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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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A person walks past Planned Parenthood
Community

‘It’s devastating’: As Planned Parenthood’s Warminster location closes, Bucks County Dems express concern for abortion access

Pa. state Rep. Brian Munroe said the closure is a “symptom” of an “ongoing onslaught” on abortion rights.

12 months ago

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Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Courts & Law

Medical aid in dying bill heads to governor’s office for action

It’s unclear what action Gov. John Carney will take. This is the first time the bill has passed both chambers since it was introduced in 2015.

12 months ago

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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington.
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court seems poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho, a Bloomberg News report says

The Biden administration had sued Idaho, arguing that hospitals must provide abortions to stabilize pregnant patients in rare emergency cases.

12 months ago

a sign reads Pike Creek Sports Medicine and Professional Center
Courts & Law

Feds say pain treatment practice bilked Medicare, Medicaid of millions of dollars with unnecessary tests

The medical group’s lawyer disputes the allegations that the practice acted with “disregard or deliberate ignorance” of reimbursement rules.

1 year ago

Listen 1:51
The Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

Bill to ensure access to contraception advances in Pennsylvania, aided by dozens of GOP House votes

The bill would call for a statewide standing order for FDA-approved over-the-counter contraceptive drugs, including emergency contraception.

1 year ago

exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

In Philly, only 1 qualified psychiatrist is available per 1,000 potentially at-risk children

The mental health crisis is moving faster than providers can catch up, says one CHOP doctor.

1 year ago

A patient is getting blood drawn
Health

Philadelphia FIGHT’s HIV Education Summit returns in person for the first time since the pandemic

An estimated 18,000 people currently live with HIV in Philadelphia. The summit is aimed at care providers, patients and community members.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
Delaware State Treasurer Colleen Davis in the courtyard outside her Wilmington office.
Politics & Policy

‘It’s tough’: Delaware Treasurer Colleen Davis shares health journey after testing positive for cancer-causing gene mutation

Davis was running for Delaware’s lone congressional seat when she discovered her family’s history included an unknown genetic condition.

1 year ago

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Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland.
Health

Crozer Health loses radiology services from Southeast, says it has found new partner

Southeast Radiology Limited, Crozer Health’s longtime partner, is terminating its agreement with the embattled four-hospital system in Delaware County.

1 year ago

Someone using a kiosk
Health

Test and go: Delaware County to roll out automated health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon

The red health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon will dispense tests for free and provide results for RSV, flu A/B, COVID-19, STDs and HIV.

1 year ago

2 people walking on the street passed a sign that says 'Obamacare'
Politics & Policy

On health policy, Biden and Trump both have records to run on — and stark contrasts

The two major presidential candidates have very different approaches to health policy. What are they, and how might they shape health care access over the next four years?

1 year ago

A rendering of the upcoming health center
Health

New Northeast Philadelphia city health center project clears last regulatory hurdle, slated for 2025 construction

Northeast Philadelphia residents and lawmakers say the area has become a health care desert, with few affordable and low-cost options.

1 year ago

Joseph Gidjunis explores fatherhood in the PBS show Grown Up Dad.
Studio 2
Health

How to give good advice, Biden’s medical debt proposal, modern fatherhood

Are you good at giving advice? We're talking to R. Eric Thomas who will have to answer people's questions in his new national advice column.

Air Date: June 13, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
Boxes of pills sitting on a table.
Courts & Law

Unanimous Supreme Court preserves access to widely used abortion medication

It’s the court’s first abortion decision since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago.

1 year ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Delaware Senate could soon vote on end-of-life legislation

A bill would allow terminally ill people with less than six months to live to request medication to end their lives.

1 year ago

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