As local leaders seek fresh ways to deliver deeper impact for residents, many are finding inspiration in podcasts that explore the urban experience and how cities can drive global changes. Some of our 2024 recommendations are brand-new series, while others are longtime favorites. They all uplift city progress and point to how local leaders can make it happen.

Increased federal funding isn't just spurring cities across the United States to make deep investments in infrastructure. It's also prompting local leaders to think differently about how they can use their enhanced purchasing power to quickly drive action on their cities' priorities.

As homelessness reaches troubling heights in cities around the world, local leaders see a need to uncover new solutions. That's why a number of cities are beginning to move beyond traditional approaches to the crisis to test strategies designed around greater community cooperation and bold leadership.