Callers join in as the hosts unpack the new $500 fines aimed at stopping people from recording and posting street takeover videos. Dame connects the issue to the city’s shrinking budget, pointing out how potholes and infrastructure are suffering. The duo then breaks down how to engage with your alderperson, why listening sessions matter, and how community voices can shape policy.

They wrap up with a call to action: community leaders need to show up. If you care about your neighborhood, it starts with being in the room.