Politics & Policy
The Senate passes Trump’s agenda bill
In a 51-50 vote, Senate Republicans passed the massive tax and spending bill. Now it heads to the House. We'll talk about what's in the bill and potential political blowback.
Air Date: July 1, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:09Delaware lawmakers approve regulations for toxic PFAS chemicals
Regulations demanding Delaware water providers test for PFAS would take effect a year before federal requirements.
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Listen 1:14Philly’s U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans says he’ll retire at end of term
Evans, who had a stroke last year, won’t leave office until 2027. His announcement will likely set off a primary scramble to find his successor.
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Listen 1:16Democrats wrestle with how to conduct oversight as Trump officials crack down
Federal prosecutors say N.J. Rep. McIver interfered with law enforcement during an ICE facility visit. It's not the only clash between Democrats and the Trump administration.
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The rare weekend session comes as Republicans race to pass the president’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July 4 deadline.
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Democrats are trying to figure out what to do about John Fetterman. One of them is stepping up
Lamb says he isn’t running for anything right now, but he’ll do whatever he can to protect democracy and create a country with more opportunities for people.
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Philadelphia city workers union leader says they will walk if no deal by July 1
The union head says they are double digits apart on wage demands, as the clock ticks towards a Tuesday morning strike deadline.
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Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer’s office says he’ll go through each line of the 440 pages of the three budget bills.
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Lessons for Democrats from a progressive victory in NYC
A shocking twist in NYC's mayoral primary as a rising progressive star overtook former governor Andrew Cuomo. What message does Zohran Mandami's win send to the democrats?
Air Date: June 26, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 46:45Legislation creating a special primary election process is stalled in committee with not even the sponsor commenting on its merits.
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Listen 0:67Truckers fear job loss as new English language rules take effect
President Trump issued an executive order saying truckers must be proficient in English. At a New Jersey trucking school, a script of phrases is used for practice.
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Three candidates appear to be in the running so far. One has a half-endorsement from the president but the state treasurer is the early favorite.
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Listen 1:11Trump holds out reported Israel-Iran ceasefire deal as validation for his gamble of US airstrikes
A ceasefire would be welcome news for the region and the world. But the situation in the Middle East remains far from stable.
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US strikes Iranian nuclear sites
The U.S. entered the war between Israel and Iran Saturday night with airstrikes against three Iranian nuclear sites. We ask: "What’s your reaction to the attack?"
Air Date: June 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:36GOP tax bill would ease regulations on gun silencers and some rifles and shotguns
Loosening federal regulations on gun silencers and certain types of rifles and shotguns has long been a priority for the gun industry and Republicans.
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