Magic City Spotlight

The City of Birmingham
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The Magic City Spotlight is the Official Podcast of the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Sponsored by the Office of the Mayor.

  1. Neighborhoods Rising: Revitalization, Stability, Community

    10/28/2025

    Neighborhoods Rising: Revitalization, Stability, Community

    This week we talk neighborhood revitalization, protecting legacy homeowners, tackling blight, and building stronger communities. See how partnerships and smart strategies are shaping a more vibrant Birmingham.

    56 min
  2. City of Birmingham: What's Next?

    10/28/2025

    City of Birmingham: What's Next?

    A conversation with Mayor Randall Woodfin.

    53 min
  3. Birmingham's Youth: Sustaining the Future

    10/28/2025

    Birmingham's Youth: Sustaining the Future

    We spotlight the Birmingham Youth Sports League, where new opportunities are taking shape for the city's young athletes. The league is about more than football; it's about mentorship, character, and preparing the next generation for life beyond the field. Hear how respect, resilience, and teamwork are being instilled in Birmingham's youth, one game at a time.

    53 min
  4. Birmingham's Mental Health Wake-Up Call

    10/28/2025

    Birmingham's Mental Health Wake-Up Call

    Gun violence, generational trauma, and daily stress are all taking a toll. This conversation focuses on how the city is addressing emotional wellness, especially for men and youth. It will also highlight access to services, safe spaces, and community-led healing initiatives.

    1h 3m
  5. Everyday Heroes: City Workers Who Make It Happen

    10/28/2025

    Everyday Heroes: City Workers Who Make It Happen

    A behind-the-scenes look at the people who keep the city running. From sanitation workers to traffic engineers, this episode is about celebrating the often-unseen workers whose impact touches every Birmingham resident.

    55 min
  6. Birmingham Women Changing the Game

    10/28/2025

    Birmingham Women Changing the Game

    This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the women leading Birmingham's progress across business, education, civic engagement, and the arts. We'll examine how they navigate leadership in male-dominated spaces, build influence behind the scenes, and shape policy, culture, and economic outcomes in ways that often go unnoticed.

    1h 3m
  7. Telling Birmingham's Story

    10/28/2025

    Telling Birmingham's Story

    This episode explores how Birmingham is reclaiming and reshaping its narrative through storytelling, technology, and cultural leadership. At the heart of the conversation is As Goes the South, a documentary that reveals the character of a modern Southern city fighting for progress within one of the most hostile state governments since Reconstruction.

    1h 1m
  8. Back to School: More Than a Backpack

    10/28/2025

    Back to School: More Than a Backpack

    This episode will spotlight school-city partnerships, mental health supports in classrooms, and what's ahead for the new academic year. It will also explore how the city is investing in youth beyond the classroom to shape Birmingham's next generation.

    1 hr
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About

The Magic City Spotlight is the Official Podcast of the City of Birmingham, Alabama. Sponsored by the Office of the Mayor.

Information

  • Creator
    The City of Birmingham
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Magic City Spotlight