Topic: How to Really Run a City
The Mayor Dude with the Skater Attitude
Former mayors Kasim Reed of Atlanta and Michael Nutter of Philadelphia welcome Allentown’s punk rock leader Matthew Tuerk to the latest episode of the podcast
By J.P. Romney
“Spare Me Your Bullsh*t”
Maryland’s Martin O’Malley talks with former mayors Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and Kasim Reed of Atlanta about the only form of governance that matters. (Hint: It’s where sh*t gets done.)
By J.P. Romney
Leading a City … With Jokes
A live Ideas We Should Steal Festival taping of our podcast with Rochester Hills, Michigan Mayor Bryan Barnett made one thing clear: Cities need leaders who bring joy to their jobs
By J.P. Romney
A Job, a Hospital, A Park — All Within 15 Minutes
A Political “A-hole” No More
On the latest episode of our podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter talks with a self-described — now reformed — Tea Party arsonist about what his apology tour has taught him about the future of America
By J.P. Romney
Detroit Is Back, Baby!
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joins former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt to share secrets from the urban turnaround of the century
By J.P. Romney
One City’s Answer to Tribalism
Denver, Colorado Mayor Mike Johnston talks about coming together in divided times with former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed
By J.P. Romney
Reformers are the Future of Cities
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti joined former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter at this year’s United Way Summit for a special live podcast recording
By J.P. Romney
Can AI Make Cities More Effective?
An urban problem-solver makes the case for artificial intelligence as a useful civic tool, in the latest episode of our podcast with hosts former Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and former Mayor Kasim Reed of Atlanta
By J.P. Romney
America’s Next Green Tech Hub?
In the latest episode of our podcast, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and guest host Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti learn why Riverside, CA’s Patricia Lock Dawson is optimistic about the future
By J.P. Romney