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Graham Platner, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks at a campaign event Friday, June 5, 2026, in Bar Harbor, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

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

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La representante estatal Kim Williams habla sobre un programa piloto que desea financiar
Community

“Seguros, apoyados y listos para aprender”: Defensores en Delaware impulsan un plan piloto de vales de alquiler para estudiantes que carecen de hogar.

Para 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

Tens of thousands of people marched on Saturday, June 14, 2025
Community
Billy Penn

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

Cherelle Parker sitting at a table holding up the bill she just signed, surrounded by other officials
Money
Billy Penn

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

Work continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House and a UFC cage on the South Lawn, Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

National politics roundup

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 51:10
Kim Williams speaking to crowd at meeting
Community

‘Safe, supported and ready to learn’: Delaware advocates push rental voucher pilot for students experiencing homelessness

To receive vouchers, heads of families must meet income requirements and be working, looking for work or doing job training.

3 weeks ago

Listen 0:59
side-by-side photos of Charles Koch and David Koch
Politics & Policy

Groups founded by billionaire Koch brothers sue Delaware over campaign finance law requiring donor disclosure

The 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 2:12
Mikie Sherrill speaks
Weather

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declares state of emergency after a very unusual freeze last month caused major crop damage

An initial assessment by the state Department of Agriculture finds at least $300 million in crop losses reported by farmers.

4 weeks ago

Chris Rabb surrounded by supporters after winning the primary election
Politics & Policy

Philly progressives taking a victory lap after Rabb win; supporters credit old-school grassroots organizing

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 1:09
Voters review the ballot before heading into their polling place
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Judge 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

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

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 51:41
PECO electric repair crew in Fishtown
Politics & Policy

A 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 1:04
A bioengineering graduate student working at Penn's AIRFoundry, explains some of the lab's cutting edge medical research using artificial intelligence to Senator David McCormick.
Science

Sen. David McCormick tours AI-powered biotech labs at Penn to promote AI and federal funding admit NSF turmoil

Launched with NSF funding this year, Penn’s AIRFoundry boasts the potential to radically speed up drug development.

4 weeks ago

Listen 1:11
From left to right: Pa. House Rep. Chris Rabb, Dr. Ala Stanford, and state Sen. Sharif Street.
Politics & Policy

What’s ‘progressive’? Philly’s 3rd Congressional District primary tests the label before voters head to the polls

Sharif 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

President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner for members of his administration and law enforcement organization leaders, during National Police Week, in the White House Rose Garden, Monday, May 11, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Studio 2
Politics & Policy

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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