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.
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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 17:0566 million and counting: Americans are breaking early voting records
With about a week left, Americans have already cast 62 million early ballots, putting the 2020 election on track for historic levels of voter turnout.
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Should 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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If there’s no election night winner, don’t panic
This year, election projections and unofficial tabulations from the states themselves may take a little longer. That doesn't necessarily mean there's an issue.
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How police, National Guard and the military are preparing for Election Day tensions
Uniformed police are generally not allowed around polling places, and the Pentagon doesn't want to get involved. Still, they're getting ready if things get out of control.
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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.
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