Politics & Policy
Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks
The FAA reported issues at Newark's international airport, as well as in Los Angeles, Texas and Florida. Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.
3 months ago
Democrats on the Graham Platner controversy
Are Democrats compromising their values in an effort to build a broad tent? What are the risks and where should the line be drawn?
Air Date: October 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:56Early voting begins in contests to pick New Jersey’s governor, New York City’s mayor
Early voting, which opened Saturday, runs through Nov. 2 in New Jersey and New York City. The races are key tests for Democratic Party leaders ahead of the 2026 midterms.
3 months ago
Nearly 472,000 Philadelphia residents rely on the federal food assistance program.
3 months ago
DOJ prepares to send election monitors to New Jersey, California following requests from state GOPs
The DOJ announced it will monitor polling sites in six jurisdictions: Passaic County, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, Orange, Kern, Riverside and Fresno counties in California.
3 months ago
Pennsylvania Supreme Court would be left short-handed if retention effort fails
Pennsylvania’s constitution lays out a clear procedure for filling a Supreme Court vacancy.
3 months ago
The massive tax bill passed by Republicans this summer included tax breaks for corporations and cuts to Medicaid and SNAP.
3 months ago
Listen 1:01‘Philly ain’t playing’: City steps up anti-dumping enforcement efforts
Forty additional city employees have been given authority to issue notices of violation against illegal dumpers. They hit the streets next month.
3 months ago
Listen 0:47Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
Republicans objected as Democrats proposed a voice vote on their legislation to pay all federal workers and prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from mass firings.
3 months ago
Pa. election 2025: What to know about the Superior Court candidates
Brandon Neuman, Maria Battista and Daniel Wassmer are vying for an open seat, while Judge Alice DuBow is up for a retention vote.
3 months ago
Will Coatesville’s new ShotSpotter system deliver on anti-gun violence promises?
Coatesville police are banking on ShotSpotter to help combat gun violence in Chester County's only city.
3 months ago
Listen 0:56Will ‘No Kings’ rallies make a difference?
The "No Kings" demonstrations drew millions to the streets to protest President Donald Trump. Are peaceful protests an effective strategy and what’s the end goal?
Air Date: October 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:40Trump seeks ‘a lot of money’ from federal government for past DOJ investigations
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he did not know the dollar figures involved and suggested he had not spoken to officials about it.
3 months ago
New Jersey election 2025: What Atlantic City voters need to know about the mayoral race
Embattled Democratic Mayor Marty Small Sr. is running for his second full term against Republican businessman Naeem Khan.
3 months ago
Older adults, who are also the most consistent voting bloc, have cited affordability as a top concern.
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