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Politics & Policy

President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, left, during a meeting on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, Saturday, June 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Radio Times
International
Military

The Kurds, Turkey, Syria, and Trump

Today on the show, we’ll talk about what Trump's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria means for the Kurds, the Middle East, and for U.S. foreign policy.

Air Date: October 9, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Delegates to the 1947 New Jersey Constitutional Convention, most likely during the swearing-in ceremony. (New Jersey State Archives, Department of State)
Elections
New Jersey

N.J. has elections in odd years — you can thank the Constitution of 1947 for that

The conveners of the 1947 state constitutional convention chose to hold state elections during the years when there are no federal elections.

7 years ago

Listen 4:12
File photo: Signs point voters to a polling place in Moorestown, New Jersey. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
New Jersey

Why does N.J. hold elections in off-years?

New Jersey is one of a few states that hold statewide elections only in odd-numbered years. The goal was to focus voters' attention more on local issues. But is it working?

Air Date: October 9, 2019

Listen 12:13
People gather at the Supreme Court awaiting a decision in an Illinois union dues case, Janus vs. AFSCME, in Washington, Monday, June 25, 2018. The outcome of that case and several others were not announced Monday as the court's term comes to a close. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
Pennsylvania
PA Post

Dispute arises over who gets credit for union escape clause in Pa. government labor contracts

The inclusion of the so-called “maintenance of membership” clause in the former contracts is the subject of pending lawsuits.

7 years ago

President Trump speaks to reporters outside the White House on October 4. The White House sent a letter to House Democrats saying they would not cooperate with requests as part of their impeachment inquiry. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Elections

Trump administration says it ‘cannot participate’ in impeachment inquiry

The White House says they will not participate in Congress's ongoing impeachment inquiry, heightening a political and legal standoff between the two branches of government.

7 years ago

Vice President Mike Pence reacts during an immigration and naturalization ceremony in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House grounds, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Radio Times
History
Politics

Who Is Mike Pence?

Reporter Tom LoBianco has been covering Pence since his time as Indiana governor. His new book is a detailed account of Pence's life, outlook, and relationship with Trump.

Air Date: October 8, 2019

Listen 49:00
Nikil Saval (Max Marin/Billy Penn) and Larry Farnese (district office)
Elections
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

This left-wing organizer wants to steal a powerful Pa. Senate seat from Philly’s Democratic machine

Nikil Saval of Reclaim Philadelphia hosts his first fundraiser next week.

7 years ago

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy speaks to reporters and others at an elementary school in Bergenfield, N.J., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. Murphy and other local politicians announced efforts to deal with lead contamination in drinking water, specifically in schools. (Seth Wenig/AP Photo)
K-12
New Jersey
Public Health

N.J. to offer schools $100 million for lead remediation, require more frequent tests

New Jersey will begin borrowing $100 million to pay for lead remediation projects in schools across the state and require educational facilities test for lead contamination.

7 years ago

Several Democrats running for president in 2020 support some version of Medicare for all. (Andrew Harnik/AP Photo)
Health Care
National
The Conversation

How the U.S. could afford ‘Medicare for all’

Health care is Americans’ number-one priority, based on recent polls, so it’s no wonder it’s been a hot topic in the Democratic primary.

7 years ago

U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters pose for a photo in Baghouz, Syria, after the SDF declared the area free of Islamic State militants, in March. (Maya Alleruzzo/AP)
NPR
International
Military

In major policy shift, U.S. will stand aside as Turkish forces extend reach in Syria

In December, Trump abruptly announced that troops would be withdrawn from Syria, which Turkey praised, but sparked criticism among our allies and within Trump's own Cabinet.

7 years ago

Capitol building
National
Pennsylvania

Here’s how Pa. Republicans are involved in efforts to censure Schiff

Five of the nine have confirmed they support the effort, and are involved in some capacity.

7 years ago

President Donald Trump talks to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019, in Washington. (Evan Vucci/ AP Photo)
Government Accountability
National

Lawyer: 2nd Trump whistleblower spoke to inspector general

A second whistleblower has spoken to the intelligence community’s internal watchdog and has information that backs the original whistleblower’s complaint about Trump.

7 years ago

Rep. Susan Wild, D-Pa., won her House seat by a razor-thin margin in 2018. Her support for an impeachment inquiry risks alienating voters in a closely divided swing district.(Jacqueline Larma/AP)
NPR
Pennsylvania

In one Pennsylvania swing district, it’s not all impeachment all the time

Impeachment may be taking up most of the oxygen on Capitol Hill these days, but that's not necessarily the case in swing districts like Wild's.

7 years ago

President Trump speaks during a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday in New York City. (Evan Vucci/AP)
NPR
Immigration

Trump bars immigrants who cannot pay for health care

Trump signed a proclamation barring legal immigrants who cannot prove they will have health care coverage or the means to pay for it.

7 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during the Young Black Leadership Summit at the White House in Washington, Friday, Oct. 4, 2019. (Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo)
National

Trump seethes over impeachment inquiry and slams critics

President Trump is seething over an impeachment inquiry into his conduct after Democrats subpoenaed the White House about contacts with Ukraine.

7 years ago

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