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The City
by USA TODAY
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.
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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 and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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 and California Privacy Notice at...
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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 and California Privacy Notice at...
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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. Or follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod Facebook:...
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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. Or follow us: Instagram:...
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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...
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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. Or follow us:...
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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. Or follow us:...
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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. Or follow us:...
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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 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
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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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: [email protected] ____________ Support The…
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The Cleanup | S1 E9
The illegal dump is finally eradicated—but at whose expense? To learn more about the cleanup, visit 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 See Privacy Policy at...
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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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod...
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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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email:...
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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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter:...
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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:...
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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…
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"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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod...
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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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod...
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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…
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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…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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How many episodes does The City have?
The City currently has 22 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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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,...
How often does The City release new episodes?
The City has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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The City is created and hosted by USA TODAY.
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