Politics & Policy
Pa. House passes veto-bound abortion bill amid constitutionality questions
Governor Tom Wolf has said he will veto the measure if the Senate passes it to him.
7 years ago
We’re one Supreme Court case away from outlawing abortion
Anyone who still assumes that legal abortion is here to stay, and that Roe v. Wade is the settled law of the land, should take a hard look at what's happening right now.
7 years ago
We discuss the escalating trade war between China and the U.S., and the effect it could have on the markets, consumers, farmers and companies.
Air Date: May 15, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Childhood mentor helped mayoral candidate Butkovitz learn to express himself effectively
Mayoral candidate Alan Butkovitz sees the irony in the fact that everything he had trouble with in school, he ended up having to do as part of his work or part of his life.
7 years ago
Listen 3:49Delaware lawmakers one step closer to curtailing use of plastic bags
Delaware’s House advances a partial ban on plastic bags to the state Senate. If the Senate passes the legislation, it would take effect in January 2021.
7 years ago
Alabama lawmakers pass bill banning nearly all abortions
The bill would make it a crime for doctors to perform abortions at any stage of a pregnancy, unless a woman's life is threatened or in case of a lethal fetal anomaly.
7 years ago
Former mayor sues current mayor over Philly tax assessments
Former Philadelphia Mayor John Street, an adviser to mayoral candidates Anthony Williams, has sued Mayor Jim Kenney, claiming the city’s property tax assessments are unfair.
7 years ago
Should the descendants of American slaves be compensated by the American government? Princeton's Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor and UPenn's Adolph Reed Jr. join Marty to discuss.
Air Date: May 14, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:36Philly mayoral candidate Anthony Williams prays for city to understand its bias
Instead of blaming Donald Trump for dividing the country, mayoral candidate Anthony Williams says Philadelphians should first confront their own prejudices.
7 years ago
Listen 4:03Political crowd: Your guide to Philly’s largest City Council at-large field in 40 years
Democratic voters can pick five of the 28 candidates for Philly City Council at-large in next week’s primary. The winners are all but certain to ascend to Council.
7 years ago
Philly candidates for mayor spar on crime, poverty in only televised debate
As Kenney faced off against state Sen. Anthony Williams and former City Controller Alan Butkovitz, the race showed its first signs of a pulse.
7 years ago
Listen 1:47U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren stumps in Northeast Philly, presents education plan
Promising tuition-free public colleges and retiring student loan debt for millions if she’s elected president in 2020, Sen. Warren met with members of the American Federation
7 years ago
Rebuild initiative gives Philadelphia opening to do business with more minority- and women-owned firms. That’s been a city goal for decades.
7 years ago
Measures focused on gun safety stall in Delaware
Two hours of testimony concerning tightened regulations on firearms convinced Delaware Senate leaders to hold the proposals for further modification.
7 years ago
Watch: Kenney takes on challengers Butkovitz, Williams in Philly mayoral debate
Mayor Jim Kenney, seeking a second term, is the first mayoral incumbent in 32 years to face a real challenge.
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