Best Scott Bowser Podcasts (2025)

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Solidarity Between Black Folks and Latino People? 48:31

10d ago48:31

48:31

This week Benji and Tori are talking about the importance of interracial solidarity in the face of rising fascism even when our "teams" don't always see eye to eye. And we're asking the question, whose responsibility is it to hold the line? And who is at risk when we decide to throw away our compassion and just stop caring about the well-being of o…

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

28d 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

1M 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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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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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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Trans Day of Visibility! 49:29

4M ago49:29

49:29

Circle up, we're talking about the importance of protecting trans folks as we see this ascent of fascism. We're not throwing anybody off the bus. International Transgender Day of Visibility is more important than ever, so please do a quick online search and get involved. Watch the After Class Discussion! Follow Benjamin Faye on Bluesky Follow Benja…

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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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Our Mailbag Episode! 56:13

4M ago56:13

56:13

Should we bypass misinformation? How is Palestine connected to racism? What the difference between gender and race if they're both constructs? You've got questions, Tori and Benji got... thoughts! Join us! Support the show! Research on bypassing misinfo Follow Benjamin Faye on Bluesky Follow Benjamin Faye on Instagram Follow Tori on Bluesky Follow …

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Women's History! Sojourner Truth 56:47

5M ago56:47

56:47

In honor of Women's History Month, Benji and Tori join up to discuss the life and legacy of Sojourner Truth. From escaping slavery to delivering her iconic "Ain’t I a Woman?" speech, Truth’s words and actions challenged societal norms and fought for equality. Want Ad-Free Early Episodes? Support the show! Follow Benjamin Faye on Bluesky Follow Benj…

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Wait, HOW Many People Can't Vote?! ProjectID with/ Kat Calvin 1:03:33

5M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Millions of Americans cannot work or vote because they lack identification. Kat Calvin is here to change that. Join Tori and Benji for an encouraging conversation about how we can make a material difference in the lives of our neighbors by advocating for identification. Connect with Kat on her website. Buy Kat’s book from an Indie Bookshop! Support…

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Episode 134 Winning Horse Race Strategy with Chase Sessoms 1:01:29

5M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Our boy Chase Sessoms aka The Wolf of Oaklawn is back to talk Gotham Stakes and horse race strategy. An interesting look at how to maximize your profits on horse bets. Thank you for checking out the show. As we attempt to grow it means the world that people stop and check out what we’re doing. Feel free to reach out to us in the places listed below…

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Black History! Fannie Lou Hamer 58:22

5M ago58:22

58:22

Final week of (official) Black History Month and we are having a party I mean episode for the epic badass Fannie Lou Hamer. If you are able, please consider supporting the show or just follow us over on Patreon as social media gets more toxic and fashy. Follow Benji on Bluesky Follow Tori on Bluesky

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Episode 133 Bar Friends with Bryan Cook 1:17:29

5M ago1:17:29

1:17:29

This week comedian and writer Bryan Cook is back and we cover everything from local Las Vegas news to a dark secret Scott has held for too long. Get ready it might change your worldview as you know it. Thank you for checking out the show. As we attempt to grow it means the world that people stop and check out what we’re doing. Feel free to reach ou…

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Black History! Loving v. Virginia 58:18

5M ago58:18

58:18

We hold this truth to be self-evident: the US government lacks the moral authority to dictate who can and can't get married. But like, how did we get here? This week we're talking about how Black folks convinced the government to let us marry whoever TF we want AND helped lay the groundwork for marriage equality across the board. Turns out, our lib…

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

5M 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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Episode 132 NBA All-Star Weekend with Hrair Dadourian 1:11:26

6M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

It’s NBA All-Star Weekend and we’re joined by our good friend, Hrair Dadourian, to figure out this new format and go over all the other festivities. From skills challenge to the Sunday mini-tournament, we have you covered. Thank you for checking out the show. As we attempt to grow it means the world that people stop and check out what we’re doing. …

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Black History! Black Panther Party 10 Point Program 50:34

6M ago50:34

50:34

For Black History Month we're changing the format! (Hate it? Love it? Let us know! ) And, we do a review of the Black Panther Party's 10 Point Program and well... the math checks out. SUPPORT THE SHOW FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH Follow Andrew Seidel's new show! Follow Benji on IG Follow Benji on Bluesky Follow the show on IG Follow Tori on Bluesky…

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Bonus Super Bowl Props Show with Ryan Kramer 1:25:47

6M ago1:25:47

1:25:47

Everything from the National Anthemn to the Gatorade bath we have you covered for every prop in the Super Bowl!By Scott Bowser

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Black History! Sister Rosetta Tharpe 59:28

6M ago59:28

59:28

LIVE EVENT! Reclaiming Freedom: Civil Rights Tactics for Resisting Authoritarianism (email [email protected] for scholarships!) PATRON DRIVE! We need your support to keep making the show. You can chip in as little as a $5 to help us keep the show going. We're celebrating Black History Month by learning about some Black folks who deserve a little …

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Episode 130 New Conspiracy Theories with Dave Ross 1:03:44

6M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Was George Washington trans? Did Ted Bundy take the fall for the heinous deeds of the Barry Goldwater campaign? What actually killed Jimmy Carter? All this and more!By Scott Bowser

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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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How We Have Hope (Despite Everything) 47:56

6M ago47:56

47:56

We're starting Black History Month early this year with a big announcement! Benjamin Faye is officially joining the podcast as a co-host! This week we are talking about the importance of holding on to our hope while authoritarianism is on the rise. We get a lil vulnerable, sharing from our own personal journeys, struggles, and some practices for st…

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Episode 129 Erection Coverage with Bret Bowser 1:16:20

6M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

Some freak on twitter shared how him and his son monitor their nighttime erections and we laugh about it. Also some college basketball talk, PhotoFinish Live news and NFL Conference Championship games!By Scott Bowser

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You Are Not Alone: Inauguration Reflections 26:52

6M ago26:52

26:52

You aren't alone! Benji and I wanted to share some reflections on the inauguration this week without any spiraling or doomcasting. We talk about the importance of caring for our emotional health (even the feelings that aren't great) and of course, caring for our nervous systems so we can care for our communities. Support the show + get early, ad-fr…

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Episode 128: Delayed New Year with Chase Sessoms 1:17:15

6M ago1:17:15

1:17:15

Due to personal illness and the SoCal fires the show has been delayed a couple weeks. This is from 1/3/25 Live! on YouTube with Chase Sessoms. Make sure you subscribe so you don't have to wait for them to come here!By Scott Bowser

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The Science of Scarcity: What Poverty Does to the Brain 54:48

7M ago54:48

54:48

Poverty has such a measurable impact on your nervous system that we can see it in brain scans, yet we don't often talk about what those impacts look like. Benjamin Faye is back on the show to unpack some of the ways that poverty changes our brain chemistry, alters expectations, and increases struggles for self-regulation. And we discuss what healin…

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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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Experiencing Homelessness w/ Benjamin Faye 53:09

7M ago53:09

53:09

Benji is back on the show to discuss his experience with homelessness and the systemic barriers that lead to millions of Americans falling through the cracks. Benji shares personal stories, insights into the realities of life trying to find shelter on a day to day basis, and his perspective on what real change could look like. Join us for a powerfu…

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Episode 127 Cornell Has A New Special with Cornell Reid 1:10:09

7M ago1:10:09

1:10:09

So sorry for the delay here but this is really why you need to subscribe to our YouTube Channel but I had to salvage the audio file after the mishap. So the gambling picks here are dated but the jokes never are. Cornell Reid is back with his new Youtube special and we have a lot of fun talking about his pricess and making fun if shit. Please subscr…

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How TF Do We Survive This? w/ Propaganda 51:42

7M ago51:42

51:42

Had Prop on the show to talk about surviving *gestures vaguely at everything*, what we owe to each other, and how we can reduce harmful impacts on our families, communities, and the world. We also discuss the little steps we can take to make a difference when the world is on fire, how going "off the grid" isn't the answer, and life after capitalism…

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Episode 126 Degen Sharktank with Ryan McKee 1:31:23

8M ago1:31:23

1:31:23

Ryan McKee is back and holy shit this one is jammed pack. From the legend of the shed powder and his intervention I'm not sure how we squeezed it all in with the College Football Playoff bracket breakdown amd NFL Week 15 picks. Please leave a five star review and subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can catch the madness live!…

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Strong Community with Scott Okamoto and Benjamin Faye 58:12

8M ago58:12

58:12

Strong communities are essential to surviving authoritarian flare-ups but how do we do that? Today Scott Okamoto and Benjamin Faye join me to discuss what strong community can look like and how to build community while minimizing risk of harm. Benji's Bluesky Benji's Instagram Scott's Bluesky Scott's Instagram Tuesday Night Cafe Scott's Book! Suppo…

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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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Episode 125 College Football Championships and NFL Picks with Bret Bowser 1:12:02

8M ago1:12:02

1:12:02

This episode Scott is once again joined by his brother Bret for a look into the weekends NFL and college football games, the Turd of the Week, a recap of Allegiant Stadium and the UNLV-Nevada game, Toothless Picks, Underdog Pickems and so much more. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and use our code LSH at MyBookie.Ag and Underdog Fantasy.…

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Episode 124 with Justin Decker: We Are Live! 1:19:52

8M ago1:19:52

1:19:52

We are back and now LIVE on YouTube follow us there and subscribe click for notifications to catch the live feed. Feel free to join the chat! Justin and I have fun covering the big UCLA-USC rivalry game, talking PhotoFinish Live, give out some props and of course I blame George H.W. Bush for the JFK assassination before comparing the branding influ…

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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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The Value of NLC for Local Leaders 27:24

9M 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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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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Episode 123 Helen Keller: The Dark Side with Ben Pirtle 1:13:16

1y ago1:13:16

1:13:16

My oldest pal Ben Pirtle comes on and we uncover the dark side of Helen Keller. We also talk about stupid stuff like Fantasy Memecoin League and PhotoFinish Live. Make sure you subscribe, review, rate and share! use promo code LSH at Underdof Fantasy.By Scott Bowser

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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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Episode 122 ZED is Dead Baby with Chase Sessoms 1:03:43

1y ago1:03:43

1:03:43

The Wolf of Oaklawn is the only one to come on and help me process the death of ZED Run yet we have solstice in the rise of PhotoFinish Live. We also talk about the upcoming launch of Footium and we get into some fantasy football chat. Please rate/review/share and use promo code LSH at Underdog Fantasy to get a $100 deposit match.…

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Episode 121 Return of the King with Hrair Dadourian 1:16:12

1y ago1:16:12

1:16:12

My dear friend Hrair joins us for a very fun episode where we riff, joke and catch up on life. Great stuff and I have a second part to add from the previous episode. Use promo code LSH at Underdog Fantasy to get a $100 deposit match and free pickem entry.By Scott Bowser

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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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Episode 120 C*** Fiction with Mike Holmes 1:16:50

1y ago1:16:50

1:16:50

CONTENT WARNING: This one has some extreme stuff we here at The Luck Stops Here don't approve of, but sometimes in order to protect the community you need to give examples of why you think someone is about to harm others. Literally I think I found the next serial killer but he needs to kill first before we do anything, damn justice system. Thanks t…

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Episode 119 We Love You Bill Walton with Justin Decker 1:02:52

1y ago1:02:52

1:02:52

Only one person could come on and properly mourn Hall of Fame legend Bill Walton and thank god Justin Decker was already planned for this show. A joyous tribute to someone we both love as Walton was a true king. I also make fun of that Spurlock dipshit that died of cancer after he ate a bunch of McDonald's and got our big sodas taken away.…

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Episode 118 Quit Being a PhotoFinish Dick with Cameron Kerr 1:05:57

1y ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Cohost of the SGPN Golf Gambling Podcast Cameron Kerr joins us to talk golf, guns, PhotoFinish Live and why I don't like bikes that fuck each other. Great stuff all around use promo code SGPN at sg.pn/stables to get in on the sweet horse action and use our UnderDog Fantasy code LSH for that SWEET 100% DEPOSIT BONUS for up $100 and a FREE PICK'EM! N…

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Episode 117 Homeless Chess with Bret Bowser 1:04:04

1y ago1:04:04

1:04:04

My brother joins me to recap the Steelers 2024 Draft Class andwe go over the key games of the 2024 NFL schedule. Also some fun talk about sandwiches, homeless checkers and all kinds of fun stuff. Go to Underdog Fantasy and use code LSH and get in on some action!By Scott Bowser

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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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