Episodes

We visit Des Moines, the capital of Iowa and a city with more happening than meets the eye. We stroll through an art museum, chat with a t-shirt mogul, and explore the futuristic "Skywalk" after hours. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @mi...

We visit Des Moines, the capital of Iowa and a city with more happening than meets the eye. We stroll through an art museum, chat with a t-shirt mogul, and explore the futuristic "Skywalk" after hours. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @mi...

We visit Des Moines, the capital of Iowa and a city with more happening than meets the eye. We stroll through an art museum, chat with a t-shirt mogul, and explore the futuristic "Skywalk" after hours. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @mi...

Michael Sun--Johannesburg, South Africa councilor--talks about the wild inaugural city council meeting after the 2016 election. There was dancing, singing, fighting, and tragedy. He discusses humanizing the other 269 councilors, then we make some music! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by h...

Michael Sun--Johannesburg, South Africa councilor--talks about the wild inaugural city council meeting after the 2016 election. There was dancing, singing, fighting, and tragedy. He discusses humanizing the other 269 councilors, then we make some music! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by h...

Michael Sun--Johannesburg, South Africa councilor--talks about the wild inaugural city council meeting after the 2016 election. There was dancing, singing, fighting, and tragedy. He discusses humanizing the other 269 councilors, then we make some music! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by h...

Ciarán Cuffe--Dublin, IE councilor--explains how a city council with 63 people can be unwieldy. We listen to arguments and outbursts, and also talk about some good things that have happened for women in the council meetings. Plus, a pop quiz! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.b...

Ciarán Cuffe--Dublin, IE councilor--explains how a city council with 63 people can be unwieldy. We listen to arguments and outbursts, and also talk about some good things that have happened for women in the council meetings. Plus, a pop quiz! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.b...

Ciarán Cuffe--Dublin, IE councilor--explains how a city council with 63 people can be unwieldy. We listen to arguments and outbursts, and also talk about some good things that have happened for women in the council meetings. Plus, a pop quiz! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.b...

Nancy LaRoche--Crystal, MN council member--gives us exclusive details about Bart, the council meeting mascot. Also, she tells me that before recent rule changes, Crystal's council meetings were not as polite as they are now. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Grap...

Nancy LaRoche--Crystal, MN council member--gives us exclusive details about Bart, the council meeting mascot. Also, she tells me that before recent rule changes, Crystal's council meetings were not as polite as they are now. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Grap...

Nancy LaRoche--Crystal, MN council member--gives us exclusive details about Bart, the council meeting mascot. Also, she tells me that before recent rule changes, Crystal's council meetings were not as polite as they are now. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Grap...

Andre Sayegh--Paterson, NJ councilman--has been called the "good guy" of Paterson politics. After watching the screaming and blowups at his council meetings, I can see why. Sayegh calmly explains why things in New Jersey are so combustible. Plus, we talk about which New Jersey-based reality show best describes Paterson's council meetings. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 20...

Andre Sayegh--Paterson, NJ councilman--has been called the "good guy" of Paterson politics. After watching the screaming and blowups at his council meetings, I can see why. Sayegh calmly explains why things in New Jersey are so combustible. Plus, we talk about which New Jersey-based reality show best describes Paterson's council meetings. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 20...

Andre Sayegh--Paterson, NJ councilman--has been called the "good guy" of Paterson politics. After watching the screaming and blowups at his council meetings, I can see why. Sayegh calmly explains why things in New Jersey are so combustible. Plus, we talk about which New Jersey-based reality show best describes Paterson's council meetings. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 20...

We explore Las Cruces, a small city near the Mexican border. We push our way through a dust storm, go on a hike through the Organ Mountains, and suddenly get caught up in a medical emergency. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarli...

We explore Las Cruces, a small city near the Mexican border. We push our way through a dust storm, go on a hike through the Organ Mountains, and suddenly get caught up in a medical emergency. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarli...

We explore Las Cruces, a small city near the Mexican border. We push our way through a dust storm, go on a hike through the Organ Mountains, and suddenly get caught up in a medical emergency. This is a special episode in an occasional series about towns and cities. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarli...

Christine Forster--City of Sydney councilor--and I get outraged over the Lord Mayor's unwillingness to videostream their council meetings. We talk about whether the public should be able to ask questions at meetings and about her dog, Audrey Pugburn. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http...

Christine Forster--City of Sydney councilor--and I get outraged over the Lord Mayor's unwillingness to videostream their council meetings. We talk about whether the public should be able to ask questions at meetings and about her dog, Audrey Pugburn. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http...

Christine Forster--City of Sydney councilor--and I get outraged over the Lord Mayor's unwillingness to videostream their council meetings. We talk about whether the public should be able to ask questions at meetings and about her dog, Audrey Pugburn. City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http...

Lan Diep--San José council member--gives an update on the city council's pre-Silicon Valley Comic Con festivities. Trekkie-approved! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

Lan Diep--San José council member--gives an update on the city council's pre-Silicon Valley Comic Con festivities. Trekkie-approved! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.

Lan Diep--San José council member--gives an update on the city council's pre-Silicon Valley Comic Con festivities. Trekkie-approved! City Council Chronicles provides reviews of city council meetings from across the United States and Canada. Named a "Top 100 Local Government Influencer" in 2016 by ELGL.org. Link: https://councilchronicles.com/ Twitter: @michaelkarlik Music by http://www.bensound.com/. Graphic by Ben Wasserman @benwasserbad.