In this podcast episode titled "The Local Yokels Edition," Miriam Herschlag, Allison Kaplan Sommer, and Noah Efron cover the topics of the ease of getting elected to public office in a democracy, the job security of mayors in major cities in Israel, and Jon Stewart's viral commentary on the Gaza war.

Daniella Levine Cava made history as the first Jewish and first woman mayor of Miami-Dade County.

The documentary "Mayor" explores the life of Musa Hadid, the Mayor of Ramallah, who is known for his determination to improve the city and create a festive atmosphere for everyone, including a Christmas celebration.

Brandon Scott, the 36-year-old president of the Baltimore City Council, is set to become the city's youngest mayor in over a century.

Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, a Jewish woman with a background in energy engineering and physics, made history by being elected as the mayor of Mexico City in July 2018 with up to 55 percent of the vote.