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In February 2013, Toronto's former mayor, Rob Ford, was caught on video smoking crack cocaine. Weeks later, he was accused of groping a campaign rival; had to leave a gala for being too intoxicated; and was fired as the coach of a high school football team. The events were part of a stream of Rob Ford "mishaps", which include a DUI; accusations of domestic violence; a trial where the Toronto City Council stripped him of his powers; even accusations of murder.

The Mayors is a podcast from Blueprint, powered by REEF, dedicated to hearing from, well, mayors—the people who lead our cities, who make the big decisions, who fight for progress in steps and leaps, who sometimes succeed and sometimes fail. We learn about why our guests chose to become mayors and how they got there; what keeps (or kept) them up at night while they work to make good cities great; and the issues, solutions, policies, and partnerships they view as critical to building better communities. In conversation with urbanists Richard Florida and Padden Murphy, we’ll ask and answer ...

The surprising story of how wrestling superstar Glenn "Kane" Jacobs beat all the odds to become the mayor of Knox County, Tennessee. Even in his heyday in wrestling, Jacobs was inspired to pursue politics by popular libertarian figures such as former Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul...

Tiffin Talk is the official podcast of the City of Tiffin, Iowa hosted by Mayor Tim Kasparek and Mayor Pro Tem Tim Orris. Join us for conversations about city projects, community updates, and interviews with local leaders. Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to town, stay informed and connected as we share the stories shaping Tiffin’s future. Subscribe and be part of the conversation!

New Haven, Indiana Mayor Steve McMichael invites local newsmakers to the WNHE 101.3fm studio to discuss things happening in and around New Haven

Known as The Mayor of Castro Street even before he was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, Harvey Milk's personal life, public career, and final assassination reflect the dramatic emergence of the gay community as a political power in America. It is a story full of personal tragedies and political intrigues, assassinations at City Hall, massive riots in the streets, the miscarriage of justice, and the consolidation of gay power and gay hope.

Mayor Samantha Squailia provides government and community updates regarding the City of Fitchburg, Ma.

In the face of the most perilous challenges of our time—climate change, terrorism, poverty, and trafficking of drugs, guns, and people—the nations of the world seem paralyzed.

The problems are too big, too interdependent, too divisive for the nation-state. Is the nation-state, once democracy's best hope, today democratically dysfunctional? Obsolete? The answer, says Benjamin Barber in this highly provocative and original book, is yes.

On this podcast Mayor Erin Stewart from the City of New Britain, Connecticut provides regular updates on all things relevant to the quality of life in the City, including a deep dive into the Common Council agenda items before each meeting.

I’m Mike Hurley, proud Mayor of Burnaby since 2018. I started this podcast to explore the people, values, and issues shaping our diverse and dynamic city - and to share the ideas and experiences of those who live, work, and contribute here. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with residents, community leaders, and experts about the challenges we face, the opportunities ahead, and the vision guiding Burnaby’s future. Follow and subscribe to catch every episode, and discover the stories that make our city strong, diverse, and vibrant.

Four-time mayor of Washington, DC, Marion Barry, Jr. tells his shocking and courageous life story, beginning in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world. This provocative, captivating narrative follows the Civil Rights activist, going back to his Mississippi roots, his Memphis upbringing, and his academic school days, up through his college years and move to Washington, DC, where he became actively involved in Civil Rights, community activism, and bold politics.

En este libro, Iván D. Mayor narra su vida en Antioquia, un recorrido lleno de pasión, dedicación y logros que marcaron profundamente su camino y el de muchas personas en la región. Desde su llegada en 1973, cuando introdujo el Karate-do en Antioquia, hasta la fundación de la Liga de Karate-do de Antioquia, Iván comparte sus vivencias y desafíos en la construcción de un legado duradero. A lo largo de las páginas, el autor revela no solo los obstáculos que enfrentó, sino también las experiencias que lo formaron como maestro y líder.Las personas clave que lo acompañaron en su viaje...

The unforgettable account of Del Seymour, who overcame 18 years of homelessness and addiction to become one of the most respected advocates in San Francisco In Mayor of the Tenderloin, journalist Alison Owings slips behind the cold statistics and sensationalism surrounding San Francisco’s...

Municipal government: a trap that catches those too incompetent, too corrupt, too incompetent even for national politics. And the greatest of these, the mayor - the highest political office one can hope to reach with a truly oppositional personality or a crack addiction. Mattie Lubchansky, Riley Quinn and November Kelly are teaming up to make a podcast investigating these mayors. From petty Bonapartes to flagrant mafiosi, these are their stories.Every other week, we'll have an episode on the free feed. For more Mayoral goodness, check out the bonus episodes on our Patreon.

Amazons - fierce warrior women dwelling on the fringes of the known world - were the mythic archenemies of the ancient Greeks. Heracles and Achilles displayed their valor in duels with Amazon queens, and the Athenians reveled in their victory over a powerful Amazon army. In historical times, Cyrus of Persia, Alexander the Great, and the Roman general Pompey tangled with Amazons.

I am really excited to bring you a podcast focussed on #TeamOttawa, on my city and the incredible people that I get to meet in my role as Mayor. Let’s go #TeamOttawa!

Mayor Heather Graham's weekly brief of current events related to the City of Pueblo.

Mayor Rick Blangiardi, City and County of Honolulu leaders and public servants across Oʻahu answer questions about homelessness, affordable housing, high cost of living and a variety of other important topics — the questions that are most pressing for our residents, our island and our future. Together, we are One Oʻahu.

AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson hosts “Our Mayors Breaking it Down,” a podcast designed to share evidence-based insights and perspectives around AAMA’s policy pillars. New episodes will include mayors of large, medium, and rural cities who will discuss pathways to solutions for some of our most pressing problems.

The first robot to walk the earth was a bronze giant called Talos. This wondrous machine was created not by MIT Robotics Lab, but by Hephaestus, the Greek god of invention, more than 2,500 years ago. In this groundbreaking account of the earliest expressions of the timeless impulse to create artificial life, Adrienne Mayor tells the fascinating story of how ancient Greek, Roman, Indian, and Chinese myths envisioned artificial life, automata, self-moving devices, and human enhancements - and how these visions relate to and reflect the ancient invention of real animated machines.