Latest Episodes

#125 UITP Summit: Rethinking Mobility for People, Not Cars
In this first episode of a special UITP series—produced in partnership with the UITP Summit 2025, where BABLE is a media partner—Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary...

#124 Greater Paris: Where Global Ideas Meet Local Action
In this episode, David Monteau, Director of Economic Development, Attractiveness and Digital Affairs at the Greater Paris Metropolis, and Francesco Travagli, Director of Investment...

#123 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US: Leading with Heart and Data
In this episode, Paul TenHaken, Mayor of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, shares his remarkable journey from launching a successful digital marketing business to serving...

#122 Stephenville, Canada: Wind, Hydrogen and the Future of Smart Towns
In this episode, Tom Rose, Mayor of Stephenville, Canada, shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a rural community to spearheading a bold...

#121 Solihull, UK: Bridging Divides with Bold Local Action
In this episode, Shahin Ashraf, Mayor of Solihull, UK, shares her remarkable journey from humanitarian fieldwork and advocacy to becoming the borough’s first minority...

#120 Illinois Smart: Bridging Tech and Policy in Small and Mid-Sized Cities Transformation
In this episode, Joe Gallo, Executive Director of the Illinois Smart City and Region Association (ISCRA) and former City Mayor, shares his journey from...