Politics
Should personal scandals matter at the ballot box?
How much do democrats really care about questions of character for potential political leaders? And in an era of hyper-polarization… has the calculus changed?
Air Date: June 8, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:11Para recibir vales, los jefes de familia deben cumplir con los requisitos de ingresos y estar trabajando, buscando empleo o realizando capacitación laboral.
2 weeks ago
Why some Philadelphians aren’t excited for America 250
With economic and political tension rising, not everyone is in the mood to celebrate America’s birthday this summer.
2 weeks ago
Philly could automatically enroll 200,000 workers in retirement plans
If your job doesn’t offer a retirement plan, deductions from your paycheck will go into an IRA.
2 weeks ago
We're hosting two political reporters to explore fault lines in the GOP, debates over the future of the Democratic Party, and rapidly evolving tensions abroad.
Air Date: May 26, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:10To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training.
3 weeks ago
Listen 0:59The federal lawsuit charges that the 2012 law serves to “chill free speech," but a state official says the plaintiffs are “trying to keep dark money dark.”
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:12An initial assessment by the state Department of Agriculture finds at least $300 million in crop losses reported by farmers.
4 weeks ago
The groundwork for Rabb’s success may have been laid over the last several years as progressives fought for control over local Democratic committees.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:09Judge overturns ruling on Philadelphia vote-counting rules
Another lawsuit is likely if city officials don’t certify ward committee write-in winners.
4 weeks ago
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 51:41A Philly lawmaker’s bill would rein in utility profits: ‘The entire system is out of whack’
The bill’s supporters say it would align investor-owned utility profits with typical Wall Street earnings. Utilities say it would threaten infrastructure investment.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:04Launched with NSF funding this year, Penn’s AIRFoundry boasts the potential to radically speed up drug development.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:11Sharif Street, Chris Rabb and Ala Stanford share many policy goals, but some divisions over Gaza and fundraising, plus a lack of public polling, make the race a guessing game.
1 month 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
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