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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Donald Trump and Howard Lutnick announcing new tariffs
Economy
Government Accountability
Law
Taxes

Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs, upending central plank of economic agenda

The 6-3 decision centers on tariffs imposed under an emergency powers law, including the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs he levied on nearly every other country.

2 months ago

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Kids
Mental Health
New Jersey
Politics

New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children

Legislation is being fast-tracked to better protect children’s online privacy and force black box social media warnings to be posted on platforms.

2 months ago

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Dogs waiting for adoption leap and lean against the clear doors of their kennels
Animals
Philadelphia

City County passes bill that would halt dog breeding, certain puppy sales in Philadelphia

The goal is to control the pet population in a city that has thousands of strays plucked from the streets.

2 months ago

Listen 0:53
A structure says
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Policing

Upper Darby Council limits local law enforcement collaboration with ICE

The legislation comes after Upper Darby resident Parady La died in ICE custody in January.

2 months ago

Listen 0:55
A National Park Service employee restores a panel to the slavery exhibit at the President's House site on Independence Mall.
History
Philadelphia

Philadelphia’s slavery exhibit is being restored at the President’s House

“This is the American people fighting back and saying we will not accept this,” said one Independence Mall visitor. “Will not allow history to be rewritten.”

2 months ago

outside Legislative Hall
Delaware
Economy
Government Accountability

Delaware recovers less than half of taxpayer funds stolen by state employee in 2023

The state of Delaware recovered tens of thousands of dollars in stolen funds used as payments for a truck and a camper, along with money seized from a bank account.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia City Hall
Government
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Philadelphia City Council considers Office of Freedmen Affairs to guide possible reparations efforts

The Office of Freedmen Affairs would guide potential reparations efforts for descendants of enslaved people, including scholarships and tax relief benefits.

2 months ago

Listen 1:09
Protesters are seen through the glass of an ICE office in Philadelphia
Government
Immigration
Pennsylvania

Bucks County commissioners unanimously oppose use of warehouses for ICE detention

“Bucks County is not a county that needs or wants a detention facility,” the county’s lone Republican commissioner said.

2 months ago

President Donald Trump departs with Environmental Protection Agency director Lee Zeldin and Office of Management after announcing the EPA will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Studio 2
Environment
Public Health

Trump’s environmental protection rollback

The federal government will no longer regulate greenhouse gases, including emissions from cars, trucks and power plants, in a huge reversal for climate policy.

Air Date: February 18, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:40
(Photo Shapiro and Trump: both AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Government
Immigration
National
Pennsylvania

ICE meltdown, Pennsylvania politics, Epstein files, more

We’ll break down the biggest national stories from the battle over DHS funding to the Epstein files. Plus, a look at the local pushback against ICE and two of Pa.’s races.

Air Date: February 17, 2026 12:00 pm

Listen 51:37
Protesters, including Alyssa Bigbee of Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia
Protests

The Trump administration must restore slavery exhibit at Philly’s President’s House, federal judge rules

The judge, a President George W. Bush appointee, likened the administration’s rationale for removing the panels to the authoritarian regime in George Orwell’s novel "1984."

2 months ago

The cover of a U.S. Passport
Government
National
Pennsylvania
Travel

State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications

Pennsylvania Reps. Madeleine Dean and John Joyce have proposed bipartisan legislation that would allow nonprofit public libraries to continue to serve as passport acceptance.

2 months ago

A closeup photo of Josh Shapiro
Housing
Pennsylvania

Shapiro pitches $1B housing program to build new stock, reduce barriers to ownership in Pennsylvania

The plan is part of Shapiro’s budget pitch and includes a $1 billion proposal, renter protections, zoning reforms and a strategy to tackle rising housing costs statewide.

2 months ago

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This Sept. 21, 2017 file photo shows The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Environment
National
Public Health

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned U.S. fight against climate change

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the move Thursday, calling it a major deregulatory action. Critics argue it undermines efforts to combat climate change.

2 months ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker spoke at the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia's mayoral luncheon
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Mayor Cherelle Parker promises ‘white glove’ treatment for companies with major job-creation plans

In her annual Chamber of Commerce speech, she announced a new concierge program to help businesses navigate city red tape.

2 months ago

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