Reimagining Public Safety and Ending Gun Violence

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and Kansas City Mayor, MO Quinton Lucas join this episode to discuss police reform, building capacity for peaceful protests, addressing gun violence, and how to ensure a whole-of-city government approach to improving public safety.

By |2021-05-28T17:00:00-04:00May 28, 2021|

America’s Cities Leading on Climate

For years, mayors across the United States have been implementing climate action plans in their cities. Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the Chair of the Conference’s Alliance for a Sustainable Future, joins this discussion on how her city is advancing climate change goals.

By |2021-04-29T12:42:06-04:00April 28, 2021|

The Latest with COVID-19 and the Vaccine Rollout

As more and more Americans are receiving the COVID-19 vaccines and supply is ramping up to match demand, Conference President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer talks with District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and Richmond, VA Mayor Levar Stoney about the status of the vaccine rollout in their respective cities.

By |2021-04-29T12:42:06-04:00March 31, 2021|

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan

President Biden’s American Rescue Plan is working its way through Congress and the plan includes $350 billion in direct state and local financial assistance, which is badly needed by cities whose budgets have been strained by the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan also includes a critical extension of unemployment insurance, relief for student loans, and support

By |2021-04-29T12:42:06-04:00February 24, 2021|

Revisiting the 89th Winter Meeting

The United States Conference of Mayors just wrapped their all-virtual 89th Winter Meeting and in this episode, Conference President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer revisits some of the biggest moments of the meeting.

By |2021-04-29T12:42:06-04:00January 29, 2021|

Revisiting the 89th Winter Meeting

The United States Conference of Mayors just wrapped their all-virtual 89th Winter Meeting and in this episode, Conference President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer revisits some of the biggest moments of the meeting.

By |2021-04-29T12:42:07-04:00January 29, 2021|

The State of COVID-19 in America’s Cities

With the cases at an all-time high in the United States, Mayor Greg Fischer is joined by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and El Paso Mayor Dee Margo where they discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, what vaccine distribution might look like, and how Americans can keep themselves safe during the holiday season.

By |2021-04-29T12:42:07-04:00December 14, 2020|

The State of COVID-19 in America’s Cities

With the cases at an all-time high in the United States, Mayor Greg Fischer is joined by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf and El Paso Mayor Dee Margo where they discuss the state of the COVID-19 pandemic, what vaccine distribution might look like, and how Americans can keep themselves safe during the holiday season.

By |2021-04-29T12:42:07-04:00December 14, 2020|

The City Song Project

When COVID-19 first hit America's cities, despite our physical distance, communities came together to lift each other up and support one another. From that spirit, the City Song Project was born. This project, in collaboration with Americans for the Arts, features local artists from cities all over the country, together using the power of song

By |2021-04-29T12:42:07-04:00November 24, 2020|

Election Security and Safety

Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller joins Mayor Greg Fischer to discuss the upcoming presidential election and how cities are dealing with issues around voter intimidation, safety, and disinformation.

By |2021-04-29T12:42:07-04:00October 27, 2020|

The Mayors’ 2020 Vision

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, Topeka Mayor Michelle De La Isla, and West Sacramento Mayor Christopher Cabaldon join to discuss our newly-released Mayors' 2020 Vision For America: An American Breakthrough, our agenda for the next President of the United States. The mayors share their thoughts on our shared agenda for our country as we face some

By |2021-04-29T12:42:07-04:00August 17, 2020|

COVID-19 and the Impacts on Cities

For the inaugural episode of An American Breakthrough, Conference President Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer is joined by Second Vice President Miami Mayor Francis Suarez as he shares how the coronavirus pandemic is impacting Florida. Then, Mayor Fischer is joined by Conference Vice President Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley for a look at the economic side of

By |2021-04-29T12:42:07-04:00July 27, 2020|
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