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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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Outgoing Delaware Gov. John Carney speaks to supporters at Catherine Rooney's Irish bar after winning the race for Wilmington mayor. (Sarah Mueller/WHYY)
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Delaware Gov. John Carney becomes Wilmington’s next mayor

Gov. John Carney was term-limited from serving as governor again. He already served in Congress and as the state’s lieutenant governor.

2 years ago

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Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride appears on stage
Delaware
Elections
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Complete list of winners and losers in Delaware’s primary election

See who voters chose to represent their party in the general election contests for governor and a slew of statewide and local offices

2 years ago

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on debate stage
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Key takeaways from the Harris-Trump debate in Philadelphia

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debated each other onstage for the first and possibly the last time. The 90-minute debate featured clashes over abortion, race and the economy.

2 years ago

Matt Meyer speaking at a podium standing with his family
Delaware
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Meyer defeats scandal-plagued Hall-Long and O’Mara in Delaware’s Democratic primary for governor

The New Castle County leader capitalized on Lt. Gov. Hall-Long’s campaign finance scandal to beat her and first-time candidate O’Mara.

2 years ago

Donald Trump waves
Elections
National

A look at false and misleading claims as Trump and Harris meet for their first debate

As Kamala Harris and President Donald Trump meet face-to-face for Tuesday's debate, their highly different views of the country are expected to come into stark contrast.

2 years ago

Woman holding a campaign sign for Danielle Covington
Delaware
Elections
Government Accountability

Delaware candidates monitor a polling location for voting issues before polls close at 8 p.m.

Area Delaware candidates visited a Wilmington polling location on the last early voting day to greet supporters and monitor for voting irregularities.

2 years ago

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Donald Trump gestures
Elections
National

Trump’s rhetoric on elections turns ominous as voting nears in the presidential race

Rhetoric by Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has turned more ominous as early voting in the presidential race draws near.

2 years ago

Preparing for the presidential debate
Elections
Government
Philadelphia

Here’s where you can watch the Harris-Trump presidential debate in Philly

Democratic, Republican and nonpartisan watch parties are all on the table.

2 years ago

The Chester Housing Authority of Chester, Pa.
Housing
Pennsylvania

Chester Housing Authority appoints Cindy Thompson as new CEO. The embattled agency says ex-leader had a ‘planned retirement’

The Chester Housing Authority did not consult first-term Mayor Stefan Roots before appointing a new housing director.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to debate for the first time on September 10 at the National Constitution Center.
Studio 2
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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Analyzing what’s at stake in the Trump-Harris debate

Ahead of what could be one of the most significant presidential debates in American history, WHYY’s Studio 2 breaks down what’s at stake.

Air Date: September 10, 2024 12:00 pm

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris
Elections
National

Here’s where Kamala Harris and Donald Trump stand on key issues, from democracy and immigration to tariffs and trade

The outcome of the presidential race could drastically change the tax code, abortion access and U.S. commitments made to curb the damage caused by climate change.

2 years ago

Sen. George Helmy takes oath of office
Elections
New Jersey

New Jersey Democrat George Helmy sworn in as replacement for Menendez in the Senate

New Jersey has a new U.S. senator after the August resignation of Democrat Bob Menendez.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump speak
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

The Harris-Trump debate in Philly becomes the 2024 election’s latest landmark event

The first early ballots of the presidential race will go out just hours after the debate at Philadelphia's National Constitution Center.

2 years ago

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept.10, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Delaware
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Election 2024 updates: Harris and Trump spar over abortion, economy in Philly debate; Delaware primary results

In a historic debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offered starkly different views of America's future.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania

10,000 women expected to gather in Philly for women’s conference 2 days after presidential election

Ahead of the upcoming presidential debate, discussion about this year’s Pennsylvania Conference for Women leans toward the significance of a possible first female president.

2 years ago

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