Politics & Policy
As special elections close out, Dems enjoying strong enthusiasm
As midterms approach, Republicans and Democrats around the country are looking at special election results for clues on how their candidates will do in November.
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Pa. Democratic Socialists look to ‘radicalize Rust Belt,’ nudge Dems left
As Pennsylvania's Democratic Socialists get ready to have some of their own in the state House next legislative session, they're also looking to broaden their coalition.
8 years ago
The toll of wars in the Middle East
Guests: Nasser Arrabyee, Lee Keath, Shireen Al-Adeeimi, Joshua Landis Dozens of children were killed in a Saudi-l ...
Air Date: August 14, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Casey, Barletta spar over Medicare vote
Casey ad attacks Barletta for Medicare vote; Barletta says it's a lie
8 years ago
Listen 2:08Congressman accused of domestic abuse by former girlfriend
Keith Ellison, a U.S. House member and deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee, confronted allegations Sunday of domestic abuse from a former girlfriend.
8 years ago
FBI fires Peter Strzok, political lightning rod who criticized Trump
The FBI has fired an embattled special agent who was removed from the Russia inquiry after internal investigators discovered he had criticized then-candidate Donald Trump.
8 years ago
Trump wants to make asbestos great again
On a daily basis, the Trump regime gives us multiple reasons to slap the palms of our hands to the brows of our heads.
8 years ago
White House takes aim at financial protections for military
The Trump administration is taking aim at a law designed to protect military service members from getting cheated by shady lending practices.
8 years ago
Medicaid officials target home health aides’ union dues
Medicaid home care aides are emerging as the latest target in the ongoing power struggle between some conservative lawmakers and organized labor.
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Pennsylvania will allow Harrisburg to keep special taxing authority — but not forever
A Pennsylvania state agency says it’s willing to let Harrisburg keep its uncommonly high taxes through 2020 ...
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We get the latest on the trial of Paul Manafort beyond the handmade ostrich and python jackets. The Washington Post’s ...
Air Date: August 10, 2018 10:40 am
Listen 16:59With Obamacare seriously wounded, politicians seek a healthy way forward
Now that President Donald Trump’s administration has halted more than $10 billion in payments intended to help insurance companies unde ...
8 years ago
Listen 5:29Guests: Perry Bacon Jr. American’s political affiliations are generally a good indicator of how people vote but ...
Air Date: August 10, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 31:57Redistricting reformers in Pa. look outside the box for legislative options
After a year of campaigning and months of legislative debate, it’s likely too late for state lawmakers to p ...
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