Recently, the NLC Board of Directors unanimously adopted a civility resolution encouraging local governments to promote dignity, respect and constructive dialogue in public meetings and community engagement. As a continuation of the work to overcome our collective civility crisis, we are sharing a conversation from the 2026 Congressional City Conference, which brings together NLC partner The Dignity Index, the sponsors of the Building Civic Bridges Act, and local leaders from across the nation for a solutions-driven conversation about what communities need to bridge divides.
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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 weekly on all major podcasting platforms and on YouTube:
CitiesSpeak Podcast: National Census Day
CitiesSpeak Podcast: NLC President Kevin Kramer Addresses Congressional City Conference
CitiesSpeak Podcast: Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker sits down with Clarence Anthony
CitiesSpeak Podcast: Improving Public Discourse with Tim Shriver & Tami Pyfer
CitiesSpeak Podcast: Clarence Anthony Live in Boston
