The all-American trench coat
In this episode of Business for Good, we look at a Main Line company that stocks rugged, classic apparel made in the U.S.A. The garments are made to grow jobs — and made to last.
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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, conversations and solutions. Lots of solutions. All to help you become a better citizen of your city.
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Ali Velshi | An alarming number of young people don't know basic facts about the Holocaust
MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi dissect a 2020 study that found many Millennial and Gen Z Americans don't know even the most basic facts about the Holocaust.
Citizen of the Year: Sarahi Franco-Morales
South Philly's Sarahi Franco-Morales: feeder of families, volunteer translator, fair housing and employment advocate, reading tutor, age 18
Alleviating dementia through art
For 10 years, ARTZ Philadelphia has enabled people with dementia and their loved ones to experience, and connect over, our city’s rich arts
The truth about urban violence in Philly
On this episode of IWSS 2023, Molly Baldwin of Roca addresses the crowd. She doesn't pull punches on the ugliness of urban violence, but says a simple pause can save lives.
A criminal justice success story--in Philly
Since 2016, Philadelphia’s volunteer-based Community Advisory Council has helped the City reduce its jail population and recidivism rates.
Ali Velshi | Dictator...for just a day
Donald Trump recently doubled down on his assertion that he would be a dictator, but only on the first day of a second presidency. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi dissects the statement.
1933 comes to Sansom Street
Last Sunday's protest in front of Michael Solomonov’s falafel shop Goldie revealed more than know-nothingism.
Tuxedos, Blackberries and the key to effective policing
In the most recent episode of How to Really Run a City, former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey shares how he helped oversee a record low crime rate – and how more leaders can do the same.
IWSS Festival | Banks can help stop mass shootings
In the second part of Banking For Good, we return to Kenneth L. Shropshire, Senior Advisor to the Dean for the Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity, who finishes his discussion with Priscilla Sims Brown, president and CEO of Amalgamated Bank. Brown says banks can be a force for good in the community by flagging suspicious purchases like a card used to buy guns in multiple states.
This may not actually be a new direction in law enforcement
What do Parker's pick for Police Commissioner, the embattled Sheriff, and SEPTA and Temple Police struggles say about Philly law enforcement?
Banned Book Club | Electric therapy & executions
On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi invites Emily Van Duyne, an associate professor and author of the upcoming book, "Loving Sylvia Plath." They discuss Plath's 1963 seminal novel "The Bell Jar," which, despite being an objectively humorous book, has been banned for depictions of depression and suicide.
Kill all the pilots
On this episode of Memo to Madame Mayor, Larry Platt points out that Philadelphia government is in love with pilot programs. With a $6.2 billion budget, how about deploying the pilots that work best — citywide?
Working while menopausing
One in four women leave the workforce because of symptoms related to menopause. Help may, finally, be on the way
IWSS Festival | Banking For Good Pt 1
To kick off the 6th annual Ideas We Should Steal Festival, Kenneth L. Shropshire, Senior Advisor to the Dean for the Wharton Coalition for Equity and Opportunity sits down with Priscilla Sims Brown, president and CEO of Amalgamated Bank. "People don't usually think of banks being a force for good," Brown says. Shropshire asks her what Amalgamated Bank is and how it differs from the run-of-the-mill banks we all know.
Partnering for better criminal justice
Partners for Justice has saved more than a million hours of incarceration and millions of taxpayer dollars nationwide. Can they help Philly?
Banned Book Club | LGBTQ+ books literally save lives
On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi starts off with a sobering statistic: Every 45 seconds, an LGBT young person attempts suicide. Books about LGBTQ issues can help mitigate these tragedies. Brian Bond of PFLAG joins Velshi to discuss the dangers of removing these books from our libraries.
How special is A Philly Special Christmas Special?
The Citizen’s music reviewer (OK, social media manager), reviews Kelce and co.’s latest holiday album, A Philly Special Christmas Special
Is Kevin Bethel what we need in a Police Commissioner?
Kevin Bethel, Mayor-elect Parker’s choice for Police Commissioner, transformed the school-to-prison pipeline. What will he do for Philly?
Big Rube's Thanksgiving
Philly's own legendary photographer and chef recalls how his family gatherings went down and offers a few personal tips for making your turkey moist and tasty