Common Thread - Episode 12.2 (Will Cleveland)
From Common Thread by Lunchador Podcast Network
October 29, 2025 · 52 min · Episode 26
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Will Cleveland discussing police accountability, municipal governance, and his passion for hardcore punk music.
Episode 12, part 2 continues our interview with Will Cleveland, who is well known in the Rochester area for his work as a journalist with the Democrat & Chronicle , his role with the Police Accountability Board, and his detailed and prolific writing on the regional beer scene and craft breweries. This episode delves into the significant matter of police accountability and the complexities surrounding civilian oversight of law enforcement. The discussions includes the contentious establishment of the Police Accountability Board in Rochester and the inherent challenges faced when empowering ordinary citizens to hold government accountable. We explore various perspectives on municipal governance, with Greg sharing his argument for the incorporation of citizen boards across all functions of municipal government, thereby enhancing transparency and democratic engagement at the local level. Will rounds out the episode with a conversation about finding hardcore punk later in life, and what appeals to him about the community and music. Will shares some bands that are currently in frequent rotation. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your…
People in this episode
Guest: Will Cleveland
Topics covered
- police accountability
- civilian oversight
- municipal governance
- hardcore punk
- craft breweries
Keywords
- Rochester
- Democrat & Chronicle
- Police Accountability Board
- transparency
- democratic engagement
Sponsors
Joe Bean Roasters
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Products: Lunchador, Joe Bean Roasters, Mind of Magnus
Places: Rochester
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