
Politics & Policy
In a new book, Jacob Hacker and co-author Paul Pierson examine how the Republican party won over blue-collar Americans despite having policies that favor the top 1%.
Air Date: August 18, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Protesters at Biden’s Philly HQ push him to get aggressive on poverty; 1 arrested
Ralliers gathered outside of Biden’s Philly office, calling him to support universal healthcare and the Green New Deal. One protester was arrested.
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Delaware delegates excited to ‘host’ DNC convention
No state delegates will attend the Democrats’ gathering in Milwaukee, but they’re pumped to be closer to the virtual stage being set up in Wilmington.
5 years ago
Watch live: 2020 Democratic National Convention – Night one
Special coverage of the first night of the Democratic National Convention.
5 years ago
Kamala Harris could help Dems court Philly’s large Indian American community
With both parties actively courting South Asian American voters, Harris' presence on the Democratic ticket could have an impact in a critical swing state like Pa.
Air Date: August 17, 2020
Listen 19:14N.J. coronavirus recovery: State decision on fall sports coming this week
Some districts have already decided not to proceed with fall high school sports. Other school districts are moving forward with fall sports through student tryouts.
5 years ago
Big-time boost for solar energy in N.J. could cost utility customers big-time
A $1.4B annual price tag by 2030 "might be cheaper than what we’re doing now," says one longtime critic of state subsidies to solar developers.
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First-time Pa. DNC delegates prepare to nominate Joe Biden virtually
The DNC’s selection process is designed to yield delegates who vary widely in race, age and background. Their political priorities can also vary widely.
5 years ago
Philadelphia’s incoming managing director Tumar Alexander says preventing violence is his top priority and brings more diplomatic style than Brian Abernathy.
5 years ago
Postal Service warns states across US about mail voting
The warning letters sent to states raise the possibility that many Americans eligible for mail-in ballots this fall will not have them counted.
5 years ago
Delaware thrust into unlikely starring role in 2020 campaign
The spotlight on Delaware could be even brighter if Biden is elected. In addition to his Wilmington home, his family has a beach house in Rehoboth Beach.
5 years ago
Q&A: What’s happening at the US Postal Service, and why?
The USPS has found itself in the middle of a high-stakes election-year debate over who gets to vote in America, and how.
5 years ago
Not real news: A look at false claims around Kamala Harris
A roundup of some of the most popular but completely untrue stories and visuals of the week.
5 years ago
Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets
Policy changes to slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescriptions
5 years ago
Kamala Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden’s campaign
The enthusiasm surrounding her historic candidacy has brought in a record $48 million in 48 hours.
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