Best Lawns Across America Podcasts (2024)

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

4h 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

1M 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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Soil Testing Talk – Macros/Micros and Building or Maintaining Them In Soils – MySoil Discussion 1:41:01

2M ago1:41:01

1:41:01

Today we go in depth into every element on the soil test and talk about programs designed to build, maintain or drawdown on nutrients. Get a Yard Mastery single soil test kit for 30% off. Use code ‘podcast’ at checkout.By Lawns Across America

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Reimagining City Infrastructure with Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud 30:36

2M 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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He Tows A Solar Powered Lawn Trailer with a Tesla – Solar Punk Steve 1:05:14

3M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Tows his lawn trailer with a Tesla, Solar Punk Steve. https://www.solarpunklawn.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@solarpunksteve My website: https://yardmastery.com/By Lawns Across America

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

4M 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

5M 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

6M 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

7M 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

8M 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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Spring vs Fall Lawn Seeding, When To Fix That Ugly Lawn by Grass Type and a Success Story 58:40

8M ago58:40

58:40

Let’s talk about fall lawn care by grass type and what strategies you can employ if you are starting in later August or early SeptemberBy Lawns Across America

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

8M 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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Bermuda Grass Lawn Tips, Battery Equipment Fanboys and Fishing with Bermuda Grass Central Mike Bowman BYD 1:30:51

8M ago1:30:51

1:30:51

The Big Yard Dawg Mike Bowman from BermudaGrass Central joins us in studio for bermuda grass tips and shop talk. This was a fun one!By Lawns Across America

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

9M 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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Getting Rid of Bermuda in St Augustine Grass, Weeds In Landscape Beds, Red Solo Cup Fertilizer Spreader 1:20:29

9M ago1:20:29

1:20:29

Recognition Herbicide with Fusilade2 will knock bermuda our of St Augustine (introduction) and some leggy bermuda plus a lawn pro schools me on how to fertilize edges with a plastic cup. I also review some tests I am running with zoysia plugs in sand-filled pots. Rootzilla2By Lawns Across America

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Summer Stressed Lawns: Disease, Bugs, Bentgrass, Brown Spots ALL Q/A 1:59:08

9M ago1:59:08

1:59:08

Today I go into many of the problems I am seeing in lawns across America. Download my free app for a semi custom lawn program: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yard-mastery-lawn-care-app/id1502311686By Lawns Across America

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Is GREENPAL The Uber of Lawn Care? Disruption in the Green Industry 1:11:30

9M ago1:11:30

1:11:30

Interview with Bryan Clayton, founder of GreenPal, an online service where consumers can book local lawn service and lawn providers can find new customers. https://www.yourgreenpal.com/By Lawns Across America

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Brett and Allyn Discuss The EcoFlow Blade Robotic Mower They Installed 55:56

9M ago55:56

55:56

we are talking today with Brett going through the EcoFlow Blade robotic mower that we recently installed at his house.By Lawns Across America

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One Year of CitiesSpeak: Why We Serve 39:41

10M 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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Phos Levels Compared, Gray Leaf Spot Strategies and Interview with a Yard Shoe Mogul 1:02:34

10M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Today I go in depth on gray leaf spot, also looking at phos levels all across FL based on soil test data and end with a fascinating interview with Shawn Langton, founder of Kujo Yard Wear. https://www.kujo.com/By Lawns Across America

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Supporting LGBTQ+ Leaders with Annise Parker 27:54

11M 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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Glyphosate In My Drinking Water and Florida Banned Fertilizers 1:13:43

11M ago1:13:43

1:13:43

In FLorida, there has been a pause on legislation around fertilizer bans. It’s caused quite a bit of stir, so much so, that a presidential candidate tweeted about it in ignorance. Additionally, I have glyphosate in my drinking water and we go over that with a subject matter expert. This is a different podcast, and I think you will learn something a…

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Helping Residents Recover with Tom Coderre 36:59

11M 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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Using Data to Inform Local Policymaking with Stephen Goldsmith 23:49

11M ago23:49

23:49

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Stephen Goldsmith, professor of urban policy at the Harvard Kennedy School, former Deputy Mayor of New York City, and former Mayor of Indianapolis, IN. They discuss how big data can help city leaders be better decision-makers and the innovative ways cities are using new technologies to solve some of our bigg…

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Building Safe & Inclusive Communities with Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao 27:46

12M ago27:46

27:46

In this episode, Clarence sits down for a moving conversation with Mayor Sheng Thao, Mayor of Oakland, California. They talk about how her upbringing and young adulthood living in public housing informed her approach to policymaking today, how Oakland is using ARPA dollars to address homelessness, and her vision for cities where everyone has a safe…

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Reflecting on Public Service with Former Columbia Mayor Steve Benjamin 17:47

1y ago17:47

17:47

In this special episode recorded live at NLC’s Congressional City Conference, Clarence sits down with Steve Benjamin, former Mayor of Columbia, South Carolina to reflect on the lessons he’s learned about public service, partnerships that are important for local leaders to forge, and his new public engagement role in the Biden administration. For mo…

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Defining Leadership in a Polarized World with Mesa Mayor John Giles 22:54

1y ago22:54

22:54

In this episode, Clarence sits down with John Giles, Mayor of Mesa, Arizona for a conversation on bipartisan leadership. They discuss how Mayor Giles has navigated division and incivility in his community as one of America’s “most controversial conservative mayors” and what leadership means in an era of growing polarization. For more information, v…

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Expanding Access to Affordable Housing with Tempe Mayor Corey Woods 36:37

1y ago36:37

36:37

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Corey Woods, Mayor of Tempe, Arizona for a conversation about housing. They talk about Mayor Woods’ journey to being elected the city’s first African-American mayor, why housing availability is so critical to building inclusive communities, and the importance of federal, state and local collaboration to adva…

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BONUS EPISODE: Accessing Federal Infrastructure Dollars – A Conversation with NLC Executive Director Clarence Anthony 45:52

1+ y ago45:52

45:52

Today, CitiesSpeak is bringing you a bonus episode of the Voices in Local Government podcast from our friends at the International City/County Management Association. It’s a conversation the ICMA team had with Clarence about the innovative ways local governments are implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and accessing federal funds to devel…

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Pairing People and Partnerships to Create Possibilities with Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards 26:37

1+ y ago26:37

26:37

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Victoria Woodards, Mayor of Tacoma, Washington and our new National League of Cities President. They discuss her unexpected journey to public service and why she thinks combining the power of talented residents with strong partnerships can help create endless possibilities for everyone in communities across …

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Building Resilient Cities with Duluth Mayor Emily Larson 26:58

1+ y ago26:58

26:58

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Emily Larson, Mayor of Duluth, Minnesota to talk about how the city of Duluth is addressing big issues from revitalizing its downtown core coming out of the pandemic to addressing the impacts of climate change and building a more sustainable community. For more information, visit us at nlc.org.…

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Building Innovative Communities with Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

39:21

In this episode, Clarence sits down with G.T. Bynum, Mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma to talk about the work the city of Tulsa is doing to prioritize equal opportunity for everyone, and how it’s drawn thousands of workers to the city through its innovative remote work incentive program. For more information, visit us at nlc.org.…

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Protecting the Right to Vote with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner & Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt 38:40

1+ y ago38:40

38:40

In this two-for-one episode, Clarence sits down with Sylvester Turner, Mayor of Houston, Texas and David Holt, Mayor of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the National Nonpartisan Conversation on Voter Rights. They discuss how cities across America are working toward greater voter engagement, education and access, and the importance of bipartisanship when …

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Creating Opportunities for People with Union City Mayor Vince Williams 27:45

1+ y ago27:45

27:45

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Vince Williams, Mayor of Union City, Georgia and President of the National League of Cities. They discuss the big opportunities that local leaders in small towns can create for their residents, how Union City boosted its economy by transforming a dilapidated mall into a booming business, and the role that hi…

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Implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law with Mitch Landrieu 32:07

1+ y ago32:07

32:07

In this episode, Clarence sits down with Mitch Landrieu, former mayor of New Orleans and Senior Advisor & Infrastructure Coordinator for the White House. They discuss Mitch’s deep family roots in public service and his experience working across the local, state and federal levels. Mitch explains how his experience helping New Orleans recover after …

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Introducing CitiesSpeak With Clarence Anthony 1:27

2y ago1:27

1:27

CitiesSpeak with Clarence Anthony, a new podcast from the National League of Cities, gives listeners an insider’s view of what local leadership in America means today. Featuring conversations between NLC CEO and Executive Director Clarence Anthony and city leaders, policy experts and other guests, the show gets into the biggest issues, challenges a…

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