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Radio Times
Elections

Election security and the threats to it

Tensions are high as we near election day with dangerous political rhetoric and conspiracy theories swirling. Can our election system withstand the pressure?

Air Date: November 3, 2022 12:00 am

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Business
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New Jersey
Technology

New Jersey Legislature moves to make state’s cryptocurrency rules ‘industry-friendly’

The State General Assembly recently passed a package that would establish regulations for digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technologies.

3 years ago

Oz speaks at an event.
Elections
Health Care
Pennsylvania
Politics

‘Our patients will suffer’: Pa. doctors and elected officials criticize Oz’s abortion comments

In response to a question, Oz said that he is opposed to federally protecting abortion and that he wants “local political leaders” to decide on policy.

3 years ago

A sign reads Early Voting Site. A building is visible in the background.
Delaware
Elections
Politics

‘So convenient’: Delaware’s first crack at early in-person voting is attracting 5,000 people a day

Delaware is one of the last states to let voters vote early in person. Among Delawareans who cast their ballot early this year: President Joe Biden.

3 years ago

A man yells into a bullhorn surrounded by other people.
NPR
Elections
Government
National
Politics
Public Safety

Concerns of violence grow as Election Day nears

Researchers say the days following the election may pose a greater risk of violence than Election Day itself, particularly in locations where vote counting drags on.

3 years ago

A sign reads Stop the racists as people walk on a sidewalk in the background.
Elections
Philadelphia
Politics
Billy Penn

Who’s behind those ‘Stop the Racists’ signs all over Philly?

A disclaimer at the bottom, required on political signage, reads “Paid for by Philadelphia Votes.” The organization name doesn’t show up as an officially registered PAC.

3 years ago

Doug Mastriano speaks at a rally
Elections
Pennsylvania

Doug Mastriano’s proposed voter roll purge addresses a non-existent problem and targets vulnerable voters, experts say

Voter purges historically harm communities of color, and Pennsylvania's voter rolls are already "rigorously" maintained.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally
Elections
National

Trump 2024 campaign prepares for post-midterms launch

Another campaign would be a remarkable turn for any former president, much less one who made history as the first to be impeached twice.

3 years ago

Republican Rep. Jeff Van Drew (left) and Democrtic challenger Tim Alexander. (Edward Lea/The Press of Atlantic City via AP, Pool, and Tim Alexander for Congress/Facebook)
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Race to watch: Beyond the party flip, who better represents N.J.’s 2nd Congressional District?

Rep. Jeff Van Drew’s 2019 party flip from Democrat to Republican has drawn criticism. But his challenger, Tim Alexander, says that’s not the motivation behind his campaign.

3 years ago

First lady Jill Biden gestures in support of the Philadelphia Phillies as she and President Joe Biden walk on the South Lawn of the White House after stepping off Marine One, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Washington. The Bidens are returning to Washington after spending the weekend at their home in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Government
Philadelphia
Sports

Biden barbs ‘virulent’ Phillies fans during World Series

Biden took his own playful swing at Philly's infamously ornery sports fans — including one real close to home.

3 years ago

Close-up of election workers' hands handling ballots.
Elections
Government
Pennsylvania
WITF

Pennsylvania’s midterm election results may not be known on Election Night. Here are the facts

Counties and the Department of State say ballot processing and due diligence take time to do properly.

3 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Elections
Government
New Jersey

Gov. Murphy weighs in on N.J. police at polling stations, ballot counting process

On the governor’s monthly radio show with tri-state NPR affiliates, Murphy addressed changes to how elections are run in the Garden State.

3 years ago

Democratic incumbent Kathy Jennings (left) is being challenged by Republican Julianne Murray. (Cris Barrish/courtesy of Julianne Murray)
Delaware
Elections
Government
Law

Race to watch: AG Kathy Jennings and challenger Julianne Murray battle to be Delaware’s chief crime fighter

Jennings says her approach to equal justice has earned the right to a second term. Julianne Murray says the incumbent is soft on gun criminals.

3 years ago

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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva speaks after winning the presidential runoff election in São Paulo on Sunday. (Nelson Almeida/AFP / Getty Images)
NPR
Elections
Government
International

How an ex-president who had been jailed rose back to power over Brazil’s far right

President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva made a stunning political comeback by defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro. But he could face a short honeymoon.

3 years ago

File photo: Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her husband, Paul Pelosi, arrive at the State Department for the Kennedy Center Honors State Department Dinner, on Dec. 7, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf, File)
Government
Politics
Public Safety

Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker’s knees

The announcement of the federal charges on Monday came as San Francisco’s district attorney was set to announce state criminal charges as well against David DePape.

3 years ago

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