Philly Built

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Philly Built is a new podcast — premiering this spring — hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information website. On Philly Built, we’ll be talking with the folks on the front line of Philly’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all.

  1. JAN 28

    Uh Oh, George Bochetto

    Philadelphia's most prominent Trump supporter - attorney George Bochetto -- joins us to talk about his legal battle to stop bike lane protections and whether or not immigrant human beings deserve the same rights as the Rizzo & Columbus statues he sued to protect before facing removal.

    48 min

  2. JAN 14

    6ABC's Maggie Kent On How To Do Philly Like A Local

    Philly native Maggie Kent of Action News (6ABC) joins us in a roundtable discussion about Philly's hidden treasures to visit, explore and dine.

    50 min

  3. 12/10/2025

    Philly City Councilmember and Working Families Party leader Kendra Brooks

    Councilmember Kendra Brooks talks about her problems with Mayor Parker's budget, her vision of Social Housing and Bob Brady's Wildwood Summer Bash as she leads the Working Families Party in Philadelphia.

    35 min

  4. 11/26/2025

    Jake Blumgart on the state of development in Philly

    Inquirer real estate reporter Jake Blumgart joins us to talk about the Wanamaker building, the disaster at University of the Arts, Market East developement, Northern Liberties' new Piazza Alta and the commercial office crisis in center city... plus a report card for Mayor Parker.

    45 min

  5. 11/14/2025

    Run For Something

    Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Rose of Run For Something, the organization helping folks all over the country get into (and win) local elected offices. Learn more about Run For Something by visiting [runforsomething.net](runforsomething.net)!

    42 min

  6. 10/29/2025

    Nathaniel Popkin & A Brief History Of Philadelphia

    Celebrated author, filmmaker and Philadelphia historian Nathanial Popkin joins us on the 5th Season Premiere to talk about the current state of our city. Nathaniel Popkin is co-author of the book Philadelphia In Color 1950-1990 (which will be out next fall), its a project of Hidden City, where he is co-founder. He is ALSO the writer and producer of the forthcoming In Pursuit: Philadelphia and the Making of America, a 10-part documentary series from History Making Productions, and hes the producer of the nine-part series For the Common Good: The Women Who Shaped the Nation, premiering at the Museum of the American Revolution in March, 2026. Nathaniel's fourth novel, Partly Strong, Partly Broken, will be published May 5 of 2026. DO check them all out and thank you for joining us.

    1h 7m

  7. 01/22/2025

    A frank conversation with Larry Krasner

    Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins us for a frank conversation about law, order and how he'll deal with the Trump administration's demands regarding immigration enforcement.

    45 min

  8. 01/08/2025

    Philly Prognosis for 2025 with Daniel Pearson

    We welcome Daniel Pearson from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial board to discuss whether 2025 will be a happy new year for Chinatown, Philly’s Public Schools, SEPTA, the District Attorney and the current leadership of the city’s Democratic Party.

    39 min
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Ratings & Reviews

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About

Philly Built is a new podcast — premiering this spring — hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information website. On Philly Built, we’ll be talking with the folks on the front line of Philly’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all.

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  • Creator
    PhillyZoning.com
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 PhillyZoning.com
  • Show Website
    Philly Built

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