CitizenCast: Reality Check wih Lorene Cary
Bestselling novelist and SafeKids Stories founder discusses her citywide effort to get young people to the polls.
Sep 21, 2018•38 min•Season 1Ep. 82
CitizenCast
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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Episodes
Kenney In Denial
When it comes to poverty, Philly remains in last place. So why does the Mayor sound like he’s satisfied?
Sep 20, 2018•14 min•Season 1Ep. 81
Kenney's Housing Shortfall
The mayor’s new plan for housing could be a tool for growth. So Philly 3.0's engagement director wonders why is he aiming so low
Sep 19, 2018•9 min•Season 1Ep. 80
LARRY KRASNER IS RIGHT. JUST ASK HIM.
The district attorney is at the forefront of a social justice movement among prosecutors. He may want to consider adding some humility to his game
Sep 07, 2018•11 min•Season 1Ep. 78
IDEAS WE SHOULD STEAL: HELPING TENANTS REGISTER TO VOTE
In St. Paul—where voter turnout is already an enviable 75 percent—landlords must give new tenants voter registration info. Could something similar help get more residents to the polls in Philly too?
Sep 06, 2018•19 min•Season 1Ep. 77
THE CITIZEN RECOMMENDS: CLINICA DE MIGRANTES
On Sunday, HBO re-airs a documentary highlighting a volunteer Philly health clinic for immigrants. On September 15th, join area restaurants in supporting the work of Puentes de Salud that is more vital than ever
Aug 31, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 76
21 WAYS TO HELP PHILLY SCHOOLS
Philly schools start today. Do your part to make it the best year for students ever
Aug 31, 2018•8 min
Reality Check with Maureen Boland
With Charles Ellison, a high school teacher talks about finding hope and inspiration from the “speak-truth-to-power” generation
Aug 29, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Reality Check with Jeff Hornstein
Charles E. Ellison discusses a trip that the Economy League's executive director Jeff Hornstein took to Detroit — and Hornstein's reflections on how far Philly has come
Aug 23, 2018•25 min
Clean Up, Philly
Philly is the biggest city in the nation with no street cleaning. Instead we have a litter survey. Herein, some actionable ideas
Aug 19, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 73
The Sanctuary Tragedy
By reacting to Trump like Trump, Mayor Kenney has shed more heat than light in the sanctuary debate. Maybe he should follow Jerry Brown’s lead and look for a solution
Aug 17, 2018•8 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Clean Up, Philly
Philly is the biggest city in the nation with no street cleaning. Instead we have a litter survey. Herein, some actionable ideas
Aug 16, 2018•17 min•Season 1Ep. 73
CitizenCast: Reality Check with Kait Bowdler
Reality Check on WURD catches up with Kait Bowdler, the deputy director of sustainability for Philabundance, to discuss the organizations new program, Abundantly Good.
Aug 13, 2018•17 min
Reality Check with Larry Platt
Larry Platt and Charles Ellison discuss the life and legacy of Jeremy Nowak on last week's episode of Reality Check
Aug 07, 2018•16 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Et #MeToo, Philly?
In a follow-up to a Citizen piece on statewide sexual harassment laws, Philly proves that even having the best employment laws in the state don’t keep city workers from being harassed
Aug 06, 2018•6 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Colby for a Cause
Philly hunger nonprofit Philabundance has launched an innovative program to benefit farmers, retailers, the environment, and the hungry. Its secret weapon? Cheese.
Aug 03, 20180•Season 1Ep. 71
17 Ways to Save America
Finding it hard to celebrate America this week? Here are some ways to make it the place you love again
Jul 27, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Reality Check with Caroline Tiger
Two newly-elected committee people call for an open process to fill the surprise opening in the 175th State House race—instead of the same-old Philly politics
Jul 26, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 71
CitizenCast: Maurice Jones on WURD's Reality Check
Charles Ellison interviews Maurice Jones about his work with PAR-Recycle Works, a local nonprofit that teaches returning citizens to break down electronics—and sells the resulting scrap metal.
Jul 19, 2018•18 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Event: Business for Good
The Philadelphia Citizen, in partnership with B Lab and ImpactPHL, hosted a discussion with four dynamic entrepreneurs who are proving that doing well and doing good can go hand in hand. This panel featured social innovators who have built financially successful businesses while also spurring opportunity, increasing access and promoting economic fairness—from boardroom to storefront—in the service of a triple bottom line: Profits, people and planet.
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 67
CitizenCast: Roxanne Patel Shepelavy on WURD's Reality Check
Roxanne Patel Shepelavy discusses DemocracyNYC, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio's 10-point plan for increasing civic engagement across, and how it could be applied to Philadelphia.
Jul 12, 2018•22 min•Season 1Ep. 67
All the Right Moves
While other cultural organizations struggle to stay relevant, Christine Cox’s BalletX keeps growing, spreading the joy of dance to more people
Jul 09, 2018•13 min•Season 1Ep. 66
CitizenCast: Larry Platt on WURD's Reality Check
Larry Platt discusses his new series with Charles D. Ellison, "The Fix," in which he delves into the city's transactional culture of influences - and looks at strategies for promoting public integrity.
Jul 06, 2018•20 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Beyond the Books
Fairhill’s Lillian Marrero library branch brings the poorest Philadelphians services that expand the definition of literacy far beyond the stacks. It’s a model for the future of libraries.
Jun 29, 2018•7 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Meet the Disruptor: Gridless
The NJ-based startup makes getting power easier and greener in the areas where it matters most: disaster sites, high risk situations, and of course, food trucks
Jun 28, 2018•9 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Citizen Speaks: Free Press in the Trump Age
We spoke with a panel of journalists from the frontlines to talk about why a free press matters
Jun 14, 2018•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 64
IDEA WE SHOULD STEAL: TRACING ILLEGAL GUNS
Thousands of illegal guns from Pennsylvania are used in violent crimes every year. Why don’t we track them like they do in New York?
May 23, 2018•10 min
Finally, A Business Leader Steps Up…
…In Los Angeles . But a new face on the Philly school board provides hope that private sector expertise might be on its way
May 22, 2018•8 min
City Council Cheat Sheet
Masterman students honored for placing 1st in the Odyssey of the Mind competition and a proposed "Stinky House" amendment.
May 22, 2018•11 min
Mark Dent on WURD's Reality Check with Charles D. Ellison
WURD's Charles D. Ellison speaks with Citizen contributor Mark Dent on Pa. politics.
May 21, 2018•17 min
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