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CitizenCast episodes

May 09, 2023 The Fight for Democracy pt. 3 | Are there any questions?
In this final episode from our esteemed panel, Citizen board member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi takes questions from the audience about the fate of our American experiment. Former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, and former RNC Chair Michael Steele lend their insight. Ya Fav Trashman steps to the mic.
20 min
May 08, 2023 Ali Velshi | Why is Amarillo, Texas constantly suing the federal government?
MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi digs into the shifty practice of "judge shopping," which has made Amarillo, Texas the epicenter of conservative lawsuits. Any time judgments or policies flow through just a single person, abuses can easily occur.
5 min
May 05, 2023 It's the pragmatism, stupid!
Who was the best mayor of Philadelphia? Who was the worst? We asked 15 historians. The results could impact your vote on Election Day.
10 min
May 04, 2023 The Fight for Democracy pt. 2 | How do we actually fix this?
In this panel from our Ideas We Should Steal Festival, Citizen board member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi discusses the fate of American democracy with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, and former RNC Chair Michael Steele.
24 min
May 03, 2023 The Fight for Democracy pt. 1 | Why the Republican party can't correct course
In this panel from our Ideas We Should Steal Festival, Citizen board member and MSNBC host Ali Velshi discusses the fate of American democracy with former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, Washington Post columnist Jennifer Rubin, and former RNC Chair Michael Steele.
16 min
May 02, 2023 Eryn Santamoor, Technocrat-at-Large?
Eryn Santamoor is a practical policy nerd running for City Council-at-large with big ideas for solving problems and because it seems...fun!
7 min
May 01, 2023 Ali Velshi | What is transgender care and why does it save lives?
With so many conservative states passing anti-transgender bills, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi explains what gender-affirming care is and how it leads to a 73% reduction in suicide ideation.
6 min
April 28, 2023 Does it matter that Cherelle Parker once went to jail?
Cherelle Parker spent three days behind bars after a DUI conviction over a decade ago. Here are some details to help you decide if that matters
7 min
April 26, 2023 Why Ed Rendell is for Rebecca Rhynhart
In this guest commentary, the former mayor and governor endorses Rebecca Rhynhart for Mayor of Philadelphia. He also offers advice and a challenge on how she should govern.
7 min
April 26, 2023 Ali Velshi | Half of the worst wildfires in US history have occurred since 2018
MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi draws our attention to the rise in number and severity of wildfires. Could this be the year that we begin turning things around?
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,…