Thank you for the gaffe, Amen Brown
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?
Dec 23, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 966
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Will A.I. put humans out of business?
Expanding artificial intelligence technology can make life easier. But at what cost to our livelihoods — and culture?
Dec 22, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 965
IWSS 2022 | Can Local Journalism Save Democracy? Pt. 1
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 Times Magazine; and Chris Baxter, editor-in-chief of Spotlight PA.
Dec 21, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 964
Journalists must tell the truth about who we are
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
Dec 20, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 963
Ali Velshi | One of the most important scientific breakthroughs of the 21st c.
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.
Dec 19, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 962
Reality Check | This is what we can do for Kensington
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.
Dec 16, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 961
Ali Velshi | Paul Whelan is still being held in Russia
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
Dec 15, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 960
We're calling this Philadelphian: The Millennial Door Opener
In this episode of Generation Change Philly, we spotlight political insider Kellan White, a third-generation civic leader who is all-in for Philadelphia.
Dec 14, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 959
The ins and outs of the Philadelphia mayor’s race (so far)
Philly 3.0’s engagement director on where the mayoral candidates fall on the Democratic spectrum, and who might vote for them
Dec 13, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 958
Ali Velshi | The Girls Who Code book series was banned here in Pennsylvania
On this episode of #VelshiBannedBooksClub, Ali spotlights the Girls Who Code book series. He speaks with the CEO and co-founder of Girls Who Code: Reshma Saujani. Temporarily banned by the Central York Pennsylvania School District, Saujani describes the district's actions as caving in to an insidious culture war.
Dec 12, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 957
A bold gun violence program...in Philly?
Civic Coalition to Save Lives plan to combat gun violence is a new type of problem-solving collaboration. Can it work in Philadelphia?
Dec 09, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 956
Color of Law | Ep. 2 The Legacy of A. Leon Higginbotham
Join us for part 2 of the dedication of Judge Higginbotham's mural on the MercyLIFE West building. The concluding speaker is Theodore W. Ruger, Dean of the Law School at Penn. Just as things wrap up, a surprise speaker takes the stage (State Senator Vincent Hughes).
Dec 08, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 955
Holding leaders to account through Every Voice Every Vote
The Citizen shares a new Lenfest Institute grant to make sure Philadelphia’s new elected leaders address the priorities of Philly communities.
Dec 07, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 954
The Thinker Makers Society in Old City
Quon Brinkley's Thinker Makers Society, makes space for Philadelphia artists of color and Philadelphia LGBTQIA artists in Old City
Dec 06, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 953
Ali Velshi | Involuntarily removing the mentally ill is a complicated issue
MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi breaks down the policy of hospitalizing mentally ill persons against their will. Politicians have been wrestling with solutions for decades.
Dec 05, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 952
How To Really Run A City | Episode 1: Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf
Reed, Nutter, and Platt delve into the surprising skill all good leaders really need, then welcome Mayor Schaaf to talk about her secrets to successfully moving Oakland forward.
Dec 02, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 951
Larry Platt explains our newest podcast: How To Really Run A City
Former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Larry Platt will dive into the mastery of urban leadership
Dec 02, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 950
How do we increase teacher retention in urban areas?
Can a four-year residency model ensure new teachers stay in the district? A Baltimore-based program new in Philly is betting on it.
Dec 01, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 949
Color of Law | Ep. 1 The Life of A. Leon Higginbotham
Join us for part 1 of the dedication of Judge Higginbotham's mural on the MercyLIFE West building. Speakers include The Citizen Executive Editor Larry Platt, the artist Shawn Theodore and Judge Higginbotham's nephew, law professor Michael Higginbotham.
Nov 30, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 948
Now is the time to protect our DREAMers
Elaine Maimon asks us to consider the many thousands of DREAMers who arrived in the U.S. as children and need legal status to thrive.
Nov 29, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 947
Ali Velshi | A fond farewell to Anthony Fauci
After giving his last press conference, Anthony Fauci is stepping down. MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi reviews the life and accomplishments of "America's Doctor."
Nov 28, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 946
Reality Check | Women in the construction industry
WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison talks with Monica Miraglilo, the entrepreneur and real estate developer behind Girlbuild. This initiative is empowering women in the development and construction industry.
Nov 25, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 945
On Dec 2 our newest podcast: How To Really Run A City
Hosted by Larry Platt, former Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta mayor Kasim Reed, this podcast answers the age-old question: How does a city really get shit done
Nov 24, 2022•44 sec•Season 1Ep. 944
Meet PA's first woman House Speaker
Joanna McClintock is making history in the Pennsylvania House
Nov 23, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 943
The brutality and beauty of a post-pandemic world
A Philadelphia educator reflects on the power of young people to accept the world as it is
Nov 22, 2022•6 min•Season 1Ep. 942
Ali Velshi | Trump is running. What does that mean?
MSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi chats with Donald Trump's former attorney, Michael Cohen, about Trump, the Republican Party and lessons learned (or not)
Nov 21, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 941
What is the impact of seeing Black excellence?
Being surrounded by Black leaders he admires during two Philadelphia events reminded Jemille Duncan of what it means to see Black excellence
Nov 18, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 940
6 lessons Republicans should learn from their losses
The promised red wave never happened. What should Philadelphia — and all — Republicans take away from midterm defeats?
Nov 17, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 939
Get cash for reporting trash
On this episode of Your City Defined, we look at the city's information and reporting hotline. Councilmember Isaiah Thomas has gone a step further and introduced a bill to pay Philadelphians for filing complaints. Just what is 311 all about?
Nov 16, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 938
Reality Check | Can you choose which charity will receive your supermarket change?
Keith Leaphart is a physician, entrepreneur, and founder of Philanthropos. He joined WURD host and Citizen contributor Charles Ellison to discuss the app Philanthropi, which helps people focus their volunteering and charitable donations.
Nov 15, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 937
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