
Elections
New pro-Kenney super PAC in Philly mayor’s race
A second super PAC supporting Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has emerged in a mayor’s race in which all TV advertising is from independent groups
6 years ago
First, Philadelphia's new recycling plan, which no longer includes incineration. Then, environmental news from N.J. Lastly, we discuss the judicial elections in Philadelphia.
Air Date: May 6, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Kenney a no-show at Black Women’s Leadership event
Four African-American women’s groups sponsored a candidates forum, hoping to hear Kenney’s plans for a second term. They felt snubbed when he didn’t show.
6 years ago
Pressure grows to loosen party grip on Pennsylvania primary
Pennsylvania: Land of Disenfranchisement? It's not the state slogan, but Pennsylvania is in the minority of states with closed primary elections.
6 years ago
2020 campaign staffers being trained to handle cyber threats
Whether presidential campaigns have learned from the cyberattacks is a critical question ahead as the 2020 election approaches. Preventing the attacks won't be easy or cheap.
6 years ago
Notary license taken from Philly’s top election official
Philadelphia City Commissioners chairwoman Lisa Deeley quietly surrendered her notary license last summer. It could impact her re-election bid.
6 years ago
AG Barr questioned on Mueller Report
We discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday about the Mueller report and whether he mishandled it.
Air Date: May 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00This week: an update on the 76ers, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia Alan Butkovitz, and solar energy in Philly.
Air Date: April 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Biden heads to Pennsylvania to pitch rebuilding middle class
By picking Pennsylvania for his first campaign speech of the presidential race, Joe Biden is signaling he hopes to own what may be the 2020 election's toughest battleground.
6 years ago
Critiquing Kenney: Taking the pulse of Philly mayor’s old neighborhood
Interviews with voters in Kenney’s old neighborhood show a mix of opinions about him, but little support for his Democratic rivals.
6 years ago
Listen 5:32Online voter registration spikes in Pa., outpaces paper by 50 percent
Signups more than doubled last year, thanks to the internet.
6 years ago
Biden hires strategist Symone Sanders, adds diversity to bid
Joe Biden has hired Symone Sanders, a prominent African American political strategist, as a senior adviser to his newly launched presidential campaign.
6 years ago
Biden enters massive 2020 primary field
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to announce his candidacy for President on Thursday, adding to an already-crowded field of candidates.
Air Date: April 25, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:32At long last, Biden enters crowded 2020 Democratic presidential field
Former Vice President Joe Biden finally makes his presidential ambition official after indicating for weeks that he would run for the third time since 1988.
6 years ago