CitizenCast

DA Krasner. NJ Governor Murphy. Pres. Trump … Larry Platt wonders just how are politicians who have never done politics working out for us?

Black voters—and Democrats—worry about the environment's effect on their lives. All the more reason, Charles Ellison argues, the DNC should not have nixed a climate debate

Philly is ground zero for bed bugs, and the only big city without a policy to help fight them. Sarah Jordan spoke with local pest educator Michelle Niedermeier, who wants to change that

The Philadelphia Citizen publisher Larry Platt joined Charles to discuss the breaking news of Police Commissioner Richard Ross' resignation.

Charles Ellison on how the Mayor's response to Commissioner Ross's resignation this week misses the pointv

Larry Platt writes that the resignation of Richard Ross highlights a department in dire need of culture change

Despite the mediocrity of the current presidential campaigns, Ajay Raju writes that it is important to remember the essential truth about America: It's only great when it includes everyone

The DA's Trump-like pugilism makes Larry Platt wonder just who he can get along with in order to make Philly safer

Seattle gives every voter $25 to donate to the candidate of their choice. Jon Geeting wonders if the popular idea could work here

The shootout with city police yesterday was in a struggling stretch of North Philly that has too often seen violence. Charles Ellison wonders if now the neighborhood will get some help

Trees—which nourish the earth, beautify the city, lower temperatures and increase good health—are disappearing from Philly. Roxanne Patel Shepelavy provides some ideas to fix that

According to Dave Kyu, the WIP sports shock-jock just might be the unlikely civil rights advocate our city needs right now 

A ban on "battlefield weapons" could keep casualties from mass shootings down. That, Charles Ellison contends, should be the sole message from gun control advocates

Jason Wilson visited Michael Schulson's fabulous new Alpen Rose, which puts steak back on the menu. Can we find a way to make peace with meat?

Richard Dillworth, Drexel's Politics Department chair, on how his city—and all cities—are leading the charge against climate disaster

Seven independent candidates for At-Large seats are on the ballot in November. Jon Geeting, Philly 3.0's engagement director, explains that should make this election one of the most entertaining in recent memory

Larry Platt asked Honorary Philadelphian Billie Jean King—whose Freedoms played the New York Empire in the World Team Tennis semifinals last week—how simple citizenship led her to change America

Larry Platt writes that Wednesday's Democratic presidential debate was really a scripted performance, particularly when it came to Booker, Biden and criminal justice reform.

A group of Drexel doctors have launched a social media campaign to learn, and share, stories about healing from trauma. Roxanne Patel Shepelavy writes that it's something we need now more than ever

Mark is the former policy director at the defender's association. He joined Charles to discuss Who's The Culprit For Philly's Murder Rate?

Larry Platt writes about how Philly Congressman Brendan Boyle has signed onto Elizabeth Warren's plan to make capitalism accountable again

Larry Platt writes about how Philly Congressman Brendan Boyle has signed onto Elizabeth Warren's plan to make capitalism accountable again

The 150-year-old organization gives help to small businesses when they need it, $10,000 at a time, writes Patrick Bilow.

It was African American chefs who created the summertime treat we consume by the gallons. A new podcast by Tonya Hopkins describes how we did it right here where America was born

Nick Fiorellini finds that decades after having photos from their same-sex Philly-area ceremony confiscated, a search is on for the owners of a historic set of prints. Can they be found before it's too late?