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2021

Buchholz Fellow Adam Robinson Interview Delaware Co. Controller Joanne Phillips

Adam Robinson is the Corporate Partnerships Officer for the Museum of the American Revolution, where he leads the Museum’s relationships with dozens of supportive companies and manages its Corporate Advisory Council. Joanne Phillips is the County Controller of Delaware Co., where she oversees the County's funds.

Buchholz Fellow Sandy Vogel interview with George Twardy

George Twardy is a Municipal Court Judicial Candidate for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in the May 18th, 2021 primary.

Buchholz Fellow Eric Stahl interviews Bucks Co. DA Matt Weintraub

Eric A. Stahl is an associate in the Mass Tort, Product, and Consumer Litigation Group of Crowell & Moring LLP, where he advises clients on complex litigation, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Matt Weintraub is the District Attorney of Bucks County, with 25 years of experience as a prosecutor. He was appointed District Attorney in 2016 and began his first full 4-year term as DA in 2017.

C70 Civic Engagement Consultant, Megan Smith, Interview with Barbara Thompson

Barbara Thompson was a Democratic Judicial Candidate for Philadelphia Municipal Court.

C70 CEO David Thornburgh Interviews Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart

Rebecca Rhynhart is the Philadelphia City Controller and the first woman to be elected to the position. As City Controller she is Philadelphia’s chief auditor and independent financial watchdog.

David Thornburgh Interviews Philadelphia Republican District Attorney Candidate Charles Peruto

President and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, David Thornburgh, discusses some of the issues and problems that have motivated Charles Peruto to run for District Attorney in Philadelphia.

Buchholz Fellow Sandy Vogel Interviews Bucks Co. Controller Candidate Andy Warren

Andy Warren, Republican Candidate for Bucks County Controller, tells viewers about himself and why he's looking to run.

Buchholz Fellow, Clarissa Griebel, Interview with Caroline Turner

Caroline Turner was a Democratic candidate for Philadelphia Municipal Court for the May 18, 2021 Primary.

C70 Interview with Michael Lambert

Live from Studio C70, hear from Municipal Court Judicial candidate Michael Lambert as he speaks with C70's Civic Engagement Consultant Megan Smith.

Buchholz Fellow Mariya Khandros Interview with Greg Yorgey-Girdy

Greg Yorgey-Girdy is judge-elect of the Philadelphia Municipal Court, and ran in the May 2021 primaries.