Politics
The Mayor Dude with the Skater Attitude
Former mayors Kasim Reed of Atlanta and Michael Nutter of Philadelphia welcome Allentown’s punk rock leader Matthew Tuerk to the latest episode of the podcast
By J.P. Romney
The City Knows How to Fix Our Trash Woes
If Philadelphia wants better recycling and residential trash system, this is the moment to do it, starting with a new contract with local servicers
By Courtney DuChene
RFK Jr.’s Strategy for Restoring “Trust”
The Secretary of Health doesn’t apologize — even, as the renowned CHOP immunologist explains, when he is proven wrong about the link between Tylenol and autism
By Paul Offit
Can Brian Fitzpatrick Put an End to Political Parties?
It's an ambitious goal for the more famously bipartisan Republican Congressman from Bucks County. Still, he's not backing down
By Tom McGrath
Why Greenland Matters to Philadelphia
A longtime university president on how international controversy 2,500 miles away still hits very close to home
By Elaine Maimon
A Millennial Mayor in … Delco?
Media’s newly inaugurated Joi Washington has a passion for urbanism, affordable housing, and ... comic books
By Bradford Pearson
Why Mayor Parker’s Energy Matters
A former City Councilmember on what Parker has in common with every successful mayor this city has seen
By Bill Green
Ali Velshi Asks Where Does The Trump Economy Go From Here?
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member discusses where the Trump economy is headed with former International Monetary Fund Deputy Director Mohamed El-Erian
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi Breaks Down Why Affordability Is On America’s Mind
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member is joined by Investopedia editor-in-chief Caleb Silver break down why "affordability" was the top-search word in 2025 — and how the high cost of living harms Americans
By Ali Velshi
Ali Velshi Explains the Poverty Line is a Lie
The MS NOW host and Citizen board member explains how Donald Trump tried to use his address to the nation to gaslight the country into thinking that the economy is doing better than it actually is
By Ali Velshi