Politics & Policy
Warren gets campaign effort going in Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Warren's campaign is moving to become the first in the Democratic presidential primary to hire field staff and open field offices in Pennsylvania.
6 years ago
Deb Beck is a formidable power player in Harrisburg, influencing the state’s response to a drug addiction epidemic. But critics say 'there is more to the story.’
6 years ago
Craig Whitlock of The Washington Post has dug deep into the lack of planning, mismanaged money, and cynical politics of the Afghan War, now in it's 18th year.
Air Date: December 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Trump slams Philly DA Krasner as ‘worst district attorney’
It’s not the first time the feds have come out against the city prosecutor.
6 years ago
Mom jokes, butt puns, Baby Yoda memes: N.J. gov’t goes full ‘Jersey Girl’ online
New Jersey’s official Twitter account has gotten noticeably sassier of late. It’s a way to make state government ‘digestible,’ its creators say.
6 years ago
Listen 1:35Judiciary panel takes first steps toward impeachment vote
The articles charge the president with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress and argue that he is a “threat to national security and the Constitution.”
6 years ago
Gov. Tom Wolf says ‘absolute no’ to speculation about 2020 Democratic VP pick
He said it’s “an absolute no,” joking that it would essentially ruin his nearly 45-year marriage to his wife, Frances Wolf.
6 years ago
Experts say the agreement doesn't give plaintiffs or the public much chance to participate in its enforcement.
6 years ago
The British election is just two days away. With Brexit on the line, it’s said to be the most important election since WWII. Whichever ...
6 years ago
Listen 17:00Political journalist Robert Costa
We begin today’s show by listening to Marty’s conversation with Washington Post White House reporter and host of PBS’s “ ...
6 years ago
Listen 32:00Betsy DeVos overruled Education Dept. findings on defrauded student borrowers
Documents obtained by NPR shed new light on a bitter fight between defrauded student borrowers and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
6 years ago
Defiant in face of impeachment, Trump and Pence bring reelection campaign to central Pa.
Thousands show up for rally at Giant Center in Hershey
6 years ago
Pa. House adds mandatory minimums to high-profile justice reform bills
After months of negotiation, the state House has moved a package of criminal justice reform bills through committee.
6 years ago
Kenney signs law requiring green tune-ups for Philly’s biggest buildings
The new regulation will mandate all non-residential buildings over 50,000 square foot get tune-ups to improve energy and water efficiency.
6 years ago
Pa.’s ‘sad parade’ of corrupt politicians
Yet another Pennsylvania politician is staring down corruption charges. Why do our public officials keep cheating and what is being done to change the culture?
Air Date: December 10, 2019
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