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The City

The City

USA TODAY | Wondery

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.

  • 1 minute 17 seconds
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    Listen for free starting Sept. 3 by visiting art19.com/shows/untested. To get the full season ad-free on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, subscribe at USAToday.supportingcast.fm. Read our investigation into the problem of untested rape kits at USAToday.com/rapekits.

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    20 August 2025, 9:00 am
  • 6 minutes 41 seconds
    Stephanie's Second Chance | S2 E9

    The courts reach a decision in Stephanie's appeal. Plus, some news about The City.

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    28 April 2020, 7:00 am
  • 23 minutes 59 seconds
    The Stand-off | S2 E8

    In this follow-up to our investigation of Tesla's Nevada Gigafactory, we look at what happens when state safety inspectors and one of the state’s biggest employers go head to head.

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    7 April 2020, 7:05 am
  • 30 minutes 14 seconds
    The Confrontation | S2 E7

    In this Season 2 bonus episode, accusations of sexual assault at the Spice House strip club come to light. Two women who work there head to the club to confront their bosses, their phones secretly set to record.

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    22 January 2020, 8:05 am
  • 47 minutes 11 seconds
    A New Reno | S2 E6

    As old Reno disappears around them, Kamy, Stephanie, and Velma all try to find their bearings. 

    For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 6, visit thecitypodcast.com. Or follow us:

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    26 November 2019, 8:05 am
  • 55 minutes 9 seconds
    Behind the Curtains | S2 E5

    A mysterious device shows up at the Wild Orchid, and Kamy is paranoid the city is out to get him. Everyone wants to know what’s happening in the strip club’s VIP rooms—including the courts. 

    For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 5, visit thecitypodcast.com. Or follow us:

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    19 November 2019, 8:05 am
  • 50 minutes 51 seconds
    West World | S2 E4

    We go 20 miles east of Reno, to a mountainous landscape full of wild horses, brothels, and Tesla’s futuristic Gigafactory. City boosters say it’s the engine driving the New Reno. But the truth of what that means is darker and more complicated than it first appears. 

    For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 4, visit thecitypodcast.com. Or follow us:

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    12 November 2019, 8:05 am
  • 54 minutes 18 seconds
    The Pendulum | S2 E3

    Big-game hunters in town for an annual safari convention go to the Wild Orchid looking to let loose. But city police have other plans, marking Reno’s latest swing from permissiveness to restrictiveness.

    For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 3, visit thecitypodcast.com. Or follow us:

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    5 November 2019, 8:05 am
  • 49 minutes 41 seconds
    If They Want War, We'll Give 'Em War | S2 E2

    A secret report on strip clubs is revealed, but it’s no smoking gun. As Midtown changes, residents of a weekly hotel make their fury known to a council that says they’re just pawns in a bigger game.

    For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 2, visit thecitypodcast.com. Or follow us:

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    29 October 2019, 7:15 am
  • 49 minutes 17 seconds
    Battlelines | S2 E1

    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.


    For bonus and behind-the-scenes content for Episode 1, visit thecitypodcast.com. Or follow us:

    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecitypod/
    • Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thecitypod
    • Facebook: https://facebook.com/thecitypod


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    29 October 2019, 7:05 am
  • 3 minutes 49 seconds
    Trailer: Reno | S2

    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.

    thecitypodcast.com

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    8 October 2019, 9:00 am
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