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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports  – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.
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Sports in America

Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Elections

Headshots of Lucia Simonelli and Bob Harvie side-by-side.
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: Meet Bob Harvie and Lucia Simonelli, the Democrats fighting to unseat Brian Fitzpatrick in Congress

Democrats are aiming to flip the 1st Congressional District seat in Bucks County to help take control of the U.S. House. Here’s what you need to know.

8 hours ago

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side-by-side photos of Josh Shapiro and Stacy Garrity
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro raises record $10 million in reelection race, eclipsing presumptive GOP competitor Stacy Garrity

A record quarter adds to the governor's $35 million cash edge over the likely GOP challenger.

3 days ago

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students at the Voter Education Summit
Education

Philadelphia School District voter summit gives students hands-on civics lesson ahead of Pa. election

Young Philadelphians showed off their civics projects, participated in workshops about local elections and got hands-on experience with a voting machine.

3 days ago

Isaiah Thomas looks on
Politics & Policy

Latest effort to change Philly’s ‘resign-to-run’ rules no longer to be included on May’s primary ballot

The ballot question, which could have allowed lawmakers to keep their seats while running for state or federal office, will no longer be part of May’s primary vote.

4 days ago

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Gillian's Wonderland pier
Politics & Policy

Wonderland Pier redevelopment drives Ocean City, N.J. mayoral race

The property is no longer operating as an amusement park, and current zoning only allows for amusements and retail.

1 week ago

Vote Here sign in Fishtown
Politics & Policy

Election 2026: Key dates and deadlines to watch for Pa., Philly, N.J. and Del.

Voters will head to the polls to weigh in on races for U.S. Senate, governor, state legislatures and beyond.

2 weeks ago

Studio 2
Politics & Policy

SAVE Act: securing elections or disenfranchising voters?

Senate Republicans are pushing to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act this week, including a key provision that requires proof of citizenship.

Air Date: March 23, 2026 12:00 pm

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Leo Solga and supporters holding up a large campaign poster
Politics & Policy

A young Pa. state representative candidate is giving his peers hands-on campaign experience

Leo Solga’s new internship aims to expand civic literacy and give other young people the tools they need for a future run for office.

3 weeks ago

A large banner with Trump's face hangs on the side of a building
Politics & Policy

Trump has stocked his administration with people who have backed his false 2020 election claims

Those election conspiracists now holding official power range from the attorney general to lawyers filing lawsuits for the Justice Department.

2 months ago

Analilia Mejìa
Politics & Policy

New Jersey special election 2026: Former Congressman Tom Malinowski concedes primary to Analilia Mejia

The concession comes nearly a week after Election Day in the primary race to fill Mikie Sherrill’s U.S. House seat.

2 months ago

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New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill waves
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill’s U.S. House seat

Sherrill vacated the seat after she won the governorship last year, opening up the competitive Democratic primary.

2 months ago

A man is standing at a podium asking a question during the meeting
Politics & Policy

Chester County pledges to ‘make it right’ as it navigates fallout from poll book error

Although an outside investigation determined “human error” caused the Election Day mistake, some in Chester County are demanding consequences.

2 months ago

President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi listen as FBI Director Kash Patel speaks during an event in the Oval Office at the White House, Oct. 15, 2025, in Washington.
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

President Trump’s push to ‘nationalize’ elections

After reviving his false claim that the 2020 election was stolen, President Trump is now urging Republicans to, in his words, “take over voting” and "nationalize elections.”

Air Date: February 4, 2026 12:00 pm

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From left, state Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Dave Oxman, state Sen. Sharif Street, Dr. Ala Stanford, and state Rep. Morgan Cephas
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Sharif Street pulls ahead in fundraising for 3rd District congressional race

Candidates Dave Oxman and Ala Stanford loaned to their campaigns ahead of the May 19 primary, which now includes 13 candidates.

2 months ago

Voters wait in line to cast their ballots at a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.
Politics & Policy

N.J. election 2026: New state law allows some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries

Voting is underway in the 11th Congressional District to replace Mikie Sherrill, who resigned after becoming governor.

2 months ago

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