City Council Chronicles

Recent Episodes

City Council Chronicles 46: Susan Rae -- Edinburgh, SCT Councilor

Posted July 29, 2017 • 00:42:30

Susan Rae--Edinburgh, SCT councilor--talks about the august traditions of her council meetings, including the Lord Provost's dramatic entrance and how...

City Council Chronicles 45: Lianne Dalziel -- Christchurch, NZ Mayor

Posted July 22, 2017 • 00:35:14

Lianne Dalziel--Christchurch, NZ mayor--used to be a member of Parliament and she gives me the smackdown of the year when I challenge her supremacy....

City Council Chronicles 44: Tony Fitzgerald -- Cork, IE Lord Mayor

Posted July 15, 2017 • 00:24:35

Tony Fitzgerald--Cork, IE Lord Mayor--is not afraid to clear the council chamber if protesters walk in. He's also not the biggest fan of live streaming...

City Council Chronicles 43: Rebecca Casper -- Idaho Falls, ID Mayor

Posted July 11, 2017 • 00:00:35

Rebecca Casper--Idaho Falls, ID mayor--speaks candidly about ending a friendship after her first two years in office. She regrets that she let it happen....

City Council Chronicles Special Episode: Best Thing, Worst Thing -- Lake Forest, IL

Posted July 8, 2017 • 00:49:40

We visit Lake Forest--a small, wealthy suburb 30 miles to the north of Chicago. I take a tour of a reptile house (and pet an iguana!), watch college...