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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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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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Economy
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Pennsylvania

PhilaPort handled $4.5B of imports from China in 2024. Officials worry Trump’s tariffs put that business at risk

Pennsylvania officials worry that President Donald Trump’s tariff policies are threatening global trade, local businesses, jobs and consumer affordability.

1 month ago

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Delaware
Government
Health Care

Possible HIV funding cuts could ‘wipe out’ Delaware prevention program

Delaware groups that provide HIV prevention, testing and treatment fear their federal support could soon disappear.

1 month ago

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Studio 2
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National
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Recession fears are mounting. What should Americans do?

Americans are pessimistic about their financial futures. Consumer confidence has dropped. Some are too scared to look at their 401Ks. What should we do in this uncertain time?

Air Date: April 9, 2025 12:00 pm

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Dumping at Fairhill and Annsbury streets in North Philadelphia
Environment
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

$22,000 for dumping a couch? Philadelphia boosts fines and sues to collect

Most violators have yet to pay up, but officials contend dumping is declining.

1 month ago

a cargo ship in the water
Business
Economy
International

Answering your questions about President Trump’s vast new tariffs

It is often unclear what the president is trying to accomplish with his reciprocal tariffs, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding his trade wars.

1 month ago

Traders in shock on the floor of the stock exchange
Economy
Government Accountability

Dow drops 1,600 as US stocks lead worldwide sell-off after Trump’s tariffs cause a COVID-like shock

The S&P 500 sank 4.8%, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe, for its worst day since the pandemic crashed the economy in 2020.

1 month ago

Trump speaking to the press
Studio 2
Economy
National
Politics

Trump’s tariffs: Will they help or harm Americans?

A slew of tariffs from the Trump administration take effect Wednesday. Many economists warn these tariffs will drag down the economy, while Trump argues they’ll help the US.

Air Date: April 1, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 45:09
Mary Gay Scanlon speaks behind a podium
Aging
Pennsylvania
Politics

U.S. Rep. Scanlon, Delco seniors rally outside of Social Security building

Some local seniors are worried about what the Trump administration’s cuts to the Social Security Administration could mean for them.

2 months ago

Listen 0:56
Dr. Michelle Carerra Morales poses for a photo in a hallway
PlanPhilly
Economic Development
Economy
Philadelphia

Philly nonprofit is giving cash to families to jumpstart their way to the middle class

Organizers say that residents can’t budget their way out of poverty and would benefit from a cash influx and an economic mobility counselor.

2 months ago

Listen 0:59
Working Families party members and Philadelphia City Councilmembers Kendra Brooks and Nicolas O’Rourke introduce an alternative business tax plan.
Business
Economy
Law
Philadelphia

Philadelphia City Council weighs small business tax exemption dilemma as some push to double it

Tax relief on the first $100,000 of revenue for businesses in Philadelphia could either be eliminated or doubled in the next city budget.

2 months ago

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A portion of the 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return form is shown
Taxes
Billy Penn

A procrastinator’s guide to tax season resources and deadlines

There is help available to prepare your tax returns, especially for families with lower incomes. Experts advise to start on it now.

2 months ago

Shop windows on a busy commercial corridor.
PlanPhilly
Business
Economy
Philadelphia
Politics

Trump executive order may wipe out community financing in Philly and beyond

The Community Development Financial Institutions Fund was created to fill in the credit gap for low income entrepreneurs but without federal support the system could collapse.

2 months ago

Listen 0:54
University of Delaware campus
Delaware
Higher Education

University of Delaware receives $71.5 million donation, the largest in school history

Construction on Siegfried Hall is scheduled to begin in 2029. Spaces within the new facility will provide “experiential learning” for students.

2 months ago

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Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens speaks to a number of other CEOs on a stage at West Chester University
Business
Pennsylvania

Philly-area CEOs challenged by economic uncertainty. Here’s how they’re managing it

Some top leaders say they are relying on strategies they used during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to manage the current economic uncertainties.

2 months ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker enters council chambers
PlanPhilly
Business
Philadelphia
Politics

Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts

Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.

2 months ago

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