
Politics & Policy
Citing sexual harassment allegations, Philly Dems dump sheriff from endorsed ticket
Citing sexual harassment allegations, Philadelphia’s Democratic ward leaders have dumped incumbent Sheriff Jewell Williams from the party’s endorsed ticket.
6 years ago
Stacey Abrams: Public introvert and ‘old-fashioned Democrat’
Former candidate for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams discussed the future of the Democratic party in appearance on Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane.
6 years ago
Pa. lawmakers, activists urge passage of ‘red flag’ law following deadly Wawa shooting
The high-profile gun fatality spurred calls for Emergency Removal Protection Order laws similar to those on the books in more than a dozen other states.
6 years ago
Super PAC airs first TV ad of Philly mayor’s race
The first ad in the Philadelphia mayor’s race comes from a labor-backed super PAC supporting Mayor Jim Kenney’s re-election bid.
6 years ago
Cohen asks lawmakers to help keep him out of prison
Attorneys for Michael Cohen are asking members of Congress to help keep him out of prison.
6 years ago
Stacey Abrams: her politics and her life
Stacey Abrams talks about her book, "Lead from the Outside" and about current politics, voting rights, and her personal story.
Air Date: April 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Creating a fairer map: Pa. Redistricting Reform Commission kicks off public input tour
The first of nine meetings drew more than 50 people in Williamsport Thursday evening.
6 years ago
Williams, Butkovitz talk policies at mayoral debate; Kenney a no-show
Democratic mayoral candidate and state Sen. Anthony Williams wants to give every high school senior a $10,000 check at graduation.
6 years ago
Why legalize weed? F&M poll respondents say it’s a sign of the times.
F&M’s pollsters said it’s not every day they see public opinion on recreational marijuana morph — or skyrocket 30 percent — so rapidly.
6 years ago
30 Democrats scramble for five Philly Council nominations
Trump-driven activism drives a surge in Philly Council candidates. It's the highest number since 1979, which was in response to Frank Rizzo.
6 years ago
In Pennsylvania, a border ‘meltdown’ looks like empty beds at Berks Center
ICE officials said they are no longer sending immigrant families from the border to the Berks Family Residential Center. Now, only nine of its 96 beds are filled.
6 years ago
Listen 2:13Why prayers are allowed in government meetings — including the Pa. Legislature
A Republican Pennsylvania state Rep. has been under fire after her prayer opening a recent voting session. A look into the constitutional debate over religious invocations.
Air Date: April 4, 2019
Listen 12:24House chairman asks IRS for 6 years of Trump’s tax returns
The request for President Donald Trump's tax returns is the first such demand for a sitting president's tax information in 45 years.
6 years ago
Philly Democrats yank backing of Philly Sheriff Jewell Williams amid sexual harassment claims
Philadelphia Democratic leaders have withdrawn their re-election backing of Sheriff Jewell Williams, who has been accused of sexual harassment by three women.
6 years ago
Biden to be ‘more respectful’ of personal space after allegations from several women
Joe Biden released a video saying he will be ‘more respectful’ of personal space following allegations from several women that he made them uncomfortable by touching.
6 years ago