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Real moments. Real people. Real public meetings.

Short, unforgettable clips from City Councils, Planning Commissions, County Boards, and School Boards. The human side of democracy - curated with warmth, humor, and respect.

What is Hamlet TV?

A streaming channel dedicated to the most compelling, funny, and human moments from local government meetings across America.

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Why Hamlet TV Exists

Every week, thousands of public meetings happen across America. Inside those meetings are moments of genuine humanity: passionate citizens, frustrated officials, unexpected humor, and real democracy in action.

Most of these moments get buried in hours of meeting footage that no one watches. We think they deserve better. Hamlet TV surfaces the best clips so everyone can see what local government really looks like.

What You'll See

We watch the meetings so you don't have to. Here's what we look for.

Scenes

We find the moments that matter: a heated debate, an unexpected joke, a heartfelt public comment. Each clip is a window into how democracy actually works.

Voices

Council members, mayors, citizens at the mic. Real people navigating real issues. No actors, no scripts - just the authentic drama of local governance.

Our Lens

We curate with warmth, humor, and respect. Never mocking, always human. We believe these moments deserve to be seen, not buried in hours of meeting footage.

"Local government is where policy becomes personal. It's where decisions are made about what gets built next door, what businesses can operate, and how our tax dollars are spent. These moments deserve to be seen."

Want your city featured?

We're always looking for great content from local governments across America. If you know of meetings worth watching, let us know.

A Project by Hamlet

Built by the team behind Hamlet

Hamlet TV is brought to you by Hamlet, the civic intelligence platform that makes local government searchable. We index thousands of government meetings so you can find what matters.