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Government

NPR CEO Katherine Maher (left) and PBS CEO Paula Kerger (right)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should NPR, PBS get government funding?

Wednesday’s DOGE subcommittee hearing included the CEOs of NPR and PBS, Katherine Maher and Paula Kerger. We discuss the issue of federal funding from multiple angles.

Air Date: March 27, 2025 12:00 pm

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Matt Meyer signing legislation
Courts & Law

Delaware Gov. Meyer signs corporate law overhaul legislation over fears of a ‘DExit’ of franchise dollars

Despite some fierce public opposition to the bill nationwide, it easily passed both chambers of the General Assembly and was signed into law.

4 months ago

Listen 1:00
James Andrew Malone speaks to a reporter
Politics & Policy

Democrats narrowly win a Pennsylvania Senate seat, scoring an upset in Republican-leaning suburbs

James Andrew Malone's win is the first in over 100 years for a Democrat in the state's 36th District, which represents northern Lancaster County.

4 months ago

Liza Fortt, 74 (center), accompanied by her son Timothy Walker (center top), and husband Willie Fortt emerge from their polling place at Scranton High School on Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Pa. primary election 2025: What you need to know before you vote

Primary elections will take place Tuesday, May 20. Here’s what you should know beforehand, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.

4 months ago

Protesters marching and carrying signs. One reads RED OR BLUE EPA PROTECTS YOU and another reads EPA PROTECTS ALL AMERICANS
PlanPhilly
Community

‘A reckless dismantling’: EPA employees and supporters march in Philly to protest cuts

EPA staffers and retirees worry rollbacks and cuts planned by Trump administration officials could undermine work to protect human health.

4 months ago

Listen 1:25
Students walking on a path on campus
Education

Penn faculty ordered to halt $175M in federal research funding as Trump upheaval deepens

The termination follows threats last week from the Trump administration. The White House has not told Penn how it can get the money back.

4 months ago

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., left, speaks as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., responds to calls of support during a stop of their
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Should Democrats get meaner and angrier?

When they go low, Dems go lower? Some people within the Democratic Party say it’s time to take the gloves off when it comes to fighting Trump and Republicans.

Air Date: March 25, 2025 12:00 pm

Listen 52:01
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Politics & Policy

Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included a journalist

Trump told reporters he was not aware that the sensitive information had been shared, 2 1/2 hours after it was reported.

4 months ago

Cherelle Parker giving her speech at a podium
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘No more important issue’: Mayor Parker outlines ambitious housing plan amid ongoing crisis

Monday’s address provided the first substantive details of the administration’s Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative.

4 months ago

Alina Habba walking
Politics & Policy

Trump taps his former defense attorney to be New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

Alina Habba, a current White House counselor who represented the president in the defamation case involving E. Jean Carroll, takes over the interim post from John Giordano.

4 months ago

Bob and Nadine Menendez walking
Courts & Law

At Nadine Menendez trial, prosecutors portray her as ‘partner in crime’ with her convicted husband

Lawyers gave opening statements Monday in the trial of the wife of former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, who was convicted last year of accepting bribes of cash and gold.

4 months ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks
Education

How far can $12M go? Breaking down Mayor Parker’s education budget proposal

Advocates, educators and council members are gearing up for budget season. Here’s what they’re saying about Mayor Parker’s proposed education spending.

4 months ago

Hannah Jones, accompanied by her spouse, Steve Cook, pose for a portrait at home near Philadelphia
Health

More states requiring paid medical or sick leave

Separately, more states and cities also are requiring paid sick days, which give people time off to deal with short-term illnesses like the flu.

4 months ago

The U.S. Department of Education building
Education

What could Trump’s move to dismantle the Department of Education mean for Pa. and N.J.?

Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department follows drastic staffing cuts. Advocates say the changes could put critical school funding at risk.

4 months ago

District Attorney Larry Krasner, left, and retired Municipal Court judge Patrick Dugan took part in a DA election forum.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Krasner, Dugan battle over old accusations at DA forum

The District Attorney and retired judge will face each other in a May 20 primary.

4 months ago

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