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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 conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at philly.citycast.fm.
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Signup to Generate a PitchCity 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.
City Cast Philly is hosted by City Cast. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Harassment in Restaurant Industry, Police Watchdog Arrested & ‘Scary’ Philly Situations" (29 October 2026, 31 minutes), "Council's Fury at Academy of Natural Sciences Closure. Plus: DEI on the Ballot & HBD Philly!" (28 October 2026, 35 minutes), and "Wild Philly Homes for Sale, Say Goodbye to the Portal & Spell Like a Philadelphian" (27 October 2026, 37 minutes).
City Cast Philly publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 32 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.
Booking probability for City Cast Philly is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. City Cast Philly requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. City Cast Philly's contact route on record: verified email.
City Cast hosts City Cast Philly, a news podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.
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We’re talking about why the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission chair was arrested on bribery charges this week and toxic restaurant work culture in Philly’s food industry. Contributors Claudia Vargas and...
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Happy Birthday, Philadelphia! As the city celebrates its 344th anniversary, what gift would you give the city? Contributors Conrad Benner and Lauden Vidas join host Trenae Nuri to discuss some gift ideas. Plus, they...
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We’re saying goodbye to the Portal this week. For two years, the art installation gave Philly a connection to other countries around the world. Host Trenae Nuri talks with contributors Nic Esposito and Jay Vereen about...
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Daylight saving time ends next weekend when clocks fall back one hour — giving us any extra hour of sleep that day. What this also means is that this week we will experience the latest sunrises of the year — the sun...
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We’re talking about what’s been happening in Harrisburg: Lawmakers banned cell phones in all Pennsylvania schools and preliminarily approved a bill to protect our ears when we’re streaming our shows. Host Trenae Nuri...
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Where can you get a cheap meal these days? Contributors Fae Ehsan (a community organizer who serves on the board of 5th Square Advocacy) and Conrad Benner (an art curator and storyteller who founded the Streets Dept...
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Everyone’s talking about the health and wellness of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. This week, the organization announced that their franchise player will be out for the remainder of the season because of...
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With news that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season, the LeBron James era begins tonight as the 76ers start their season against the New York Knicks. Can he save our city? Contributors Eric Marsh and...
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Earlier this month officials issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory for fish in the Wissahickon Creek after PFOS “forever chemicals” were found in a sample. And last week, a report was released that revealed that forever...
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How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Philadelphia? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets free of floods and trash — and to possibly...
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Could last weekend’s shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer have been prevented? We discuss whether police misconduct allowed a killer to go free in a 2019 case that preceded the shooting of the officer. Plus...
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We’re taking a look at how the city is tackling copper wire theft, which darkens recreation centers and parks. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer Siani Colon and political contributor Lauren Vidas to also...
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We’re zooming into Kensington and talking about how the Parker administration has been addressing issues in this neighborhood. Plus, Black Bottom becomes an official Philly neighborhood – is that enough to remember a...
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When Philly looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places...
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Your water bill is increasing, and here’s why. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz dive into how to read your bill and why it’s so hard to get a Philadelphia Water Department customer service rep on the...
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Get ready for some seasonal fun because this month is packed with fall festivals, art exhibits — and, of course, haunted adventures. In this episode you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying October, including lots of...
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We’re talking about why this is an exciting time to be a Philadelphia sports fan (other than the Trump administration’s questionable use of Eagles’ highlights in an anti-immigration video. Plus, we take a look at some...
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When you gotta go, you gotta go! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by senior creative producer Abby Fritz and Santiago Ortiz, founder of No Shorts, to talk about some of the best, worst, and confusing bathrooms in the city...
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In recent weeks there’s been online chatter about whether Philadelphians should patronize Blank Street, a New York coffee chain that opened this month in Rittenhouse Square. There are actually a lot of out-of-town...
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What’s a seemingly small project in Philly that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical turbine, so that an existing utility can...
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