Nikil Saval on his primary challenge to Larry Farnese
Catching up with Nikil Saval during the homestretch of his primary challenge to State Senator Larry Farnese
May 29, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 404
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Jeff Bartos group giving forgivable loans to small businesses during Covid
A group of bold-face name Philly business leaders are funding loans to small businesses left out of PPP and, in the process, providing all of us with an object lesson
May 29, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 403
This financial coaching pilot is helping cash-strapped women in Covid
Women’s Way is set to expand a financial coaching program that has already helped 250 low- and moderate-income women save $115,000. Could it be the key to getting them through the pandemic?
May 26, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 402
Is voting yes on the political activity ballot question really a good idea?
A ballot question amends the charter’s ban on political activity. Is there evidence that, left to their own devices, our political players will make good government choices?
May 22, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 401
This green stimulus proposal could be a smart solution to poverty in Philly
Penn’s resident climate wonk co-wrote a letter urging Congress to green its pandemic response. Could the public investments he supports help solve Philly’s poverty epidemic, too?
May 20, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 400
Rebecca Rhynhart on her new plan to save the city money--without raising taxes
City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart released an alternative to Mayor Kenney’s revised tax-and-cut budget. Will City Council listen?
May 18, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 399
Cutting Arts funding in Philadelphia is a bad idea for all of us. Here's why.
Mayor Kenney has proposed cutting almost all the City’s arts funding. A local theater professional explains why that’s a bad idea, for all of us
May 18, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 398
PA should follow California's lead and mail ballots to all registered voters
California Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered ballots be sent to all his state’s registered voters for the general election. Why don’t we do that here?
May 15, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 397
The 35th anniversary of MOVE should call for more than an apology
A forthcoming documentary points the way toward true reconciliation
May 13, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 396
Does Jim Kenney’s budget redo really qualify as a plan for recovery?
Compared to other cities, does Jim Kenney’s budget redo qualify as a plan for recovery?
May 08, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 395
Ideas We Should Steal: Help For Renters And Landlords
A New Jersey landlord waived the rent for his tenants over the next three months—something most property owners probably can’t afford. How can both sides get relief?
May 06, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 394
Reality Check: Even A Pandemic Can't Stop The Murders
Philly’s homicide rate continues to rise, even during the quarantine. Where, WURD’s mid-day host wonders, is Danielle Outlaw in all this?
May 05, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 393
Michael Rubin's Challenge
Catching up with the billionaire who has raised in excess of $26 million to combat food insecurity during the pandemic. Now, about those ABCs…
May 01, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 392
Disaster Optimism
Covid-19 is a catastrophe. Here, six ways to turn it into an opportunity for Philadelphia
Apr 30, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 391
The Covid-19 Budget Tsunami
This week, Mayor Kenney, promising pain, will announce a revamped budget. Are you confident it will include a vision for smart recovery?
Apr 28, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 390
Virtual Tip Jar - Roxanne Patel Shepelavy on Solutions Journalism Network
Virtual Tip Jar Helps Philly Out - Of - Work Food Industry Employees During The Coronavirus
Apr 28, 2020•5 min•Season 1Ep. 391
Reality Check: Get The Kids Connected Already
It’s nearly 50 days into the pandemic and thousands of school kids still aren’t able to access online learning. WURD’s midday host wonders, why can’t we be more like Detroit?
Apr 24, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 389
What our fight against coronavirus is teaching us about climate change
The Covid-19 pandemic is teaching us a lot of lessons in fighting climate change. For one, that rapid, large-scale mobilization is possible.
Apr 22, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 388
Ideas We Should Steal: Dumplings Against Hate
The grassroots campaign raises funds for businesses in New York's Chinatowns and fights coronavirus-related racism. A local activist hopes to bring it here.
Apr 20, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 387
Does Helen Gym Want Donald Trump To Be Re-Elected
Even though Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden, questions remain about how supportive Democratic Socialists will ultimately be
Apr 17, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 386
Helping Our Community: Jessica Press on WMMR
Markus speaks with Jessica Press at Beasley Studios
Apr 14, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 385
Modeling The Pandemic
Penn Medicine and Code for Philly have developed a tool that predicts local hospital surges due to Covid-19. Its ultimate accuracy depends on you
Apr 14, 2020•9 min•Season 1Ep. 384
The Leadership Chronicles
Covid-19, and Mayor Kenney’s response to its economic impact, continues to reveal who’s leading, who’s reacting and who’s pandering
Apr 10, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 383
The End Of The Boom?
Philly’s population grew by just 472 residents last year, possibly marking the end of our growth. We can’t afford that. Here’s what we should do about it.
Apr 09, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 382
Shielding Those In Harm's Way
Four Penn alums put their startups on hold to 3D-print face shields for Covid-19 frontline workers in Philly, and beyond
Apr 07, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 381
Reality Check: We Shouldn't Have To Pick Sides Over Gun Violence
People are being shot while the Mayor Jim Kenney and the D.A. Larry Krasner snipe at each other. Where, WURD’s midday host wonders, are the leaders we need?
Apr 03, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 380
Banks To The Rescue?
Local banks are stepping up in the fight to keep Covid-19 economic calamity at bay
Apr 03, 2020•11 min•Season 1Ep. 379
The CARES Act Will Not Be Enough
$2.2 trillion in federal dollars will help. But it’s local institutions, Drexel’s Metro Finance Director notes, that will make the difference on the ground
Apr 02, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 378
The power of online conversation groups during coronavirus quarantining
The founder of a community-building storytelling nonprofit explains why now is the time to fight the growing scourge of loneliness in America.
Mar 31, 2020•6 min•Season 1Ep. 377
Leadership In The Time Of Coronavirus
Elected official press conferences suddenly make for great TV. Are any of our guys at all Churchillian?
Mar 27, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 376
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