Politics & Policy
Mueller to Congress: If not him, who? If not now, when?
It was nice to finally hear Robert Mueller's voice, even though he lards his speech with circumlocutious double negatives.
5 years ago
Uber to start banning passengers with low ratings
Uber has unveiled a new policy that enables the company to kick riders with low ratings to the curb.
5 years ago
‘I want to rob cancer of its prize’: N.J. man moves to Calif. to legally end his life
Kevin Roster, a 36-year-old with terminal cancer, wants the ‘freedom to choose’ how he dies. He says he can’t wait for N.J.’s ‘Aid in Dying’ law to take effect in August.
5 years ago
Listen 3:06Why a West Philly political dynasty is ending
After 27 years, West Philly Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell suffered a surprising defeat last week. Does her defeat speak more to her own record or to her changing district?
Air Date: May 30, 2019
Listen 17:16Recreational marijuana laws were put on hold by N.J. and N.Y. What’s that mean for Pennsylvania?
Key lawmakers say what does or doesn’t happen in New York and New Jersey doesn’t affect their thinking on what should happen here.
5 years ago
N.J. primary provides another opportunity to test new voting machines
Gloucester County in New Jersey is the latest in the state to adopt voting machines that provide a paper trail.
5 years ago
Democratic presidential field will look a lot smaller by September
The new qualification standards will require candidates to double their poll numbers and grassroots fundraising support from what's required for the debates through the summer
5 years ago
McConnell would fill potential Supreme Court vacancy in 2020, reversal of 2016 stance
Speaking to an audience in Kentucky Monday, McConnell said should a vacancy occur on the court in 2020 — a presidential election year — he would allow a vote.
5 years ago
Mueller: Special counsel probe did not exonerate Trump
The statement came amid demands for Mueller to testify on Capitol Hill about his findings and tension with Barr.
5 years ago
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been indicted on multiple counts of espionage, sparking many questions about the First Amendment, journalism, and national security.
Air Date: May 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Gov. Wolf pushes for LGBTQ protections in face of ACA changes
A bill to extend the commonwealth's civil rights protections to LGBTQ people has repeatedly stalled in the Pennsylvania Legislature.
5 years ago
N.J. Gov. Murphy promises continued fight against gun violence amid spate of shootings
Many of New Jersey’s top political leaders met Tuesday to find solutions to reduce crime.
5 years ago
Here’s who makes money from the voting machine requirement for Pa. counties
As of early May, 18 counties picked ES&S at an estimated total cost of $48 million.
5 years ago
Video fakery and the high cost of lies
Donald Trump's fans have had a tough time combating Pelosi, so apparently their only recourse was to manipulate video footage to smear her as semi-nuts.
5 years ago
Progressive, moderate wings of Democratic Party at odds over ‘Medicare for All’
Currently, the main “Medicare for All” proposal in the House calling for guaranteed health insurance for every American has just over 100 co-sponsors.
5 years ago
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