Politics & Policy
Will politics ever be civil again? U.S. Sen. Chris Coons says it’s up to voters
After a tumultuous week in Washington, Will politics ever be civil again? Current and former senators talk partisan politics in the era of Trump.
7 years ago
NRA was ‘foreign asset’ to Russia ahead of 2016, new Senate report reveals
The NRA underwrote political access for Russian nationals Maria Butina and Alexander Torshin more than previously known.
7 years ago
We examine the whistleblower complaint against President Trump, the alleged coverup, and the start of the impeachment inquiry.
Air Date: September 27, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Longtime conservative activist to run for vacant Folmer seat
Pa. State Senator Mike Folmer abruptly resigned over a child porn charge. Matt Brouillette says he’s running on a school choice platform.
7 years ago
Key state senator voices doubts about gun safety bill in Pennsylvania
The Senate Judiciary Committee finished two days of hearings about guns, mental health and the Second Amendment.
7 years ago
Pa. lawmakers open up to raising tobacco purchase age
A bill that would raise Pennsylvania’s tobacco-buying age from 18 to 21 has breezed through the state Senate — and there’s evidence it’ll get a warm reception in the House, to
7 years ago
READ: House Intel releases whistleblower complaint on Trump-Ukraine call
A whistleblower inside the intelligence community filed a complaint about President Trump's conversation with a foreign leader, setting off a formal impeachment inquiry.
7 years ago
Stressed out by politics? Here’s how to keep caring without losing your cool
Surveys show today's political climate is affecting people's mood, relationships and health. How do you stay engaged with democracy without letting the stress ruin your day?
7 years ago
Pa. governor now supports legalizing marijuana
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says he is now in favor of legalizing marijuana for recreational use and is asking lawmakers to consider it.
7 years ago
Key Pa. House committee abruptly bars door to new gun control legislation
GOP Chairman Rob Kauffman says in particular, a high-profile “red flag” bill won’t be considered “so long as Chairman Kauffman is chairman.”
7 years ago
Senate bill could portend the end of the Lieutenant Governor’s mansion at Fort Indiantown Gap
A measure that moved from committee would give the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs jurisdiction over the building and close it off to future lieutenant governors.
7 years ago
Trump administration pauses refugee program in October, delaying dozens of arrivals to Pa.
The moratorium was communicated through the nine volunteer agencies that work with the federal government to place and support refugees at sites across the country.
7 years ago
Pa. doesn’t mandate driver’s ed, despite studies showing it reduces injuries
School districts are already overburdened — but there could be a workaround.
7 years ago
Trump asked Ukrainian President for ‘a favor’ on Biden; DOJ says no charges
President Trump told Ukraine's president that "a lot of people want to find out" about former Vice President Joe Biden family's activities in Ukraine
7 years ago
Trump’s call to Ukraine and the rising call for impeachment
Since allegations that the President had withheld aide money to Ukraine in exchange for dirt on Joe Biden and his son, calls for impeachment by Democrats have been growing.
Air Date: September 25, 2019 10:00 am
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