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USA TODAY’s critically acclaimed investigative podcast about power in American cities. Season 1, Chicago: A black neighborhood fights back when a mysterious man with mob ties builds an illegal dump across the street from an elementary school. Along the way they confront corrupt politicians, apathetic bureaucrats—and a secret undercover FBI investigation. Season 2, Reno: A surprising proxy battle for the future of Reno pits a brash strip club kingpin against power brokers in city hall. The winner-takes-all fight could remake the city—and ruin lives in the process.

USA TODAY’s critically acclaimed investigative podcast about power in American cities. Season 1, Chicago: A black neighborhood fights back when a mysterious man with mob ties builds an illegal dump across the street from an elementary school. Along the way they confront corrupt politicians, apathetic bureaucrats—and a secret undercover FBI investigation. Season 2, Reno: A surprising proxy battle for the future of Reno pits a brash strip club kingpin against power brokers in city hall. The winner-takes-all fight could remake the city—and ruin lives in the process.

 

#24

Introducing Murder on Music Row | S E1

“Murder on Music Row,” is the podcast where true crime meets the heart of Nashville. Delving into the most gripping and sinister murder mysteries of Music City, each week hosts navigate a path through Nashville’s most notorious crimes, spanning from haunting historical cases to modern-day mayhem. There are secrets lurking behind the city’s vibrant melodies. An unparalleled true crime adventure through Nashville - your weekly dose of intrigue and suspense starts with this series, Murder on Music Row. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

21 May 2024

00 MINS

00:29

21 May 2024


#23

Introducing Unsolved, Season 4

Season four of Unsolved delves into the disappearance of [Alexis Patterson] (https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2023/04/18/unsolved-season-4/11551055002/) , a 7-year-old girl who disappeared on her way to school in 2002. At first, there was a massive search and sympathy for her family, but that quickly changed as her parents became suspects. Over the years, there have been conspiracy theories and false leads and cases of mistaken identity. Still, her mom has never given up hope that Alexis will come home again someday. Unsolved, a true crime [podcast] (https://audioboom.com/channel/unsolved) series from [USA TODAY] (https://usatoday.com/unsolved) and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, guides listeners through these real-life mysteries, uncovering new clues along the way. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

03 May 2023

15 MINS

15:49

03 May 2023


#22

The City recommends: A new season of The Sneak | S E1

How did Jack Roland Murphy go from world-champion surfer to notorious jewel thief? How did it all go wrong and end in at least two murders in the murky waterways of southern Florida? Find out this season on [The Sneak: Murders at Whiskey Creek] (https://ftw.usatoday.com/2020/07/the-sneak-murders-at-whiskey-creek) . Subscribe today: [wondery.fm/thesneak_accused] (http://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/zPb2CG6XB5iJ6z0LMtQIk8S?domain=wondery.fm) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 Jul 2020

06 MINS

06:06

29 Jul 2020


#21

Stephanie's Second Chance | S2 E9

The courts reach a decision in Stephanie's appeal. Plus, some news about The City. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

28 Apr 2020

06 MINS

06:41

28 Apr 2020


#20

The Stand-off | S2 E8

In this follow-up to our investigation of Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory, we look at what happens when state safety inspectors and one of the state’s biggest employers go head to head. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

07 Apr 2020

23 MINS

23:59

07 Apr 2020


#19

The Confrontation | S2 E7

In this Season 2 bonus episode,accusations of sexual assault at the Spice House strip club come to light. Two women who work there head to the club to confront their bosses, their phones secretly set to record. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

22 Jan 2020

30 MINS

30:14

22 Jan 2020


#18

A New Reno | S2 E6

As old Reno disappears around them, Kamy, Stephanie, and Velma all try to find their bearings. For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 6, visit [thecitypodcast.com] (https://www.thecitypodcast.com/podcast_episode/the-city-podcast-season-2-episode-4/) . Or follow us: ---Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/] (https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/) ---Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod] (https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [https://facebook.com/thecitypod] (https://facebook.com/thecitypod) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

26 Nov 2019

47 MINS

47:11

26 Nov 2019


#17

Behind the Curtains | S2 E5

A mysterious device shows up at the Wild Orchid, and Kamy is paranoid the city is out to get him. Everyone wants to know what’s happening in the strip club’s VIP rooms—including the courts. For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 5, visit [thecitypodcast.com] (https://www.thecitypodcast.com/podcast_episode/the-city-podcast-season-2-episode-4/) . Or follow us: ---Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/] (https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/) ---Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod] (https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [https://facebook.com/thecitypod] (https://facebook.com/thecitypod) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

19 Nov 2019

55 MINS

55:09

19 Nov 2019


#16

West World | S2 E4

We go 20 miles east of Reno, to a mountainous landscape full of wild horses, brothels, and Tesla’s futuristic Gigafactory. City boosters say it’s the engine driving the New Reno. But the truth of what that means is darker and more complicated than it first appears. For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 4, visit [thecitypodcast.com] (https://www.thecitypodcast.com/podcast_episode/the-city-podcast-season-2-episode-4/) . Or follow us: ---Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/] (https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/) ---Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod] (https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [https://facebook.com/thecitypod] (https://facebook.com/thecitypod) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

12 Nov 2019

50 MINS

50:51

12 Nov 2019


#15

The Pendulum | S2 E3

Big-game hunters in town for an annual safari convention go to the Wild Orchid looking to let loose. But city police have other plans, marking Reno’s latest swing from permissiveness to restrictiveness. For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 3, visit [thecitypodcast.com] (https://www.thecitypodcast.com/podcast_episode/the-city-podcast-season-2-episode-3) . Or follow us: ---Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/] (https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/) ---Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod] (https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [https://facebook.com/thecitypod] (https://facebook.com/thecitypod) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

05 Nov 2019

54 MINS

54:18

05 Nov 2019


#14

If They Want War, We'll Give 'Em War | S2 E2

A secret report on strip clubs is revealed, but it’s no smoking gun. As Midtown changes, residents of a weekly hotel make their fury known to a council that says they’re just pawns in a bigger game. For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 2, visit [thecitypodcast.com] (https://www.thecitypodcast.com/podcast_episode/the-city-podcast-season-2-episode-2) . Or follow us: ---Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/] (https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/) ---Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod] (https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [https://facebook.com/thecitypod ] (https://facebook.com/thecitypod) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 Oct 2019

49 MINS

49:41

29 Oct 2019


#13

Battlelines | S2 E1

In a changing Reno, city boosters concoct a plan to force strip clubs out of downtown. But Reno’s strip club kingpin won’t go quietly. As the city tightens its grip, it’s dancers who feel the squeeze. For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 1, visit [thecitypodcast.com] (https://www.thecitypodcast.com/podcast_episode/the-city-podcast-season-2-episode-1) . Or follow us: ---Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/] (https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/) ---Twitter: [https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod] (https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [https://facebook.com/thecitypod ] (https://facebook.com/thecitypod ) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 Oct 2019

49 MINS

49:17

29 Oct 2019


#12

Trailer: Reno | S2

A surprising proxy battle for the future of Reno pits a brash strip club kingpin against power brokers in city hall. The winner-takes-all fight could remake the city—and ruin lives in the process. [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

08 Oct 2019

03 MINS

03:49

08 Oct 2019


#11

The Present, The Future | S1 E10

The uncertain fate of the lots in North Lawndale, and what that says about a city like Chicago. To learn more about The City podcast, visit our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) ____________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Simplisafe: Start protecting your home the right way, visit them at [simplisafe.com/thecity] (http://simplisafe.com/thecity) ---LinkedIn Talent- Get $50 off your first job post when you visit them at [linkedin.com/thecity] (http://linkedin.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

19 Nov 2018

43 MINS

43:39

19 Nov 2018


#10

The Cleanup | S1 E9

The illegal dump is finally eradicated—but at whose expense? To learn more about the cleanup, visit [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ____________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! LinkedIn Talent: Get $50 off your first job post when you visit them at [linkedin.com/thecity] (http://linkedin.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

12 Nov 2018

44 MINS

44:22

12 Nov 2018


#9

Houston | S1 E8

An illegal dump in Chicago has seeds in a legal one in Houston. The numbers reveal an unsettling pattern. A movement takes root. The president gives an order. There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Helix Sleep: Get up to $125 off your mattress when you visit them at [helixsleep.com/thecity] (http://helixsleep.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

05 Nov 2018

45 MINS

45:17

05 Nov 2018


#8

The Takedown | S1 E7

A reporter scoops the FBI. Politicians get taken down in "Mount Henry’s" shadow. The six-story debris pile remains. There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Simplisafe: Start protecting your home the right way, visit them at [simplisafe.com/thecity] (http://simplisafe.com/thecity) ---LinkedIn Talent: Get $50 off your first job post when you visit them at [linkedin.com/thecity] (http://linkedin.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

29 Oct 2018

42 MINS

42:43

29 Oct 2018


#7

Operation Silver Shovel | S1 E6

A criminal flips and wears a wire. Aldermen accept small sums of large bills. The FBI’s investigation may be tainted. "Mount Henry" grows, but shrinks from memory. There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Bombas: Get 20% off your first order when you visit them at [bombas.com/thecity] (http://www.bombas.com/thecity) and use promotion code THECITY at checkout. ---Helix Sleep: Get up to $125 off your mattress when you visit them at [helixsleep.com/thecity] (http://helixsleep.com/thecity) _________________________________ Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of Episode 6 of The City misidentified the number of silver pieces Judas received for betraying Jesus. It was 30 pieces of silver. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

22 Oct 2018

45 MINS

45:54

22 Oct 2018


#6

The "Forrest Gump" of Chicago Crime | S1 E5

A bank failure unearths a connection to the mysterious man in the limo—and suddenly, he’s everywhere. Bribery, fraud and violence are just ways of doing business. The FBI is on the case—but which one? And whose? There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Daily Harvest: Get three (3) free cups when you use promotion code THECITY at [Daily-Harvest.com ] (http://www.daily-harvest.com) ---LinkedIn Talent: Get $50 off your first job post when you visit LinkedIn Talent at [linkedin.com/thecity] (http://linkedin.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

15 Oct 2018

30 MINS

30:58

15 Oct 2018


#5

A Tale of Two Cities | S1 E4

Four years in, "Mount Henry" has become a magnet for hazardous waste—both literal and figurative. A new illegal dump appears in a white neighborhood. A trusted advocate may not be who he seems. There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Bombas: Save 20% off your first order of socks when you visit Bombas at [bombas.com/thecity] (http://bombas.com/thecity) ---Simplisafe: Start protecting your home by visiting [simplisafe.com/thecity] (http://simplisafe.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

08 Oct 2018

42 MINS

42:07

08 Oct 2018


#4

"Mount Henry" | S1 E3

The neighborhood turns to a beloved ward boss—but his own agenda comes first. A man in the know offers some valuable advice on power. There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Helix Sleep: Get up to $125 off your mattress when you visit them at [helixsleep.com/thecity] (http://helixsleep.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

01 Oct 2018

36 MINS

36:16

01 Oct 2018


#3

Life in the Shadow of the Mountain | S1 E2

Lawyers debate whether 31,000 truckloads of debris is or isn’t “waste.” Justice is delayed. A mountain rises and casts its long shadow. There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Bombas: Get 20% off your first order when you visit them at [bombas.com/thecity] (http://www.bombas.com/thecity) and use the promotion code THECITY at checkout. ---LinkedIn Talent: Get $50 off your first job posting when you visit LinkedInTalent at [linkedin.com/thecity] (http://www.linkedin.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

24 Sep 2018

28 MINS

28:46

24 Sep 2018


#2

Six Stories | S1 E1

Chicago, 1990. A guy with a loud sweater, manicured nails and connections to some very powerful people idles in a limousine near a vacant lot. A fleet of dump trucks unloads literal tons of busted concrete—and keep coming back. Neighborhood residents take action. The mess becomes much bigger than a six-story pile of rubble. There's bonus content for this episode of The City and more at our website: [thecitypodcast.com] (http://thecitypodcast.com/) ---Instagram: [@thecitypod] (http://instagram.com/thecitypod) ---Twitter: [@thecitypod ] (http://twitter.com/thecitypod) ---Facebook: [@thecitypod] (https://www.facebook.com/thecitypod/) ---Email: [info@thecitypodcast.com] (mailto:info@thecitypodcast.com) _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! ---Simplisafe: Protect your home today. Visit them at [simplisafe.com/thecity] (http://simplisafe.com/thecity) ---Daily Harvest: Get three (3) free cups when you visit them at [daily-harvest.com/thecity] (http://www.daily-harvest.com/thecity) See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

24 Sep 2018

26 MINS

26:13

24 Sep 2018


#1

Trailer: Chicago | S1

A black neighborhood fights back when a mysterious man with mob ties builds an illegal dump across the street from an elementary school. Along the way they confront corrupt politicians, apathetic bureaucrats—and a secret undercover FBI investigation. See Privacy Policy at [https://art19.com/privacy] (https://art19.com/privacy) and California Privacy Notice at [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info] (https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info) . ... Read more

17 Sep 2018

03 MINS

03:57

17 Sep 2018