CitizenCast

CitizenCast

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CitizenCast episodes

  • The support Philly kids need right now

    On this episode of Lane Johnson's Season of Strong Mental Health, the two-time Super Bowl champ checks in on CHOP's Behavioral Health and Crisis Center, which is meeting the overwhelming demand for mental health support for young people

    5 min
  • What are Schools of Civic Thought?

    On this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, we look at 15 universities in 10 states — including Yale and University of Texas — that have launched academic programs and majors focused on thinking and citizenship. We could use more of that here, too.

    5 min
  • Dissent is an act of patriotism

    This Republic was founded on dissent, says Ali Velshi. It has been the catalyst of progress for generations. If they tell you otherwise, they are afraid of the power of your voice.

    8 min
  • From training to contacts to actual jobs

    On this edition of James Peterson's Citizen-WURD segment, A.J. Adams of The Skills Initiative, joins the show to discuss his workforce development organization that serves as a bridge between local employers and Philadelphia job seekers. The Skills Initiative provides customized training programs to connect residents to meaningful employment, and it's an idea we should steal.

    10 min
  • I'm so proud of you

    An award-winning MSNBC contributor and author remembers his first mentor, legendary former Daily News Editor Michael Days, who died last weekend

    7 min
  • How small acts of courage ...

    ... become unstoppable. Ali Velshi uses the peaceful civil disobedience protests of 1952 South Africa (of which his father took part) as context for the No Kings protests across this country this weekend.

    6 min
  • Lucky's Great Weiner Race

    A Manayunk bar brings back the cutest animal fundraiser in the city, with a Super Bowl-level pressing question: Will long-haired Odie defend his title?

    The race starts at 5:30 p.m. at 7 Lock Street on Thursday, October 16.

    For more information, visit this story on the web.

    6 min

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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,…

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