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CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony

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CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony
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    Closing the Digital Divide with Angelina Panettieri

    07/09/2026 | 19 mins.
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    This episode dives deep into a prominent local-federal issue that has touched every aspect of daily life: digital access. Reliable internet and accessible online platforms are no longer simply optional for thriving communities; they are essential. At the federal level, policies like the American Broadband Deployment Act aim to accelerate infrastructure expansion, while new web accessibility rules are shaping how governments design and deploy digital services to ensure no resident is left behind.
    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.
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    Sitting Down for America’s Potluck

    07/02/2026 | 23 mins.
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    Nicole Handy, Executive Director of America 250 Utah, joins CitiesSpeak to talk about America’s Potluck and how local leaders can bring the celebration to their community. On July 5, 2026, neighbors will sit down for America’s Potluck to share a fun, communal meal, creating a sense of connection and belonging and fostering interactions among people from all walks of life.
    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.
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    The Science of Arts & Health with Dr. Jill Sonke

    06/25/2026 | 28 mins.
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    Dr. Jill Sonke, a research professor and research director at the University of Florida’s Center for Arts in Medicine, is a leader in arts and health research and policy advocacy nationally and internationally. Her research focuses on population-level health outcomes associated with arts and cultural participation, arts in public health, and the arts in health communication.
    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.
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    Dissecting Proposed Changes to Federal Assistance with Mayor Bianca Motley Broom

    06/23/2026 | 47 mins.
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    The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) proposed substantial changes to the Uniform Guidance, which governs federal grants and other forms of federal financial assistance. Bianca Motley Broom, Mayor of College Park, Georgia, and President of the Georgia Municipal Association, discusses the proposed changes and how they might impact municipalities, both small and large, if implemented.
    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.
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    Fatherhood & Public Service with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Council President Zeke Cohen

    06/18/2026 | 39 mins.
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    Father’s Day is this weekend and we’re focusing on leadership and fatherhood, and how they shape outcomes for early childhood and serve the children and families in our cities, towns, and villages across America. Mayor Brandon Scott and Council President Zeke Cohen from Baltimore City join Clarence Anthony to discuss both.
    For more information, visit us at nlc.org.
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About CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony
CitiesSpeak with Clarence Anthony, a podcast from the National League of Cities, gives listeners an insider’s view of what local leadership in America means today. Featuring conversations between NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony and city leaders, policy experts and other guests, the show gets into the biggest issues, challenges and topics facing America’s cities, towns and villages today. Whether it’s talking about what it’s like to have residents protesting on their front lawn or discussing the creative things local governments are doing with their infrastructure dollars, CitiesSpeak gives listeners insight into what’s on the minds of mayors and council members across the country.
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