Politics & Policy
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 48:59N.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.
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Listen 4:12Why 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 12:13Dispute 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.
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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.
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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 49:00This 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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