Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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Color of Law | Ep. 1 The Life of A. Leon Higginbotham
30/11/2022 Duración: 19minJoin 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.
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Now is the time to protect our DREAMers
29/11/2022 Duración: 07minElaine Maimon asks us to consider the many thousands of DREAMers who arrived in the U.S. as children and need legal status to thrive.
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Ali Velshi | A fond farewell to Anthony Fauci
28/11/2022 Duración: 05minAfter 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."
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Reality Check | Women in the construction industry
25/11/2022 Duración: 20minWURD 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.
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On Dec 2 our newest podcast: How To Really Run A City
24/11/2022 Duración: 44sHosted 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
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Meet PA's first woman House Speaker
23/11/2022 Duración: 06minJoanna McClintock is making history in the Pennsylvania House
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The brutality and beauty of a post-pandemic world
22/11/2022 Duración: 06minA Philadelphia educator reflects on the power of young people to accept the world as it is
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Ali Velshi | Trump is running. What does that mean?
21/11/2022 Duración: 07minMSNBC 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)
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What is the impact of seeing Black excellence?
18/11/2022 Duración: 07minBeing surrounded by Black leaders he admires during two Philadelphia events reminded Jemille Duncan of what it means to see Black excellence
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6 lessons Republicans should learn from their losses
17/11/2022 Duración: 06minThe promised red wave never happened. What should Philadelphia — and all — Republicans take away from midterm defeats?
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Get cash for reporting trash
16/11/2022 Duración: 14minOn 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?
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Reality Check | Can you choose which charity will receive your supermarket change?
15/11/2022 Duración: 20minKeith 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.
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Ali Velshi | Roe and the midterms
14/11/2022 Duración: 08minMSNBC host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi breaks down the effect of overturning Roe v. Wade on the midterm elections nationwide
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Jewish Obama wins! And other midterm revelations.
10/11/2022 Duración: 11minNiceness, decency and unity carried the midterms
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Make. Voting. Easier.
10/11/2022 Duración: 07minWe learned many things about Pennsylvania after the midterm election. One of them: We should have a better way to vote
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Interview Special | Judge Leon Higginbotham's nephew speaks to his uncle's legacy
09/11/2022 Duración: 15minJust before the unveiling of his uncle's mural on November 2nd, Michael Higginbotham sat down with Andrea Lawful-Sanders from The Source about the pioneering life and legacy of Judge A. Leon Higginbotham
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Questlove and pizza will help you vote!
08/11/2022 Duración: 07minIt's Election Day in Philadelphia. Whether you have voted already or not, there is still more to do after you've cast your ballot.
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Ali Velshi | Let's talk about gaslighting
07/11/2022 Duración: 05minMSNBC Host and Citizen Board Member Ali Velshi takes us through the strange history of gaslighting--and explains how the term applies to our day
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What's worse than Larry Krasner? Impeaching him.
04/11/2022 Duración: 07minPhiladelphia's District Attorney may deserve criticism. But he doesn't deserve what Harrisburg is dishing out.
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Chris Cera is making Philly a better place to do business
03/11/2022 Duración: 07minOn this episode of Generation Change Philly, we spotlight local tech entrepreneur Chris Cera, who advocates for tax policies that allow small businesses to thrive, and creates model work environments