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City Cast Philly

City Cast Philly is the daily news podcast about the city you love (and maybe sometimes hate?) and the Philadelphians who are working hard every day to make this place better. Each weekday morning, host Trenae Nuri will chat with people all across Philly’s diverse neighborhoods about issues that matter to you. Whether that’s how do I get the bus to actually stop or how is this city going to keep our kids safe and educated? City Cast Philly is here for it all. It’s that energetic, informative

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16:34

Plane Explosion and Crash in NE Philly Leaves At...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/02/03

A medical jet exploded and crashed just a minute after takeoff from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday night, leaving all six on board, including an 11-year-old girl, dead. One person in a car near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard also died, and 22 were reported injured. Trenae Nuri, City Cast Philly host, and Matt Katz, City Cast Philly executive producer, bring you the latest information on the tragedy and the stories of Philadelphians trying to save their neighbors. Want some more

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27:59

Eagles Anticipation, ICE Arrests & Kevin Hart’s New...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/31

It’s the Friday News Roundup! The team is talking about the Trump administration mandates that have touched Philly, like the aggressive immigration enforcement that may have led to ICE arrests this week and the federal funding freeze that was ultimately rescinded. Also: Kevin Hart announced a new TV series set in Philly and the team prepares for the Eagles’ Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz. Go

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31:01

Your Guide to February 2025 in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/30

February is packed with events this month, from Lunar New Year celebrations in the streets of Chinatown, Black History Month exhibits under $20 to ideas to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In this episode, you’ll hear Abby’s recommendations of local tattoo artists offering love themed flash sales, Trenae’s idea of a progressive dinner in West Philly, plus free activities for the kids to do. And if you’re cheering on the Birds in the Super Bowl, you’ll love Matt’s watch party idea and Siani’s picks for

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17:33

Council Returns, Preparing for Trump & Krasner...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/29

It’s our Wednesday politics show. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Lauren Vidas, our new politics contributor. Lauren works in government relations in the city and writes the City Hall Roll Call newsletter for the Committee of Seventy. They talk about what issues council is taking on now that they’re back in session for 2025, how the city’s preparing to protect immigrants and other marginalized groups during the Trump Administration, and why Philadelphia’s Democratic Party won’t endorse District

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18:52

Philly is Super Bowl-Bound! Plus, Pro Tips on Renting...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/28

Take it from us, Philly is a great place to live – the joy at the Linc and on Broad Street and at Cottman and Frankford Avenues on Sunday night after the Eagles’ NFC championship victory is evidence of that. Today Trenae Nuri talks about heading to the Super Bowl and then replays a show about how it may be wonderful to live here (especially when we’re winning), finding an affordable place to rent is a growing challenge. Our rent is too damn high – and getting higher. So Trenae talks with Justin

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22:48

How a Small Vermont College Saved UArts’ Dance Program

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/27

Bennington College, a small college in Vermont, took over the University of the Arts’ dance program after the Philly university closed without warning last year. Why? And how? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Laura Walker, president of Bennington College, and Donna Faye Burchfield, director of the dance program, about how this tiny college hundreds of miles away saved a storied dance program in Center City.We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at

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34:16

Philly Proud Boy Freed, New Experiment for...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/24

It’s the Friday News Roundup! The team is talking about the new court opening in Kensington, how President Trump just let Philly’s top Proud Boy out of prison, and Mayor Parker’s spelling slip-up. Plus, if the Eagles win Sunday we get a Super Bowl. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and Siani Colon, newsletter editor of Hey Philly. Go Birds! Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: New ‘wellness court’ in Kensington for drug

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32:09

School Superintendent Talks Student Safety,...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/23

Philadelphia School Superintendent Tony B. Watlington sits down for his first interview on City Cast Philly. He talks about student safety, especially given the recent killing of a student on his way to school; the new process for closing schools, which has not gone well in the past; and how the district is beginning to implement the mayor’s plan for year-round schools. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7

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24:45

Why Rep. Krajewski Believes Pennsylvania Should...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/22

Representative Rick Krajewski, who represents West and Southwest Philly, says now is the time to legalize cannabis. For our weekly Wednesday politics show, Host Trenae Nuri talks with Krajewski about his proposed bill to legalize cannabis, create state-run dispensaries, and repair harms done by the war on drugs. He also shares his thoughts on how the University of Pennsylvania, his alma mater, handled pro-Palestinian protests.Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey

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31:23

‘The Tasties’ Celebrates Philly’s Culinary Community

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/21

It’s the first year of The Tasties, an award ceremony celebrating Philly’s food scene. There’s categories like Restaurant of the Year, Next Level Neighborhood Spot, and Best Emotional Support Sandwich. The Tasties come from the group behind the Delicious City Philly podcast. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Eli Kulp, co-host of the Delicious City Philly podcast and host of The Chef Radio Podcast, about The Tasties and his extraordinary personal journey. To get tickets to The Tasties:

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37:04

DA Race, Arena Reactions & You Gotta Pay to Pee at...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/17

It’s the Friday News Roundup! The team is talking about the new district attorney race challenger and how Philadelphians feel after the Sixers arena switch-up. Also, a Philly incident that got national attention in 2018 spurred Starbucks to change its open door policy – that policy is now trashed! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Former Philly judge announces run for district

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18:07

The Philly Man Building A Bare-Knuckle Fighting Empire

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/16

Everyone loves a fighter’s story, especially a fighter from Philly. Host Trenae Nuri talks with David Feldman, founder of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, which comes to Philly on Jan. 25. David’s a former pro boxer with a Rocky-esque life story who’s now turning bare-knuckle fighting into a global empire. Get your tickets to the BKFC Knucklemania V here Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Have a question or

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22:03

Billionaires Dunk on Mayor & Council in Sixers Arena...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/15

In our weekly politics episode, host Trenae Nuri talks with Ernest Owens, political writer for Philadelphia Magazine, who was the first reporter to break the news that the Sixers shockingly scrapped a plan to build an arena downtown next to Chinatown. They discuss what this says about who’s in control of the city – billionaires, not elected officials – and the political implications of it all.Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly. We’re also on Instagram:

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20:28

'Universal Basic Guys' Wraps as Hoagies Brothers Prep...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/14

“Universal Basic Guys,” the animated and extremely Philly show on Fox, just wrapped up its first season – and it’s been renewed for Season 2. Host Trenae Nuri revisits a conversation from October with creators Adam and Craig Malamut, two brothers and self-taught animators who are bringing the culture and accents of the Philly region to a national audience. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly. We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly. Have a question or comment

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31:07

The State of Podcasting in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/13

Podcasts are everywhere, and Philly’s ecosystem for podcasts is thriving. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Alex Lewis, creative director and co-founder of Rowhome Productions, about how he’s running a Philly-based audio production company and building a community of audio creatives. Come hang with City Cast Philly and other podcasters! We’re co-sponsoring an event with Rowhome Productions and the Association of Independents in Radio on Thursday, Jan. 16, 6 p.m., at Solar Myth. Trenae is moderating a

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27:32

Police Limit Arrests of Kids, The West Philly...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/10

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about why tenants at Locust Towers still don’t have heat, now Philly police are no longer arresting kids for low-level crimes, a new drug treatment center in the Northeast, and the playoff game between the Eagles and the Green Bay Packers. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly and Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: West Philly tenants say they’ve

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15:24

Treat Yourself to the Best Philly Wellness...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/09

New year, new you! If you’re looking for ways to prioritize your wellness and develop new self-care practices in 2025, we’ve got you. We’re revisiting a conversation host Trenae Nuri had with Imani Harris, a local lifestyle content creator on TikTok and Instagram, about the best spas, yoga classes, and wellness experiences located right here in Philly. Here’s a list of wellness destinations mentioned in this episode: Joseph Anthony Spa and Salon (multiple locations) AWAY Spa at the W Hotel

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23:24

Mayor Parker's 2025 & DA Krasner Has No Opponents (So...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/08

This week in our politics episode, host Trenae Nuri chats with Pat Loeb, City Hall Bureau Chief for KYW, about Mayor Cherelle Parker’s second year in office and big policy objectives she has for 2025. They also talk about the mayor and city council dynamics, and possible opponents running against District Attorney Larry Krasner in the primary election. Listen to Pat’s full interview with Mayor Parker here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey

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26:32

Philly’s Murder Rate Dropped 35%. Are We Safer?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/07

The city’s homicide rate dropped 35% in 2024 compared to the previous year. And shootings have dropped by almost half in the last two years. But are Philadelphians safer? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ellie Rushing, law enforcement reporter at The Inquirer, and Mensah Dean, Philadelphia staff writer at The Trace, about the stories behind these numbers and what their work means to them.Thoughts on the murder rate and the stories behind these deaths? Leave us a voicemail or text us: 215-259-8170. For

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19:54

‘Finding Carlesha’: How a Woman Befriended Her...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/01/06

On November 2nd, 2014, Carlesha Gaither Freeland was abducted off a street in Germantown at knifepoint, shoved into a car and held against her will for three days. It was all caught on camera! Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Claudia Vargas, investigative reporter at NBC10, about her new true-crime documentary, ‘Finding Carlesha’, detailing this gripping Philadelphia story. You can stream ‘Finding Carlesha’ on Peacock and YouTube. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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