Cat News: Mayor Stubbs the Cat 22 June 2026

What happens when a tiny tailless kitten becomes one of the world’s most beloved public figures? In this episode of Cat News, we visit Talkeetna, Alaska — home of Stubbs, the honorary mayor who spent twenty years greeting visitors, inspiring postcards, enjoying catnip served in a wine glass, and proving that sometimes the best leaders don’t campaign at all. This isn’t really a story about politics. It’s a story about community, kindness, and the strange little traditions that bring people together. From surviving unbelievable adventures to becoming an international attraction, Stubbs remained committed to one thing above all else: being a cat. Settle in for the remarkable true story of the mayor with whiskers. Goodnight, Mayor Stubbs. Office hours complete.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.