Politics & Policy
What worked for Biden in Delaware might not in D.C.
Delaware's bipartisan political culture helped shaped Joe Biden's career. But it remains to be seen if that spirit of compromise will work in the White House.
Air Date: November 12, 2020
Listen 13:47Pope Francis congratulates Biden, who will be the second Catholic president
According to a statement from the Biden-Harris transition team, the pair discussed some policy areas in which Biden is likely to break from President Trump.
3 years ago
Deciphering Trump’s legal challenges to the election
President Trump has been filing lawsuits and alleging fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Today, we discuss the merit of these suits and claims.
Air Date: November 12, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:43What New Jersey’s cannabis ballot measure could mean for Pennsylvania
Pa. faces a new dynamic if and when it considers whether to pursue its own recreational marijuana legalization measure.
3 years ago
They rejected Trump, but stuck with Republicans down-ballot. Meet Pa.’s ticket splitters
Across Pennsylvania, and especially in populous areas like the Philadelphia suburbs, voters sent mixed signals and down-ballot Republicans far out-performed Trump.
3 years ago
Listen 4:12Biden election could be big boon for Delaware tourism
Delaware tourism leaders hope for a big jump in visitors after seeing networks from around the world fixated on the Wilmington Riverfront for Joe Biden’s election win.
3 years ago
Biden chooses longtime adviser Ron Klain as chief of staff
In a statement Wednesday night, Biden suggested he chose Klain for the position because his longtime experience in Washington had prepared him for such challenges.
3 years ago
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy lawmakers to resign en masse
The resignation of the 15 remaining pro-democracy lawmakers will ratchet up tensions over the future of Hong Kong.
3 years ago
Republican Philly commissioner to Trump: Your personal attacks are a distraction
“One thing I can’t comprehend is how hungry people are to consume lies,” City Commissioner Al Schmidt told CNN.
3 years ago
N.J. attorney general quarantining after staffer tests positive
Grewal, who has no symptoms, is following federal and state health guidance and quarantining at home while officials notify everyone who may have come into contact with him.
3 years ago
Farm workers say the government is trying to cut their wages
While most people in the country were focused on counting votes last week, the U.S. Department of Labor published some controversial new rules dealing with farm labor.
3 years ago
Atlantic City’s pipe dream: 3-5 year exclusive on pot sales
Now that New Jersey voters have approved recreational marijuana, Mayor Small wants his city to be the only place in the state where it can be sold for three to five years.
3 years ago
Biden plans to reopen America to refugees after Trump slashed admissions
Biden promises to take a starkly different approach from his predecessor: to "set the annual global refugee admissions cap to 125,000, and seek to raise it over time."
3 years ago
With Alaska GOP victory, balance of power in Senate to be decided in Georgia
The heated battle over Georgia's Senate seats has become entwined with President Trump's ongoing battle to contest the outcome of the election.
3 years ago
Good job, Philly: Only 1% of city mail ballots were ‘naked’
Election officials worried the rule would disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters.
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