Politics & Policy
U.S. travel industry to Chinese tourists: What trade war?
Washington, D.C., has dangled hotel discounts tied to the Chinese Lunar New Year.
7 years ago
Dog injured in Syrian terrorist raid is hailed as a hero in the mission
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the dog performed "a tremendous service" in the operation that targeted Islamic State founder Baghdadi
7 years ago
House will vote to formalize impeachment procedures in ongoing inquiry
House Speaker Pelosi announced in a letter to Democrats on Monday that the House will vote to formalize the procedures in the ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Trump.
7 years ago
Tension between Pa. DOC and prison staff union flares after hot mic comment
Union leaders interpreted Corrections Secretary John Wetzel’s quiet aside at a prison closure hearing as dismissive.
7 years ago
Journalist Brian Rosenwald details the circumstances that led to the rise of AM talk radio, Rush Limbaugh, all the way to the election of Donald Trump.
Air Date: October 29, 2019 12:00 am
Listen 49:44Philadelphia’s budget team is strategizing for the next recession
Municipal budgets are healthier than they were a decade ago. Still, departments have been asked to prepare proposals for a variety of scenarios.
7 years ago
Trump says Islamic State leader was killed in special operations raid
President Trump says that Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, has been killed in a U.S. Special Operations mission in northwestern Syria.
7 years ago
The 10 most extravagant or bizarre campaign expenses by Pa. state lawmakers
Campaign accounts must be used for “influencing the outcome of an election.” But what qualifies is largely open to interpretation.
7 years ago
Dog video becomes latest flash point in heated N.J. Assembly race
The issue in a key battleground district is not who let the dog out, but who didn’t let him in.
7 years ago
Listen 1:37U.S. drones ‘raining death on people’ in Yemen, Saudi journalist says
Safa Al Ahmad has produced hard-hitting documentaries about unrest in Saudi Arabia and the war in Yemen. She has harsh words for the United States, too.
7 years ago
Listen 0:50Candidates for Delco Council debate again, making their case to senior voters
In the second of three debates, Democratic and Republican candidates sparred in front of residents of Maris Grove, a retirement community.
7 years ago
Pennsylvania invests in crops for brewing and distilling
Pennsylvania is betting on booze to grow the economy. The Department of Agriculture plans to award $460,000 in grants, most of which can be used to make craft beverages.
7 years ago
We discuss Ambassador William Taylor's testimony to House lawmakers about the Ukraine scandal.
Air Date: October 24, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Automatic straight-ticket voting divides Democrats in statehouse election reform talks
Legislation that would abolish straight-ticket voting was amended Tuesday to add reforms long sought by critics of Pennsylvania’s election laws.
7 years ago
Philly Council committee moves plastic bag ban to final vote, but kills 15-cent fee
Philadelphia took one step closer to banning single-use bags Tuesday but axed a 15-cent fee on thicker plastic and recyclable paper bags.
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