Streets Dept Podcast

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Introducing Unruly Subjects!

2026-08-0444:15

We’re taking a short mid-summer break from our regular publishing schedule. We have some great new episodes of the Streets Dept Podcast in the works, but while we’re working on those I wanted to share an episode from a different podcast that I thought you might enjoy…. Unruly Subjects is a show produced by Rowhome Productions (who also produce the Streets Dept Podcast!). It’s a podcast about politics and culture hosted by Chenjerai Kumanyika, a media professor at NYU and Peabody Award-winning...

Organizing Power with Chris Rabb

2026-07-1443:08

Philadelphia is sending a progressive to Congress. Chris Rabb is a self-described outgoing introvert who’s not prone to optimism. Rabb is a movement candidate whose decisive win was far from a given. Philly’s mayor, the city's Democratic Party, and other establishment Democrats having endorsed his opponents, Rabb attributes his 15-point win to energizing voters with no loyalty to the Democratic Party or to status quo politics. In today’s episode, host Conrad Benner talks with Chris Rabb...

Center Stage with Sapphira Cristál

2026-06-3048:24

Sapphira Cristál is a superstar talent. Runner-up and Miss Congeniality of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16, she is a classically trained opera singer, composer, and drag queen known for her theatrical lip syncs and six-octave range. She’s also a comedian, touring the country doing stand-up. And most recently, she’s started her own interview podcast, simply called SAPPHIRA. In today’s episode, host Conrad Benner talks with Sapphira about leading with love, finding humor, and getting prepared for ...

Good Signs with Make It Weird

2026-06-1645:37

It’s not everyday a street artist gets the attention of The Washington Post, but over the last year an individual new to both Philly and art has caught the eyes of many. This artist goes by the name Make It Weird (and EmEyeWhisky, and MIW; they go by “Em” for short). *** Learn how you can support the Streets Dept Podcast and get access to bonus content and events by visiting: Patreon.com/StreetsDept *** And in addition to critical recognition, the artist’s work has earned millions of vi...

Accessing Art with Chelsey Luster

2026-06-0201:06:10

There’s an artist in Philadelphia creating their own blueprint, and we think you’ll find her vision and path really fascinating. This artist is developing a personal artistic practice while working within established Philly arts institutions and simultaneously building their own. Her goals are many, but at her core is a drive to help people feel seen and make art more accessible–including curating exhibitions with new artists and building price points and options for first-time buyers. This a...

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