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Listen to American City & County's editors discuss news and trends in public policy, technology, public works, public safety and finance with local government leaders and experts. The interviews are targeted to educate and entertain state and local government officials on topics of current interest and professional development.

To suggest a podcast topic or interview subject, e-mail Managing Editor Lindsay Isaacs with a summary of your idea and include your contact information.

May. 17, 2012
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New principles to guide green infrastructure decisions

Howard LaFever, a veteran environmental engineer, explains how communities can build and repair infrastructure in sustainable ways.

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Mar. 23, 2012
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'IT is going through a revolution,' keynote speaker says

Editorial Director Bill Wolpin speaks with Jeff James, former editor for Windows IT Pro magazine and an industry news analyst, who will deliver the keynote for American City & County’s second annual virtual conference on cloud computing, April 26, 2012.

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Mar. 20, 2012
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El Paso, Texas, preserves fresh water supply by using reclaimed wastewater

American City & County Associate Editor Larry Conley interviews Ed Archuleta, president and CEO of El Paso Water Utilities, about how using reclaimed wastewater has affected El Paso.

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Jan. 25, 2012
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Irving, Texas, saved millions as a result of Lean Six Sigma

The program uncovered inefficiencies in operations and improved teamwork, city manager says.

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Dec. 14, 2011
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'The fear of bankruptcy is worse than reality,' advisers say

Attorneys Patrick Shea and Emanuel Grillo offer their perspectives on recent municipal bankruptcies and say that many more local governments should consider bankruptcy as a solution to financial problems.

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Nov. 3, 2011
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Collaboration keeps government small in Centennial, Colo.

Centennial, Colo., interim City Manager Dave Zelenok discusses the city's organization and method of working with multiple service providers, including lessons learned on public-private partnerships and outsourcing.

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Nov. 1, 2011
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Madison, Wis., police captain discusses crowd control

Capt. Tom Snyder, who oversees the Madison, Wis., Police Department's Special Events Team, talks about the way Madison handles protests and large crowds, and its preference to avoid confrontation.

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Oct. 14, 2011
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Joplin, Mo., returning to normal after tornado

Joplin, Mo., Mayor Mike Woolston talks about the city's recovery from a massive tornado and reports that the strain on the FEMA's budget had threatened recovery funds for the city.

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Oct. 13, 2011
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Regional collaboration: Leadership, openness, trust are essential

John Nalbandian interviews David Warm about the Mid-America Regional Council's work with local and state government agencies in the Kansas City region, and keys to effective regional collaboration.

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Sep. 12, 2011
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Olathe, Kan., city managers: We need to be better collaborators

Olathe, Kan., government employees discuss the initiative to build a culture of collaboration among city departments that aims to improve service delivery and the results they have seen so far.

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