Elections
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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Democrats eye treasurer’s race, hoping for statewide sweep in Del.
Democrats have never held all six state offices at the same time.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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MacArthur’s support for GOP tax plan could be issue for N.J. voters come Election Day
When the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Republican tax bill in December, only one New Jersey congressman voted yes.
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Listen 5:49Is that ‘Voting Behavior Research Document’ in your mailbox legit?
They focus on what they call the “Rising American Electorate” — unmarried women, people of color, and millennials.
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