Politics & Policy
Obama to address DNC from American Revolution Museum in Philadelphia
Obama will deliver his live address to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday from the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.
6 years ago
When will ballots be sent to Philly voters? Depends on two political disputes in court
County election officials can’t print the ballots until two cases are resolved at the state level.
6 years ago
The political battle over the postal service
Today we look at the fallout from the embattled USPS, the impact on voting, and other threats to the election.
Air Date: August 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:294 takeaways from night 2 of the Democratic National Convention
Tuesday’s lineup featured Jill Biden, who gave personal and hopeful remarks. Other speakers Tuesday touted health care, and a remote roll call vote featured diverse voices.
6 years ago
Three Pennsylvania ‘rising stars’ speak during the DNC’s second night
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb, and state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta spoke at the DNC, pitching Biden as a reliable choice for Pa. voters.
6 years ago
Democrats make it official, nominate Biden to take on Trump
Key speakers for Night 2 of the Democratic National Convention: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former President Bill Clinton and former second lady Jill Biden.
6 years ago
Why Kamala Harris was raised as a Black woman
Murali Balaji, Ph.D., explains why Kamala Harris’ mother, Shyamala Gopalan, didn’t have much of a choice when raising her daughters as Black.
6 years ago
Democrats’ Day 2 focus: Trump’s global leadership deficit
A day after Michelle Obama's passion wowed Democrats, Joe Biden is drawing on a collection of his party's most experienced leaders at the Democratic National Convention.
6 years ago
Post office chief suspends controversial changes until after election
DeJoy also announced he would "engage standby resources" as of Oct. 1 "to satisfy any unforeseen demand."
6 years ago
Under Trump, more big donors are named ambassadors — and controversies have followed
Career diplomats now make up just 57% of the ambassadorial posts.
6 years ago
Another post office election challenge: Making sure ballots are postmarked
Thousands of mail-in ballots routinely arrive without a postmark or one that isn't legible, and election officials have to decide whether to count those ballots.
6 years ago
Bernie Sanders lays out an existential choice for progressives
Sen. Bernie Sanders urged his supporters to back Joe Biden in November, warning that under the Trump administration, “authoritarianism has taken root in our country."
6 years ago
Women’s suffrage anniversary commemorations highlight racial divide
The 19th Amendment was ratified on Aug. 18, 1920, but many women of color were prevented from casting ballots for decades.
6 years ago
Senate Intelligence Committee report: Trump campaign’s Russia contacts ‘grave’ threat
The Trump campaign's interactions with Russian intelligence services during the 2016 presidential election posed a “grave” counterintelligence threat.
6 years ago
In a new book, Jacob Hacker and co-author Paul Pierson examine how the Republican party won over blue-collar Americans despite having policies that favor the top 1%.
Air Date: August 18, 2020 10:00 am
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