After an interview on WAMU's Kojo Nnamdi show Thursday, I started thinking again about this idea of America as a "metro nation."  I was on first with guest host Rebecca Roberts, followed by Amy Liu of Brookings, where the idea of regionalism has been pushed hard for the…

Much has been written about regionalism and our "metro nation" lately.  But there is little evidence that local governments, even within a metro area, can cooperate on the big issues.  One organization stands in stark contrast to business as usual -- the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus of Chicagoland.

I was reminded…