
Politics & Policy
What to expect in the New Jersey primary
Nearly a dozen candidates will compete on Tuesday for the chance to succeed Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy. Voters will also pick nominees for the state General Assembly.
2 weeks ago
What Trump ordering an investigation into Biden’s actions might mean legally and politically
Biden, 82, and now undergoing treatments for prostate cancer, dismissed Trump’s actions as “ridiculous.”
2 weeks ago
Will Philly finally fix its foster care system?
As Council hearings loom, activists, officials and advocates provide a wish list for Philly’s child welfare operations.
2 weeks ago
Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America.
2 weeks ago
Gov. Shapiro visits North Philly, sues Trump over food bank cuts
“These guys don’t know how to govern,” governor says of feds.
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Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to deficit, leave 10.9 million more people uninsured, CBO says
Over the next decade, the bill would cut taxes by $3.75 trillion, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. The president wants the bill on his desk by July 4.
2 weeks ago
To mark Pride Month we’re looking at the state of the LGBTQ+ community in 2025. President Trump is pushing to erode rights for trans people. Could other rights be next?
Air Date: June 4, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41‘Rocky start’: Progressives say Delaware Gov. Meyer’s transparency efforts are a mixed bag
Advocates had hoped Gov. Meyer and progressive lawmakers would introduce significant transparency initiatives this year.
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Listen 1:00Carstarphen is running for his second full term in office. Residents will also pick three at-large council members.
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Trump promises to hike steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% starting Wednesday. Here’s what we know
Foreign-made steel and aluminum is used in household products like soup cans and paper clips as well as big-ticket items like a stainless-steel refrigerators and cars.
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Mayor Parker hits the town hall circuit to promote $6.7 billion budget plan
The mayor and city officials offer nitty-gritty details and broad vision at a North Philly church.
2 weeks ago
What to know about the New Jersey primary and the governor race
With the NJ primary a week away, we dig into the hotly contested governor race, the 11 candidates, the key issues, the money, and President Trump's influence.
Air Date: June 3, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:05Trump, pushing for Ciattarelli, says New Jersey ‘ready to pop out of blue horror show’
The president, who has golf clubs around the state and frequently stays at his Bedminster property, announced his endorsement for Ciattarelli last month.
2 weeks ago
Delaware lawmakers consider legislation to overturn offshore wind project permit denial
Sussex County council members voted to deny a permit for offshore wind substation. But state lawmakers could reverse that decision.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:05Philadelphia organizers host people’s tribunal on war crimes in Gaza
Fridays at Fetterman’s, a group which holds weekly peace vigils for Gaza outside of Senator John Fetterman’s Philadelphia office, co-sponsored the event Saturday.
3 weeks ago
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