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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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On this episode of Ideas We Should Steal, Denver just became the latest major city to launch a comprehensive plan for repairing and expanding its sidewalk networks. What is Philly waiting for?

Inspired by his own medical crisis, Al Dashiell is bringing registered nurses into his Center City barber shop to administer health care to his clients while they're in a familiar place.

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Recent Guests

Richard Vague
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Juliana Berardi
Nature Prescription Coordinator at CHOP, liaison between providers and families
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
Episode: Can a doctor prescribe ... nature?
Carmel Gordon
First-year grave gardener
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Episode: Gardening beyond the grave
Eleanor Salgado
Mother-daughter gardening partner
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Episode: Gardening beyond the grave
Renee Wagner
Neighborhood resident who tends a grave site
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Episode: Gardening beyond the grave
Bernadine Salgado
Mother-daughter team tending graves, neighborhood residents
The Woodlands Grave Gardeners
Episode: Gardening beyond the grave
Jessica Beaumert
Executive director involved in the Grave Gardener program at The Woodlands
The Woodlands Cemetery
Episode: Gardening beyond the grave
Kimyona Burke
Former state literacy director for Mississippi
Mississippi (education)
Episode: Philly needs a Mississippi Miracle
James Peterson
Author, reading his article about literacy in PA
Pennsylvania Literacy Coalition (implied through article)
Episode: Philly needs a Mississippi Miracle

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Local Patriotism

    A peek through the window of how politics really works. Entertaining and important.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CitizenryRocks
    United States3 years ago
  • A believer.

    I admire the intelligence of the publication. It is a true honor to be a participant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kel boyd
    United States3 years ago

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A believer: The publication earns praise for intelligent, thoughtful conversations and meaningful participation.
Local Patriotism: A window into how local politics works; entertaining and important.

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An unprecedented turnaround for violent crime
Q: How does the on-the-ground intelligence work change policing and outcomes?
Intelligence gathered from hospitals, victims, and communities informs targeted interventions, allowing the city to focus resources on those most at risk, which leads to quicker, more effective prevention than broad, reactive policing.
An unprecedented turnaround for violent crime
Q: Take us through the piece and explain why Philadelphia is safer now, despite lingering perceptions.
The discussion outlines a multi-faceted turnaround driven by leadership, intentional collaboration, and ground-level GVI work that pairs immediate interventions with data-driven policing, shifting both outcomes and perceptions over time.
Put your mice in your freezer
Q: What works best as bait in the city, and how does that differ from rural settings?
In urban settings, scent-based baits like peanut butter with oatmeal tend to be more effective than cheese, and familiarity with pantry items can improve trapping success.
Put your mice in your freezer
Q: Okay, but why is all this important?
It's about understanding how high-density development, river systems, and urban structure shape genetic variation and movement in wildlife, so cities can plan and manage health risks more effectively.
What is Trump doing with pregnant teen migrants in Texas?
Q: Let me ask you about the first Trump administration.
The guest explains that the administration under Scott Lloyd sought to restrict abortion access for pregnant minors, including tracking menstrual cycles and restricting abortion even after sexual assault, a policy that faced legal challenges but framed the issue as a matter of child welfare amid shifting legal standards.

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What is CitizenCast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on Philadelphia civic life, policy, and culture through in-depth interviews, expert perspectives, and practical conversations about local issues. Recent episodes span charitable work and social impact (child bedlessness and the logistics of scaling aid), governance and policy debates (war powers, autonomous vehicles, housing affordability), technology and community life (local apps and event curation), public health and vaccines, and tax policy for residents. A notable strength is the mix of personal storytelling with actionable takeaways—whether guiding listeners on civic engagement, translating complex policy into lay terms, or highlighting local voices from government, nonprofits, journalism, and entrepreneurship. The f... more

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