CitizenCast

WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison speaks with Adriana Abizadeh, Executive Director of Kensington Corridor Trust. They discuss the Neighborhood Trust development model which was created by and for those living and working in the Kensington Avenue corridor.

MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi reminds us of the horrible plight of Paul Whelan who still languishes in a Russian penal colony

In this episode of Generation Change Philly, we spotlight political insider Kellan White, a third-generation civic leader who is all-in for Philadelphia.

Philly 3.0's engagement director on where the mayoral candidates fall on the Democratic spectrum, and who might vote for them

On this episode of #VelshiBannedBooksClub, Ali spotlights the Girls Who Code book series. He speaks with the CEO and co-founder of Girls Who Code: Reshma Saujani. Temporarily banned by the Central York Pennsylvania School District, Saujani describes the district's actions as caving in to an insidious culture war.

Civic Coalition to Save Lives plan to combat gun violence is a new type of problem-solving collaboration. Can it work in Philadelphia?

Join us for part 2 of the dedication of Judge Higginbotham's mural on the MercyLIFE West building. The concluding speaker is Theodore W. Ruger, Dean of the Law School at Penn. Just as things wrap up, a surprise speaker takes the stage (State Senator Vincent Hughes). 

The Citizen shares a new Lenfest Institute grant to make sure Philadelphia's new elected leaders address the priorities of Philly communities.

Quon Brinkley's Thinker Makers Society, makes space for Philadelphia artists of color and Philadelphia LGBTQIA artists in Old City

MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi breaks down the policy of hospitalizing mentally ill persons against their will. Politicians have been wrestling with solutions for decades.

Reed, Nutter, and Platt delve into the surprising skill all good leaders really need, then welcome Mayor Schaaf to talk about her secrets to successfully moving Oakland forward.

Former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Larry Platt will dive into the mastery of urban leadership

Can a four-year residency model ensure new teachers stay in the district? A Baltimore-based program new in Philly is betting on it.

Join us for part 1 of the dedication of Judge Higginbotham's mural on the MercyLIFE West building. Speakers include The Citizen Executive Editor Larry Platt, the artist Shawn Theodore and Judge Higginbotham's nephew, law professor Michael Higginbotham. 

Elaine Maimon asks us to consider the many thousands of DREAMers who arrived in the U.S. as children and need legal status to thrive.

After giving his last press conference, Anthony Fauci is stepping down. MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi reviews the life and accomplishments of "America's Doctor."

WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison talks with Monica Miraglilo, the entrepreneur and real estate developer behind Girlbuild. This initiative is empowering women in the development and construction industry.

Hosted by Larry Platt, former Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed, this podcast answers the age-old question: How does a city really get shit done

Joanna McClintock is making history in the Pennsylvania House

A Philadelphia educator reflects on the power of young people to accept the world as it is

MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi chats with Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, about Trump, the Republican Party and lessons learned (or not)

Being surrounded by Black leaders he admires during two Philadelphia events reminded Jemille Duncan of what it means to see Black excellence

The promised red wave never happened. What should Philadelphia — and all — Republicans take away from midterm defeats?

On this episode of Your City Defined, we look at the city's information and reporting hotline. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas has gone a step further and introduced a bill to pay Philadelphians for filing complaints. Just what is 311 all about?

Keith Leaphart is a physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Philanthropos. He joined WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison to discuss the app Philanthropi, which helps people focus their volunteering and charitable donations.