Public Speak is a podcast about local government for people who've never thought much about it. Hosts Rachel Murray and Felicia Jadczak are both knee-deep in local civic life. Rachel's on a neighborhood planning committee in San Diego, while Felicia's on City Council in Easthampton, MA. They're here to pull back the curtain on how your city actually runs. Zoning fights, budget votes, neighborhood drama, bureaucratic rabbit holes: all of it, explained like you're talking to a friend who's nervous but curious about how it works. No prior civics knowledge required. Strong opinions welcome.