CitizenCast

Larry Platt casts a spotlight on the fall of progressivism, the rise of Joe Rogan, the autumn of Bob Brady--all to try and make sense of Tuesday's Great Realignment.

In this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, Courtney DuChene looks at our persistent issue of potholes and how vialytics (a user-friendly app that quickly identifies and maps roadway problems) could be an important key in fixing Philly streets.

Documentarian Jo Piazza asks, are there actually proven solutions to gun violence in this city? In the third episode of the Citizen's flagship series, Jo introduces listeners to organizations in Philly that have made meaningful progress, even if it isn't easy. Underlying these programs are strategies like using data to identify who's most likely to be shot, and mediating and de-escalating "beefs"...

Much has been made about polls showing a number of Black men might not vote for Harris. But is that maybe the Democrats' fault, not theirs?

Just ahead of the election, hear directly from the candidates for Attorney General about their motivations, goals and what separates them from their fellow aspirants for this vitally important state office. You can jump ahead to each candidate to evaluate their responses. Dave Sunday (R) -- 3:30 Eugene DePasquale (D) -- 33:30 Eric Settle (FP) -- 57:30

In this hectic time, take a moment to remember that behind every vote is a story about civic engagement. Olivia Kram, Courtney Duchene and Naahv Nair approached their fellow Philadelphians to ask where they were, who they chose and what it felt like the first time they voted.

On this episode of How To Really Run A City, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter speak with Delaware Governor John Carney. Carney is doing something that almost no other governor has done--turned his sights from the highest executive office in the state to the role of mayor (in this case, the mayoralty of Wilmington, DE). Reed and Nutter offer some sage advice an...

Latinos are among the most important voting blocs and are most concerned with the economy. How would the policies of Donald Trump or Kamala Harris affect them? Cristian Salazar explains. And on this special episode, Salazar's story is read in Spanish and then in English.

On this episode of Big Rube's Philly, Reuben Harley chats with PR dynamo and fashion maven, Binh Nguyen, whose parents immigrated to Lebanon, PA from Saigon when she was young. Nguyen rose from humble beginnings to become the Senior Director of Communications at Visit Philadelphia. She's shaping how the country sees Philadelphia — and how other Asian American girls and women see their futures.

Emily M. Danforth's 2012 YA novel, and current entry into #velshibannedbookclub, explores "sexuality, family dynamics, religion, friendship and love." And yet, it ended up on conservative book bans. Danforth joins Velshi to discuss why. 

Amid boycotts of the Main Line deli for a new pro-Trump commercial, the bigger question: Does the ad perpetuate an awful Jewish caricature?

Maleda Brehane is an Ethiopian immigrant who saw lives transformed through real estate in east Africa. After becoming CEO of AR Spruce, she has championed civic engagement and "diversity design" here in Philadelphia. Brehane joins Dr. James Peterson for his regular Citizen segment on Evening WURDs.

In this interview special, Malcolm speaks with Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi, a Malvern resident, about which presidential candidate bodes better for the economy and our financial future

Most voters say the economy will play a major role in deciding their choice for president. How do the records of Trump and Harris stack up? We'll answer with just the facts.

Harris and Trump campaigns are panicking about their PA messaging. What would local political strategists do to capture Philadelphia voters? 

In the second episode of Jo Piazza's acclaimed docuseries, Philly Under Fire, we tell the story of trauma nurse Rhonda Browning, who has been treating shooting victims for two decades. She has held the hands of countless young men, who in their most painful moments, beg for their mothers. Browning fills that role temporarily, "whispering in their ears that they need to hold on." Follow this grippi...

Like all Americans, Black men are not a monolith. Why they might choose to vote for Donald Trump or Kamala Harris is important to understand. Dr. James Peterson of Evening WURDs takes us through a few reasons.

On this episode of Citizen of the Week, we highlight Arash Singh, an Indian citizen living in Fishtown. He can't vote in the U.S., but that hasn't stopped him from helping others cast their ballots by November 5.

Iconic chef, brand marketer and photographer, Big Rube, talks business, blueberries and perseverance with local produce scion Marcello Giordano

When Donald Trump declares the U.S. to be "occupied" by immigrants and promises a "Liberation Day" of mass deportation, Ali Velshi reminds us that Trump has made good on extremely cruel immigration policies before.

Did Curtis Bashaw — pro-choice, pro-growth, gay hotelier — offer a glimpse of what a return to reasonableness might look like, post-Trumpism?

On the latest episode of How To Really Run A City, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter chat with Devin Cotten, the Founder and CEO of The Universal Basic Employment and Opportunity Initiative in Cleveland, Ohio. Cotten is helping to extend universal basic employment to one hundred Clevelanders through a pilot that guarantees a living wage of $50,000 a year. This...

The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative helped nearly 2,000 Philadelphians find work. Now, the organization is expanding and rebranding to connect more Philadelphians with skills, jobs and career opportunities.

Philadelphia experienced a tragic surge in gun violence in 2020, with 500 of our fellow residents killed and another 2,200 shot. Today we look back at that dramatic and heartbreaking moment in time with Roadmap To Nowhere, the first episode of Jo Piazza's acclaimed docuseries, Philly Under Fire.

What is on ultra-conservatives' wish list for disaster relief? MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi details disturbing plans for gutting FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security, thereby making Americans in disaster-prone areas less secure.