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Meet the Mayor — Episode 1: David Osmond

Mayor Brett Hales launches a new monthly podcast this week with a first guest who needs no introduction in Utah: singer, Broadway performer, and longtime friend David Osmond.

What makes this first conversation especially personal is that both men are living with multiple sclerosis. David opened up about living with MS, a diagnosis he's carried since his twenties and one he shares with his father, Alan Osmond, who battled the disease for decades before him. David said, "It's a terrible way to meet great people." Mayor Hales was diagnosed in 2005, and after MS-related spasms confined him to a wheelchair, he credits medical cannabis with helping him regain the ability to walk.

David turns the mic around for "Meet the Mayor," asking Hales what it's actually like to run a city day to day.

It's an honest, personal first episode between two friends who understand each other's journey in a way most interviewers can't, and a strong kickoff for a show built around real conversation. Episodes air the first Tuesday of each month on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and more.

New episodes of Meet the Mayor drop the first Tuesday of each month. Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen so you never miss one.

Have a story, question, or want to be a future guest? Reach out to the Mayor's Office at podcast@murray.utah.gov

Meet the Mayor is produced by the City of Murray, Utah. Views expressed by guests are their own. This episode is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, please consult a healthcare provider for guidance on personal health matters.