
Politics & Policy
What you need to know about the city’s $50M voting system coming this November
The digital machines provide a paper log of each individual vote, not just a tally of the votes cast. Pennsylvania has ordered all counties to replace their voting machines.
6 years ago
Carper leads delegation that finds emergency conditions in Central America, not border
A group of congressional Democrats from Delaware and New Jersey visited leaders and residents in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador to understand the influx of migrants.
6 years ago
Delaware lawmaker calls AG ‘way out of her lane’ on relaxed pot policy
Delaware’s new attorney general says her office won’t prosecute possession of up to six ounces of marijuana when the person isn’t dealing the drug.
6 years ago
Listen 1:43Three big reasons why Bernie Sanders 2.0 is probably toast
There's a hunger to turn the page and leave the past behind.
6 years ago
The Green New Deal / oceanic noise pollution
First, we'll talk about the specifics of the Green New Deal and the political fight over it. Then, we'll hear about the ways sound and noise can adversely affect ocean life.
Air Date: February 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:37N.J., Del. among states claiming hardship over wall funds. Can they prove it?
The Trump administration's decision to use emergency powers to secure funds for a border wall has drawn a legal challenge from 16 states, including New Jersey and Delaware.
6 years ago
Anthony Williams coy while circulating petitions for Philly mayor
Philadelphia state Sen. Anthony Williams circulates petitions to challenge Mayor Kenney but says he isn’t sure he wants to run.
6 years ago
1,000 drivers revving up to test idea of replacing fuel tax with mileage-based user fee
Delaware won a third federal grant to explore the pros and cons of a system that would charge drivers a tax based on how far they drove.
6 years ago
N.J. doubles paid family leave available to workers
An expanded family leave program in New Jersey also allows workers to take time off to care for not only sick family members but also loved ones who are not blood relatives.
6 years ago
Bernie Sanders enters 2020 presidential campaign, no longer an underdog
Sanders is giving it another go, launching a second campaign for the White House four years after surprising Democrats with a strong bid for the party's 2016 nomination.
6 years ago
Campaign crisis: Will candidates accept contributions from IBEW Local 98?
John Dougherty, the head of Philadelphia’s powerful electrical union is under federal indictment. Will candidates accept or rebuff contributions from Local 98?
6 years ago
Listen 4:08Drilling on shaky ground: Why Chesco’s DA is investigating the Mariner East pipeline project
Construction of the Mariner East 2 pipeline has been plagued by mishaps and delays. Now, the Chester County District Attorney has launched a criminal investigation.
Air Date: February 19, 2019
Listen 14:10Philly GOP retains mayoral endorsement for Daphne Goggins after all
The Philly GOP said it would reconsider Goggins' endorsement over concerns she collected federal disability benefits. Then the party voted to stay the course Monday night.
6 years ago
N.J., Delaware among 16 states suing Trump over emergency wall declaration
The suit alleges the Trump administration's action violates the Constitution.
6 years ago
Graham vows to investigate ‘administrative coup’ in FBI, Justice Department
His remarks appear to sync with an anonymously penned New York Times opinion piece about "early whispers within the cabinet of invoking the 25th Amendment."
6 years ago