The Minutes
City of Thunder BayThe Minutes is a weekly exploration of Thunder Bay’s City Council meetings.
Each episode features an overview of the latest meeting, plus engaging interviews with city staff and administration, providing detailed insights and perspectives beyond traditional news coverage.
“The Minutes” is presented by the City of Thunder Bay and is not politically affiliated with individual councillors.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 99 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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Host Amy Stasiewicz gives a recap of the key highlights from the Finance & Administration Standing Committee meeting. Amy Coomes, the City's Program Lead for Asset Management, joins the Minutes studio to chat about what’s happening with the City’s ex... more
The Minutes host Amy Stasiewicz recaps what happened at City Council on June 23. The City's Archivist, Christina Wakefield, joins the podcast to discuss the heritage properties process and share updates from the City’s Archives.
Host Amy Stasiewicz recaps the recent Quality of Life and Growth Standing Committee meetings. The City’s Urban Forester, Aaron Brecka, visits the Minutes studio to discuss next steps for tree removal and replanting, as well as the vital role green in... more
Host Amy Stasiewicz chats with Annika Gregg, Engagement and Partnerships Lead on the City’s Indigenous Relations team, about the many community events happening during National Indigenous History Month and other initiatives and learning opportunities... more
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What is The Minutes about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A concise, city-focused show that translates council meetings into practical takeaways for residents and professionals. Episodes blend high-level governance updates with in-depth conversations with city staff and department leaders, covering topics from housing and infrastructure to public safety and digital services. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on transparency, practical guidance for residents (e.g., how to participate in elections, how to access services), and a tendency to pair policy context with on-the-ground perspectives from municipal staff. The format often features a hosted briefing on council matters followed by a guest segment with a city official or director, yielding actionable insights for local businesses, marketers... more
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1. 32 Thoughts: The Podcast
2. This American Life
3. The Ezra Klein Show
4. The Daily
5. The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
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The Minutes launched 3 years ago and published 99 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Minutes include:
1. Amy Coomes
2. Christina Wakefield
3. Aaron Brecka
4. Annika Gregg
5. Dana Earle
6. Paul Pepe
7. Dave Tarini
8. Shane Muir
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