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Inside Plano, The City Podcast

City of Plano

Inside Plano takes you behind the scenes of our city. We introduce you to the faces and places who help make this a great place to live and give us all lots of reasons to #loveplano.

Episodes

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Firefighter Myths, Mustaches and What Really Happens at the Station

What do Plano firefighters really do all day — and how much of it actually involves fighting fires? Plano Fire-Rescue Firefighter and Public...

28:49Sep 27, 2026

What Makes a Neighborhood Feel Like Home?

W hat makes a great neighborhood? It's more than well-kept homes and attractive streets. Strong neighborhoods are places where people know o...

31:28Aug 27, 2026

Exploring Plano's Murals and Hidden Gems

From colorful downtown landmarks to hidden artistic gems, murals are changing the way people experience Plano. Hosts Amanda McNew and Shanna...

27:33May 20, 2026

Kevin's Story: Community Support and a Life-Changing Service Dog

A Plano family's journey through a serious health condition brought an outpouring of community support and a life-changing outcome. Hosts Am...

30:28Apr 29, 2026

Shielding Seniors from Scams

A scam targeting her own grandfather pushed Plano resident Tejasvi Manoj to take action and ultimately earn recognition as TIME Kid of the Y...

27:21Apr 14, 2026

From Firefighter to City Leader: Sam Greif on Service, Leadership, and What's Next

In this special episode of Inside Plano , host Amanda McNew sits down with former Deputy City Manager Sam Greif as he reflects on his decade...

Feb 11, 2026
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How Plano Students Get Real-World Work Experience

Welcome to Season 8 of the Inside Plano podcast! In this episode, Amanda sits down with the team behind the Plano Mayor's Summer Internship...

29:53Jan 28, 2026

#90: Books for Every Reader at Plano Public Library

Join hosts Amanda McNew and Shannah Hayley for a heartfelt and practical conversation about Plano Public Libraries' adapted book collection...

32:11Dec 4, 2025

#89: There's a New Team in Town

Inside Plano is back with a new voice! In this episode, Shannah Hayley welcomes the City's new Director of Media Relations, Amanda McNew, as...

35:37Nov 10, 2025

Budget discussions at September 8, 2025, City Council meeting

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related C...

13:30Sep 24, 2025

#88: Digging into the details about Plano's roads

With numerous road projects underway and a significant bond proposal on the horizon, we've brought our Public Works and Engineering departme...

17:46Sep 1, 2025

Budget discussions at August 25, 2025, City Council meeting

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related C...

18:31Aug 29, 2025

Budget work session on August 14, 2025

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related C...

02:50:43Aug 17, 2025

Budget discussions at August 11, 2025, City Council meeting

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related C...

56:53Aug 14, 2025

#87: Update on the State of Business in Plano

It's been a year since our last deep dive into the major redevelopment projects shaping our city. Doug McDonald and Peter Braster return to...

16:08Aug 1, 2025

Presentation of the FY 2025-26 Recommended Budget and Proposed Community Investment Program

We want you to be informed about the budget process in the City of Plano. This July through September, we are releasing all budget-related C...

37:32Jul 31, 2025

#86: Saying farewell to Plano's first-ever Director of Media Relations

At the end of July, Plano's first-ever Director of Media Relations retires. In this episode of Inside Plano, we sit down with Steve Stoler t...

19:01Jul 19, 2025

#85: Details about the 2025 Bond Referendum

In this episode of Inside Plano, we're providing information on the upcoming Bond Referendum. Comprehensive information about the bond can b...

Apr 1, 2025
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Presentation of the Draft Cultural Arts Master Plan (Bonus Episode)

We want you to be informed about the City of Plano's Cultural Arts Master Plan process. Today's bonus episode features audio from the Monday...

57:25Mar 7, 2025

#84: Why is the Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center closed?

Tom Muehlenbeck Recreation Center has closed for renovation. In this month's episode, we go behind the construction fencing to talk about th...

13:23Mar 1, 2025