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Fresh Air opens the window on contemporary arts and issues with guests from worlds as diverse as literature and economics. Fresh Air Weekend collects the best segments from the week's programs and crafts them together for great weekend listening.

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Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Donald Trump again. Here’s what to expect

Delegates will hear from Trump, ratify the GOP platform that he approved and be introduced to Trump's vice presidential running mate.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris AAPI
Elections
Government
National
Philadelphia

‘A community that is a force’: Vice President Kamala Harris courts Asian American and Pacific Islander voters in Philadelphia

In Pennsylvania, a key swing state, more than 330,000 voters are Asian American and Pacific Islander.

2 years ago

Joe Biden and pastor Dr. J. Louis Felton
Elections
Health Care
National

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base

The issue remains a critical concern, but after his dismal debate performance, Biden is now busy trying to shore up his loyal base, including Black men.

2 years ago

Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Politics

Swing-state Democrat Casey walks a fine line between his own campaign and turmoil surrounding Biden

With control of the Senate on the line, the drama surrounding President Joe Biden is an unwelcome development for Democrats.

2 years ago

Amanda Zurawski
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania

‘No state will be safe’: Biden campaign event in Bucks County highlights abortion rights

Amanda Zurawski nearly died due to catastrophic complications during pregnancy in 2022.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at Philadelphia International Airport, Feb. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Employment
Government Accountability
Philadelphia

Judge upholds Parker’s return-to-office mandate. Philly city workers must be in person full-time starting Monday

Philly city worker union AFSCME lost a court case that would have blocked Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return to office mandate on Monday.

2 years ago

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This combination of photos shows Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, left, and President Joe Biden during a presidential debate hosted by CNN, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Elections
National

After Biden’s debate performance, the presidential race is unchanged

Biden actually gained a point since last month’s survey, which was taken before the debate.

2 years ago

Inside of the Pennsylvania Capitol building
Economy
Government
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Compromises on education spending, tax cuts, and transit headline Pa.’s $47.6B budget

The deal between the Democratic governor, narrowly Democratic-controlled state House, and Republican-led state Senate was finished two weeks after the June 30 deadline.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at a news conference following the NATO Summit in Washington, Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Elections
National

Biden says during news conference he’s going to ‘complete the job’ despite calls to bow out

Meanwhile, the campaign has been quietly surveying voters on Harris to determine how she’s viewed among the electorate, according to two people with knowledge of the campaign.

2 years ago

The State Capitol building in Harrisburg
Economy
Government
Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania lawmakers pass nearly $48B budget almost 2 weeks late

The legislation falls well short of the $6.2 billion increase phased in over five years sought for underfunded schools by the districts that sued and won in court.

2 years ago

an electric bus
Economic Development
Energy
Pennsylvania
Technology

Biden awards $1.7 billion to boost EV manufacturing and assembly in Pa. and 7 other states

The grants cover a broad range of the automotive supply chain, including parts for electric motorcycles and school buses, hybrid powertrains and electric SUVs.

2 years ago

Donald Trump on stage at a rally
Government
Government Accountability
National
NPR

It seems like Project 2025 is everywhere. But what is it?

While Trump has sought to deny a connection, there is plenty of overlap between Project 2025 and his agenda.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium
Philadelphia

Mayor Parker doubles down on Philly’s employee return to office order

Union leaders say some workers are prepared to quit over the mandate. Parker holds firm, saying the decision was “not made lightly.”

2 years ago

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Mike Johnson
Elections
Immigration

House GOP wants proof of citizenship to vote, boosting an election-year talking point

The GOP is using Democratic opposition to the bill as fuel for Trump’s claims that Democrats have encouraged the surge of migrants so they can get them to register and vote.

2 years ago

Inside a church
Elections
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

In swing-state Pennsylvania, a Latino-majority city embraces a chance to sway the 2024 election

The 2020 presidential election in Pennsylvania was decided by about 82,000 votes, and there are more than 600,000 eligible Latino voters in the state.

2 years ago

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