Our Mayors Breaking it Down

The mayor of Memphis, TN, Paul Young, discusses recent events that have threatened his family's security and the impact it's had on him. 

Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles joins AAMA CEO, Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson in a discussion about listening to diverse voices in her community, maintaining transparent communication, and upholding representation in her community.

Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago joins the podcast to share his approach to crisis management, facing adversity, and remaining focused on what matters most.

Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC, AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson discuss creating resources that encourage youth development and how she’s working to prepare the next generation of civic leaders.  

Mayor Monroe Nichols of Tulsa, Oklahoma joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Victoria Thompson to reflect on the legacy of the Tulsa Race Massacre and discuss the city’s ongoing efforts to repair historic harm, support descendants of survivors, and improve quality of life across the community.

Mayor Vivian Flowers of Pine Bluff, AR discusses the rich history of Pine Bluff, plans for community development, and navigating a her first term as mayor. 

AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson, and Victoria Thompson talk with Mayor Randall Woodfin of Birmingham, AL, about his family values, facing adversity and exhaustion, and guiding his community through genuine intentions.

Mayor Leonardo Williams of Durham, NC, joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Victoria Thompson to discuss the importance of representation and his approach to leadership. 

AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss the impact and importance of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) with Marcia Conner, Executive Director of NFBPA.

AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson welcome Chief Medical Officer of Georgia at VillageMD, Dr. Clyde Watkins, Jr., to discuss the importance of value-based care in our communities. 

Co-hosts AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson welcome Tempe, AZ Mayor Corey Woods to discuss affordable housing and other initiatives. 

AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson engages in an up-close and personal one-on-one interview with Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson.

Milton Pratt with the Michaels Organization joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah, GA, to discuss strategies to provide expanded housing access.

Join AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson, as they delve deep with St. Louis, MO Mayor Tishaura Jones to explore best practices and efforts to reduce crime.

Baltimore, MD Mayor Brandon Scott sits down with AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss the Key Bridge collapse along with the aftermath. They also discuss the importance of infrastructure investment and moving forward after the tragedy. 

AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss AAMA's focuses and priorities with AAMA President and Montgomery, AL Mayor Steven Reed. 

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb breaks down what Black wealth and economic development encompass from his perspective and why freedom to live a life of dignity and respect is central to both. 

Immediate Past President of AAMA, Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. joins the Our Mayors Breaking it Down Podcast to discuss how Black mayors are creating new pathways to prosperity for their residents. 

Mayor Quentin Hart shares insight about the Iowa city and the work he's doing to move his city forward. 

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell discusses how New Orleans is working to innovate solutions to protect residents during major weather events. 

Heather McTeer-Toney, Executive Director of Bloomberg.org's Beyond Petrochemicals campaign, discusses the impact of climate change in Black communities and why it's time to take action and create culturally competent solutions to the climate crisis. 

St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones shares her perspective on the economic power of America's Black-led cities and why it's important to leverage it now for the future.

Greenville, MS Mayor Errick D. Simmons joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson Mayor Van Johnson of Savannah, GA to discuss the challenges that rural mayors face and how he's finding solutions. 

CEO Phyllis Dickerson hosts “Our Mayors Breaking it Down,” a podcast designed to share evidence-based insights and perspectives around AAMA’s policy pillars. New episodes will include mayors of large, medium, and rural cities who will discuss pathways to solutions for some of our cities’ most pressing problems.In our fifth episode, Buffalo, NY Mayor Byron Brown, sits down with Dickerson and Co-host Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss the cost of the aftermath of mass shootings and how the city of Buffalo is recovering from tragedy.

CEO Phyllis Dickerson hosts “Our Mayors Breaking it Down,” a podcast designed to share evidence-based insights and perspectives from mayors of large, medium, and rural cities and discuss pathways to solutions for some of our cities’ most pressing problems.In our fourth episode, former mayor of Columbia, SC and President Joe Biden's  Senior Advisor and Director of the Office of Public Engagement Steven K. Benjamin joins Phyllis and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to discuss the state of housing in America and steps taken to improve the quality of life in Atlanta.

In our third episode, Terri Broussard Williams, Head of Social Justice Policy & Partnerships, Amazon, and Chair of AAMA's Corporate Business Council joins CEO Phyllis Dickerson and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to discuss outreach, Williams' career and her experiences as Chair of AAMA's Corporate Business Council.

In our second episode, Earle, AR Mayor Jaylen Smith, the youngest mayor in the country, joins AAMA CEO Phyllis Dickerson and co-host Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson to share his insights on being a young leader and managing the demands of his role as a mayor. 

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Savannah, GA Mayor Van Johnson discuss public safety and gun violence prevention with Our Mayors Breaking it Down host Phyllis Dickerson.