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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.
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Houston | S1 E8
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11/05/18 • 45 min
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.
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A Tale of Two Cities | S1 E4
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10/08/18 • 42 min
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.
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Battlelines | S2 E1
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10/29/19 • 49 min
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.
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The Cleanup | S1 E9
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11/12/18 • 44 min
The illegal dump is finally eradicated—but at whose expense?
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10/15/18 • 30 min
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?
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The Takedown | S1 E7
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10/29/18 • 42 min
A reporter scoops the FBI. Politicians get taken down in "Mount Henry’s" shadow. The six-story debris pile remains.
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Operation Silver Shovel | S1 E6
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10/22/18 • 45 min
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.
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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.
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Trailer: Reno | S2
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10/08/19 • 3 min
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.
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The Present, The Future | S1 E10
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11/19/18 • 43 min
The uncertain fate of the lots in North Lawndale, and what that says about a city like Chicago.
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"Mount Henry" | S1 E3
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10/01/18 • 36 min
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The City have?
The City currently has 29 episodes available.
What topics does The City cover?
The podcast is about Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Audio Drama, Power, Journalism, Investigation, Documentary, True Story, Podcasts and Cities.
What is the most popular episode on The City?
The episode title 'The "Forrest Gump" of Chicago Crime | S1 E5' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The City?
The average episode length on The City is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of The City released?
Episodes of The City are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of The City?
The first episode of The City was released on Sep 17, 2018.
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