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2020
2021

Studio C70 Interview with Councilmember Mark Squilla

Mark Squilla represents City Council’s First District, an area that stretches along the Delaware River from his native South Philadelphia across Center City, Chinatown, Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Kensington and Port Richmond. He talks with David Thornburgh about the recent corruption scandal in City Hall.

C70 Conversation with Sen. Anthony H. Williams

Anthony Williams, the 8th District's State Senator, sits down with David Thornburgh to discuss how the Commonwealth should respond to the corruption charges issued against John Dougherty and Bobby Henon.

11-8-2021 Community Redistricting Meeting

On November 8, 2021, there was a Community Input Meeting held on City Council redistricting for the general area of Logan and Olney, facilitated by staff from Millennials in Action and the Committee of Seventy.

David Thornburgh Interview with Former Congressperson Jim Gerlach

C70 President and CEO, David Thornburgh, interviews Former Congressperson from Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District, Jim Gerlach, about civic education and engagement.

Studio C70 Interview with Debbie Gross

C70 CEO David Thornburgh discusses today's judicial races, why we even elect judges in the first place, and the work of Pennsylvanians for Modern Courts with their CEO Debbie Gross.

Studio C70 Interview with Ari Mittleman

Our CEO David Thornburgh discusses the latest political news from across PA with Ari Mittleman, host of the podcast PA Kitchen Table Politics.

Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn: Improving Access to America’s Greatness

Michael Smerconish and Jim Clyburn shed light on issues ranging from social media to Constitutional crises.

President and CEO, David Thornburgh, on Why Every Vote Counts

Seventy works to make sure all voices are heard through our WeVote, CPR, and poll worker recruiting initiatives.

C70 President and CEO, David Thornburgh, on the importance of Fair Elections

A critical part of ensuring all voices are heard is maintaining the integrity of our elections. Seventy works to fulfill that mission through efforts like Draw the Lines and Open Primaries PA.

Principles, Parties, & Where America Goes From Here with Jerry Sweeney

Jerry Sweeney discusses what 2021 meant for us, and what lies ahead