![Monocle 24: The Urbanist show](https://d3dthqtvwic6y7.cloudfront.net/podcast-covers/000/034/613/small/monocle-24-the-urbanist.png)
Summary: We hear from two mayors on the sidelines of the Democratic National Convention on how to better connect local authorities with state and federal government. Plus: we hitch a ride in Beirut’s taxi-sharing system and reflect on the fact that it’s been a year since the World Fair packed its bags and left Milan.