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Twenty years ago, Dan Savage encouraged progressives to move to blue cities to escape the reactionary politics of red places. And he got his wish. Over the last two decades, rural places have gotten redder and urban areas much bluer.

America’s bluest cities developed their own distinctive culture, politics and governance. They became the leading edge of a cultural transformation that reshaped p... more

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In 2002, political analyst and commentator Ruy Teixeira co-authored The Emerging Democratic Majority. The book, published near the zenith of the Bush presidency in the aftermath of 9/11, gave beleaguered Democrats cause for hope. Demographic change, ... more

We spoke with San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan last April about his groundbreaking approach to municipal governance and the new directions he wants to take the Democratic Party. Now, he's running for governor of California, which makes this a good time to g... more

While David is away, we are reposting some early days Blue City Blues episodes that many of our more recent listeners may have missed. We thought this one, with author and cultural critic Freddie DeBoer, was a great conversation on a topic that remai... more

In 1955, three men in the bohemian enclave of Greenwich Village got together to form what they thought would be a local community newspaper. But the Village Voice would soon morph into the voice of New York City’s political outsiders and cultural dis... more

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • A much needed perspective

    This is a refreshing podcast! Thank you for your voices. Hope you keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kasully22
    United Statesa month ago
  • Provocative ideas

    Blue City Blues podcast has become one of my favorite podcasts. I listen to it right after Ezra Klein's podcast. It contains ideas that we all need to grapple with and provides a perspective that is oftentimes missing in the public discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmwhite5
    United Statesa month ago
  • Consistently challenging and engaging!

    BCB consistently provides nuanced explorations and critiques urban progressive policies and trends. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr. Mountweazel
    United Statesa month ago
  • Refreshingly self-reflective

    Exactly what the doctor ordered in our blue city echo chamber!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reasonable Seattleite
    United States2 months ago
  • Finally… a focus on outcomes

    This podcast is sorely needed because it asks questions like: do our policies achieve their intended effects? Can we learn from people who aren’t in our in-group? It’s like classic podcasts from The Weeds but focused on today’s most pressing issues. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
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