Diversity for the win!
An interview with Independence Blue Cross CEO Greg Deavens on the benefits of diversity hiring—for business and otherwise—and the importance of tackling health inequality.
Oct 15, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 666
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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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The musician who is also a wellness crusader
Sudan Green brings community-based yoga, mindfulness and peace to Black Philadelphians, who are still underserved by the wellness community. It is a revolutionary act for our times, which makes him part of Generation Change Philly.
Oct 14, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 665
Ali Velshi | The American Dream for Afghan refugees
Immigrants and refugees remind us that, at its best, America is a place where, if you work hard, and get a fair shot at an education, you can become anything you want to be.
Oct 13, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 664
Ideas We Should Steal | Chicago's mobile farmers' markets
Chicago’s Urban Growers Collective grows fresh produce on a teaching farm and then brings it directly to citizens living in food deserts, a full-service program that goes beyond anything in Philly. Let's steal the idea.
Oct 12, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 663
Dougherty and Henon and Indictments, oh my!
Another day, another trial of Philly’s once-powerful. This time, maybe there are some lessons to be learned for cleaning up our politics
Oct 08, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 662
Philadelphia's Hunger Disruptor
Melanie Cataldi, the next in our series of Philadelphians working to change the status quo, turned her masters thesis into the poverty-fighting culinary school at Philabundance. Her goal: ending hunger for good.
Oct 07, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 661
Citizen Speaks | American Growth & Reinvention
How was it that, within a decade after the nation’s founding, America’s economy dwarfed those of European countries? What does our history of ingenuity and economic diversity tell us about our future? Ali Velshi does a breakfast chat with Richard Vague, author of "An Illustrated Business History of the United States," to compare notes.
Oct 06, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 660
Special Interview | We Are Not Like Them
Roxanne sits with Jo Piazza and Christine Pride to discuss their new Philly-based novel about a cross-racial friendship tested by the police shooting of a young Black teen.
Oct 05, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 659
Ali Velshi | We can't ignore Latino history
This is the history you probably didn't read about in grade school: We didn't cross the border, the border crossed us
Oct 04, 2021•3 min•Season 1Ep. 658
Special Interview | This doctor will see you in the barbershop
Steve Klasko, Jefferson Health CEO, is rethinking the very delivery of medicine, taking on the racial health gap, trying to get our eds and meds to focus on equity...oh, and also deejaying
Oct 01, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 657
Who should replace Bill Hite?
Superintendent Hite announced that he's not returning to his post at the end of the school year. Here, a wish list of possible replacements.
Sep 30, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 656
Meet this Philadelphia Super Citizen revolutionizing the way we vote
Jen Devor, a one-time candidate who promised to improve the way Philly votes is a true agent for change. She lost her political race—but is still working to build a base of informed, capable citizens.
Sep 30, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 655
Citizen Speaks | Author and free thinker Andrew Sullivan joins us to defend democracy
Larry Platt chats with Andrew Sullivan about liberal democracy, pluralism, free speech and his new book: Out On A Limb. Sullivan's impassioned defense of democracy is needed now more than ever.
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 654
Ali Velshi | Violence Against Women is an Epidemic
Ali Velshi, a Citizen board member, is one of the smartest thinkers on TV. In this short weekly segment, he let's us know what he's thinking.
Sep 27, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 653
Special Edition | A Medley of Hope
It’s so hard to be optimistic these days. But look closely and you’ll find reasons for hope all around us. Take a tour with us, CitizenCast listeners.
Sep 24, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 652
Meet the citizen who is breaking intergenerational poverty
Chekemma Fulmore-Townsend is the president and CEO of Philadelphia Youth Network. She has devoted her life to preparing Philly's young people for lives beyond poverty.
Sep 23, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 651
This power grab is a luxury Philadelphia just can’t afford
City Council is trying to cripple Philly’s housing goals on affordability and climate. Where on earth is Mayor Kenney?
Sep 22, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 650
Reality Check | Opening schools the wrong way
WURD host Charles Ellison chats with our very own Roxanne Patel Shepelavy about how Philly fumbled school reopenings this fall
Sep 21, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 649
What can we do about Kensington?
The City may have a solution to the problems ailing Kensington—the homelessness, the encampments, the opioid crisis.
Sep 17, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 648
Could this be the key to fighting poverty in Philly?
Social Venture Partners Philly is working to fight local poverty with a unique "engaged philanthropy" model that goes beyond mere check-writing.
Sep 15, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 647
This is how you fail at opening the school year
The rage-inducing start of the new school year in Philly illustrates why good management matters—and how our leaders are failing us.
Sep 13, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 646
The Philadelphia Equity Alliance: Is this a game changer for the city?
This alliance of pro-business leaders has an audacious goal. They want to make Philadelphia the most equitable big city in America.
Sep 10, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 645
Don't forget the Afghans we left behind
A Philly school teacher and veteran who helped create literacy programs in Afghanistan reflects on the incredible people he encountered—and urges help for those who are arriving in our city
Sep 09, 2021•6 min•Season 1Ep. 644
Ali Velshi | Our Seedy Love Affair With Fossil Fuels
Ali Velshi, a Citizen board member, is one of the smartest thinkers on TV. In the wake of the latest hurricane devastation (and our refusal to change how we live), Ali warns of the impending doom to our planet.
Sep 08, 2021•4 min•Season 1Ep. 643
Is your career ready for the future? Here’s how to make sure.
We are at a pivotal moment of career reevaluations in Philly. Your labor has never been more valuable. Here, a future-of-work expert lays out how to know if you’re ready.
Sep 07, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 642
The untold story of the MOVE remains
A new report commissioned by Penn puts the horrifying spectacle in full context—and offers ideas on how to fix what’s broken.
Sep 03, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 641
Can we please change this racist street name
In the wake of last year’s racial awakening, a group of engaged residents sought to shed the racist history of Taney Street and its connection to the disastrous Dred Scott case. It's been tougher than you think.
Sep 01, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 640
Just a few ways to help students (and teachers) succeed in 2021
We round up over a dozen ways every citizen can do their part to help students and educators thrive during this school year.
Aug 31, 2021•7 min•Season 1Ep. 639
Leadership malpractice: Pols play games while body bags pile up
The sniping and pettiness among Mayor Kenney, Larry Krasner and Darrell Clarke demonstrates how badly they’re failing us on gun violence
Aug 27, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 638
Reality Check | Tribaja: Connecting businesses with Black and LatinX workers
WURD host Charles Ellison speaks with Shannon Morales about her new business that's taking a novel approach to the hiring process
Aug 26, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 637
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