Episodes

  • Billionaires Dunk on Mayor & Council in Sixers Arena Deal

    Billionaires Dunk on Mayor & Council in Sixers Arena Deal
    Jan 15 2025
    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: @citycastphilly. Have a question or comment about the arena switcheroo? Call or text us at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • 'Universal Basic Guys' Wraps as Hoagies Brothers Prep for Season 2

    'Universal Basic Guys' Wraps as Hoagies Brothers Prep for Season 2
    Jan 14 2025
    “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? Call or text us at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The State of Podcasting in Philly

    The State of Podcasting in Philly
    Jan 13 2025
    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 panel, “The State of Philly Podcasting,” and there’ll be tomato pie. The event is free. RSVP here. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Instagram @citycastphilly. Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Police Limit Arrests of Kids, The West Philly Apartment Building Without Heat, Go Birds

    Police Limit Arrests of Kids, The West Philly Apartment Building Without Heat, Go Birds
    Jan 10 2025
    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 had no heat — and no answers – for months Philly’s new drug rehabilitation center will open this month as part of Mayor Parker’s Kensington plan Snow, not even a whole inch, is expected Saturday morning in Philly Philadelphia police won't arrest kids for some low-level crimes starting next week. Here's what to know. Early numbers suggest a slight decline in juvenile crime in Philadelphia in 2024 For more Philly news, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. Follow us on Instagram @citycastphilly. Thoughts on local news or The Birds? Leave us a text or voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Treat Yourself to the Best Philly Wellness Experiences This New Year

    Treat Yourself to the Best Philly Wellness Experiences This New Year
    Jan 9 2025
    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 (Center City) The Spa at the Four Seasons Hotel (Center City) Heyday (Rittenhouse) DTXFY (Manayunk) Nirvana Wellness Medspa (Northern Liberties) Soul Haum Yoga (Brewerytown) Muse Yoga & Fitness (Fairmount) Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Mayor Parker's 2025 & DA Krasner Has No Opponents (So Far)

    Mayor Parker's 2025 & DA Krasner Has No Opponents (So Far)
    Jan 8 2025
    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 Philly. We’re also on X and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Philly’s Murder Rate Dropped 35%. Are We Safer?

    Philly’s Murder Rate Dropped 35%. Are We Safer?
    Jan 7 2025
    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 more Philly news, you gotta sign up for our morning newsletter: Hey Philly. We’re also on Instagram @citycastphilly. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • ‘Finding Carlesha’: How a Woman Befriended Her Kidnapper to Survive

    ‘Finding Carlesha’: How a Woman Befriended Her Kidnapper to Survive
    Jan 6 2025
    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 newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins