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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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Is Philly's minimum wage still $7.25?
On this episode of Guest Commentary, the director of Drexel’s Wealth and Work Futures Lab explains why minimum wage hasn’t budged in fifteen years and what needs to happen
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We tried draconian restrictions to immigration a hundred years ago ...
... it did not go well. MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi breaks down the 1924 National Origins Act and explains the long-term damage that resulted.
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The real questions we should ask at the Biden/Trump debate
In advance of the presidential debate next week, former mayor Michael Nutter shares some thoughts on the answers we really need to hear from the candidates
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State courts step in to save democracy
Where can the country look when federal courts begin to falter? We've been here before, explains MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi. It is no surprise that state courts held Donald Trump accountable and preserved rights that SCOTUS stripped away.
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Deep canvassing is a potent tool for voter participation
Two deep canvassers from "Changing the Conversation Together" joined Solomon Jones on "Wake Up with WURD" to discuss one of the most effective techniques for getting reluctant voters to the polls.
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Something doesn't add up at UArts
University of the Arts’ former CFO wants answers about the suddenly-closed school’s $40 million funding gap