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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 | Twice monthly | Episodes | 61 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentNewsPolitics | |||
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Matt Mahan, the wildly popular mayor of San Jose, California, was recently reelected with a whopping 87 percent of the vote. How do you get to what Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt jokingly called (echoing The Daily Show host Jon Stewart) "Vladimir Put... more
What does it take to be a full participant in your city's civic life? To bring the full weight of your work and personal experience to city planning or policy? To lead a city, as its mayor?
This is what former Mayor Michael Nutter hopes to answer i... more
"The problems we have as a country don't go away because the federal government leaves the stage," says Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, CEO of Accelerator for America, on the latest episode of How To Really Run A City. "All this stuff lands on the front steps... more
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
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A practical, policy-focused show where former mayors and city leaders share the realities of running cities, from budgeting and bipartisanship to infrastructure and mobility. Episodes mix firsthand governance stories with strategic playbooks, cross-sector collaboration, and lessons learned from big-city challenges. A notable throughline is translating bold city-building ideas into tangible results while maintaining accountability and public trust. The show often leans into how partnerships—with philanthropy, private sector, and innovation programs—can accelerate practical improvements for residents. This blend of veteran leadership, real-world tactics, and actionable advice makes it valuable for aspiring city leaders, policy wonks, and prof... more
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Recent guests on this podcast include:
1. Matt Mahan
2. Kasim Reed
3. GT Bynum
4. Marc Dunkelman
5. Willie Brown
6. Michael Nutter
7. Cavalier Johnson
8. Freddie O'Connell
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