Government
The rise of independent voters
According to a recent Gallup poll, 45% of Americans now consider themselves independent. What's behind the rise?
Air Date: May 18, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:41U.S. Border Patrol chief Michael Banks is resigning, in latest DHS leadership change
His move also and comes as the Trump administration appears to be recalibrating its approach.
2 weeks ago
Cure your ballot: Nearly 600 Philly mail voters have a chance to fix errors
Check if you need to fix a flawed mail ballot or get a replacement ballot for the May 19 primary.
3 weeks ago
Senate confirms Trump pick Warsh as chairman of the Federal Reserve, following Powell
Warsh’s nomination faced uncertainty after Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina threatened to block it while the Justice Department investigated Fed Chair Jerome Powe
3 weeks ago
Republican lawyer sues to block change to Philly election rules
Filling thousands of ward committee vacancies would get even harder, critic says.
3 weeks ago
Ocean City voters re-elect Mayor Jay Gillian amid debate over Wonderland redevelopment
Voters also selected three at-large council members in an election dominated by concerns over redevelopment.
3 weeks ago
Customers, advocates and experts outlined the limited tools the city has to control costs during a hearing on rising utility bills.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:55New Jersey election 2026: What to expect in Newark’s mayoral primary
If no candidate receives a majority of the vote, the top two vote-getters will advance to a June 9 runoff election.
3 weeks ago
Delaware County appoints Gary Vinnacombe as director of emergency services
Vinnacombe, a Delaware County native, previously spent 15 years as the deputy EMS chief at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.
3 weeks ago
Procrastinator’s Guide to the May 2026 primary election in Philadelphia
A competitive race for 3rd Congressional District, two ballot questions, state race candidates and more of what to expect for the May 19 primary election.
3 weeks ago
City roundup: school closures, Uber tax, ICE bills
We're diving into the top local news stories impacting Philadelphians.
Air Date: May 5, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:40House approves bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security and end the record shutdown
The shutdown has lasted for 75 days as Democrats refused to fund Trump’s immigration enforcement operations without changes.
1 month ago
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 50:15Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
The decision weakens a landmark voting rights law’s protections against discrimination in redistricting.
1 month ago
Less than three weeks away, the May 19 primary will likely determine who replaces Dwight Evans in Congress next year.
1 month ago
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