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The City

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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.

Episodes

Introducing Murder on Music Row | S E1

From The Tennessean, Murder on Music Row is an eight-part true crime investigative podcast and an eight-part narrative series that will be released each Tuesday beginning May 21. Each installment brings you new insight into the crime that took place 35 years ago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 21, 202429 secEp. 1

Introducing Unsolved, Season 4

Season four of Unsolved delves into the disappearance of Alexis Patterson , 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 series from USA TODAY and...

May 03, 202316 min

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 . Subscribe today: wondery.fm/thesneak_accused See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 29, 20206 minEp. 1

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 .

Apr 28, 20207 minSeason 2Ep. 9

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Apr 07, 202024 minSeason 2Ep. 8

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 22, 202030 minSeason 2Ep. 7

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:  https://facebook.com/thecitypod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 26, 201947 minSeason 2Ep. 6

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:  https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/ Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod Facebook:  https://facebook.com/thecitypod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Nov 19, 201955 minSeason 2Ep. 5

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 . Or follow us: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/ Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod Facebook:  https...

Nov 12, 201951 minSeason 2Ep. 4

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: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/ Twitter:  https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod Facebook:  https://facebook.com/thecitypod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Nov 05, 201954 minSeason 2Ep. 3

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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod Facebook: https://facebook.com/thecitypod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Oct 29, 201950 minSeason 2Ep. 2

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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod Facebook: https://facebook.com/thecitypod See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Oct 29, 201949 minSeason 2Ep. 1

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 08, 20194 min

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: info@thecitypodcast.com ____________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Simplisafe: Start protecting your home the right way, visit them at  simplisafe.com/thecity LinkedIn Talent - Get $50 off your first job post when you visit them ...

Nov 19, 201844 minSeason 1Ep. 10

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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 12, 201844 minSeason 1Ep. 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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: info@thecitypodcast.com _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Helix Sleep: Get up to $125 off your mattress when you visit them at&n...

Nov 05, 201845 minSeason 1Ep. 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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: info@thecitypodcast.com _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Simplisafe: Start protecting your home the right way, visit them at  simplisafe.com/thecity LinkedIn Talent:...

Oct 29, 201843 minSeason 1Ep. 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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: info@thecitypodcast.com _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Bombas: Get 20% off your first order when you visit them at ...

Oct 22, 201846 minSeason 1Ep. 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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: info@thecitypodcast.com _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Daily Harvest: Ge...

Oct 15, 201831 minSeason 1Ep. 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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: info@thecitypodcast.com _________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Bombas: Save 20% off your first ord...

Oct 08, 201842 minSeason 1Ep. 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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: 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 See...

Oct 01, 201836 minSeason 1Ep. 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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: 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 and use the pr...

Sep 24, 201829 minSeason 1Ep. 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 Instagram: @thecitypod Twitter: @thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypod Email: info@t...

Sep 24, 201826 minSeason 1Ep. 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 and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 17, 20184 min