Politics & Policy
Trump’s popularity heading into 2026
President Trump’s approval ratings on key issues, such as immigration and healthcare, have dipped lately. Is the famously “Teflon” president showing a real erosion in support?
Air Date: December 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:14‘Making sure we’re helping people’: Council President Kenyatta Johnson on how to make Philly better
Two years into his first term leading City Council, Kenyatta Johnson talks about his priorities and improving conditions for all in Philadelphia.
10 months ago
Listen 6:45Higher cost, worse coverage: Affordable Care Act enrollees say expiring subsidies will hit them hard
Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance.
10 months ago
Council passes bills on sidewalk cafes, Greyhound bus station and mobile care providers
Votes to end trash incineration and modify the resign-to-run rule were postponed.
10 months ago
The Senate voted down dueling health proposals. Here’s what’s at stake for Americans
The political stakes of rising health insurance premiums are looming as affordability concerns have emerged as a key issue for voters going into the 2026 midterms.
10 months ago
Jenkintown limits local police collaboration with ICE
Residents pushed back on the original measure, passed in September, saying it allowed local police to assist ICE agents without judicial warrants.
10 months ago
Listen 1:11Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts.
10 months ago
Delaware County property taxes will climb 19% in 2026
For the second consecutive year, Delaware County Council is enacting a double-digit property tax hike on homeowners.
10 months ago
Listen 0:49Philly Mayor Parker’s $2B housing plan
Mayor Cherelle Parker makes the case for building and preserving 30,000 housing units in the city and reflects on her first two years in office.
Air Date: December 10, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 47:07At Poconos rally, Trump calls affordability a ‘hoax’ and turns to grievances about immigration
What seems undeniable — even to Trump supporters in Monroe County — is that inflation seems to be here to stay.
10 months ago
Alina Habba, U.S. attorney for New Jersey, is stepping down
Habba’s resignation comes a week after a federal appeals court ruled that she is disqualified from serving in an “acting” capacity.
10 months ago
Listen 0:38AI is watching: Are we safer or sliding toward ‘1984’?
Does AI-powered surveillance make us safer? From Ring cams catching package thieves to systems claiming to detect shooters, AI security tech is rapidly advancing.
Air Date: December 8, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12As Trump administration moves away from solar energy, Philly doubles down with new Abes Run deal
The 20-year contract locks in a fixed price meant to insulate the city from rising costs. But the price is higher than what the city initially sought.
10 months ago
Listen 1:02Chester County certifies election results in tense meeting amid poll book controversy
Apologies were met with frustration from angry residents, who called for resignations from the county’s top officials.
11 months ago
Listen 1:05How Trump’s rollbacks to vehicle mileage rules could impact Philly air quality
The Trump administration said it wants to make cars more affordable.
11 months ago
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