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24 Minutes Podcast

Do you have 24 minutes? Hear from international thought leaders about 24-hour city topics, nighttime governance, global trends and more.

24 Minutes is the nighttime economy podcast from 24HourNation. Your podcast host is 24HourNation founder, Randall White.

Season 2 (2023)

In this edition of 24 Minutes, we speak with Cristina Gil Venegas, an architect, urban planner, and lighting designer from Bogotá, Columbia.

In this 24 Minutes podcast episode, we speak with Ben Van Houton, Business Development Manager for San Francisco's Nightlife and Entertainment Sector.

In this 24 Minutes podcast episode, we speak with City of Ottawa Economic Development Officer, Emmanuel Rey, about that Canadian city's Nightlife Economy Action Plan.

In this episode of 24Minutes, we speak with Corean Reynolds, Boston's first Director of Nightlife Economy. Let's talk about nighttime in the city that thinks.

In this 24Minutes episode, we speak with Amsterdam's night mayor, Freek Wallagh, about what it takes to keep the nighttime economy in the minds of daytime policymakers.

What do creative placemaking, urban art, and community engagement have to do with cities at night? Find in this episode of 24 Minutes with place maker and artist Kady Yellow.

How can a university community's nightlife district be safer for your child? In this episode of 24 Minutes we talk with the Nighttime Mayor of the Iowa City Downtown District.

The ToNite Project in Torino, Italy, tested new thinking on how to shape and strengthen nightlife in important but overlooked neighborhoods. Hear from Simone d'Antonio.

Research from Dr. Phillip Wadds suggests new ways for us to think and act differently when establishing safer spaces inside and outside bars, clubs, and music venues.

Gain a deeper understanding of Northern Ireland's nighttime economy as we spend 24 minutes with Free the Night co-founders, Holly Lester and Boyd Sleator.

UK consultant Karen Whybro helps us understand misogyny at night and steps that cities and businesses can take to communicate that toxic male culture is not welcome.

If you love to dance but have not taken a moment to consider why we dance — and why we gather with others in dance — here are 24 minutes with Emma Warren.

What role can a city have in sustaining the heritage of its LGBTQIA+ districts? Spend 24 Minutes with Libby Harris, Night Time City Manager for the City of Sydney.

In this episode of 24 Minutes, we discuss successful strategies for safer downtown districts with Colin Fowler, Downtown Liaison Officer for the Iowa City Police Department.

In our 24 Minutes podcast interview with John Wayne of Jack's House Dallas, we have an eye-opening conversation about after-hours events and municipal regulations.

In our 24 Minutes podcast interview with Julius-Cezar MacQuarie with the Nightworkshop Project, we gain knowledge about the nightshift workforce and how we can help.

In our 24 Minutes podcast interview with Shain Shapiro of the Center for Music Ecosystems, we learn how music can make your city a better place.

In our 24 Minutes podcast interview with Dawn Dines, learn more about drink and needle spiking, how anyone can be a victim, and what you can do to help Stamp Out Spiking.

What role can live music have in our cities' cultural vibrancy and economic growth? We discuss that topic in our 24 Minutes podcast interview with Seattle musician Ben London.

Half of the world's population is female. Half of the day is the night. So what can nighttime businesses do to increase their percentage of women customers?

For this edition of 24 Minutes we set out into the wilderness of faith, mythology, mystery and the night with Rev. Dr. Daniel C. Kanter of the First Unitarian Church of Dallas.

One city in North America is on the leading edge when it comes to transforming its social and cultural scene at night. Spend 24 Minutes with Mathieu Grondin of MTL 24/24.

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Season 1 (2022)