CitizenCast

Reuben Harley documents the South Street finale to Hug the Block, honoring Jamal Johnson, who says he's retiring from anti-violence activism

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi invites Dorit Rabinyan to the show to discuss her novel "All The Rivers," a love story that examines what it means to be "other." Join us for this moving episode of #velshibannedbookclub. 

Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker's election night speech heralds new energy. Plus: Shapiro wasn't on the ballot, but was a winner nonetheless

On this latest episode of How To Really Run A City , Brian Elms joins our two mayors to discuss how he's been able to revolutionize the way governments deliver services to their cities. And also to chat about Mayor Nutter helping the Phillies win the '08 World Series.

Moving forward, by adding term limits we could cycle out politicians who've overstayed their welcome — and regularly invite new, younger leaders into the legislative mix

In this special edition of CitizenCast, J.P. Romney speaks with representatives from the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Rich Lazer (Executive Director), Corrinne O'Connor (Deputy Executive Director) and Gabe Roberts (Deputy Executive Director) tout the successes of the Automated Speed Enforcement pilot program which resulted in a plummeting of violations and injuries along dangerous corridors lik...

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi digs into the meaning of recent polls showing Trump leading Biden in most key states. He invites onto the show Norman Ornstein and Jennifer Rubin, one of our popular panelists from last year's Ideas We Should Steal Festival. As a reminder, our 6th annual IWSS Festival will be held on Nov. 13th this year. We'll be bringing in urban innovators from all...

School choice mega-billionaire Jeff Yass is spending lavishly on judicial elections and City Council races. Cue the wringing of hands.

A Painted Bride project combines urban farming, art and education to empower Black and Brown Philadelphians to grow their own futures

On this episode of Your City Defined, we look at what a Register of Wills actually does, and what Register Tracey Gordon may have done to help herself out of a job

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi breaks down the reality of gas prices and demonstrates that the President doesn't have much control over the effects of global fluctuations

On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi takes on the Sunshine State, where a huge number of book bannings are occurring. He speaks with literary giants Michael Connelly and David Baldacci about their experiences with Florida and this disturbing, anti-democratic trend.

Hours of debate on Israel/Hamas? Championing councilmanic prerogative? In an era desperate for change, we have to start with City Council

On this episode of Development for Good, two Center City brothers expand their luxury real estate portfolio with low-profit, high-satisfaction working-class housing

We must take this opportunity to demonstrate moral courage in the Israel-Hamas war, says a local leader of the B Corps movement

A Shippensburg politics professor has an important message for anyone who cares about American democracy: Stop feeding the polarization beast

On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi speaks with Meg Cabot, author of "Ready or Not." Her novel was published 20 years ago, but since it addresses the question of teens and access to birth control, it has newly landed on banned book lists.

Wealthy Jewish donors revolt. Pro-Palestinian students shout. A university President embattled. The war has come to the Penn boardroom.

On the final installment of our ultimate job interview with Cherelle Parker, our soon-to-be mayor faces our former mayor, Michael Nutter, who puts her through a "lightning round" of tough questions. How does Parker fare? She asks the listeners to decide.   

In our latest installment of  How to  Really  Run a City , Kathryn Wylde, CEO of Partnership for New York, joins us to share the secrets to – and power of –  harnessing a city's business sector for good.

More than 60% of people incarcerated in the U.S. suffer from addiction. Philadelphia jails could offer a model for helping them recover.

On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi speaks with Shirley Robinson, Executive Director of the Texas Library Association. In the wake of shameless online attacks, Robinson argues forcefully that librarians are trained professionals who understand better than anyone how to provide the correct reading material to children. 

Amid handwringing over the Council candidacies of Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O'Rourke, what's the rationale for their insurgency?

On the ballot this fall, voters will decide on a Charter amendment to create a permanent Office for People with Disabilities. It's a no-brainer.

The terror attack on Israel this Saturday ought to prompt in us the moral clarity of 9/11 and Russia's war crimes in Ukraine.