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The Philadelphia Citizen present former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, and Citizen co-founder Larry Platt who talk about what it really takes to get sh*t done in cities on The Citizen’s newest podcast, How to Really Run a City. Enjoy new episodes with a special guest joining each month. To learn more, read Larry Platt’s article on the birth of the podcast.
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“We Need Deciders”

Jul 31, 2026

“The problems we have as a country don’t go away because the federal government leaves the stage,” says Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, CEO of Accelerator for America, on the latest episode of How To Really Run A City. “All this stuff lands on the front steps of City Hall.”

And then what? That’s what hosts Kasim Reed...

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A Masterclass in Politics and Fearlessness

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...

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