Politics & Policy
Procrastinator’s Guide to the May 2022 primary election in Philadelphia
Your cheat sheet for being informed on Election Day.
4 years ago
Biden starts program to provide discounted internet service
The program announced Monday could effectively make tens of millions of households eligible for free service.
4 years ago
Sen. Anthony Williams, 23-year incumbent, has his first real challenger. He says it’s ‘insulting’
Progressive Paul Prescod is running to unseat longtime Sen. Anthony Williams. Williams says Prescod is “from a band of socialist Democrats.”
4 years ago
Listen 5:07The leaked abortion decision blew up overnight. In 1973, Roe had a longer fuse
The reaction to Roe vs. Wade was immense, but not immediately so. It took months and years for the anti-abortion movement to fully form, to organize and gain political power.
4 years ago
G-7 leaders mark VE Day stressing unity, support for Ukraine
Leaders from the G7 developed democracies have pledged to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil, as they met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
4 years ago
Ukraine: Women, kids, older adults evacuated from steel mill
Iryna Veheshchuk says that “This part of the Mariupol humanitarian operation has been completed.” She did not elaborate.
4 years ago
Jill Biden hears heartbreak of Ukrainian moms now in Romania
The American first lady praised the Romanian government and relief organizations for the range of humanitarian aid they are providing to refugees.
4 years ago
After scathing report on Philly’s child welfare system, DHS head describes efforts to improve
Friday’s hearing came weeks after a City Council committee report accused Philly’s child welfare system of separating families without cause.
4 years ago
Oz’s ties to Turkey attacked in Pennsylvania’s Senate race
The criticism of Oz and his ties to Turkey has mushroomed in the weeks after Oz won the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
4 years ago
Shapiro, only Dem running for Pa. governor, vows to veto abortion restrictions
If elected, Shapiro could be key to maintaining abortion protections in Pennsylvania. Every Republican candidate supports banning or limiting abortions.
4 years ago
Jill Biden brings thanks, ketchup to U.S. troops in Romania
Biden on Friday opened a four-day trip to Europe to learn about the refugee crisis caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
4 years ago
Late-night Delaware legislative tradition could soon be a thing of the past
Lawmakers will consider a constitutional amendment to end the need to continue working after midnight on the final day of the legislative session.
4 years ago
Lawmakers navigate Pennsylvania primary with unfamiliar maps
Going before voters in the May 17 primary election will be candidates for all 203 House and 25 of 50 Senate seats.
4 years ago
Nicholas Confessore on Tucker Carlson, “American Nationalist”
Journalist Nicholas Confessore discusses his three part series about conservative media 'icon' Tucker Carlson's rise to cable television supremacy.
Air Date: May 6, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Karine Jean-Pierre to be next White House press secretary
She will be the first Black woman and the first openly LGBTQ person to serve in the role.
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