Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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Is voting yes on the political activity ballot question really a good idea?
22/05/2020 Duración: 07minA ballot question amends the charter's ban on political activity. Is there evidence that, left to their own devices, our political players will make good government choices?
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This green stimulus proposal could be a smart solution to poverty in Philly
20/05/2020 Duración: 10minPenn's resident climate wonk co-wrote a letter urging Congress to green its pandemic response. Could the public investments he supports help solve Philly's poverty epidemic, too?
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Rebecca Rhynhart on her new plan to save the city money--without raising taxes
18/05/2020 Duración: 12minCity Controller Rebecca Rhynhart released an alternative to Mayor Kenney's revised tax-and-cut budget. Will City Council listen?
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Cutting Arts funding in Philadelphia is a bad idea for all of us. Here's why.
18/05/2020 Duración: 08minMayor Kenney has proposed cutting almost all the City's arts funding. A local theater professional explains why that's a bad idea, for all of us
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PA should follow California's lead and mail ballots to all registered voters
15/05/2020 Duración: 11minCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered ballots be sent to all his state's registered voters for the general election. Why don't we do that here?
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The 35th anniversary of MOVE should call for more than an apology
13/05/2020 Duración: 09minA forthcoming documentary points the way toward true reconciliation
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Does Jim Kenney's budget redo really qualify as a plan for recovery?
08/05/2020 Duración: 13minCompared to other cities, does Jim Kenney's budget redo qualify as a plan for recovery?
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Ideas We Should Steal: Help For Renters And Landlords
06/05/2020 Duración: 11minA New Jersey landlord waived the rent for his tenants over the next three months—something most property owners probably can't afford. How can both sides get relief?
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Reality Check: Even A Pandemic Can't Stop The Murders
05/05/2020 Duración: 12minPhilly's homicide rate continues to rise, even during the quarantine. Where, WURD's mid-day host wonders, is Danielle Outlaw in all this?
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Michael Rubin's Challenge
01/05/2020 Duración: 13minCatching up with the billionaire who has raised in excess of $26 million to combat food insecurity during the pandemic. Now, about those ABCs…
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Disaster Optimism
30/04/2020 Duración: 08minCovid-19 is a catastrophe. Here, six ways to turn it into an opportunity for Philadelphia
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The Covid-19 Budget Tsunami
28/04/2020 Duración: 14minThis week, Mayor Kenney, promising pain, will announce a revamped budget. Are you confident it will include a vision for smart recovery?
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Virtual Tip Jar - Roxanne Patel Shepelavy on Solutions Journalism Network
28/04/2020 Duración: 05minVirtual Tip Jar Helps Philly Out - Of - Work Food Industry Employees During The Coronavirus
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Reality Check: Get The Kids Connected Already
24/04/2020 Duración: 06minIt's nearly 50 days into the pandemic and thousands of school kids still aren't able to access online learning. WURD's midday host wonders, why can't we be more like Detroit?
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What our fight against coronavirus is teaching us about climate change
22/04/2020 Duración: 07minThe Covid-19 pandemic is teaching us a lot of lessons in fighting climate change. For one, that rapid, large-scale mobilization is possible.
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Ideas We Should Steal: Dumplings Against Hate
20/04/2020 Duración: 10minThe grassroots campaign raises funds for businesses in New York's Chinatowns and fights coronavirus-related racism. A local activist hopes to bring it here.
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Does Helen Gym Want Donald Trump To Be Re-Elected
17/04/2020 Duración: 09minEven though Bernie Sanders has endorsed Joe Biden, questions remain about how supportive Democratic Socialists will ultimately be
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Helping Our Community: Jessica Press on WMMR
14/04/2020 Duración: 21minMarkus speaks with Jessica Press at Beasley Studios
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Modeling The Pandemic
14/04/2020 Duración: 08minPenn Medicine and Code for Philly have developed a tool that predicts local hospital surges due to Covid-19. Its ultimate accuracy depends on you
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The Leadership Chronicles
10/04/2020 Duración: 11minCovid-19, and Mayor Kenney's response to its economic impact, continues to reveal who's leading, who's reacting and who's pandering