Politics & Policy
Chris Coons defeats challengers in Delaware’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
The incumbent successfully staved off his three Democratic challengers, besting Appelhans, Louve and Hansen.
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Federal judge refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to U.S. Attorney’s Office over possible crimes
The judge says Krasner and one of his top aides may have committed perjury, obstruction of justice and conspiracy.
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Listen 0:55EPA announces rollback of climate pollution rules for power plants
The announcement is the latest in a back-and-forth between Democratic and Republican administrations over whether or not to limit power plants’ greenhouse gas pollution.
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Inside a Philadelphia barbershop, Black men debate their political past and future
Political strategist Khalil Thompson is on a mission to understand why some Black men leaned Republican in recent elections.
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Some Democrats are recalibrating their approach to transgender issues as they seek a path to power
An increasing number of Democratic leaders have begun to push back against their party’s unflinching support for the transgender community this midterm season.
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The Pennsylvania Democrat says preparations for the 2037 commemoration should build on Philadelphia’s role in this year’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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Listen 0:58The hearing also focused on Democratic concerns about the administration’s efforts to require proof of citizenship for voting and dispatching ICE to polling locations.
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Listen 1:08The city office advocates for people in juvenile justice, child welfare and behavioral health care, teaching them their rights and helping turn their complaints into change.
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Party Switchers: Why Change Your Vote?
Have you ever changed your mind about a political issue? We’ll talk to experts about party switchers and what they could mean for the midterms.
Air Date: September 14, 2026
Listen 51:07‘Recipe for disaster’: Philadelphia activists urge City Council to pass a data center moratorium
The “No Data Centers in Philly” campaign will hold a press conference and rally at City Hall at noon on Monday.
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The state treasurer criticized Shapiro on taxes and transgender athletes and said state regulations are making it harder to do business in Pennsylvania.
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Listen 1:09U.S. Rep. Norcross promotes lithium-ion battery incentive bill at EMR as solution to fires
The bill would create a tax credit to help recycling companies buy battery detectors, tax battery makers and create a recycling program.
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A New Jersey legislator introduced a bill to ban lawmakers from using cellphones at the Statehouse
Assemblyman Brian Bergen says the measure is needed to stop lawmakers from playing games and gambling on their phones during voting sessions.
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Listen 1:09While U.S. Sen. John Fetterman said he was there as a "pragmatic" senator, U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean joined some Democrats for “counter-programming.”
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New Jersey election 2026: What to know about the 12th Congressional District race
The 12th District covers parts of Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties.
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