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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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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.

    Cherelle Parker wants to be your mayor | Pt. 2

    Cherelle Parker wants to be your mayor | Pt. 2

    On the second part of our ultimate job interview with Cherelle Parker, our next mayor is asked how she intends to bring jobs to the city, and how she will build the kinds of alliances that invite real change.

    • 7 min
    Healthcare women can trust

    Healthcare women can trust

    A collaboration in West Philly brings cancer screenings directly to the neighborhood. Can this be a model for better health?

    • 7 min
    Banned Book Club | Why is Anne Frank being banned?

    Banned Book Club | Why is Anne Frank being banned?

    On this episode of #velshibannedbookclub, MSNBC host and Citizen board member Ali Velshi speaks with David Polonsky, one of the illustrators of "Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation." Last week, a teacher in Texas was fired for assigning the book to her 8th grade class. Banning books about the holocaust, and especially Anne Frank's deeply personal account, should anger us all.

    • 9 min
    The election whisperer

    The election whisperer

    Rich Thau is the sole conductor of monthly swing voter focus groups in presidential battleground states. He has advice for both Biden and Trump.

    • 8 min
    Cherelle Parker wants to be your mayor | Pt. 1

    Cherelle Parker wants to be your mayor | Pt. 1

    Leading up to the general election, we'll be broadcasting portions of the Citizen's Ultimate Job Interview live event. In this episode, Cherelle Parker opens the night by telling the attendees why she wants to be the next mayor of Philadelphia.

    • 6 min
    Black male mental health must matter

    Black male mental health must matter

    On this episode of Guest Commentary, Black men are suffering from a nationwide mental health emergency. A Philly social worker, who is also a Black man, calls for help.

    • 5 min

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