In this episode, Dr. Bly-Jones is joined by Mayor Thomas McNamara. Elected in 2017, Mayor McNamara serves Rockford, Illinois and got his start as a politician serving as alderman of Rockford's 3rd ward. Throughout the episode, McNamara shares his insights into government, leading through crisis, wisdom he received from his father - former Mayor of Rockford, Illinois - and the value of the people around you.