
Elections
Some Pa., N.J. members of Congress spending $200K or more on ‘franking’
How much or how little members of Congress spend on mailing constituents information or connecting with them electronically varies from $14,000 to more than $300,000.
7 years ago
Listen 5:07The world is more interested than usual in the U.S. midterm elections. Here’s why
Under normal circumstances, America's midterm elections tend to elicit shrugs outside the U.S.
7 years ago
The ups and downs of optimism and pessimism
Guests: Julie Norem, Emiliana Simon-Thomas It’s hard to be an optimist these days. The synagogue shooting a ...
Air Date: November 5, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 47:51If you’re not able to vote when you get to the polling place, here’s what to do
Every year, some voters show up at a polling place and find their name isn't on the rolls for that location.
7 years ago
After Trump-era rise in citizenship petitions, naturalized immigrants may be force at polls
Citizenship petitions spiked around Trump's election. Will naturalized immigrants be a midterm election force?
7 years ago
Listen 4:40The state of swing races in Pennsylvania critical to control of the House
“Pennsylvania can play a pivotal role,” said Muhlenberg College political scientist Christopher Borick.
7 years ago
9 things you need to know about education and Tuesday’s election
With the midterms on Tuesday, we've devoted our weekly roundup to focus on education's role in the election.
7 years ago
Many women ran for office, will they win in record numbers?
Like most midterm elections, the 2018 campaign is also a referendum on the incumbent president.
7 years ago
Vote That Jawn: Promoting youth civic engagement from top to bottom
Only half of the millennials voted during the last national election. Vote That Jawn, an initiative built and promoted by young Philadelphians, wants to change that.
7 years ago
Preaching Gospel of love and justice, William Barber mobilizes progressive Christians
From his rallies on the national stage to his local ministry, Barber moves smoothly between political and spiritual messages.
7 years ago
In final stretch, groups work to get young people, minorities to the polls
As of Thursday, at least 20 states have already surpassed their vote totals for the entire early voting period in 2014.
7 years ago
Democrats eye treasurer’s race, hoping for statewide sweep in Del.
Democrats have never held all six state offices at the same time.
7 years ago
Delaware Valley Election Day primer
Guests: Dave Davies, Holly Otterbein, Joe Hernandez Tuesday is Election Day, so we’re going to give our listene ...
Air Date: November 2, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00As thousands of migrants walk to America to escape the violence in Central America, I’m disappointed that a president who is the son of ...
7 years ago
Two candidates bring diverse experiences to Delaware attorney general race
Two candidates with diverse backgrounds are vying to become Delaware’s next attorney general on Tuesday. Attorney General Ma ...
7 years ago