
Politics & Policy
2 conservative hoaxers charged for robocalls to voters in Pa. and 4 other states
They were charged in Detroit on Oct. 1 with conspiring to intimidate voters and using a computer to commit crimes.
5 years ago
Philly City Council bill would ban police traffic stops for minor violations
The controversial measure is rooted in data that show Philly police pull over a disproportionate number of Black drivers for minor traffic violations.
5 years ago
Philly could ban using tear gas, rubber bullets on protesters
Despite a police moratorium on the practice, Philly City Council is expected to pass a ban on police using tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters.
Air Date: October 27, 2020
Listen 17:05Should the Electoral College be abolished?
A majority of Americans believe the Electoral College should be eliminated. This hour -- the history of the electoral system and what should replace it.
Air Date: October 27, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:43More training on the way for Philly’s first-time poll workers
With thousands of new poll workers signed up to help on Election Day, organizations are teaming up to offer them additional training.
5 years ago
Trump dominated Facebook in 2016. In 2020, Biden is outspending him in Pa.
The Biden campaign has a larger war chest and is outspending the incumbent in both digital and TV ads.
5 years ago
Labor support for Fitzpatrick gives Democrats tougher road to flip Bucks congressional seat
Of the competitive congressional races in Pa. this cycle, this is the only where the Republican has gotten more money from unions than the Democrat.
5 years ago
Listen 2:04From Philly to Erie, 12 Pa. voters talk about their crucial swing state vote
People across the state talk about their vote and how they’re being affected by the biggest issues of the year — including COVID-19, the economy and racial justice.
5 years ago
Listen 12:12How Philly-area election boards will count your mail ballot
Philly-area counties have invested millions of dollars into equipment and manpower to count an unprecedented number of mail ballots.
5 years ago
The chances of flipping the Pa. legislature blue
For Democrats, taking full control of the state legislature has been an elusive goal. But this year, Philly's increasingly blue suburbs may give them more of a chance.
Air Date: October 26, 2020
Listen 15:03Get in line by 5 PM: Philly expands satellite election office hours for ballot request deadline
Tuesday is the last day to apply to vote by mail, but voting centers will remain open through Nov. 3.
5 years ago
Trump visits Lehigh Valley in battleground blitz
President Donald Trump is holding three campaign rallies in Pennsylvania Monday as he focuses on overcoming polling in the Keystone State to defeat Joe Biden.
5 years ago
US to get 9th justice with Dems powerless to block Barrett
Amy Coney Barrett would secure a conservative court majority for the foreseeable future, potentially opening a new era of rulings on abortion, gay marriage and Obamacare.
5 years ago
National Guard cybersquad to help secure Delaware election
Digital warriors from the National Guard will assist the state’s IT department in fending off possible online attacks through Election Day.
5 years ago
What Pa. pollsters got wrong in 2016, and why 2020 might be different
They say polls of Pa. voters in 2016 were hurt by late-breaking news and a higher number of undecided voters. This time more voters have made up their minds.
5 years ago
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