CitizenCast

Poor people aren't wearing dirty sneakers because they look cool. Instead of making it fashionable, give kids the means to avoid poverty.

Sue Wasserkrug is the Director of Mediation at CORA Services. She joined WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison to discuss the nationally recognized Eviction Diversion Program. 

On this episode of #VelshiBannedBookClub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi sits down with David Levithan, author of Two Boys Kissing. Levithan knew that everything about his book would land him on this list. He's okay with that.

The Philadelphia Mayor's race is underway. We assess the early campaigns of Jeff Brown, Cherelle parker, and Helen Gym.

Pastor Aaron Campbell's after-school program Level Up offers young people the security, skills and confidence to live and thrive

Join us for a fascinating discussion about the role of religious communities in raising the standard of living for all. This panel included Father Greg Boyle of Homeboy Industries; Rev. Chaz Howard, Chaplain of the University of Pennsylvania; and Rev Bill Golderer of United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. 

What Does a Black QB have to do to get love? The Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts may be showing us the way

We're on track to set new records for fossil fuel consumption in 2024. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi explains that despite all the warnings, our gas guzzling is still sending us in the wrong direction.

Opposition to the proposed Sixers arena, UC Townhomes, and other potential developments has been uncivil. Is the art of activism dead?

We don't need to "democratize" news through platforms like Facebook and Twitter. We need media literacy, including right here in Pennsylvania.

In this episode of Business For Good, B Corp fashion house Grant Blvd launches a men's clothing line and vintage clothing store Blk Ivy for Civil Rights era fashion and activism

WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison spoke with Dan Rhoton, executive director of Camden-based nonprofit Hopeworks. They discussed Rhoton's novel approach to skill development and job training for young people who are normally overlooked and dismissed by society.

On this episode of #VelshiBannedBookClub, MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi talks to Jason Reynolds and Kiely Brendan, the authors of the commonly banned "All American Boys," which unflinchingly explores white privilege and police brutality. 

Well, we've got a crowdsourced job description from the citizens of Philadelphia…and some serious questions for y'all

Todd Shepherd, chief investigative reporter for Broad + Liberty continues his interview with Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein about the security of elections in the city, specifically mail-in ballots. Join us for part 2 of this important and revealing discussion.

Reed and Nutter reveal the unexpected relationships that made them stronger candidates -- and more effective leaders. Mayor Gallego talks about her city's innovations -- and success -- when it comes to meaningful environmental change.

Todd Shepherd, chief investigative reporter for Broad + Liberty, talks with Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein about the security of elections in the city, specifically mail-in ballots. Join us for part 1 of this important and revealing discussion.

Democrats established the independent Office of Congressional Ethics in 2008 after a flood of corruption scandals and resignations. Republicans are now trying to gut it. MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi takes us through the history of the OCE and why it's such a bad idea to weaken it. 

Pennsylvania voters have spoken: We want Josh Shapiro to not be crazy. Here's what else the new governor should do

The CEO of a Delaware-based startup hub calls for Philadelphia and its surrounding cities and states to work together to help companies — and the region — thrive

Longtime advocate Mark Gleason calls for facts, not fiction, in responding to a Philadelphia Citizen column about education funding.

Larry talks about the saving power of art with Black Thought of The Roots and Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia.

In this episode of #VelshiBannedBookClub, MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi talks with Sarah Smarsh ("Heartland") and Stephanie Land ("Maid") about "Nickel And Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich. Books about the reality of poverty in the U.S. are being banned by people who want to ignore the issue.

House Democrats voting for the Bucks County Republican may be a way to calm the raging culture wars in Washington D.C. — and the nation

A history lesson, including some scholarly conjecture, about Philadelphia's New Year's Day parade. You know, the Mummers. Wait. You don't?