Politics & Policy
Bernie Sanders responds to allegations of sexism, harassment by aides during 2016 race
Over the past week, alumni of Bernie Sanders' presidential campaign have stepped forward to allege inappropriate behavior and unfair treatment of women.
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Message to Trump: ‘The time for accountability has arrived’
Today marks the end of all-Republican rule in Washington, thanks to the tallest blue wave since 1974.
7 years ago
The new governments of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania
Guests: Mark Eichmann, Joe Hernandez, Patrick Murray, Katie Meyer, John Baer As the nation’s new congress conve ...
Air Date: January 3, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Pa. House GOP shuffles committee chairs as new session begins
A key turnover took place in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Franklin County’s Rob Kauffman will take over the chairmanship from Ron Marsico, who retired last year.
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West Philadelphia ShopRite closing, owner blames soda tax
Once the store closes in March, Jeff Brown says, the workforce at his stores in the city will have shrunk by about 300 since the tax took effect.
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Listen 1:04Little sign of progress on wall stalemate after hill leaders briefed at White House
A closed-door briefing for congressional leaders in the White House Situation Room on Wednesday failed to resolve any issues over funding for border security.
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Philly City Hall adds metal detectors for visitors in the new year
Up until now, people attending Philadelphia City Council's weekly meeting or reporting for civil jury duty had to pass through metal detectors. Now it will be everyone.
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Advocates cheer public health, environmental benefits of new N.J. smoking ban
A ban on smoking cigarettes and vaping takes effect January 16, 2019.
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Amid swearing-in, Pa. lawmakers add significant updates to chamber rules
Pennsylvania’s House and Senate swore in their newly-elected members on New Year’s Day and are now gearing up to start a two-year legislative session.
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Democrats unveil changes to House rules on debt ceiling, ethics
Top Democrats announced late Sunday a series of changes to House rules that could eliminate causes of major instability during the previous eight years of Republican rule.
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Pennsylvania and the push to raise the minimum wage above $7.25 an hour, explained
Gov. Wolf keeps asking for an increase. It hasn't happened yet.
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Bruised GOP considers Trump’s Pennsylvania chances in 2020
Democratic energy in the perennial battleground state is raising questions about Trump's ability to replicate his stunning 2016 win in a state the GOP hadn't won in 2 decades
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What’s ahead for the 116th Congress
Guests: Jonathan Bernstein, Molly Reynolds When the 116th session of the U.S. Congress convenes on Thu ...
Air Date: January 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Danish company seeks to build offshore wind farm 15 miles from Atlantic City
A Danish energy firm has submitted a bid to build New Jersey's first offshore wind farm.
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Delco poised for political showdown in 2019
In 2017, Democrats won two seats on the Delaware County Council and think they can win three more this year. Republicans cite their track record of keeping taxes in check.
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