Community Land Trust (Pittsburgh)

City of Bridges Community Land Trust

Episode: Building Affordable Housing Without Federal Dollars

Sarah Kirsch

Managing Director of Housing Funds, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Episode: Building Affordable Housing Without Federal Dollars

Ray Garcia

Chief Credit Officer, Texas National Bank

Texas National Bank

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Host

Lucas Grindley

Executive Director at Next City, focused on amplifying solutions and discussing urban issues with trailblazers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings

The stories!
Such valuable stories!
Apple Podcasts
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ryantillotson
United States4 years ago
Wow. Amazing stories that you’ll want to share
I came across Next City because I wanted to learn more about Built for Zero and I saw there was an episode on it. I decided to download one other episode at the same time. Now I’m subscribing and a huge fan Do I want to hear about people creating, building and making the world better? Absolutely!
Best podcast I’ve ever listened to!
Apple Podcasts
5
Anne Emerick (real name)
United States4 years ago
Truly Inspiring
Such a great story of what can happen when we pull together. Informative and inspiring! Thank you Next City.
Apple Podcasts
5
Grin0556
United States4 years ago
Great Podcast
So happy to hear Next City’s podcast and have the opportunity to listen to the solutions Next City is discovering in cities.
Apple Podcasts
5
Sara Schue
United States4 years ago

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Artists in Government: Creativity as Civic Infrastructure

Q: How can municipalities buy into system-level and cultural change through artist residencies?

Build trust slowly, prototype and test with co-created plans, and show how artist-led processes help departments engage communities and improve outcomes; emphasize evaluation and scalable models.

Artists in Government: Creativity as Civic Infrastructure

Q: If your local government isn't already working with artists, where do you start?

Start with partnerships, including arts nonprofits or intermediaries, to build a support structure and gradually integrate artist residencies into an agency, then pilot projects to demonstrate value.

This City Spent $1 Million To Erase $90 Million in Residents’ Debt

Q: Is this meant to be a long-term solution to healthcare costs?

No, it is described as a band-aid or stopgap, because the underlying healthcare system remains unresolved; the hope is to demonstrate a model that could be emulated elsewhere while national reforms continue to unfold.

This City Spent $1 Million To Erase $90 Million in Residents’ Debt

Q: What determines who receives relief under the program?

Recipients are those within 400% of the federal poverty level or where debt exceeds 5% of annual income, and they must be Fayette County residents; Undo negotiates with providers to determine which debts are purchased and forgiven.

This City Spent $1 Million To Erase $90 Million in Residents’ Debt

Q: How did you identify the initial opportunity for Lexington to pursue medical debt relief?

The idea arose from conversations with Undo Medical Debt, exploring how much debt there is, what the money side would look like, and then proposing a million-dollar allocation that eventually led to a contract and debt relief waves.

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Focused on urban issues and the promotion of innovative solutions, the content features discussions with trailblazers transforming communities and addressing overlooked challenges. Topics frequently include housing equity, community organizing, cultural empowerment, and grassroots initiatives aimed at fostering equitable city development. This podcast stands out for its commitment to highlighting real-world solutions and engaging community voices, making it a compelling listen for those interested in social justice, urban planning, and the various strategies employed to create inclusive cities.

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2. Rene Christian Moya
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