We've got a special bonus episode for you today. Earlier this week, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley joined Globe columnist Dan McGowan and a live audience for a wide-ranging conversation that covered everything from public schools to the rising cost of housing in the capital city. This is a lightly edited recording of their conversation. Tips and ideas? Email us at [email protected]

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