
Elections
Biden is the Democrat to beat; rivals see signs of weakness
Biden's rivals remain confident that his fumbles, like the one in Iowa this week, eventually will catch up to him, undermining his electability argument.
6 years ago
Poll: Half of Pa. voters plan to vote against Trump in 2020
"It's a surprise given the economy. You would expect a sitting president to be in a much better position."
6 years ago
Hope vs. fear, truth vs. lies: Biden frames the choice in 2020
Joe Biden's speech in Iowa yesterday was an eloquently impassioned shout-out to a benighted nation in dire need of moral ballast.
6 years ago
The roots of and challenges to the Democratic establishment
Ryan Grim charts how “Democratic establishment” developed its political ideology in as well as those who attempted to challenge their authority over the years.
Air Date: August 6, 2019
Listen 49:33Impeachment summer? August town halls may decide next steps
Freshman Democratic Rep. Andy Kim came face to face with impeachment fervor at a town hall in New Jersey. "Do your job!" shouted one voter.
6 years ago
Independents are on the rise in Philly. Could they actually win a City Council seat?
Seven third-party candidates filed to run for City Council — with an eye for the two at-large seats held by Republicans.
6 years ago
Booker says Biden’s crime policies ‘destroyed communities like mine’
Former Vice President Joe Biden has faced questions over his role in crafting the 1994 crime bill, which imposed lengthy sentences for drug offenses.
6 years ago
The Democratic circular firing squad forgot about Trump
Mired as they were in squabbling among themselves — wading deep into the weeds, yet again, on the abstruse details of health care policy — Donald Trump got off easy.
6 years ago
After two nights of Democratic debates, we discuss the issues, the policies, the arguments, the memorable moments and what they say about the party and the upcoming primary,
Air Date: August 1, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Biden bears slings and arrows but battles through another Democratic debate
The second night of the Democratic debates in Detroit did not stray from its predicted script: It was open season on front-runner Joe Biden right from the start.
6 years ago
Sanders and Warren stand together: Takeaways from Tuesday’s Democratic debate
Tuesday night's Democratic presidential debate in Detroit was widely expected to pit the two leading progressives in the field against each other.
6 years ago
This week; how the city plans to cool down Philly's hottest neighborhoods, the fight over upgrading Pa.'s voting machines, and the world's biggest instrument in Atlantic City.
Air Date: July 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Youth United for Change seeks to increase voter engagement with VOTA! project
The VOTA! project seeks to increase voter turnout for people of color so they can have their voices accounted for in political decisions directly impacting their communities.
6 years ago
Senate Intel Committee unveils election security report in wake of Mueller hearings
The report appeared as the 2020 presidential race gets underway after the former special counsel said to expect continued Russian interference.
6 years ago
Election upgrades could come with hidden costs for Pa. taxpayers
Already facing $100M+ in upfront costs for machines, counties are struggling to pin vendors down on pricing for software updates.
6 years ago