CitizenCast

The Citizen's J.P. Romney sits down with Nick Hand, current technologist and former director of Rebecca Rhynhart's Finance, Policy and Data Unit to discuss Mayor Parker's budget proposal and how her first year will change from Mayor Kenney's last.

Killing puppies? Linking Native American tribes to Mexican cartels? MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi explains why South Dakota governor Kristi Noem is banned from entering one-fifth of her own state.

It seems counterintuitive, but a C+ public school works for students, teachers, and communities, and strengthens those schools over time

Some schoolboards in the country are banning this iconic Newberry-award-winning children's novel on charges that it deals with death and glorifies foul language and witchcraft. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi sits down to discuss this acclaimed book with its author, Katherine Paterson.

On this episode, we look at the per-resident cost of Mayor Parker’s proposed budget—and how it’s changed from last year. Let's explore five overlooked, but important shifts.

On this episode of Big Rube's Philly, Big Rube breaks bread with former NBA player and current Sixers TV analyst, world traveler, fitness devotee, fashion plate, and native Philadelphian Marc Jackson. They discuss his career before and after the 76ers, as well as the keys to living a long and fulfilling life.

A GYO program is bringing new teachers of color to a suburban district. Here’s why a local educator thinks it’s an idea worth stealing.

MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi invited our very own Block Captain of the Year, Michelle Belser, to chat about her life of civic engagement and how her ward has become the highest voting ward in the Philly. "She sets an example for the rest of the nation," Velshi says.

On this episode of Your City Defined, we take a look at the city budget. In March, Mayor Parker proposed a $6 billion budget to Philadelphia City Council. Here’s what that means, what's next, what you can do

Marijuana's official holiday is upon us. Here are a few ways to celebrate, as well as an update on where recreational legalization stands in the state.

On this episode of For Fact's Sake, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi shines a light on the question of crime and immigration. Politicians who traffic in fearmongering love to beat this drum, but the reality about crime statistics and immigrants is much different.

On this episode, 6abc's Matt O'Donnell introduces our fifth and final candidate for attorney general: Northeast Philly State Representative, Jared Solomon

It has been six months since the brutal attack by Hamas that resulted in 254 Israeli hostages. 134 are still unaccounted for. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi makes sure we don't forget about these innocent men, women and children who half a year later are still enduring daily terror and trauma. "Hope is mandatory."

Dynamic pricing — aka surge pricing, but also discounted pricing — works for Uber and Amtrak. Can it work for other larger Philly systems?

Fort Worth, Texas mayor Mattie Parker won her second term with a whopping 70 percent of the vote. On this episode of "How To Really Run A City," our hosts--former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and The Citizen's co-founder Larry Platt--talk with this superstar mayor about managing a city-wide boom while maintaining a small-town feel. Mayor Parker believes that what sets her apart is not actually needing this gig, which frees her up to pass commonsense policies. "If it costs me my job, great. I just want to live in Fort Worth and raise my family." It's an attitude and drive that has earned her overwhelming support from her city. What lessons can Philly learn? Listen and find out. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Roxanne sits down with the Forman Arts Initiative's Adjoa Jones de Aleida to discuss her appointment as the FAI's first executive director. From de Aleida's unique trajectory as an educator to innovative programs that embed artists inside city agencies, Roxanne and de Aleida outline how local artists can develop their own voices while simultaneously serving the citizens of Philadelphia.

On this episode, 6abc's Matt O'Donnell introduces our fourth candidate for attorney general: former Philadelphia Chief Public Defender, Keir Bradford-Grey

On this episode, 6abc's Matt O'Donnell introduces our third candidate for attorney general: former Bucks County Solicitor, Joe Khan

"I've never read a book that so radically demands empathy and change," says MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi. "Hunger" by Roxanne Gay is about body image and the trauma of being a rape survivor. Florida schools decided to ban it.

Is billionaire, political donor and part TikTok owner Jeff Yass the only person who doesn’t want to shut everybody else up?