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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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PA Voter Walking
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Who is Judge Victor Stabile, and what is judicial retention?

Stabile, a Republican, is one of two statewide judges up for retention this year. The yes-or-no vote either kicks judges off the bench, or keeps them there for another decade.

2 years ago

A view of the State Capitol and
Politics & Policy

What to expect in New Jersey’s general election

Democrats currently have a 25-15 advantage in the state Senate and a 46-34 lead in the state Assembly.

2 years ago

Daniel McCaffery (D) and Carolyn Carluccio (R), candidates for the Pa. Supreme Court.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s election will be headlined by races for statewide courts, including a high court seat

Judges and justices serve 10-year terms before they must run for retention to stay on the court.

2 years ago

Left to right from the top: Bill Dennon, Jeffrey Jones, Elaine Paul Schaefer, Christine Reuther, Joy Schwartz, and Dr. Monica Taylor are candidates for the Delaware County Council.
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Delco GOP challenges Democrats’ first council majority

Democrats won control of Delaware County Council in 2019 for the first time since the Civil War. The GOP is looking to reclaim those seats.

2 years ago

Listen 2:42
SNAC educator Maxine Middlebrook stands next to a very tall sunflower plant.
Education

From garden to classroom, Southern Delaware’s SNAC Garden Foundation aims to enhance student learning and well-being

The foundation helps transform school gardens into outdoor classrooms to promote nature appreciation and healthier eating habits.

2 years ago

Listen 1:19
Mike Geraghty, the Director of the New Jersey cyber security and communications integration cell.
Politics & Policy

With early voting underway, New Jersey is ramping up election security

Multiple agencies are working together on election security in the Garden State.

2 years ago

Nyjah Smith and Ryan Harris smiling and posing for a photo.
Courts & Law

Philly police proposed a new cadet program in hopes of recruiting city’s teens and building trust

Philly teens could simultaneously go to local colleges and learn to be police officers during the yet-to-launch cadet program, but it won’t be an easy sell with all youth.

2 years ago

Listen 1:56
Hundreds of people gathered in Philadelphia 30th Street Station's main terminal hold a sign that reads Ceasefire!
Community

Hundreds protest at Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza

WHYY News saw several protesters detained by police after demonstrators began blocking entrances to the station.

2 years ago

Cecelia Peterson and Dan Pollock move a table at a polling place
Politics & Policy

Former Philly Election Commissioner Al Schmidt, local officials ask Congress for more support and protection for poll workers

Violence and harassment are driving America’s poll workers from their posts. Election officials say Congress can help.

2 years ago

Navy Adm. Lisa Franchetti speaks during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on her nomination for reappointment to the grade of admiral and to be Chief of Naval Operations, Sept. 14, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Politics & Policy

Senate sidesteps Tuberville’s hold and confirms new Navy head, first female on Joint Chiefs of Staff

Tuberville has drawn bipartisan criticism for holding up almost 400 military nominations in an effort to protest Pentagon abortion policy.

2 years ago

Ken Curry posing for a photo.
Politics & Policy

What do Philly’s small business owners want from the city’s 100th mayor? ‘Fix everything’

As they prepare to cast their ballots in the general election, some small business owners say they’re frustrated over a lack of city support.

2 years ago

Listen 2:17
The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023
Courts & Law

Prosecutor: Former Memphis officer pleads guilty to state and federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death

The remaining four officers have a May 6 trial date in federal court. A trial has not yet been set in state court.

2 years ago

In this Oct. 29, 2008, file photo, a drilling rig used to extract natural gas from the Marcellus Shale, located on a hill above a pond on John Dunn's farm in the Washington County borough of Houston, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania to partner with natural gas driller on in-depth study of air emissions, water quality

State officials are touting the collaboration with CNX Resources Corp. as the first of its kind.

2 years ago

Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women
Courts & Law

Gov. Murphy closes part of N.J.’s only women’s prison amid reports of misconduct there

The move partly fulfills a promise made more than two years ago to close the facility amid reports of sexual abuse and misconduct there.

2 years ago

Taylor Swift on stage
Politics & Policy

New Jersey governor spent $12K on stadium events, including a Taylor Swift concert

A Murphy spokesperson said the Democratic State Committee was expected to cover the stadium costs.

2 years ago

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