How to Really Run a City

Leading a City …With Jokes

A live Ideas We Should Steal Festival taping of our podcast with Rochester Hills, Michigan Mayor Bryan Barnett made one thing clear: Cities need leaders who bring joy to their jobs

By J.P. Romney
How To Really Run A City

A Job, a Hospital, A Park — All Within 15 Minutes

By J.P. Romney
How To Really Run A City

A Political “A-hole” No More

On the latest episode of our podcast, former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter talks with a self-described — now reformed — Tea Party arsonist about what his apology tour has taught him about the future of America

By J.P. Romney
How To Really Run A City

Detroit Is Back, Baby!

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joins former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Citizen Co-founder Larry Platt to share secrets from the urban turnaround of the century

By J.P. Romney
How To Really Run A City

One City’s Answer to Tribalism

Denver, Colorado Mayor Mike Johnston talks about coming together in divided times with former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter and former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed

By J.P. Romney
Overheard at Fitler

With Rock Impresario Larry Magid

The legendary concert promoter and rock pioneer steps back in time with Citizen Co-creator Larry Platt to relive the 40th anniversary of Live Aid and other ways Magid made Philly rock history

By J.P. Romney
How to Really Run a City

Reformers are the Future of Cities

Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti joined former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter at this year’s United Way Summit for a special live podcast recording

By J.P. Romney
Overheard at Fitler

On the Political Frontlines with Rep. Chrissy Houlahan

The bipartisan problem-solver joins Citizen Co-Founder Larry Platt to talk about getting back to the work of governing

By J.P. Romney
How to Really Run a City

Can AI Make Cities More Effective?

An urban problem-solver makes the case for artificial intelligence as a useful civic tool, in the latest episode of our podcast with hosts former Mayor Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and former Mayor Kasim Reed of Atlanta

By J.P. Romney
How to Really Run a City

America’s Next Green Tech Hub?

In the latest episode of our podcast, former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and guest host Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti learn why Riverside, CA’s Patricia Lock Dawson is optimistic about the future

By J.P. Romney