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Planet Money is on a quest to explain the economy with playful storytelling and deep dive, roll up your sleeves journalism. How I Built This host Guy Raz talks to entrepreneurs and idealists who take us through the often challenging journeys they took to build their businesses.

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Government

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., speaks to reporters as he walks near the Senate chamber at the Capitol in Washington. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

Fetterman’s fitness, GOP budget battle

Republicans in D.C. are fighting over a budget plan, as fallout continues after an explosive New York Magazine article questions Pa. Senator John Fetterman’s fitness to serve.

Air Date: May 13, 2025 12:00 pm

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Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks after the first Republican debate Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville
Politics & Policy

Trump backs Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey’s Republican primary for governor

The president’s endorsement gives Ciattarelli’s campaign a boost as he competes against two other Trump supporters and a state senator who has been critical of the president.

1 month ago

Jamie Gauthier sits in front of a microphone
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly ballot measure would send more dollars to city fund for affordable housing

Supporters say the measure closes a loophole created by an incentive program designed to create more affordable housing in the city.

1 month ago

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Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, a Democrat, fields questions from Bucks County residents during a “town hall” in Levittown.
Politics & Policy

Arizona senator visits Bucks County, calls out Pa. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick for not holding town halls

The trip from Ruben Gallego, a first-term senator from Arizona, may signal the Democrat is laying the groundwork for a 2028 presidential bid.

1 month ago

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen on stage at Gordon Theater
Politics & Policy

Mayor Vic Carstarphen said his city was ‘Camden strong.’ Here are some takeaways from his State of the City address

Carstarphen called the city school district's budget deficit "the elephant in the room" and discussed technology upgrades, public investments and construction projects.

1 month ago

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Sen. John Fetterman speaks
Politics & Policy

What to know about John Fetterman, the Pennsylvania senator who talks about mental health

As a senator, John Fetterman has made a rightward shift on some issues, prompting some former supporters to disavow him.

1 month ago

Tom Mehaffie speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. House advances voter ID, omnibus election reform bills

In a 14-12 vote, with support from two Democrats and all 12 Republicans, the House State Government Committee advanced HB771.

1 month ago

John Fetterman talks to reporters
Politics & Policy

Sen. John Fetterman raises alarms with outburst at meeting with teachers union officials, AP sources say

In last week's meeting, sources say Fetterman began repeating himself, shouting and slamming his hands on a desk.

1 month ago

cannabis in a jar on a table
Politics & Policy

Pa. House passes recreational cannabis bill, faces uphill battle in Senate

House Democrats swiftly approved legislation to legalize recreational cannabis statewide this week after half a dozen hearings about the topic last year.

1 month ago

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A sign at the entrance to the Pa. Governor's residence
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor’s residence to get an ‘anti-climb’ fence

It's been less than a month since a late-night intruder jumped the existing fence, broke into the home and started a damaging fire inside the Harrisburg home of Gov. Shapiro.

2 months ago

Climate Justice Coalition
Urban Planning

PGW customers tell regulators to reject potential rate hike, plan better for climate impacts

Philadelphia Gas Works says inflation has caused it to seek a 13% rate hike. Environmentalists say customers shouldn’t have to pay for the utility’s lack of action on climate.

2 months ago

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks
Courts & Law

Attorneys general in N.J., Del. and 17 other states ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to U.S. Health and Human Services

They say the Trump administration’s massive restructuring has destroyed life-saving programs and left states to pick up the bill for mounting health crises.

2 months ago

Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Money

Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing retirement, warns trade war will hurt America

At 94, Buffett ends six-decade run and warns of global risks from Trump’s tariffs and taps Greg Abel to take over.

2 months ago

A truck packed with crates of live chickens driving down the street
Politics & Policy

Delmarva Peninsula’s chicken industry keeps a wary eye on global tariffs, but production still on the rise

As global tariff tensions with China rise, the area’s $4.8 billion poultry industry remains focused on growth despite potential challenges.

2 months ago

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Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order
Politics & Policy

Trump files late night executive order calling for an end to funding for NPR, PBS

The order cutting funding for NPR and PBS is “significant,” and puts smaller public media stations at greater risk.

2 months ago

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