Politics & Policy
Guests: Tom Scocca, Sarah Sobieraj Since the disrupted dining experiences of a few Trump administration officials ...
Air Date: June 27, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Trump swims in red ink that Republicans used to care about
Today, my travel logistics require me to “keep it tight” (as my editors used to say). That’s fine, because ...
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States aim to halt sexual abuse of people with intellectual disabilities
In Pa., legislation passed the state House of Representatives earlier this month that would make it easier for people with intellectual disabilities to testify in court.
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Governor, lawmakers inching toward New Jersey budget deal
Gov. Phil Murphy says all options are on the table — including a state government shutdown if a budget is not enacted by the Saturday deadline.
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Looking to grant clemency to more prisoners, White House asks advocates for names
The outreach came in the wake of the president's recent spate of pardons and commutations, most of which were granted to public figures or those who received media attention.
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Pew study finds Philadelphia hiring practices could be better
City's antiquated rules limit opportunities, especially for minority candidates, Pew analysis finds
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Tired of ‘timid’ responses, anti-gerrymandering group occupies Wolf’s office
A group of frustrated activists spent Tuesday afternoon holding a sit-in at the reception room outside Gov. Tom Wolf’s office
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Which state has the most restrictive abortion laws in Philadelphia region?
U.S. Supreme Court strikes California law mandating pregnancy counselors post notices about abortion rights and access.
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Task force wants mediation to prevent evictions in Philadelphia
The goal is to significantly cut down on the annual rate of 24,000 evictions in the city
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Republican congressman: Pruitt should quit after trying to block PFAS study
Fitzpatrick: '...way too much smoke' surrounding EPA chief.
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Guests: Elizabeth Dwoskin, Lawrence Norden, Eugene DePasquale We’re going to discuss three different stories re ...
Air Date: June 26, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56If Trump’s critics don’t mind their manners, some bad things could happen!
The Red Hen restaurant incident has already spun through umpteen news cycles, so I need not recap in detail the proprietor’s polite ...
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Lawmakers depart Harrisburg, leaving redistricting reform hanging
After a final Monday session to tie up loose ends, the state House of ...
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Joining together to help Pennsylvania grow
This isn’t a political fight. It’s not a partisan struggle. It’s not about political victories or punishment. It’s about opportunity.
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Murphy says he cannot sign legislators’ $36.5B budget
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday he cannot sign the Legislature's $36.5 billion budget because it relies on what he calls unsustainable revenue.
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