Politics & Policy
Trump's apologists couldn't care less about indictments
No matter what happens on the legal front in the days and weeks ahead, Trump’s credulous fan base will remain wedded to him 'til death do they part.
8 years ago
Gee, what a shock: Long live the bump stock
Ever wonder what happened to the tiny glimmer of gun reform that briefly competed with Thoughts ‘n’ Prayers?
8 years ago
U.S. turning to Moscow for help with isolating North Korea
"Russia could play a useful diplomatic role."
8 years ago
JFK files release leaves real-life whodunit unsettled
"The Kennedy records really are an emblem of the fight of secrecy against transparency."
8 years ago
Toomey assures Pa. businesses, officials that GOP will prevail on tax overhaul
Over coffee and fruit salad in a conference room in Pottstown, Toomey reassured the Republicans in the room that the party can deliver.
8 years ago
Gov. Wolf signs funding for Pa. universities
The funding goes to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school and the four state-related institutions — Lincoln, Penn State, Pitt, and Temple.
8 years ago
Does Trump's health emergency declaration do enough to address the opioid crisis?
Trump’s public health emergency will allow the federal government to spend from a public health emergency fund, but that fund currently stands at a paltry $57,000.
8 years ago
Listen 2:02Lessons from Superstorm Sandy inspire N.J. playbook for disaster recovery
The book will bring back some tough memories for victims and first responders, but Gov. Chris Christie says it also highlights what New Jersey has accomplished.
8 years ago
5th anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
Guests: Amanda Devecka-Rinear, Benjamin Horton, Patricia Findley It’s been five years since Hurricane Sandy hit ...
Air Date: October 27, 2017
Listen 49:17N.J. to replace thousands of aging voting machines
Many of the 11,000 voting machines in New Jersey are so old, officials said, they will soon have to be replaced.
8 years ago
Trump declares opioids a public health emergency
Administration officials have made clear that the declaration, which lasts for 90 days and can be renewed, comes with no dedicated dollars.
8 years ago
Pa. reviews business practices to ensure diversity in contracts
Gov. Tom Wolf visits Philadelphia to outline scope of study to uncover disparities in awarding government contracts.
8 years ago
Senator versus demagogue, and history's verdict
It's great that Jeff Flake stood up to Donald Trump's serial lies and dangerous toxicity, but, lest we forget our history, Flake's act was not unprecedented.
8 years ago
Thank you, Henry Kissinger, for my existence
Some days I entertain the insane thought that, if it weren’t for Henry Kissinger helping to prolong the Vietnam War, I wouldn’t have been born.
8 years ago
The Pa. state budget could be finished today
After almost four months of false starts and negotiation breakdowns, lawmakers say the end is finally in sight.
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