Can city life be improved? In this episode, host Christina Warren explores how Verizon 5G can help make sense of busy streets — and keep city residents safe. You’ll hear from Nicholas Nilan, Director of Public Sector Product Development at Verizon, about the problems facing first responders today. Then, you’ll hear from Elise Neel, VP of Location Services and New Business Innovation at Verizon, about how 5G smart cities can provide more efficient transportation for residents. Finally, you’ll hear from Herve Utheza, the Chief of Data Strategy at HERE Technologies. He’ll talk about how HERE’s location intelligence could eliminate traffic congestion and make cities safer.

In an era of streaming and digital music, 5G technology can help transform the music industry. Hear from Marc Rebillet, a musician who is connecting with fans via live streamed performances and drive-in concerts. Then we’ll chat with Bas Grasmeyer, music industry strategist and expert, about how artificial intelligence can influence the way we create and listen to music. Finally, we’ll talk to Kevin Chernett, Executive Vice President, Global Content Partnerships and Innovation at LiveNation Entertainment, about the future of live music.

What does the future of live sports look like? Hear from Matthew Ball, Managing Partner of Epyllion Industries, about how we could use technology like Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband to recreate the missing connections between fans and players. Then we’ll talk to Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Stats Perform, an analytics firm specialized in sports, about how sports analytics will evolve over time. Hear from Sanyogita Shamsunder, VP of Technology Development and 5G Labs at Verizon, about the potential impact of 5G connectivity on the way live sports are broadcast. Finally, we’ll talk to Michelle McKenna, Chief Information Officer for the NFL, about the future of football.