Mayor Dominick Pangallo released the next episode of the 2026 season of his podcast, Salem Compass, aimed at highlighting interesting Salem related topics in a deeper and more engaging format.  The podcast features in-depth conversations on city initiatives, interviews with community leaders, updates on local issues, and spotlights on topics of interest. New episodes are released regularly and are available on all major podcast platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

The latest episode features a conversation between Mayor Pangallo and City of Salem's Director of Finance, James Leblanc.  In this detailed conversation, he shares answers to many frequently asked questions about the financial side of this project.

Earier this month, in another special episode, Mayor Pangallo spoke with Salem High School Building Committee co-chairs Nate Bryant and Rick Jones about all the more general questions you may have about the project.  

Community members should plan to tune in to future episodes planned on topics such as what goes into planning and community development in the City of Salem, our public services, local community leadership, and so much more! Listeners are encouraged to submit questions and podcast topic suggestions by emailing mayor@salem.com.

Issues of the companion Salem Compass digital newsletter, in its fourth year of production, can continue to be found on the City of Salem website.  Readers can subscribe to receive newsletter issues via email.

To stay updated and tune in to future episodes of the new podcast, follow "Salem Compass" on your favorite podcast platform or visit the Salem Compass hub on the City of Salem website.