Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to Edmonton city council so you don't have to!

Hosted by Mack Male and Stephanie Swensrude.

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District energy needs a boost

We look at the future of the downtown district energy system, which might not be that bright. Plus, Buffalo Crossing is the proposed new name for Government Centre LRT...

A non-sexy budget

Administration released its proposed operating, capital, and climate budgets for 2027–2030. We take a look at what's proposed, what's left out, and what it could mean ...

Revertigo

Edmonton city council learned that the province's order to roll back infill rules won't be simple to carry out. Plus, Alberta's referendum results are in, and council ...

The LRT giveth and the LRT taketh away

Adam Dyck, the comedian behind the viral LRT Takes videos, joins us to discuss how he brings fun and thoughtful critique to Edmonton. Plus, we have an update on the Ar...

A sovereign Edmonton within a united Alberta

We look at reaction to the Alberta government's directive to roll Edmonton's zoning bylaw back to its pre-2024 rules. Plus, advance voting is open for the referendum, ...

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