Politics & Policy
On ‘Radio Times’: ‘Facebook has taken over news distribution’
The 2016 election proved that Facebook is now a juggernaut of news distribution, both real and fake.
9 years ago
Listen 0:00After ICE arrests her husband, Philly woman wonders why she was left behind
In the early morning hours of May 11, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents waited outside Juana's home in North Philadelphia.
9 years ago
Social media’s unintended consequences
Guests: Alexis Madrigal, April Glaser, Alexandra Petri As the probe into Russian election meddling continues, we ...
Air Date: October 6, 2017
Listen 49:15N.J. voters to consider dedicating money from environmental damage awards
New Jersey will ask voters next month to weigh in on how to use the money from environmental damage awards.
9 years ago
Pa. GOP bid for Medicaid work requirements unlikely to withstand veto
House Republicans have managed to slide a piece of priority legislation through their chamber and on to Democratic Governor Tom Wolf's desk.
9 years ago
The Second Amendment shouldn’t be king
As Monday mornings often go, I woke up after one too many "snoozes" of my alarm clock. Still half-asleep, I opened Facebook. Two words were everywhere: Las Vegas.
9 years ago
Message from Australia: ‘We pray the U.S. will come to its senses’
Just for fun, or for sheer educational edification, let's see how a civilized people responds to a massacre.
9 years ago
Former DEP official tapped to lead EPA regional office
Trump intends to name former Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Southeast Regional Director Cosmo Servidio as head of EPA’s Region 3 office.
9 years ago
New gerrymandering suit challenges Pa. maps in federal court
Five Pennsylvania voters challenged the state's Congressional boundaries in federal court Monday, charging they're gerrymandered to favor Republicans.
9 years ago
Vietnam vet turned activist reflects on war experience as a poet, writer
Former Marine Sgt. W.D.Ehrhart, who now teaches humanities, is a poet, writer, and Vietnam War scholar. He was featured prominently in the PBS documentary 'The Vietnam War'.
9 years ago
Listen 0:00Murphy won’t seek reelection after abortion controversy
Republican Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania has announced plans to retire at the end of this term — amid tawdry revelations of an extramarital affair.
9 years ago
Drawing attention to domestic violence, activists offer support at Philly City Hall
An observance in connection with Domestic Violence Awareness Month brought people to City Hall in Philadelphia where they signed a pledge to fight for the victims.
9 years ago
On ‘Radio Times’: Clinton-era cut in the tax code contributes to Puerto Rico’s financial problems
How did Puerto Rico end up with more than $70 billion dollars of debt?
9 years ago
Listen 0:00Rex Tillerson, whipped dog, grovels for the ‘moron’
The Secretary of State reportedly thinks the President is a "moron." And when asked point blank whether that press report is accurate, he did not deny using the word "moron."
9 years ago
Puerto Rico’s financial problems
Guests: Jenna Johnson, Amilcar Antonio Barreto What did President Trump mean when he said that Puerto Rico has ...
Air Date: October 5, 2017
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