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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says regulated utility system is ‘broken’

In a letter to the state’s regulated utilities, the governor laid out a new system to rein in corporate profits.

3 days ago

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the data center in Vineland being constructed
Science

Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission advances measure that aims to protect ratepayers from data center demand

AI data centers have been blamed for higher electricity bills.

5 days ago

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Leaning utility poles
Urban Planning

‘Splintered, rotting’ electric poles: PECO union asks state regulators to investigate

IBEW Local 614, which represents 1,400 workers, filed a petition with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission seeking an investigation into PECO’s record of repairs.

6 days ago

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A person is charging an electric vehicle
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

Easing the struggle to charge an EV in Philadelphia

Hundreds of curbside and parking lot chargers could be installed over the next few years.

6 days ago

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Ask Governor Meyer
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Meyer | WHYY & DPM | 04/30/2026

Delaware Governor Matt Meyer joins us to tackle issues like the long-awaited Port of Wilmington expansion, rising unemployment, and the rollout of legalized marijuana.

Air Date: April 30, 2026 8:00 pm

Listen 50:15
Studio 2
Science

The Big Fix: How to power our future

America’s power grid is buckling as energy demand soars. Fuel shocks from the war in Iran are only exacerbating concerns. So how do we keep the lights on?

Air Date: April 27, 2026 12:00 pm

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At Constellation's nuclear power plant on Three Mile Island, called the Crane Clean Energy Center, near Middletown, Pa., the cooling towers are reflected in the Susquehanna River at sunrise, June 25, 2025.
The Pulse
Science

As the Trump administration and major tech companies promote nuclear energy, is the industry making a comeback?

Gallup polls show American support for nuclear energy has not been this high in more than a decade.

1 week ago

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In this 1986 photo, a Chernobyl nuclear power plant worker holding a dosimeter to measure radiation level is seen against the background of a sarcophagus under construction over the 4th destroyed reactor, Ukraine.
The Pulse
Science

40 Years after Chernobyl: What caused the disaster — and how it changed nuclear energy

Forty years later, a look back at what caused the Chernobyl disaster, and its continued impact on nuclear safety.

Air Date: April 23, 2026

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An aerial view of Seaside Park, New Jersey
Science

N.J. lawmakers look to toss out higher coastal elevation rules

Lawmakers held a hearing Wednesday on a resolution that pits the state Legislature against Gov. Mikie Sherrill over climate-driven flood rules.

2 weeks ago

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PECO electric repair crew in Fishtown
Science

PECO announces new leadership following controversial rate hike and stalled union negotiations

David Vahos, PECO president and CEO, will become “special advisor” to parent company Exelon’s CEO.

2 weeks ago

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A PECO truck has the logo on the side, as a worker is using a lift to reach something high.
Science

PECO withdraws its rate hike case after backlash from Pa. governor, lawmakers

PECO made record profits in 2025 after a recent rate hike. Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro had called the new proposal “pure greed.”

3 weeks ago

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A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Democratic lawmakers push package of bills aiming to reduce energy costs

The legislation aims to reduce strains on the grid while protecting ratepayers from predatory billing.

3 weeks ago

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solar panels
Science

Wilmington residents encouraged to sign up for community solar initiative

Proponents of community solar energy say the initiative is a solution to rising costs of electricity.

3 weeks ago

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Philadelphia Gas Works
Science

PGW’s proposed liquefied natural gas plant in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood now in limbo

PGW says it needs to replace an aging liquefier in Port Richmond. Philadelphia Gas Commission staff had recommended not to approve the project.

3 weeks ago

A meter shows energy produced by a photovoltaic system
Science

How to save a few dollars on your electricity bill in the Philadelphia region

From switching to LED light bulbs, to turning down your hot water heater, here are a few things you can do to save on your electricity bill.

4 weeks ago

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