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Municipal Equation Podcast

NC League of Municipalities

Municipal Equation is a podcast about cities and towns in changing times. Created by the North Carolina League of Municipalities. Producer/host: Ben Brown.

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Preview of Episode Seven: Another Kind of Digital...

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2016/09/05

A look ahead at Episode Seven, about the rate of technology, what today's consumers expect and what that means for local government.

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47:21

EP 06: Restarting the Law Enforcement Conversation

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2016/08/30

In this extended episode all about law enforcement, we spend time with a number of police leaders ready to hit the reset button and create positive, new interaction between sworn officers and the public. But with so much tension in the air lately, what can actually be changed? What can police and the greater public learn from one another to create harmony? During a recent panel discussion arranged by the North Carolina League of Municipalities at the request of the state's Legislative Black Caucus,

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01:23

Preview of Episode Six: Restarting the Law...

Municipal Equation Podcast ·

2016/08/23

A look ahead at Episode Six, a special focus on police and public safety issues. Trust, technology, a changing conversation and some news you can definitely use.

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25:50

EP 05: Sound of a City

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2016/08/16

What's your town doing with its government access television channel? Creatively, we mean. In Raleigh, North Carolina, city government is putting the spotlight on the local music scene with top-shelf live performances -- professionally produced, as good as anything you'll see on TV -- to in turn shine light on the city itself and humanize local government. Using city-owned or -operated venues to showcase public spaces or functions, Raleigh's government basically has its own Austin City Limits, with

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0:52

Preview of Episode Five: Live Music! (And What A...

Municipal Equation Podcast ·

2016/08/09

A preview of Episode Five, out Aug. 16, 2016.

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29:03

EP 04: The Science of Place Attachment

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2016/08/02

On this episode, we journey into the psychology of moving from place to place and searching for the perfect town or city to settle down in -- if there is such a thing. Sometimes it comes with finding creative ways to build a relationship with your locale -- a conversation with huge insights not only for residents of any town but for local government as well. Our guest is Melody Warnick, author of a new book, "This is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live." You can listen

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01:33

Preview of Episode Four: Place Attachment! (The 'Art...

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2016/07/26

Preview of Episode Four: Place Attachment! (The 'Art & Science' of...) by NC League of Municipalities

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28:38

EP 03: The Five Levers of the Local Innovation Ecosystem

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2016/07/19

If a city or town is intentional enough, it can foster a local innovation ecosystem -- which isn't just a game reserved for major metros. Christopher Gergen, leader of learning collaborative Forward Cities and entrepreneurship group Forward Impact, tells us how he's seen his town and others of varying sizes become thriving, colorful hubs of creativity and innovation. How? It starts with understanding five specific levers, and the role of local government in pulling them. Gergen offers big takeaways

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01:13

Preview of Episode Three: Innovation! (And Where...

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2016/07/12

Preview of Episode Three: Innovation! (And Where Local Gov't Fits In) by NC League of Municipalities

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20:12

EP 02: The Municipal Infrastructure Quandary

Municipal Equation Podcast ·

2016/07/05

It's no secret that infrastructure across the nation has gotten to ragged condition. What you maybe didn't know was that the burden of paying for it keeps sliding to local government. Why? And, more importantly, is there anything we can do? We dig in with guests national, state and local to talk about the infrastructure deficit and the tools municipalities can explore to trim it down. A recent report from the National League of Cities served as inspiration for this episode. Show notes: NLC report:

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01:12

Preview of Episode Two: Infrastructure!

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2016/06/28

A preview of Episode Two: Infrastructure!

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20:12

EP 01: 'All We Know Is She is Dying' -- The D.D....

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2016/06/20

We kick off Municipal Equation with one of the toughest local leaders around -- Winston-Salem City Council Member Denise D. Adams, who crashed through a sudden series of mysterious and deadly health problems all while ramping up a contested re-election campaign. How in the world did she pull through? And how did it change her perspective on life and public service? Huge takeaways here.

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