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The Philadelphia CitizenFormer 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 | Monthly | Episodes | 53 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentPoliticsNews | |||
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One of our favorite sayings here at How to Really Run a City is that there are really three political parties in the U.S.: Democrats, Republicans and Mayors — and only one of them have no choice but to be practical problem solvers. We believe if more... more
Michael Smerconish is a Sirius XM and CNN host, a prolific political commentator, a nationally recognized author — and leader of the fight for a political center in the U.S., which means having a robust media.
"I think the press is being hollowed o... more
On this episode, our hosts, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt, invite onto the show a guest well-known to our mayors.
Jannet Walker-Ford is a nationally recognized transpor... more
Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt convened podcast co-hosts former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter for a special episode about recent crises plaguing the leaders of prominent cities.
"We are in a constitutional cr... more
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A candid platform where former mayors, current city administrators, and civic leaders discuss what it really takes to move cities forward. Across episodes, practical governance, infrastructure, data-driven decision making, and cross-city collaboration are frequent themes, with real-world playbooks for urban change—from public-private partnerships to big-event planning and safety tech. A recurring strength is blending hard-won municipal wisdom with accessible storytelling, often featuring conversations that couple humor with blunt insights from city leadership and philanthropy-backed initiatives. This mix makes it useful for listeners who want actionable ideas for urban reform, public service improvements, and pragmatic governance strategies... more
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2. Monique Boulet
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