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WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison spoke with Dan Rhoton, executive director of Camden-based nonprofit Hopeworks. They discussed Rhoton's novel approach to skill development and job training for young people who are normally overlooked and dismissed by society.

On this episode of #VelshiBannedBookClub, MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi talks to Jason Reynolds and Kiely Brendan, the authors of the commonly banned "All American Boys," which unflinchingly explores white privilege and police brutality. 

Well, we've got a crowdsourced job description from the citizens of Philadelphia…and some serious questions for y'all

Todd Shepherd, chief investigative reporter for Broad + Liberty continues his interview with Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein about the security of elections in the city, specifically mail-in ballots. Join us for part 2 of this important and revealing discussion.

Reed and Nutter reveal the unexpected relationships that made them stronger candidates -- and more effective leaders. Mayor Gallego talks about her city's innovations -- and success -- when it comes to meaningful environmental change.

Todd Shepherd, chief investigative reporter for Broad + Liberty, talks with Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein about the security of elections in the city, specifically mail-in ballots. Join us for part 1 of this important and revealing discussion.

Democrats established the independent Office of Congressional Ethics in 2008 after a flood of corruption scandals and resignations. Republicans are now trying to gut it. MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi takes us through the history of the OCE and why it's such a bad idea to weaken it. 

Pennsylvania voters have spoken: We want Josh Shapiro to not be crazy. Here's what else the new governor should do

The CEO of a Delaware-based startup hub calls for Philadelphia and its surrounding cities and states to work together to help companies — and the region — thrive

Longtime advocate Mark Gleason calls for facts, not fiction, in responding to a Philadelphia Citizen column about education funding.

Larry talks about the saving power of art with Black Thought of The Roots and Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts Philadelphia.

In this episode of #VelshiBannedBookClub, MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi talks with Sarah Smarsh ("Heartland") and Stephanie Land ("Maid") about "Nickel And Dimed" by Barbara Ehrenreich. Books about the reality of poverty in the U.S. are being banned by people who want to ignore the issue.

House Democrats voting for the Bucks County Republican may be a way to calm the raging culture wars in Washington D.C. — and the nation

A history lesson, including some scholarly conjecture, about Philadelphia's New Year's Day parade. You know, the Mummers. Wait. You don't?

Welcome to the second half of our opening panel during the 2022 Ideas We Should Steal Festival. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi moderated a fascinating discussion about democracy and local journalists. He was joined by Erinn Haines, editor-at-large of The 19th*; Jill Abramson, former executive editor (and first woman executive editor) of The New York Times; Emily Bazelon, staff writ...

With the federal government in disarray, cities will be the key to economic growth next year.

When Volodymyr Zelenskyy stood before Congress, he likened the situation in Ukraine to two well-known battles fought by Americans: the Battles of Saratoga (Revolutionary War) and the Battle of the Bulge (WWII). MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi explains that both of these were turning points against an autocratic regime. The latter happened on Christmas Day.

Amen Brown's recent interview reminds us that there ought to be standards for becoming mayor. Can his mistake change how we think about the job?

Expanding artificial intelligence technology can make life easier. But at what cost to our livelihoods — and culture?

Welcome to the first night of this year's Ideas We Should Steal Festival. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi moderated a fascinating discussion about democracy and local journalists. He was joined by Erinn Haines, editor-at-large of The 19th*; Jill Abramson, former executive editor (and first woman executive editor) of The New York Times; Emily Bazelon, staff writer for The New York Ti...

At the opening night of our 5th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival, renowned journalists from Ali Velshi to Jill Abramson offered solutions to what plagues distrust of the media

For the first time, scientists were able to produce an excess of energy from nuclear fusion. This can forever change how we power our civilization. 

WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison speaks with Adriana Abizadeh, Executive Director of Kensington Corridor Trust. They discuss the Neighborhood Trust development model which was created by and for those living and working in the Kensington Avenue corridor.

MSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi reminds us of the horrible plight of Paul Whelan who still languishes in a Russian penal colony

In this episode of Generation Change Philly, we spotlight political insider Kellan White, a third-generation civic leader who is all-in for Philadelphia.