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Politics & Policy

old photos of David McCormick as a high school wrestler
Elections
Pennsylvania

Wrestle mania: McCormick launches first campaign ad in Pa. Senate race featuring high school sports success

McCormick is going big early in what may be the most expensive Senate race of 2024 as Democrats face a tough path to keeping the upper chamber.

2 years ago

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David Harrison drops off his mail ballot for the Pennsylvania primary election in Newtown Square, Pa., Monday, May 2, 2022.
Delaware
Elections
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Election dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del. in 2024

Voters will head to the polls this November to weigh in on races for president, U.S. Senate, state legislatures and beyond.

2 years ago

A ball goes through a basket before a second-round college basketball game between Iowa and West Virginia in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Crime
Higher Education
National
Sports

NCAA President Charlie Baker urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes

Ohio, Vermont and Maryland are among the states that have removed prop betting on college athletes.

2 years ago

foldable voting booths
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Court tosses Republican Pennsylvania lawmakers’ challenge of state, federal voter access actions

“A vague, generalized allegation that elections, generally, will be undermined, is not the type of case or controversy that this court may rule on," the judge said.

2 years ago

Tamika Nwalipenja (left) speaks during an WHYY Bridging Blocks event
Philadelphia
Public Health

WHYY’s Bridging Blocks discussion on reproductive rights finds common ground through diverse perspectives

Despite diverging viewpoints, attendees agreed that stronger support systems are needed for children and families.

2 years ago

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (right) waves on stage with Nicole Shanahan, after announcing her as his running mate, during a campaign event, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)
Elections
Government
National

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. picks Nicole Shanahan as his running mate for his independent White House bid

Shanahan is a California lawyer and philanthropist who’s never held elected office.

2 years ago

Eric Settle posing with Christine Todd Whitman
Elections
Pennsylvania

A former Montco Republican has joined Pa.’s crowded AG race as a Forward Party candidate

Former GOP N.J. Gov. Christine Todd Whitman and former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang formed the party hoping to establish a viable third option for candidates.

2 years ago

This hour, we look about how dissent shaped our country and talk to book author Ralph Young.
Studio 2
Government
History
National

American Patriots: A Short History of Dissent, Apple Antitrust Lawsuit

Dissent is baked into American history and the character of our nation. This hour, we look at how dissent has shaped our country.

Air Date: March 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy
Elections
Government
New Jersey
Politics

As Tammy Murphy exits N.J.’s U.S. Senate race, Andy Kim is the Democratic candidate to beat

Two other candidates remain in the race: Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, a labor leader, and Lawrence Hamm, an activist based in Newark.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Large mansion
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Upgrades to Pa. governor’s mansion bankrolled by private group that won’t disclose donors, full cost

A NYC design firm has been hired to refurbish public areas of the residence, but no one will say who is managing the project, raising money for it, or who is paying for it.

2 years ago

Side by side photos of Bob Casey and David McCormick
Elections
Pennsylvania

Casey, McCormick to appear alone on Senate ballots in Pennsylvania after courts boot off challengers

The November contest between Casey and McCormick is expected to be one of the most expensive and closely watched races in the nation.

2 years ago

A woman holds a sign during a protest in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Government
International
Military

Poland demands explanation from Russia after a missile enters its airspace during attack on Ukraine

The incident on Sunday prompted the NATO member to activate F-16 fighter jets. It was Russia’s third big missile attack on Ukraine in the past four days.

2 years ago

A couple kisses while waiting for the start of a campaign rally with former President Donald Trump on March 9 in Rome, Ga.
NPR
Elections
National
Politics

Like a Phish concert but with more grievance, this is what it’s like at a Trump rally

For many Americans, Trumpism isn't just about politics; it's a core part of their identities.

2 years ago

Tammy Murphy
Elections
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez

Murphy announced her decision in a video posted to her social media on Sunday. Her decision to drop out likely clears the way for U.S. Rep. Andy Kim in the Democratic primary.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden arrives to deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Washington.
NPR
Elections
Government
Innovation
National

It’s easy to tune out politics. Biden’s campaign is using an app to get around that

The Biden administration and Democrats are testing an app called Reach that supplies a regular stream of pro-Biden content and messages that volunteers can share.

2 years ago

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