On this edition of re:location , I talked with Shashank Bengali about his experiences in Singapore, what it's like being an American in the city and some of the contrasts between the two political systems.

We chatted about what makes Singapore unique and and how it challenges various assumptions about the wider region and the city's underlying complexities and contradictions.

In this week's edition of re:location, we take a closer look at Mannheim. Mannheim isn't on most people's German radar but it's distinctly urban and multicultural.

I spoke with Matthias Rauch and Julia Koch - two fascinating people with a lot to say about their city.

This is 're:location', a podcast about people, places and ideas. In this edition, it's Derek Bauman and Cincinnati. Derek and I chatted about the Covid-19 crisis, American politics and how life goes on in Cincinnati.