Best Lawns Across America Podcasts (2025)

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Summer Grass Tips and Troubles + Yard Mastery Goes Retail and Firework Domination 1:08:47

1M ago1:08:47

1:08:47

This week we explore the fun that some of you have being the dominant firework show in your neighborhood, is that you? We also kick off Yard Mastery retail sales. Get in touch with us here: https://yardmastery.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/newBy Lawns Across America

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Leading Through Personal Experience with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott 35:40

1M ago35:40

35:40

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott's experience growing up in the Park Heights neighborhood informs his approach to crime prevention, youth services, and other city programs. Clarence and Mayor Scott sit down to discuss Baltimore's focus on disrupting cycles of violence, as well as the lessons he learned about intergovernmental response and resilience l…

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All Influence is Local with Chief Influencer 56:28

2M ago56:28

56:28

As a bonus episode this month, we are sharing an episode of the Chief Influencer podcast, which features an interview with NLC CEO and Executive Director, Clarence Anthony. The Chief Influencer podcast spotlights leaders who have figured out how to break through in today’s fragmented and noisy world. Clarence discusses the importance of inclusive l…

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Summer Lawn Detective and Tips + Comparing Moisture Max to Hydretain and FOURPlay 56:47

2M ago56:47

56:47

lots of fun in the lawns as we head into the summer – but are you suffering from lawn fatigue? Plus, we compare label-to-label, Hydretain to FOURPlay to our new release, Moisture MaxBy Lawns Across America

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Advancing Local Economic Mobility with Gates Foundation U.S. Program President Allan Golston 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

Promoting economic mobility and ensuring this generation is better off than the last starts at the local level, because local leaders are closest to the issues and the solutions. Allan Golston from the Gates Foundation joins Clarence Anthony to discuss why economic mobility is so critical to our future and the foundation's goals for the next twenty…

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Building Connections Between Neighbors and Neighborhoods with Mayor Yemi Mobolade 30:24

3M ago30:24

30:24

Social isolation and loneliness were issues that really came to the forefront during the pandemic. When everything shut down five years ago, Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi took it upon himself to look for creative ways to grow connections between residents and build a sense of community, which is how the One Thousand Gatherings initiative was created.…

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Weed Feed Reaction, FL Drought, RoundUp Is Not Just Glyphosate – Carbon Sinking Lawns 1:30:25

3M ago1:30:25

1:30:25

It’s Kentucky Derby day, time to get out and enjoy the mow while listening to this podcast where I go over the FL drought and what I’m seeing, also talking about ProVIsta and Viridian as I’ve been working with this this year and react to two YouTube videos one about weed and feeds and another about PV St Augustine.…

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First Yellow Dandelion, Natural vs Synthetic Ferts, Sulfur, Magnesium and Peptides Defined 1:23:57

4M ago1:23:57

1:23:57

Lots going on this week! The first dandelion has been spotted, we have some new natural nutrients fertilizer and I go through the labels and compare them to synthetic forward fertilizers plus talk about what sulfer, magnesium, sea kelp and peptides do for lawns. Yard Mastery natural nutrient fertilizers: Yard Mastery Natural Nutrients…

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Accelerating America's Housing Comeback with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser 22:54

4M ago22:54

22:54

When Mayor Muriel Bowser began her second term in 2019, she set an ambitious goal of creating 36,000 new housing units in Washington, DC by 2025. Six years later, the city has exceeded that goal, and today, Mayor Bowser co-chairs NLC's America's Housing Comeback Advisory Group: a leadership table for housing policy leaders and innovators in the pub…

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Elevating the Perspective of Local Leadership in Congress with Rep. Greg Stanton 17:43

4M ago17:43

17:43

Rep. Greg Stanton represents Arizona's 4th District in Congress, and as a former Phoenix councilmember and mayor, he co-chairs the Former Local Elected Leaders Caucus in the House of Representatives. Rep. Stanton joined the main stage at the 2025 Congressional City Conference for a conversation with Clarence Anthony about infrastructure, federal fu…

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Examining the Past & Present of America's Cities with Former NLC Presidents 17:44

6M ago17:44

17:44

As the National League of Cities begins its second century of service to America's cities, towns and villages, in this episode, we share a conversation with three former NLC leaders about their unique perspectives on municipal leadership and NLC's impact over the years. This conversation was recorded at NLC's Centennial City Summit in Tampa, Florid…

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Building Ready & Resilient Cities with NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson 25:26

6M ago25:26

25:26

NLC President Mayor Steve Patterson of Athens, Ohio, joins Clarence Anthony live in the studio to talk about his vision as NLC president for the year ahead. They discuss how his background as a Major in the Air Force and a former college professor has influenced his leadership as mayor, and how he thinks cities can better collaborate across borders…

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7 Year Battle Wild Bermuda & TikTok, My ADVICE to CREATORS 1:31:45

6M ago1:31:45

1:31:45

Today I talk about ProVista and Viridian St Augustine and how it’s the key to getting rid of and keeping common bermuda out of your lawn. PLUS, I weigh in on the TikTok ban and what creators should do to prepare if this happens again. At the end, I go into the bio-stimulant pack and compare it to the two new offerings of Compaction Cure and Spoon J…

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Creating Pathways for a Brighter Future with Former Baton Rouge Mayor Sharon Weston Broome 31:10

7M ago31:10

31:10

Former Mayor Sharon Weston Broome of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, reflects on her dedicated career in public service, what her time in multiple elected offices has meant to her and advice for newly elected leaders. For more information, visit us at nlc.org.By National League of Cities

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Electrifying Municipal Fleets with Enterprise Mobility & South Pasadena Councilmember Michael Cacciotti 36:28

8M ago36:28

36:28

The future of transportation is shifting toward electric vehicles, which is changing how communities approach municipal fleets. The City of South Pasadena, California partnered with Enterprise Mobility to electrify the police department's entire vehicle fleet. In this episode, Clarence Anthony talks with Councilmember Michael Cacciotti and Enterpri…

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Integrating AI with City Services 37:16

9M ago37:16

37:16

Artificial intelligence and new technology are changing the way we live and work. In this episode, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and Jon Berroya, Google's Government Affairs and Public Policy Director, discuss potential areas for integrating AI into municipal services and ensuring it is used ethically and equitably. For more information, visit us at …

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Reading Pro Applicators Invoice and Florida Texas Fall And Winter Lawn Tips 1:14:45

9M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

There’s alot here this week. I go over a professional lawn company’s invoice and look at the products used. Pretty cool. Florida winter lawn guide (great for South Texas too)) free PDF download https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LxOh38u9CJWKy4ond-v9ExZzokfohpdH/view?usp=drive_linkBy Lawns Across America

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The Value of NLC for Local Leaders 27:24

10M ago27:24

27:24

NLC's convening power brings people from across the country together who otherwise would not connect. In this episode, Fairfax, Virginia, city council member Jon Stehle and Central Point, Oregon, city council member Taneea Browning share how they connected at NLC events and exchanged knowledge to transform their communities' futures. For more infor…

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The Silk Road of Outdoor Power Equipment – Equip Expo 2024 42:00

10M ago42:00

42:00

Over the years I’ve noticed a few things about the Equip Expo and in this week’s episode, I take you through my trip this year while exploring the connection from overseas factories to the show floor in Louisville. Let me know your thoughts!By Lawns Across America

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Hurricane Milton – My Experience – PLUS Not TOO Late for Pre-Emergent Cool Season 51:04

10M ago51:04

51:04

lots to talk about today – the stuff on Hurricane Milton starts at 16:05. Prior to that is me talking about pre-emergent herbicides and when to apply and what to expect mostly for cool season lawns.By Lawns Across America

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Fall Tips, Winterizers, Seeding Following, Fall Disease – Reacting to AI Generated Podcast and Donna Nails It! 1:07:25

10M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Yes I did upload an ai generated podcast about Christmas Lights. I got carried away with it lol – and in this one, I give out all the standard lawn tips but then take another guide towards the end, feed it to the AI and then react to it. It’s pretty fun and definitely something different. here’s the winterizer guide referenced: https://drive.google…

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I can’t believe how good this is! This is an AI generated podcast taken from one of my free e-guides

10M ago

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Playing around with Google’s NotebookLM there is an option to upload a PDF, then it will turn the PDF into a podcast where 2 people teach one another (and the audience) everything they learned from reading it. This is 100% ai generated from my original PDF on DIY Christmas Lights. Here is the original PDF if you want to see what they started with a…

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Economic Success in American Cities 23:40

11M ago23:40

23:40

In this episode of CitiesSpeak we are joined by Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego and Roby Schapira, Wells Fargo Senior Vice President and Diverse Segments Leaders for Small Business. It is an exciting conversation with two influential leaders who are deeply invested in the economic success of American cities and American small businesses. For more inform…

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Breaking Down the Supreme Court Term 40:40

1y ago40:40

40:40

The Supreme Court wrapped up a memorable term in July with several decisions that will impact America’s cities, towns and villages. Amanda Karras, the Executive Director and General Counsel of the International Municipal Lawyers Association, joins CitiesSpeak to explain what the court's decisions mean for local governments and leaders. For more inf…

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Designing Partnerships to Create the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook 36:44

1y ago36:44

36:44

As a bonus episode this month, we're sharing a timely conversation about how to supercharge our nation's efforts to close the housing supply gap. The episode focuses on the Housing Supply Accelerator Playbook, which NLC developed in partnership with the American Planning Association. The conversation originally aired as an episode of the APA podcas…

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Creating Communities Resilient to Natural Disaster with Mayor Nic Hunter of Lake Charles, Louisiana 39:52

1y ago39:52

39:52

Lake Charles, Louisiana, experienced the most federally declared disasters in a one-year period than any other city after a series of hurricanes and historic rain events over a few months in 2020. Mayor Nic Hunter shares his experience rebuilding the community, hardening infrastructure against future storms, and how to prepare for after the storm. …

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The History and Future of the National League of Cities with Secretary Henry Cisneros 29:50

1y ago29:50

29:50

Recorded live at NLC's Congressional City Conference, Clarence Anthony sits down with Henry Cisneros, former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, NLC President and Mayor of San Antonio, Texas. Leaders like Secretary Cisneros have shaped NLC, and he provides insights into the history and future of NLC. For more information, visit us at nlc.or…

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Bipartisan Leadership in Congress with U.S. Representatives Don Bacon and Salud Carbajal 21:40

1+ y ago21:40

21:40

In this episode, recorded live at NLC's Congressional City Conference, U.S. Representative Don Bacon (R-NE) and U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal (D-CA), both members of the Problem-Solvers Caucus, discuss the benefits of listening and working with members from across the political aisle to address our nation's most pressing challenges. The conver…

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Combatting Hate & Extremism in our Communities with Bill Braniff 36:43

1+ y ago36:43

36:43

In this episode, Clarence sits down for a conversation with Bill Braniff, Director of the Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, about growing hate and extremism in America’s cities. They discuss how local leaders can partner with the federal government to put an end to this trend – using innova…

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Reimagining City Infrastructure with Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud 30:36

1+ y ago30:36

30:36

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Mayor Abdullah Hammoud from Dearborn, Michigan to talk about the city’s approach to revamping and reimagining its network of roads and streets using the nearly $25 million it recently received in federal infrastructure funds. They discuss the infrastructure challenges that Dearborn has been facing for decade…

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Taking Risks to Build Better Cities with Rancho Cordova Mayor David Sander 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

35:10

In this episode, Clarence sits down with David Sander, Mayor of Rancho Cordova, California and our new National League of Cities President. They discuss his experience building the City of Rancho Cordova from the ground up over the last two decades, why it’s so important for local leaders to take big risks, and why he views cities as “laboratories …

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Reimagining Community Safety – LIVE with Erica Atwood, Anne Marks, Ganesha Martin & Wilford Pinkney 43:18

1+ y ago43:18

43:18

In this live episode recorded at NLC’s City Summit 2023 in Atlanta, Clarence sits down with a panel of four experts who are focused on examining public safety in our cities and creating innovative community violence interventions that make our systems more just, fair, and effective. This month’s guests include: Erica Atwood, Deputy Managing Directo…

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Fighting the Opioid Crisis with Mark & Alison Hayes 37:38

2y ago37:38

37:38

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Arkansas Municipal League Executive Director Mark Hayes and his wife Alison Hayes for an important conversation about the opioid crisis. In 2020, Mark and Alison lost their 23-year-old son Wells to an overdose and since then, have devoted themselves to fighting the opioid epidemic and helping anyone impacted…

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Transforming Community Mental Health with Dr. Arthur Evans 34:15

2y ago34:15

34:15

In this episode, Clarence sits down for a conversation with an old friend – Dr. Arthur Evans, CEO of the American Psychological Association – the leading scientific and professional psychology organization in the United States. They discuss what goes into building strong mental health strategies for city governments, as well as Dr. Evans’ personal …

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Growing Affordable Housing with Redmond Mayor Angela Birney & Clearfield City Mayor Mark Shepherd 26:30

2y ago26:30

26:30

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Mayor Angela Birney from Redmond, Washington and Mayor Mark Shepherd from Clearfield City, Utah to talk about the affordable housing crisis in America’s communities, and the innovative approaches they’re taking to address the challenge in their cities. Both leaders are involved in NLC’s Housing Supply Accele…

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BONUS EPISODE: A Conversation with Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio 42:06

2y ago42:06

42:06

Today, CitiesSpeak is bringing you a bonus episode from our friends at the Good Government Show podcast – a conversation from earlier this year with Former New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio. Make sure to check out the Good Government Show – including a recent episode featuring our very own Clarence Anthony! – at goodgovernmentshow.com. For more inf…

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Helping Communities Heal from Gun Violence with Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering & Monterey Park Councilmember Henry Lo 34:40

2y ago34:40

34:40

In this episode, Clarence has conversations with Mayor Nancy Rotering from Highland Park, Illinois and Councilmember Henry Lo from Monterey Park, California – local elected officials who have both led their communities through the aftermath of gun violence in their cities. They discuss what it was like for each of them to first respond to the trage…

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One Year of CitiesSpeak: Why We Serve 39:41

2y ago39:41

39:41

CitiesSpeak with Clarence Anthony is one year old! In this month’s episode, we took a look back at some of our best conversations from the past year, many of which feature the stories of why our local leaders chose the path of public service.By National League of Cities

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Leaders with Annise Parker 27:54

2y ago27:54

27:54

In this special Pride Month episode, Clarence sits down with Annise Parker, former mayor of Houston and President and CEO of the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund and Victory Institute, which works to build, train and support LGBTQ+ leaders at all levels of government to advance equality in public office. They discuss Mayor Parker’s personal journey in public se…

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Helping Residents Recover with Tom Coderre 36:59

2y ago36:59

36:59

Coming off of Mental Health Awareness Month, Clarence sits down for a conversation with Tom Coderre, Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. They discuss how Tom’s personal recovery journey has influenced his work at the agency, the impact of opioids on communiti…

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