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5 October 2023

Episode 625

34 minutes


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We speak to two city mayors, and one runner-up, about what their roles mean to them, what they’ve learned from their time in office and their ambitions for the cities that they call home.

5 October 2023

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Chapter 1

10 minutes


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Chapter 1

Minna Arve

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Minna Arve, mayor of Turku, joins us in the studio to talk about the ambitious climate and cultural targets that she sets for herself in Finland’s oldest city.

10 minutes

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Chapter 2

11 minutes


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Chapter 2

Eric Johnson

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Eric Johnson, mayor of Dallas, speaks to us about his second term in office, his personal perspective on tackling crime and the most inspiring aspects of his job.

11 minutes

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Chapter 3

12 minutes


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Chapter 3

Catherine McKenney

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Catherine McKenney, former Ottawa city councillor and 2022 mayoral runner-up, speaks with Ryan Mulligan about their unsuccessful bid, how to bridge Ottawa’s urban/suburban voter divide and gender identity in politics.

12 minutes

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