Politics & Policy
Inside the growing alliance between anti-vaccine activists and pro-Trump Republicans
As the U.S. heads into midterm elections, the political right and the anti-vaccine movement are drawing ever-closer together — potentially at the cost of thousands of lives.
4 years ago
Will Pa. lawmakers live up to their redistricting transparency promises? Doubt is creeping in
The House GOP caucus promised the “most transparent” congressional redistricting process ever. Advocates for redistricting reform worry it’s empty talk with less than two mont
4 years ago
Listen 5:00The N.J. state Senate passed a bill to establish Asian American and Pacific Islander curriculum in schools. Some advocates worry it may linger in the Assembly.
4 years ago
Philadelphia commerce director resigns following reports of antisemitic comments, verbal abuse
Former staffers alleged Rashid had made antisemitic remarks and verbally abused women staffers. Mayor Kenney accepted his resignation on Sunday.
4 years ago
2nd Stacey Abrams governor bid sees new tests, intrigues
Stacey Abrams' 2022 Democratic campaign for Georgia governor is likely to be different than her narrow 2018 loss.
4 years ago
Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98
Elizabeth Dole has tweeted that her husband, Republican political icon Bob Dole, has died at age 98.
4 years ago
CNN fires Chris Cuomo for role in fighting brother’s sexual harassment scandal
Cuomo's termination follows revelations that shed light on the journalist's role in helping his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
4 years ago
Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow
President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call Tuesday, the Kremlin said, as tensions between the Un ...
4 years ago
Municipal bank could be a first for Philadelphia and the country
The first municipal public bank in the country could be coming to Philadelphia now that legislation is moving forward in City Council.
4 years ago
Philadelphia City Council considers changing ethics rules
Legislation has been introduced to clarify conflicts of interest in Philadelphia City Council, though officials say the conviction of a member has nothing to do with it.
4 years ago
Congress avoids a government shutdown — but a long to-do list looms
Congress has less than three weeks to resolve differences that have plagued both parties for the entire year.
4 years ago
Lawmaker pleads guilty in double-dipping reimbursements case
The state attorney general’s office said Margo Davidson pleaded guilty Thursday in Dauphin County Court to five counts, including theft by deception.
4 years ago
Rich? Want to be a U.S. senator? Welcome to Pennsylvania!
Introducing Carla Sands, Mehmet Oz and David McCormick, all three of whom seem prepared to spend millions of their own dollars to win a Senate seat.
4 years ago
Watch as GOP assemblymen refuse to show vaccination records to state police
Some GOP members call the restrictions “tyranny.” Others comply. In the end all get down to business.
4 years ago
Tipped workers and the fight for a livable wage
Tipped workers make a subminimum wage and during the pandemic tips have declined while harassment has increased. This hour, improving work and wages for tipped workers.
Air Date: December 10, 2021 10:00 am
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