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CitizenCast
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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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Journalists bear witness
3d ago00:18:21Tap to summarizeAli Velshi is taking over The 11th Hour on MS Now. After six years on Velshi, he gives a final word on the vitally important role of journalists bearing witness to the people.
Transcribe →The Boss shows the way
6d ago00:13:34Tap to summarizeFor a decade, political leaders and media elites haven't known how to respond to Trumpism. Last week in a South Philly patriotic tent show revival, Bruce Springsteen provided a script.
Transcribe →Beyond the Liberty Bell
6d ago00:05:34Tap to summarizeInstead of taking the ordinary route, declare independence from the crowds and check out these six Revolutionary sites instead. For more information on these sites and events, visit this story on the web.
Transcribe →The key word in "progressive" is progress
1w ago00:53:45Tap to summarizeMilwaukee, WI Mayor Cavalier Johnson won reelection in 2024 with 80 percent of the vote. "Those are Vladimir Putin levels," joked Larry Platt. "The difference is, Putin's still looking for the other 20 percent!" said Michael Nutter. Asked why he decided to devote his life to public service, Johnson said, "I fell in love with helping people in my community. I mean, the key word in 'progressive' is progress. And mayors get stuff done. It's truly where the rubber meets the road in cities." From youth workforce development programs ("Ten-year-olds were being recruited to steal cars, here") to rejecting partisanship for the good of the city ("Bringing the RNC to Milwaukee in 2024 was a purely business decision") to his efforts to grow the population of Milwaukee to a million people, Johnson is out earning that 80 percent each day. "We have an awful lot of people who listen to this podcast that we hope will one day run for office," said Kasim Reed. "Right, I think it's important for the people to see their reflection in this office," said Johnson. "It's a powerful thing. It's all about service." As cities go, so goes the nation!
Transcribe →Financial literacy courses in high school will become the law this fall
1w ago00:16:26Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Citizen WURDs with Dr. James Peterson, Kerry Woodward joins the show to chat with Peterson about the new law that mandates every PA student take personal financial courses in high school.
Transcribe →A dollar won't do
1w ago00:06:06Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Guest Commentary, City Council has one chance to get rideshare taxation right, says an urbanist and strategist. His solution combines the ideas of Parker, Uber and economics 101.
Transcribe →The real reason your utilities prices are rising
1w ago00:11:04Tap to summarizeUtilities are outpacing inflation. Governor Josh Shapiro has launched a new watchdog in PA to scrutinize the spiraling prices. Ali Velshi explains.
Transcribe →Quakertown and an outbreak of teen suicides in 1983
2w ago00:26:58Tap to summarizeWhen two Bucks County teenagers leaped to their deaths from a quarry cliff in 1983, they left a quiet suburban community in shock. "That kind of thing doesn't happen here," people thought. Then it happened again. On a special episode, we talk with the author of the original 1984 Philadelphia magazine article Over the Edge. We talk about the details of this forty-year-old story, about mental health issues and how journalists can write about the topic responsibly.
Transcribe →Giving young people a second chance
2w ago00:05:27Tap to summarizeOn this episode of Integrity Icon, Faith Harris is the Director of Social Service and Operations at the City's Division of Criminal Justice. She advocates for young people to get the justice and care they need. Come celebrate her and her fellow Integrity Icon winners on June 3. RSVP here.
Transcribe →Why the sheriff is untouchable
2w ago00:11:53Tap to summarizeMissing firearms, a no-bid contract, stalled reforms: Why are Rochelle Bilal's fellow pols still standing by her?
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