As a bonus episode, we are sharing a timely conversation between Irma Esparza Diggs, NLC’s Senior Executive for Federal Advocacy, and the Municipal Association of South Carolina on their podcast SCDC. Irma reflects on the importance of creating partnerships, including how NLC’s federal advocacy team works with Congress and the administration to meet the needs of local governments as a potential federal government shutdown looms.
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Each episode of NLC’s podcast, CitiesSpeak with Clarence Anthony, dives into a critical issue facing local leaders today, featuring conversations with elected leaders and policy experts from across the country. New episodes of CitiesSpeak are available monthly on all major podcasting platforms and on YouTube:
CitiesSpeak Podcast: Future-proofing Our Communities with Crystal Washington
CitiesSpeak Podcast: Leading Through Personal Experience with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott
CitiesSpeak Podcast Bonus Episode: All Influence is Local with Chief Influencer
CitiesSpeak Podcast: Advancing Local Economic Mobility with Gates Foundation U.S. Program President Allan Golston
CitiesSpeak Podcast: Building Connections Between Neighbors and Neighborhoods with Mayor Yemi Mobolade