City Cast Philly

By City Cast

City Cast Philly is the daily news podcast about the city you love (and maybe sometimes hate?) and the Philadelphians who are working hard every day to make this place better. Each weekday morning, ho... more

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The podcast currently has 975 episodes available.

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November 12, 2025SEPTA's Boss on Cancellations, Train Fires & Funding Crisis
Hundreds of commuters rely on SEPTA, but it’s been battling challenges at every turn. The transit agency faces a federal deadline to inspect its fleet of Regional Rail cars, which have repeatedly caught fire. The labor contract with its largest employees union has expired. And long-term funding needs are still unfilled by the state legislature. But Scott Sauer, general manager of SEPTA, tells host Trenae Nuri that the transit agency is “going to be okay.” Sauer explains the latest with the inspections, shares his plans for 2026 tourism, and offers a vision for the agency going forward.
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36min
November 11, 2025Veterans Day: Why One Philly Man Researches & Remembers
For the last decade, researcher Chris Gibbons has worked to identify each and every person from the storied Roman Catholic High School who died in World War I. Why? For Veterans Day, Trenae Nuri revisits her conversation with Gibbons about the men who fought and died in a now largely forgotten war, and why it’s so important to commemorate their sacrifices.
This episode originally aired on April 10, 2025.
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You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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21min
November 10, 2025Artificial Intelligence in City Hall
How is artificial intelligence used by the Philadelphia Police, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and City Hall? AI has been integrated into many aspects of city government, from issuing parking tickets to operating drones. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Meir Rinde, investigative reporter for Billy Penn, about how our local government is using AI to address problems and why there are concerns about our AI future.
Read Meir's full story here.
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Call or text us: 215-259-8170
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
University of Pennsylvania

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23min
November 07, 2025SEPTA Union Contract Expires, Strong Voter Turnout & Why Art Museum CEO Was Really Fired
It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the relatively high voter turnout in this week’s election and what that says about Philly (and Trump). Plus: SEPTA has new challenges, hotel workers have a new contract, 76ers Joel Embiid isn’t playing much (but just sold his penthouse), and did the termination of the CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum have something to do with DEI? Host Trenae Nuri and Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, also tell you what’s going on this weekend, from a free breakfast to the Rocky Run.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Sasha Suda Out as CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum

The Philadelphia Art Museum rebrand surprised locals and board members. Is it as bad as some say?

The Museum Will Welcome You Now

After a brutal year, SEPTA and its largest union are negotiating a new contract — again

76ers star Joel Embiid fined $50,000 for lewd gesture

Joel Embiid's Center City penthouse with rooftop pool sells at discount for $3.6M

Dugan concedes while lashing out at Krasner: ‘We cannot allow this disaster to continue unchecked’

After landslide win, Philly DA Larry Krasner sidestepped policy details, swiped at Trump, and ignored his opponent
And here is some information and resources from the city on the food security emergency:
Philadelphia Food & Meal Finder

City of Philadelphia Launches It’s “One Philly (SNAP) Support Plan” Response to Impacts on SNAP Benefits
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We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
And don’t forget—you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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Fitler Club
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30min
November 06, 2025‘Young Buls Drawn’ & Other Philly Talk, Explained
Our Philly accent is having a moment. A Northeast Philly native who does Philly ASMR videos on TikTok is going viral. And the Philly/Delco accent is almost like a character in itself on the hit HBO show “Task.” So we’re revisiting host Trenae Nuri’s hilarious conversation from earlier this year with comedian Lauren S. Daniels, a Philly native who does online skits about Philly and impersonations of Philadelphians.
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You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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Fitler Club
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27min
November 05, 2025Krasner Wins Third Term & PA Supreme Court Stays Democratic
District Attorney cruised to a third term on Tuesday against an opponent, Pat Dugan, whom he had already vanquished in the Democratic primary. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz give you the latest on that race – and in the hugely consequential state supreme court retention election – in this Election Day round-up. Plus, a look at the two major local elections in 2026.
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Call or text us: 215-259-8170
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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26min
November 04, 2025Philly's Signature Architectural Styles
Philly's skyline has everything from the oldest residential homes in the country on Elfreth's Alley to the skyscrapers in Center City to the twin houses of West Philly. Philly's architecture tells stories about its history — if you know where to look. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Chris Hytha, a Philly artist who has been studying and documenting Philly's built world, about the city's most iconic architecture and how to appreciate it. Also, he's rehabbing a rowhome from the 1800s and learning why you never waive inspections.
Follow Chris here to learn more about his work.
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We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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31min
November 03, 2025Your Guide to November 2025 in Philly
Daylight saving time ended at the start of the month, so the days are shorter with less sunlight. Not to worry, the City Cast Philly has curated a list of events, places to eat, free stuff to do, and ways to get involved in Philly this November. Don't miss the parades, a community cumbia lesson, and an exhibit about death at the library. Plus, make sure to go out and vote tomorrow! Here's a last-minute guide.
For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Philly, check out our newsletter for what to do this month.
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Philly community.
Get more Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
Call or text us: 215-259-8170
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
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37min
October 31, 2025Judges on the Ballot, Bus Station on the Move, SNAP on Hold
It’s the Friday News Round up. We offer our guide to Philly’s election next week and explain why these races matter to the city and state. We tell you where to get free food in the city as SNAP benefits run out. Plus, the Philadelphia Parking Authority may renovate the intercity bus terminal and move it back to Filbert Street!?! Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk about these stories, where to trick-or-treat, and the viral phrase “6-7.”
Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:
City Cast Philly Election Guide

In case after case, a Philly judge’s behavior and decisions came under fire

Your guide to Philadelphia's $91 million streetlight replacement project

More than $7 million has poured into the Pa. Supreme Court judicial retention election so far

Where To Find Food Pantries in Philly

An ‘exuberantly eclectic’ new building is set to open at Chestnut Hill’s Woodmere Museum

Why abortion is front and center in Democrats’ messaging on Pa. judicial retention

Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year Is…

Greyhound bus terminal will return to Filbert Street after two years of tumult
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
Call or text us: 215-259-8170
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
And don’t forget—you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Learn more about the sponsors of this October 31st episode:
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40min
October 30, 2025The Most Philly Films Ever
A new mural was unveiled this month on the Sansom Street side of the Philadelphia Film Society Center called “Films Shaped by a City,” featuring many Philly films like The Sixth Sense, 12 Monkeys, and Trading Places. So we’re listening back to our conversation with local film critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams from The MICHEAUX MISSION podcast, about our favorite Philly films.
What’s your favorite Philly movie? Call or text us: 215-259-8170
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
Penn Live Arts
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30min

FAQs about City Cast Philly:

How many episodes does City Cast Philly have?

The podcast currently has 975 episodes available.