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Oct 2019
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Trailer: Reno | S2

USA TODAY
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Season 2 of The City looks at the battle over the aging strip clubs of Reno, Nevada, as the city transforms into an offshoot of Silicon Valley. More than a fight over lap dances, this is a proxy battle for the future of Reno. Premieres Oct. 29 | thecitypodcast.com 
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