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U.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.
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
Inflation, redistricting war, Pa.’s role in control of U.S. House
President Trump celebrates a new jobs report while tensions complicate Iran peace talks. Plus, congress scrambles over redistricting maps after SCOTUS voting rights fallout.
Air Date: May 12, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:39Germantown musician Corey Bernhard plans next chapter after ‘Late Show’ cancellation
A new series of Philly shows by the keyboardist will benefit Juntos, an advocacy group aiding immigrant families affected by enforcement.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:33Fallout after SCOTUS guts Voting Rights Act
A recent Supreme Court decision is shaking the American political landscape. What does it mean for the midterms and for the future of democracy?
Air Date: May 4, 2026
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.
3 weeks ago
Racial health gaps persist in Pa., N.J. and Del. as Medicaid cuts loom, report finds
The Commonwealth Fund’s 2026 State Health Disparities Report showed health care gaps were the greatest among Hispanic residents.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:13Federal and state leaders expressed their gratitude for the Secret Service and first responders while condemning political violence.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:00Police said the suspect ran past security barricades as Secret Service agents raced toward him. One officer was shot in a bullet-resistant vest.
4 weeks ago
Fact, fiction and future for U.S. scientific and medical research
Proposed NIH cuts in the Trump administration's budget are again getting bipartisan pushback in Congress. Can the US maintain a global edge if researchers are left scrambling?
Air Date: April 22, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40Trump nominates Erica Schwartz, former deputy surgeon general, to serve as CDC director
The Atlanta-based CDC, which is charged with protecting Americans from preventable health threats, has been in turmoil since Trump returned to office more than a year ago.
1 month ago
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
They jury in New York decided Wednesday on claims from dozens of U.S. states that the entertainment ticketing behemoth was a monopoly that cost concertgoers and sports fans.
1 month ago
LIVE from Penn Law: How the U.S. Supreme Court evolved through history
From Penn Carey Law School, a look at three consequential SCOTUS rulings. As The Court evolves with our democracy, how do generations view constitutional rights and ideals?
Air Date: April 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:37Trump administration proposes new research for microplastics, pharmaceuticals in drinking water
The EPA has proposed adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to a list of priority contaminants.
2 months ago
Listen 1:20Sen. Cory Booker on civic ideals
New Jersey's own Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss his new book, "Stand," as well as foreign policy, turning anger into action, and the future of the democratic party.
Air Date: April 1, 2026 1:00 pm
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