CitizenCast

In a groundbreaking new report, the head of Center City District starkly lays out the problem — and calls for Philadelphia's next mayor to fully invest in growth

In this episode of #VelshiBannedBookClub, Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi speaks with Mark Twain scholar, Matthew Seybold, about this iconic (and banned) work of American literature. Seybold says Twain's use of the N-word was not just a product of his time, but purposeful commentary about dehumanization.

Senate candidate John Fetterman's heckling of Mehmet Oz may entertain the already converted, but it might work against persuading independent voters

A morning commute turned (slightly) tragic for one Philadelphian. She responds with…poetry

On this episode, we profile Suzanne Sheer--the singer, songwriter and Khemist collaborator whose new album, The Blue Hour, is dominating the city's music scene.

In this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, Paris, Portland, Houston and even Detroit are planning neighborhoods where residents can walk or bike to everything they need for a healthy and vibrant life. Is now the time to do the same in Philly?

In this episode of #VelshiBannedBookClub, Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi speaks with MacArthur Fellow and renowned author Jacqueline Woodson about her multi-award-winning (and banned) book: Brown Girl Dreaming.

The prospect of a $1.3 billion Center City arena can spur equitable growth — if done right. Here, a playbook for an intentional and inclusive deal

In this episode of Generation Change Philly, Laura Boyce doesn't just advocate for educators in Philadelphia public schools. She teaches them to advocate for themselves, for their students, and for the Philadelphia School District

In this guest commentary, a bystander of the Fourth of July shooting points out a fact of gun violence episodes in America: Most are not mass shootings--they are the everyday terror that plagues communities.

It may seem that our rights have been expanding over the last twenty years, but Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi explains why this isn't so. The recent Supreme Court rulings are an exclamation point on a long running sentence.

The debate, floated by Council President Darrell Clarke and engaged by Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, is proof that, when it comes to combatting gun violence in Philadelphia, our leaders live in a fact-free zone

Philly's former District Attorney shows how Larry Krasner's progressive policies fail to prevent crime — and what we should be doing differently

Recently we at the Citizen held a workshop focused on using personal stories to increase voter turnout. Adam Barbanel-Fried of Changing the Conversation for Progress (CTC) led our group with all the power of an inspirational speaker and showed us how to turn empathy into actual votes. Listen in and learn with us. 

In this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, we look to Seattle, which is giving residents cash vouchers to support political candidates. This has increased participation from both voters and candidates. Could we do the same in Philly?

Donald Trump isn't alone in turning the IRS against his political enemies. Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi sheds light on Nixon's attempt to use tax audits to punish his opponents.

The mayor's white flag-waving comments this week created a storm of controversy. But did he say anything we didn't already know? And, what of it?

WURD host Charles Ellison chats with Peter Gonzales and Nicole Marcote of The Welcoming Center about Brightly, a co-op franchise expanding to Philadelphia that provides living wages and opportunities to its worker/owners.

In this episode of Generation Change Philly, we highlight Christa Barfield of FarmerJawn and Viva Leaf Tea. She's an irrepressible leader of today's urban farming movement in the city and builds individual and community health from the ground up.

A letter about a past abortion by Jay Coen Gilbert. Until the leaked draft decision that would eventually overturn Roe v. Wade, he writes, I had never told anyone — except my wife.

Citizen Board Member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi reveals a letter by Abigail Adams to her husband, John, imploring him to remember women's rights when forming this country.

Philly has more illegal dumping surveillance cameras than other major cities, but far fewer arrests and convictions. Here's what we know about illegal dumpers — and the system that rarely stops them.

Logan-born poet/musician Khemist is spectacularly gifted. He's one of the most talented artists Philly has produced this century--we just don't know it yet.

In the second installment of Business For Good, Larry moderates a conversation between a businessman (FS Investments' Michael Forman), a union leader (Ryan Boyer) and a politician (Maria Quiñones-Sánchez) about setting up Philadelphians for success. "It's time for our city to send a message of optimism and hope." Join us.

Why are Josh Shapiro and Doug Mastriano neck and neck? Is Dr. Oz underwater? Is PA going red? Catching up with legendary political consultant Neil Oxman to understand the polling.