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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Vice President Mike Pence
Radio Times
Elections
Politics

The electoral vote count; and mayhem in the Pa. state house

The past and present of counting the electoral college votes for President. We'll also hear about how Pa. Senate Republicans refused to seat a Democratic election winner.

Air Date: January 6, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
The Pennsylvania state Capitol in winter
Elections
Pennsylvania

8 Pa. House GOP members to oppose Biden’s electoral votes

As one of six states that flipped from Trump in 2016 to Biden in 2020, Pennsylvania could have a spotlight on it during debate over the Electoral College vote.

5 years ago

With the Washington Monument in the background, people attend a rally in support of President Donald Trump near the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Elections
National

Protesters swarm to Capitol, halt session on Biden victory

Lawmakers had convened for an extraordinary joint session to confirm the Electoral College results but protests erupted outside and government buildings were evacuated.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden campaigns in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, for Senate candidates Raphael Warnock, left, and Jon Ossoff
Elections
National

Warnock, Ossoff win in Georgia, handing Dems Senate control

His victory makes him the youngest U.S. senator and gives Democrats control the Senate for the opening of Democrat Joe Biden’s presidency.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump supporters gather on the statehouse steps as the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are sworn-in
Pennsylvania
Politics

In chaotic session, GOP seizes control from Fetterman, refuses to seat Democratic member who won election

The state has confirmed that an Allegheny County Democrat won another term in the Senate by 67 votes. The GOP is still hoping the courts will overturn the outcome.

5 years ago

Capitol in Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Politics

Frustrated by the Pa. legislature? How obscure rules kill reforms and fuel partisan gridlock

The rules put much of the power in the hands of the majority party, which Democrats and good-government groups said effectively stifles the voices of many Pennsylvanians.

5 years ago

An elections worker processes a mail ballot.
Elections
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Election officials want a say in Pa.’s voting reforms, but politics may get in the way

As two GOP lawmakers push to abolish mail voting, county election officials say the state should keep and improve the new system.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington before boarding Marine One
Radio Times
Environment
Health Care
Public Health

Trump’s phone call; pandemic preparedness

We examine the legal and ethical issues raised by President Trump's leaked phone call. Then, why weren't we prepared for the pandemic and will we be next time?

Air Date: January 5, 2021 10:00 am

Listen 49:15
President Trump arrives at a rally in support of Republican incumbent Sens. Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue
NPR
Elections
National

‘Definitely a Civil War’: Trump’s demands splinter GOP ahead of Georgia vote

President Trump has demanded total loyalty from Republicans, but nowhere more dramatically than in Georgia where the last thing the GOP needed was an intra-party fight.

5 years ago

Thomas Hedrich sets up voting flags at a polling location.
Elections
National

Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake

Tuesday's voting will help determine President-elect Joe Biden’s capacity to enact what may be the most progressive governing agenda in generations.

5 years ago

The U.S. Capitol in Washington
Keystone Crossroads
Elections
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Congress expected to certify Biden’s win this week — despite GOP push to subvert the vote

Based on allegations of fraud and “unlawful practices,” found meritless by the courts, many Republicans plan to contest the results in key swing states, including Pa.

5 years ago

The 2020 census form. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Government Accountability

Attorney: Congressional seat data not ready until February

The Census Bureau has found new irregularities in the headcount data that determines congressional seat allocations and the distribution of $1.5 trillion in spending each year

5 years ago

Gabriel Sterling, voting system implementation manager for the Georgia secretary of state's office, answers questions during a press conference in November. (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
NPR
Elections
Government Accountability

Georgia election official: Don’t let misinformation ‘suppress your own vote’

He went line by line Monday refuting allegations made by President Trump about the state's voting system.

5 years ago

A mural by Michelle Angela Ortiz on the Capitol steps in 2018. (Sarah Anne Hughes / Billy Penn)
Elections
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Event to burn ‘Trump 2024 flag’ is listed on Pa. government website. Surprisingly, that’s not unusual.

State officials said all publicly approved demonstrations appear in the online calendar.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden arrives at St. Edmond Catholic Church in Rehoboth Beach, Del., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Delaware
Elections

Virtual parade, military escort part of Biden inauguration plans

President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has released more details about the plans for the inauguration later this month.

5 years ago

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