Politics & Policy
‘Red-striped’: How Johnny Doc played Philly’s building inspectors
It pays to know a guy when you want to build in Philly. Especially if that guy is a sitting council member with the city’s Department of Licenses and Inspection on speed-dial.
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U.S. opens trade talks with China
The Trump administration opened high-stakes trade talks with China on Wednesday. The two sides have just over a month to reach an agreement, or risk an escalation.
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Pa. political powerbroker ‘Johnny Doc’ indicted on corruption charges
John Dougherty’s mighty labor union is one of the top contributors to Democrats in races at both the state and city level.
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Yo, Starbucks billionaire! Wake up and smell the coffee!
Howard Schultz, the ex-Starbucks CEO who somehow thinks that mass-marketing lattes is a boffo presidential credential, was smacked upside the head yesterday on "The View."
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EU leaders say No, non and nein to Brexit deal changes
Leaders across the European Union offered a united chorus of "No" on Wednesday to Britain's belated bid to negotiate changes to the Brexit divorce deal.
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How do employers hire undocumented immigrants and what are the laws surrounding this practice? Also, we hear about Trump's use of undocumented labor on his properties.
Air Date: January 30, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Gun control debate resumes in Harrisburg, with focus on what’s realistic
As a new state legislative session dawns, gun control advocates are renewing their call for change.
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United States warns Americans not to travel to Venezuela as tensions rise
The State Department warned Americans on Tuesday not to travel to Venezuela, citing crime, civil unrest and the arbitrary detention of U.S. citizens.
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Philadelphia creates census office to help prepare for 2020 count
As 2020 census nears, Philadelphia officials and community activists are joining forces to make sure all in the city are counted.
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Fairmount Park Conservancy leader to challenge Blackwell for Philly Council seat
Fairmount Park Conservancy executive director Jamie Gauthier will challenge longtime City Council member Jannie Blackwell for control of West Philadelphia’s 3rd District.
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Across Pa., feds detaining undocumented immigrants at unrelated court hearings
The study confirmed at least one recent court-related arrest in 13 counties across the state.
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Pa. state senators plot election law shake-up
A handful of state senators want to upend the way Pennsylvania conducts its elections.
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Second candidate running as Republican for mayor in Philadelphia
African-American ward leader Daphne Goggins is seeking the Republican nomination for mayor of Philadelphia.
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Feds set to charge Pa. political kingpin ‘Johnny Doc’ after years-long corruption probe
Dougherty's mighty labor union in Philadelphia is one of the top contributors to Democrats in races at both the state and city level.
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Chris Christie: There is no one with more influence over Trump than Jared Kushner
Chris Christie made headlines in early 2016 when he dropped out of the presidential race and subsequently became the first major Republican to endorse Donald Trump.
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