Mo money, mo problems

We dive into how much money candidates have raised and been forced to declare. Plus, we paid a visit to the mayor's office for an exit interview.

The spookiest season of all

This week, we're excited for the new Warehouse Park, and scared about the impact of the postal strike on the election. Plus, we bring you the scariest...

Survey says

We dive into the candidate responses to Taproot's election survey, which are now available at taproot.vote. Plus, we discuss the new police chief, a m...

Feed Drop: Second Skin from The Well Endowed Podcast

Enjoy this episode of The Well Endowed Podcast from our friends at Edmonton Community Foundation. The Well Endowed Podcast shares the stories of peopl...

One last thing before I go...

We dive into all the last-minute motions that council squeezed in during its final week of meetings this term. Plus, we talk about construction woes o...

One last thing before I go...

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb

Executive committee has approved the sale of land to build supportive housing, but not everyone is happy about it. Plus, urban planning committee want...

Election season is really underway now

This week, we talk about infrastructure, incumbency, and infill developments. Plus, a promised update on spray parks, and we talk about where you can...

Hot, hot deals in downtown Edmonton

City council has approved the contentious master agreement to build a new event park at ICE District. Plus, even though it's hot outside, we talk abou...

Working 9:30 to 5, what a way to make a livin'

Council decided to keep meeting times as is, but it recommends a shorter summer vacation for future councils. Plus, there was heated discussion about...

ETS is hot to go

This week, we drive into the wonderful world of transit memes aboard route #4. Plus, the push to close 76 Avenue to cars, the latest efforts to addres...

When did you last mow the lawn?

Edmonton is building fewer parking spaces than housing units, St. Albert is trying to grow its downtown population, Hawrelak Park could open by the en...

How Taproot is approaching the election

Taproot co-founder Karen Unland returns to the show to talk about how we are approaching the 2025 municipal election and the impact we hope to have. W...

Can you get rid of the Rapidfire segment next?

We're back with a discussion about changes we are making for election season. Namely, Troy will take a hiatus from the show. We discuss why and what t...

You're out of order! You're out of order! This whole council is out of order!

Council is about to start its summer break, but not before making a bunch of decisions that could shape the future of Edmonton. Infill and the zoning...

O-E-Gee whiz, how C-aRe-L we gonna vote?

We discuss the proposed moratorium on infill development, the extension of the Downtown Community Revitalization Levy, and the return of former MP Rah...

Wow, six bylaw, bro

Council is looking to reduce the maximum number of midblock infill units to six per lot from eight. Plus, entertainment districts are exempt from the...

A new CEO, but still Edmonton, without limits

We talk with Edmonton Unlimited CEO Tom Viinikka about his first year in the role, measuring the city's innovation sector, what separates entrepreneur...

The Rainbow Bridge has gone over the Rainbow Bridge

We discuss the potential removal of a community-built bridge in Jackie Parker Park, the launch of the Better Edmonton party, the Capital Line South LR...

No new naming nuisances

Council decided against selling the naming rights for recreation centres and other facilities, at least on the outside. The Edmonton Elks is the offic...

He's got a Knack for winning elections

Andrew Knack has announced he's running for mayor. We speak with him about his decision to enter the race now, his vision for the city, and how he pla...

It’s not a DIP, it's a DAP

We examine the new Downtown Action Plan, which was presented to the Urban Planning Committee this week. Additionally, administration seeks permission...

The State of Our City

We dive into the "start" of construction season, and the latest state of the city event. We also touch on traffic management in Belgravia, and private...

So he's back, at least for now

We look at what the federal election results mean for Edmonton, including the return of Mayor Amarjeet Sohi to city council. We also discuss the futur...

Taxes go up, can't explain that

City council has approved the final property tax increase for 2025, and it's lower than expected … except maybe not? Plus, the City started removing E...

Can Front Yards in Bloom be exhumed?

The most predictable of outcomes has happened: people are upset about Front Yards in Bloom getting pruned. Plus, we discuss the Ritchie downzoning, ne...

The only rule is there are no rules

We look at new provincial bills affecting municipal elections, governance, and policing. We also discuss the end of Front Yards in Bloom, the shameful...

EPark is in a bit of a Hot Spot

E-Park machines are being removed, making mobile payments the preferred option for parking. We also discuss directing parking revenue to nearby infras...

And then there were twelve

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi is taking a leave of absence to run in the federal election next month. We talk through the implications. Plus, extended producer...

So he's running... but for what?

Mayor Amarjeet Sohi joins us to discuss his political future. Will he run for re-election? Will he return to federal politics? We hear what Sohi think...

Something is Afoot

Coun. Sarah Hamilton has announced she will not seek re-election in the fall. We also discuss the pride flag issue between CSU52 and the Edmonton Publ...

An ICEy reception to CRL extension

We discuss the potential renaming of the field at Commonwealth Stadium, a recommendation to accelerate the adoption of heat pumps, another Edmonton Pu...

A committee is born

A new committee of council has been born (or, at least, is in utero). Plus, Bridgegate both continues and concludes, council has approved the Nordic s...

Bridgelocked

You may have heard that several bridges will be closed at once, but is that true? We dig into bridge maintenance planned for the next few years. We al...

The Leducsiana Purchase

We follow up on the Public Spaces Bylaw, accelerating construction on the Valley Line West LRT, and the introduction of two new commissioners for the...

Blame Edmonton for the tariffs

City council heard about potential tariffs and how they might affect our city. Plus, the Edmonton Design Committee could be expanding its mandate, and...

Public Spaces 2: Electric Boogaloo

We examine the updated Public Spaces Bylaw, which will be discussed at an upcoming committee meeting. Plus, an update on affordable housing on surplus...

Accountability is police commissing in action

We discuss the 76 Avenue redevelopment, the latest police commission appointments, the end of the EMRB, and a well-known West Edmonton Mall record, wh...

Eddie's still driving –– but now it's permanent

We're joined by the no-longer-interim city manager, Eddie Robar, to discuss his role, the city's finances, the year ahead, and the upcoming municipal...

Jeopardy 2024

This. Is. Speaking Municipally Jeopardy! Three branch managers from the City of Edmonton square off in our annual holiday trivia episode. Enjoy!
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