The Philadelphia Citizen
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The Philadelphia Citizen podcast offers spoken versions of articles, deeper dives into the political, social and cultural workings of our city, explainers on the issues of our day, interviews, conversations and solutions. Lots of solutions. All to help you become a better citizen of your city.
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Jul 10, 2026
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Episodes
Philly should try these creative ways to fight domestic abuse during Covid 09.06.2020 10:04
The pandemic has survivors of domestic violence trapped at home with their abusers. France, Spain and others have figured out how to reach them
Frank Rizzo statue removal is a political distraction. Let's not lose focus. 05.06.2020 7:55
Remember the civil rights-era admonition to keep our eyes on the prize?
NOLA's peer intervention program could be a good model for Philly police 04.06.2020 9:21
The New Orleans Police Department has been remade thanks to an innovative peer intervention program. Can the Philly PD undergo a similar culture change?
America is burning because black America is slowly dying 02.06.2020 7:12
The Citizen's new columnist reflects on what today's media coverage glosses over: the long, wrenching story of black people in this country
Voting for Trump makes you responsible for George Floyd's death 01.06.2020 8:46
A white suburban father of three young black men on whom is really responsible for the injustice of our criminal justice system
Nikil Saval on his primary challenge to Larry Farnese 29.05.2020 15:25
Catching up with Nikil Saval during the homestretch of his primary challenge to State Senator Larry Farnese
Jeff Bartos group giving forgivable loans to small businesses during Covid 29.05.2020 18:46
A group of bold-face name Philly business leaders are funding loans to small businesses left out of PPP and, in the process, providing all of us with an object lesson
This financial coaching pilot is helping cash-strapped women in Covid 26.05.2020 12:08
Women's Way is set to expand a financial coaching program that has already helped 250 low- and moderate-income women save $115,000. Could it be the key to getting them through the pandemic?
Is voting yes on the political activity ballot question really a good idea? 22.05.2020 7:41
A ballot question amends the charter's ban on political activity. Is there evidence that, left to their own devices, our political players will make good government choices?
This green stimulus proposal could be a smart solution to poverty in Philly 20.05.2020 10:59
Penn's resident climate wonk co-wrote a letter urging Congress to green its pandemic response. Could the public investments he supports help solve Philly's poverty epidemic, too?
Rebecca Rhynhart on her new plan to save the city money--without raising taxes 18.05.2020 12:44
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart released an alternative to Mayor Kenney's revised tax-and-cut budget. Will City Council listen?
Cutting Arts funding in Philadelphia is a bad idea for all of us. Here's why. 18.05.2020 8:00
Mayor Kenney has proposed cutting almost all the City's arts funding. A local theater professional explains why that's a bad idea, for all of us
PA should follow California's lead and mail ballots to all registered voters 15.05.2020 11:58
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered ballots be sent to all his state's registered voters for the general election. Why don't we do that here?
The 35th anniversary of MOVE should call for more than an apology 13.05.2020 9:54
A forthcoming documentary points the way toward true reconciliation
Does Jim Kenney's budget redo really qualify as a plan for recovery? 08.05.2020 13:43
Compared to other cities, does Jim Kenney's budget redo qualify as a plan for recovery?
Ideas We Should Steal: Help For Renters And Landlords 06.05.2020 11:53
A New Jersey landlord waived the rent for his tenants over the next three months—something most property owners probably can't afford. How can both sides get relief?
Reality Check: Even A Pandemic Can't Stop The Murders 05.05.2020 12:11
Philly's homicide rate continues to rise, even during the quarantine. Where, WURD's mid-day host wonders, is Danielle Outlaw in all this?
Michael Rubin's Challenge 01.05.2020 13:03
Catching up with the billionaire who has raised in excess of $26 million to combat food insecurity during the pandemic. Now, about those ABCs…
Disaster Optimism 30.04.2020 8:29
Covid-19 is a catastrophe. Here, six ways to turn it into an opportunity for Philadelphia
The Covid-19 Budget Tsunami 28.04.2020 14:10
This week, Mayor Kenney, promising pain, will announce a revamped budget. Are you confident it will include a vision for smart recovery?
Virtual Tip Jar - Roxanne Patel Shepelavy on Solutions Journalism Network 28.04.2020 5:15
Virtual Tip Jar Helps Philly Out - Of - Work Food Industry Employees During The Coronavirus
Reality Check: Get The Kids Connected Already 24.04.2020 6:40
It's nearly 50 days into the pandemic and thousands of school kids still aren't able to access online learning. WURD's midday host wonders, why can't we be more like Detroit?
What our fight against coronavirus is teaching us about climate change 22.04.2020 7:58
The Covid-19 pandemic is teaching us a lot of lessons in fighting climate change. For one, that rapid, large-scale mobilization is possible.
Ideas We Should Steal: Dumplings Against Hate 20.04.2020 10:20
The grassroots campaign raises funds for businesses in New York's Chinatowns and fights coronavirus-related racism. A local activist hopes to bring it here.
Does Helen Gym Want Donald Trump To Be Re-Elected 17.04.2020 9:35
Even though Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden, questions remain about how supportive Democratic Socialists will ultimately be
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