
Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, and Philadelphia Citizen co-founder Larry Platt talk about what it really takes to get sh*t done in cities. New episodes twice monthly.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsPolitics | |||

In a very special episode of the podcast, our hosts soak up the wisdom of renowned 92-year-old former California Speaker of the House and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, a player still at the top of his political game.
From jelly bean power plays... more
A recent report by Harvard University's Opportunity Insights revealed a sorry statistic for Philadelphia: We are last in the nation for economic mobility. In other words, we have a lot to learn from other American cities.
On this special episode of... more
Milwaukee, WI Mayor Cavalier Johnson won reelection in 2024 with 80 percent of the vote. "Those are Vladimir Putin levels," joked Citizen Co-Founder Larry Platt.
"The difference is, Putin's still looking for the other 20 percent!" said host and for... more
Nashville, TN Mayor Freddie O'Connell was compelled to run for office on a simple principle. For too long, transit and infrastructure had been neglected by city officials. Upon winning his race in 2023, O'Connell's north star has been making it easie... more
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As a small city mayor, I love this show and get a lot out of it. Like a pep talk for the bad days and a how to when I have a little time on good ones.
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This show centers on practical urban governance, focusing on how mayors and city leaders deliver real results. Conversations emphasize cross-sector collaboration, data-informed decision-making, and pragmatic policy implementation in areas like housing, mobility, infrastructure, and economic development. A recurring strength is spotlighting fellow city leaders and practitioners who translate bold ideas into tangible neighborhoods-level progress, often highlighting partnerships with philanthropy and national networks to accelerate action. Noteworthy is the casual, candid tone that blends personal anecdotes with hard-earned lessons, making it useful for listeners who want actionable takeaways for city-scale challenges or for sponsors seeking p... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Willie Brown
2. Kasim Reed
3. Michael Nutter
4. Cavalier Johnson
5. Freddie O'Connell
6. Stephen Goldsmith
7. Aparna Ramanan
8. Monique Boulet
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