
Politics & Policy
Trump 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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Iran launches missile attack on U.S. base in Qatar and Iraq
Iran announced on state television that it attacked American forces stationed at Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base.
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Delaware lawmakers passed legislation increasing DMV fees, leading some to argue it will make it harder to afford a car.
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Listen 1:05Pa., N.J. elected officials react to U.S. strike on Iran
Both of Pennsylvania’s U.S. senators applauded strikes, citing the threat of Iran’s nuclear program.
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Iran lashed out at the U.S. for crossing “a very big red line” with its risky decision to strike three Iranian nuclear sites with missiles and 30,000-pound bombs.
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Under the bill, once an eviction is shielded from a person’s record, they can act as if there had never been an action filed against them.
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U.S. resumes visas for foreign students but demands access to social media accounts
The State Department says officers will be on the lookout for posts and messages that could be deemed hostile to the U.S. government, culture, institutions or principles.
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CBD store owners, customers and marijuana advocates pushed back, leading the legislative sponsor to return to the drawing board.
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Why is political violence on the rise?
Last year, threats against elected officials reached an all-time high. And polls find more Americans support the use of violence to achieve a political goal. We discuss why.
Air Date: June 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:10The Scranton-area politician was cited by national media for trading during Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. He says the trades were done by a financial adviser.
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Talks in Pennsylvania are at crunch time over a budget, legalizing marijuana and taxing skill games
The state's politically divided government has two weeks left to pass a spending plan before the state loses some spending authority when the new fiscal year starts July 1.
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‘No Kings’, ICE raids, Minnesota assassination, more: Political news roundtable
We discuss the news of the past week with Solomon Jones, Philadelphia Inquirer columnist and WURD radio host, and lawyer and columnist Christine Flowers.
Air Date: June 16, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:06Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities
In a social media post Sunday, the president called on ICE officials “to achieve the very important goal of delivering the single largest Mass Deportation Program in History.”
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