Jul 17, 2026
In a very special episode of the podcast, our hosts soak up the wisdom of renowned 92-year-old former California Speaker of the House and San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, a player still at the top of his political game.
From jelly bean power plays in front of Ronald Reagan to pressure campaigns to free Nelson Mandela...
Jun 18, 2026
A recent report by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights revealed a sorry statistic for Philadelphia: We are last in the nation for economic mobility. In other words, we have a lot to learn from other American cities.
On this special episode of How To Really Run A City, Citizen Co-Founder Larry Platt and former...
Jun 4, 2026
Milwaukee, WI Mayor Cavalier Johnson won reelection in 2024 with 80 percent of the vote. “Those are Vladimir Putin levels,” joked Citizen Co-Founder Larry Platt.
“The difference is, Putin’s still looking for the other 20 percent!” said host and former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter.
Asked why he decided to devote...
May 21, 2026
Nashville, TN Mayor Freddie O’Connell was compelled to run for office on a simple principle. For too long, transit and infrastructure had been neglected by city officials. Upon winning his race in 2023, O’Connell’s north star has been making it easier for Nashvillians to get around their city.
“I don’t know of...
May 7, 2026
When Republican Stephen Goldsmith was Mayor of Indianapolis, IN, he ran his city by “devolving” decisions down to the grassroots level. He created partnerships with the movers and shakers of local areas – community-based organizations, small businesses, faith leaders — to decide together how best to spend money...