
Elections
‘Mayor Pete’ officially joins 2020 Dem race as face of new generation
The South Bend mayor, a Rhodes Scholar and Afghanistan War veteran who has been exploring a White House run since January, has now joined a field vying to take on Trump.
6 years ago
Biden to campaign as extension of Obama’s political movement
He's betting that the majority of Democratic voters are eager to return to the style and substance of the Obama era — and that they'll see him as the best option to get back.
6 years ago
Cover-up commandant William Barr: ‘I’ve said what I’m gonna say’
If the full report totally exonerates Trump, as Trump claims, why is his regime so intent on suppressing it?
6 years ago
Unions, soda industry: See who’s spending the most on Philly’s local races
It appears Philly will have yet another election in which independent, outside groups spend more to influence votes than the top candidates themselves.
6 years ago
Barr: Mueller report out within 1 week; IG report on Russia inquiry this summer
The attorney general says work is going well in redacting the special counsel's report about the Russian interference in the 2016 election.
6 years ago
2019 PA Leadership Conference attendees said they see a clear path to repeat a Trump win in Pennsylvania in 2020.
6 years ago
The soda tax ad wars are back: Beverage industry attacks Kenney in new ad
The soda industry will spend $408,000 over two weeks on a new TV ad slamming Kenney’s sweetened drinks tax, about one month before the primary election.
6 years ago
Netanyahu, challenger: 2 front-runners in Israel elections
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the favorite to win Israel's general election this week but he faces serious corruption charges and a stiff challenger.
6 years ago
Super PAC airs first TV ad of Philly mayor’s race
The first ad in the Philadelphia mayor’s race comes from a labor-backed super PAC supporting Mayor Jim Kenney’s re-election bid.
6 years ago
Stacey Abrams: her politics and her life
Stacey Abrams talks about her book, "Lead from the Outside" and about current politics, voting rights, and her personal story.
Air Date: April 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:3130 Democrats scramble for five Philly Council nominations
Trump-driven activism drives a surge in Philly Council candidates. It's the highest number since 1979, which was in response to Frank Rizzo.
6 years ago
Philly Democrats yank backing of Philly Sheriff Jewell Williams amid sexual harassment claims
Philadelphia Democratic leaders have withdrawn their re-election backing of Sheriff Jewell Williams, who has been accused of sexual harassment by three women.
6 years ago
Sanders tops Democratic fundraising, so far, as Harris and Buttigieg draw big sums
The Vermont senator's campaign says it raised $18.2 million from more than 500,000 donors.
6 years ago
You’ll hear these 4 arguments in defense of the Electoral College – here’s why they’re wrong
For the first time in the country’s modern history, the existence of the Electoral College has become a campaign issue.
6 years ago
U.K. Parliament rejects alternatives to May’s Brexit deal
Lawmakers seeking a way out of the country's Brexit morass on Monday rejected four alternatives to the government's unpopular European Union divorce deal.
6 years ago