We Love Where You Live is the Michigan Municipal League’s exciting new venture into the world of podcasting. Each week, we’ll bring you insightful interviews on city innovations and politics, delve into the challenges of local government finance, share our members’ amazing accomplishments, and take a fresh look at stories in the League’s magazine.
Listen in on your favorite device—smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop—any time it’s convenient for you!
View the complete list of We Love Where You Live podcasts.
We Love Where You Live podcasts are now available on iTunes and Google Play.
Previous Podcasts
Economics of Place
The Economics of Place segments feature people on the cutting edge of making cities better.
Host: Dan Gilmartin, CEO & executive director, Michigan Municipal League
The Community-Shaping Potential of Ride Sharing Services
Dan Gilmartin sat down with Lilly Shoup from Lyft at the Michigan Municipal League’s Policy Forum on technology, smart cities and big data. Shoup shared how Lyft is looking beyond just providing an affordable, reliable transportation option. They see the ability of transportation to shape communities and the way people explore their city and interact with their fellow citizens.
SaveMICity
On the SaveMICity segments, we talk about the financial challenges facing Michigan local governments.
Host: Tony Minghine, deputy executive director & COO, Michigan Municipal League
League Partnership with City of Hamtramck, School Works to Restore Historic Stadiums
Keyworth and Hamtramck stadiums have a storied history in the City of Hamtramck. Learn how the League has partnered with the City of Hamtramck, Hamtramck Public Schools, Detroit City Football Club, and others to leverage an $800,000 grant from the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation to restore the stadiums and create a comprehensive recreation plan to serve the community, the schools, and the region.
Michigan Politics, Huh?
The Michigan Politics, Huh? segments look at Lansing politics from the perspective of a novice. What’s happening in Lansing that might impact your community?
Host: Matt Bach, director of communications, Michigan Municipal League
Crowdfunding
The League’s Matt Bach talks about the power of crowdfunding for Michigan communities with the League’s Melissa Milton-Pung and Angela Barbash of Revalue LLC. There are a couple different types of crowdfunding and we discuss those and ways crowdfunding is being used in our cities, villages and townships. The League is a big proponent of the crowdfunding movement and you can learn more at crowdfundngmi.com.
Limelight
The Limelight segments highlight the incredible work being done at the local level, the stories behind the people that do it, and topics that matter to them.
Host: Emily Kieliszewski, membership engagement specialist, Michigan Municipal League
Brenda Jones, Detroit City Council President
At the League’s 2019 Convention, Detroit City Council President Brenda Jones lent her talent and expertise to several sessions. In between all those activities, our Emily Kieliszewski sat down with Jones to get her take on her path in Detroit politics, her unique experience in Congress, and her advice for women and young people interested in entering the political arena.
Live with the League
Live with the League – The Podcast – recreates our bi-weekly Monday Morning Live broadcast on Facebook Live in a listen-to-it-anytime podcast format.
Host: Matt Bach, assistant director of communications, Michigan Municipal League
Live with the League – State Budget, Marijuana Caregivers Bills, and more – October 5, 2021
Get the latest news on the state budget, bills related to marijuana caregivers, and a package of legislation dealing with support for public safety personnel.