CitizenCast

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.          

MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi breaks down the effect of overturning Roe v. Wade on the midterm elections nationwide

Niceness, decency and unity carried the midterms

We learned many things about Pennsylvania after the midterm election. One of them: We should have a better way to vote

Just before the unveiling of his uncle's mural on November 2nd, Michael Higginbotham sat down with Andrea Lawful-Sanders from The Source about the pioneering life and legacy of Judge A. Leon Higginbotham

It's Election Day in Philadelphia. Whether you have voted already or not, there is still more to do after you've cast your ballot.

MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi takes us through the strange history of gaslighting--and explains how the term applies to our day

Philadelphia's District Attorney may deserve criticism. But he doesn't deserve what Harrisburg is dishing out.

On this episode of Generation Change Philly, we spotlight local tech entrepreneur Chris Cera, who advocates for tax policies that allow small businesses to thrive, and creates model work environments

In this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, Jessica looks at an Oklahoma program saving police resources while providing better care for residents in mental health crises. Could Philly do the same?

J.P. Romney sits down for an interview on Radio Times, going into greater detail about the varied and extraordinary sports superstitions that put Philly fans head and shoulders (and a very large Billy Penn hat) above the competition.

MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi chats with AZ State Representative Daniel Hernandez, a fierce opponent of a new bill banning books from public schools that address sexuality in any form (most especially LGBT depictions).

Penn Professor (and diehard Yankees fan) Sarah Gronningsater teaches that baseball reveals America to itself. She also picks the Phils in 5.