The True Philadelphia Podcast with Matt O'Donnell

Madeline Bell started her career as a nurse at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Today, she is one of the most powerful female executives in the Philadelphia area, overseeing 16,000 CHOP employees and a budget of $3 billion. Bell also talks about: Obstacles women face in their careers (3:53), the lack of women on corporate boards in the region (4:41), female heads of state and the Democratic presidential field (7:48), the "impostor syndrome" (10:19), how much sleep she gets per night (11:24), how she deals with Mondays (12:34), the massive growth of CHOP (14:06), the possibility of curing different forms of pediatric cancer (15:24), organizing treatments at hospitals like restaurants do on menus for customers (16:44), how to bridge the user-payer separation in healthcare (18:11), why so many children are obese (20:05), her opinion on the effects of social media and smartphones on young people (21:50), why boredom is healthy (23:49) and when robots will take over hospitals (24:27). Recorded at Bell's office on the 14th floor of the CHOP executive tower in University City (2/18/19).

Madeline Bell started her career as a nurse at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Today, she is one of the most powerful female executives in the Philadelphia area, overseeing 16,000 CHOP employees and a budget of $3 billion. Bell also talks about: Obstacles women face in their careers (3:53), the lack of women on corporate boards in the region (4:41), female heads of state and the Democratic presidential field (7:48), the "impostor syndrome" (10:19), how much sleep she gets per night (11:24), how she deals with Mondays (12:34), the massive growth of CHOP (14:06), the possibility of curing different forms of pediatric cancer (15:24), organizing treatments at hospitals like restaurants do on menus for customers (16:44), how to bridge the user-payer separation in healthcare (18:11), why so many children are obese (20:05), her opinion on the effects of social media and smartphones on young people (21:50), why boredom is healthy (23:49) and when robots will take over hospitals (24:27). Recorded at Bell's office on the 14th floor of the CHOP executive tower in University City (2/18/19).

Madeline Bell started her career as a nurse at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Today, she is one of the most powerful female executives in the Philadelphia area, overseeing 16,000 CHOP employees and a budget of $3 billion. Bell also talks about: Obstacles women face in their careers (3:53), the lack of women on corporate boards in the region (4:41), female heads of state and the Democratic presidential field (7:48), the "impostor syndrome" (10:19), how much sleep she gets per night (11:24), how she deals with Mondays (12:34), the massive growth of CHOP (14:06), the possibility of curing different forms of pediatric cancer (15:24), organizing treatments at hospitals like restaurants do on menus for customers (16:44), how to bridge the user-payer separation in healthcare (18:11), why so many children are obese (20:05), her opinion on the effects of social media and smartphones on young people (21:50), why boredom is healthy (23:49) and when robots will take over hospitals (24:27). Recorded at Bell's office on the 14th floor of the CHOP executive tower in University City (2/18/19).

Madeline Bell started her career as a nurse at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Today, she is one of the most powerful female executives in the Philadelphia area, overseeing 16,000 CHOP employees and a budget of $3 billion. Bell also talks about: Obstacles women face in their careers (3:53), the lack of women on corporate boards in the region (4:41), female heads of state and the Democratic presidential field (7:48), the "impostor syndrome" (10:19), how much sleep she gets per night (11:24), how she deals with Mondays (12:34), the massive growth of CHOP (14:06), the possibility of curing different forms of pediatric cancer (15:24), organizing treatments at hospitals like restaurants do on menus for customers (16:44), how to bridge the user-payer separation in healthcare (18:11), why so many children are obese (20:05), her opinion on the effects of social media and smartphones on young people (21:50), why boredom is healthy (23:49) and when robots will take over hospitals (24:27). Recorded at Bell's office on the 14th floor of the CHOP executive tower in University City (2/18/19).

Every year I have the pleasure of moderating the Conversation With the Governor event for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Governor Wolf was my guest for the fifth straight year, having easily won reelection back in November 2018. We discuss: that odd gubernatorial debate hosted by Jeopardy!'s Alex Trebek, his opponent Scott Wagner, whether being a lame duck will lead to an "unshackled" style of governing, dealing with what may be an even more conservative legislature, his proposed budget and fee for natural gas extraction, losing out on Amazon, forcing communities to pay for state police protection, Philadelphia's new school board, the dire state of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's suit at inauguration, recreational marijuana, raising the state's minimum wage, tightening gun control measures, running for higher office, Howard Schultz, the indictments of union boss John Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon, and whether the Phillies will come up with Manny Machado, Bryce Harper - or both. Recorded at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in front of a packed audience.

Every year I have the pleasure of moderating the Conversation With the Governor event for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Governor Wolf was my guest for the fifth straight year, having easily won reelection back in November 2018. We discuss: that odd gubernatorial debate hosted by Jeopardy!'s Alex Trebek, his opponent Scott Wagner, whether being a lame duck will lead to an "unshackled" style of governing, dealing with what may be an even more conservative legislature, his proposed budget and fee for natural gas extraction, losing out on Amazon, forcing communities to pay for state police protection, Philadelphia's new school board, the dire state of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's suit at inauguration, recreational marijuana, raising the state's minimum wage, tightening gun control measures, running for higher office, Howard Schultz, the indictments of union boss John Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon, and whether the Phillies will come up with Manny Machado, Bryce Harper - or both. Recorded at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in front of a packed audience.

Every year I have the pleasure of moderating the Conversation With the Governor event for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Governor Wolf was my guest for the fifth straight year, having easily won reelection back in November 2018. We discuss: that odd gubernatorial debate hosted by Jeopardy!'s Alex Trebek, his opponent Scott Wagner, whether being a lame duck will lead to an "unshackled" style of governing, dealing with what may be an even more conservative legislature, his proposed budget and fee for natural gas extraction, losing out on Amazon, forcing communities to pay for state police protection, Philadelphia's new school board, the dire state of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's suit at inauguration, recreational marijuana, raising the state's minimum wage, tightening gun control measures, running for higher office, Howard Schultz, the indictments of union boss John Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon, and whether the Phillies will come up with Manny Machado, Bryce Harper - or both. Recorded at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in front of a packed audience.

Every year I have the pleasure of moderating the Conversation With the Governor event for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Governor Wolf was my guest for the fifth straight year, having easily won reelection back in November 2018. We discuss: that odd gubernatorial debate hosted by Jeopardy!'s Alex Trebek, his opponent Scott Wagner, whether being a lame duck will lead to an "unshackled" style of governing, dealing with what may be an even more conservative legislature, his proposed budget and fee for natural gas extraction, losing out on Amazon, forcing communities to pay for state police protection, Philadelphia's new school board, the dire state of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's suit at inauguration, recreational marijuana, raising the state's minimum wage, tightening gun control measures, running for higher office, Howard Schultz, the indictments of union boss John Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon, and whether the Phillies will come up with Manny Machado, Bryce Harper - or both. Recorded at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in front of a packed audience.

Every year I have the pleasure of moderating the Conversation With the Governor event for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Governor Wolf was my guest for the fifth straight year, having easily won reelection back in November 2018. We discuss: that odd gubernatorial debate hosted by Jeopardy!'s Alex Trebek, his opponent Scott Wagner, whether being a lame duck will lead to an "unshackled" style of governing, dealing with what may be an even more conservative legislature, his proposed budget and fee for natural gas extraction, losing out on Amazon, forcing communities to pay for state police protection, Philadelphia's new school board, the dire state of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's suit at inauguration, recreational marijuana, raising the state's minimum wage, tightening gun control measures, running for higher office, Howard Schultz, the indictments of union boss John Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon, and whether the Phillies will come up with Manny Machado, Bryce Harper - or both. Recorded at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in front of a packed audience.

Every year I have the pleasure of moderating the Conversation With the Governor event for the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Governor Wolf was my guest for the fifth straight year, having easily won reelection back in November 2018. We discuss: that odd gubernatorial debate hosted by Jeopardy!'s Alex Trebek, his opponent Scott Wagner, whether being a lame duck will lead to an "unshackled" style of governing, dealing with what may be an even more conservative legislature, his proposed budget and fee for natural gas extraction, losing out on Amazon, forcing communities to pay for state police protection, Philadelphia's new school board, the dire state of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman's suit at inauguration, recreational marijuana, raising the state's minimum wage, tightening gun control measures, running for higher office, Howard Schultz, the indictments of union boss John Dougherty and City Councilman Bobby Henon, and whether the Phillies will come up with Manny Machado, Bryce Harper - or both. Recorded at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia in front of a packed audience.

Formerly the Travel Mug Podcast, Matt is re-launching this series to focus on the people who are "True" to Philadelphia and the surrounding region. What does it mean to be "True Philadelphia"? It's one of those things where you know it when you see it, right? But generally it involves someone with grit and toughness, someone who is frank and honest beyond all costs, someone who has a "true" sense of belonging to the wonderful place we live in. All of the previous episodes of the Travel Mug Podcast will still be available for you to enjoy. And prepare for the brand new True Philadelphia Podcast in 2019!

Formerly the Travel Mug Podcast, Matt is re-launching this series to focus on the people who are "True" to Philadelphia and the surrounding region. What does it mean to be "True Philadelphia"? It's one of those things where you know it when you see it, right? But generally it involves someone with grit and toughness, someone who is frank and honest beyond all costs, someone who has a "true" sense of belonging to the wonderful place we live in. All of the previous episodes of the Travel Mug Podcast will still be available for you to enjoy. And prepare for the brand new True Philadelphia Podcast in 2019!

Formerly the Travel Mug Podcast, Matt is re-launching this series to focus on the people who are "True" to Philadelphia and the surrounding region. What does it mean to be "True Philadelphia"? It's one of those things where you know it when you see it, right? But generally it involves someone with grit and toughness, someone who is frank and honest beyond all costs, someone who has a "true" sense of belonging to the wonderful place we live in. All of the previous episodes of the Travel Mug Podcast will still be available for you to enjoy. And prepare for the brand new True Philadelphia Podcast in 2019!

Formerly the Travel Mug Podcast, Matt is re-launching this series to focus on the people who are "True" to Philadelphia and the surrounding region. What does it mean to be "True Philadelphia"? It's one of those things where you know it when you see it, right? But generally it involves someone with grit and toughness, someone who is frank and honest beyond all costs, someone who has a "true" sense of belonging to the wonderful place we live in. All of the previous episodes of the Travel Mug Podcast will still be available for you to enjoy. And prepare for the brand new True Philadelphia Podcast in 2019!

Formerly the Travel Mug Podcast, Matt is re-launching this series to focus on the people who are "True" to Philadelphia and the surrounding region. What does it mean to be "True Philadelphia"? It's one of those things where you know it when you see it, right? But generally it involves someone with grit and toughness, someone who is frank and honest beyond all costs, someone who has a "true" sense of belonging to the wonderful place we live in. All of the previous episodes of the Travel Mug Podcast will still be available for you to enjoy. And prepare for the brand new True Philadelphia Podcast in 2019!