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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.

Location:

United States

Genres:

True Crime

Description:

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.

Language:

English


Episodes

Introducing Unsolved, Season 4

5/3/2023
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 the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, guides listeners through these real-life mysteries, uncovering new clues along the way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:15:49

The City recommends: A new season of The Sneak | S E1

7/29/2020
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.

Duration:00:06:06

Stephanie's Second Chance | S2 E9

4/28/2020
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.

Duration:00:06:41

The Stand-off | S2 E8

4/7/2020
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.

Duration:00:25:19

The Confrontation | S2 E7

1/22/2020
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.

Duration:00:30:52

A New Reno | S2 E6

11/26/2019
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: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/https://www.twitter.com/thecitypodhttps://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.

Duration:00:48:18

Behind the Curtains | S2 E5

11/19/2019
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: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/https://www.twitter.com/thecitypodhttps://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.

Duration:00:56:17

West World | S2 E4

11/12/2019
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: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/https://www.twitter.com/thecitypodhttps://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.

Duration:00:50:51

The Pendulum | S2 E3

11/5/2019
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: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/https://www.twitter.com/thecitypodhttps://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.

Duration:00:54:49

If They Want War, We'll Give 'Em War | S2 E2

10/29/2019
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: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/https://www.twitter.com/thecitypodhttps://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.

Duration:00:49:42

Battlelines | S2 E1

10/29/2019
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: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/https://www.twitter.com/thecitypodhttps://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.

Duration:00:49:17

Trailer: Reno | S2

10/8/2019
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.

Duration:00:03:49

The Present, The Future | S1 E10

11/19/2018
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: @thecitypodTwitter:@thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypodEmail: info@thecitypodcast.com____________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Simplisafe:simplisafe.com/thecityLinkedIn Talentlinkedin.com/thecitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:47:14

The Cleanup | S1 E9

11/12/2018
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.

Duration:00:46:17

Houston | S1 E8

11/5/2018
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: @thecitypodTwitter:@thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypodEmail: info@thecitypodcast.com_________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Helix Sleep: helixsleep.com/thecitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:48:24

The Takedown | S1 E7

10/29/2018
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: @thecitypodTwitter:@thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypodEmail: info@thecitypodcast.com_________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Simplisafe:simplisafe.com/thecityLinkedIn Talent:linkedin.com/thecitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:02

Operation Silver Shovel | S1 E6

10/22/2018
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: @thecitypodTwitter:@thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypodEmail: info@thecitypodcast.com_________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Bombas: bombas.com/thecityHelix Sleep:helixsleep.com/thecity_________________________________ Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of Episode 6 of The City misidentified the number of silver pieces Judas received for betraying Jesus. It was 30 pieces of silver. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:48:41

The "Forrest Gump" of Chicago Crime | S1 E5

10/15/2018
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: @thecitypodTwitter:@thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypodEmail: info@thecitypodcast.com_________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Daily Harvest:Daily-Harvest.com LinkedIn Talent: linkedin.com/thecitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:34:49

A Tale of Two Cities | S1 E4

10/8/2018
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: @thecitypodTwitter:@thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypodEmail: info@thecitypodcast.com_________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Bombas: bombas.com/thecitySimplisafe:simplisafe.com/thecitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:46:01

"Mount Henry" | S1 E3

10/1/2018
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: @thecitypodTwitter:@thecitypod Facebook: @thecitypodEmail: info@thecitypodcast.com_________________________________ Support The City by supporting our sponsors! Helix Sleep: helixsleep.com/thecitySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Duration:00:38:39