Community Schools
In the 1990's , Cincinnati's schools were so bad that Ohio's Supreme Court deemed them unconstitutional and demanded a radical overhaul. The city answered the call with a remarkable innovation: They...
View ArticleLegalizing Marijuana
America's relationship with pot today is a lot like it was with alcohol at the end of Prohibition: Awkward, and enshrined in a patchwork of changing laws that contradict each other. At the federal...
View ArticleVeteran Homelessness
Despite a White House initiative, and major reductions in cities across the nation, veteran homelessness is still a problem in Baltimore. Wes looks at what we might learn from Riverside, California, a...
View ArticlePolicing and Mental Health
In this episode, Wes explores initiatives that are helping to improve how police respond to people in mental distress. Across the country, a growing number of cities are investing in "Crisis...
View ArticleBail Reform
In this episode, Wes looks into the issue of pretrial justice in Baltimore and the problem of money bail. Wes looks to the examples of bail-reform models in Washington, DC, and Louisville, Kentucky,...
View ArticleSanctuary Cities
Wes explores nationwide struggles over sanctuary city status and the relationship between local police agencies and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. What can Baltimore learn from San Francisco, a...
View ArticleThe Maker Movement
In this episode, Wes explores how Baltimore is working to keep pace with the burgeoning Maker Movement, a lifestyle and philosophy based on the idea that a do-it-yourself attitude changes lives for the...
View ArticleGreen Cities
Wes looks to Boston, where a clean harbor and a growing urban agriculture initiative are turning the city into a prime example of what a Green City can look like. The first half of the show focuses on...
View ArticleEquitable Transit
In this hour, Wes turns a critical eye toward public transit. He speaks with transportation expert and Harvard Business School Professor, Rosabeth Kanter. He then talks with Alex Fischer of the...
View ArticleThe Rapid Evolution of Tech Education
In this hour, Wes explores education technology and online learning – discussing everything from coding as a foreign language to the potential dangers of the privatization. We’ll also learn how online...
View ArticleSmart Cities
What do you think of when you think of a Smart City? Wi-fi hubs, self-driving vehicles, maybe… but what about data analysis and research institutions? In this hour, Wes explores the idea of Smart...
View ArticleThe Wealth Divide
This month on the show – Did you know, on average, households of color are 2.2 times as likely to be asset poor compared to their white counterparts? This means that when there’s a bump in the road – a...
View ArticleLess is More: Tiny Homes and Affordable Housing
Less is More: Tiny Homes and Affordable Housing
View ArticleConfronting the Climate Crisis and Preventing Natural Disasters
2017 is looking to be a record setting year when it comes to natural disasters in the United States. Climate change and a growing population have all contributed to a rise in natural disasters around...
View ArticleEncore Edition: The Maker Movement
In this encore edition of Future City, Wes explores how Baltimore is working to keep pace with the burgeoning Maker Movement, a lifestyle and philosophy based on the idea that a do-it-yourself attitude...
View ArticleThe Confederate Controversy Isn't Over: How Will Cities of the Future...
In 2015, there were over seven-hundred Confederate monuments displayed in cities, parks, and towns throughout the United States. Since that time more than 25 American cities have removed one or more...
View ArticleIs the Two-Party System Dead? The Future of Party Politics
All trends point to the number of independent voters only increasing as the divide between the two major parties grows wider and wider… So what will our future cities look like in terms of party...
View ArticleThe Robots are Coming! The Future of Work in the Information Age
With robots taking so many jobs, what will the future of work look like here in the United States?
View ArticleThe Future of Education: The Rise of Vocational and Technical Schools
What is the future of higher education? Some say it’s vocational and trade schools – programs that offer more technical training in specialized fields – many which traditionally haven’t required a...
View ArticleThe Future of the Arts
Art puts the Charm in Charm City. But with federal budget cuts that threaten the Arts, what does the future look like for arts education and cultural initiatives?
View Article
