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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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Politics & Policy

‘Incredible ability to translate your thoughts’: Gov. Carney’s wordsmith is President Biden’s newest speechwriter

The 36-year-old Wilmington native has been Gov. John Carney’s chief of staff since 2019. Now she’s moving to the White House.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Murphy takes over governors association amid tensions, feuds

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey has taken over as the leader of the nation’s nonpartisan governors’ association in a time of deep divide between the states.

4 years ago

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Ivana Trump, first wife of Donald Trump, is dead at 73

Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 73, the Trump family confirmed in a statement.

4 years ago

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Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Tim Miller on ‘Why We Did It’ and the future of the Republican party

In "Why We Did It", Tim Miller gives an honest reflection his own past work for the Republican Party and the actions of his former peers in the GOP establishment.

Air Date: July 12, 2022 10:00 am

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NPR
Politics & Policy

A new bill could help protect the census after Trump-era interference

After years of census meddling by former President Donald Trump's administration, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., has introduced a bill that could help protect future counts.

4 years ago

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Community

Russian rocket attack kills 15 in Ukraine; others trapped

Ukrainian officials say at least 15 people were killed when a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in the eastern town of Chasiv Yar.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Trump WH counsel Cipollone gives Jan. 6 testimony, new info

Former Trump White House counsel Pat Cipollone has had an eight-hour private interview with the Jan. One committee member says he did not contradict earlier witness testimony.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Pa. budget would leave billions unspent, boost education funding

Pennsylvania lawmakers are starting to wrap up the state budget a week after the annual spending plan was due to be completed when the state's fiscal year ended.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate GOP advances constitutional amendment on abortion

Republican state senators are advancing a proposal to add language to the Pennsylvania Constitution stating explicitly that it does not guarantee rights related to abortion.

4 years ago

Sales associate Elsworth Andrews grabs a shot gun to show it to a customer at Burbank Ammo & Guns in Burbank, Calif., Thursday, June 23, 2022. The Supreme Court has ruled that Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense, a major expansion of gun rights. The court struck down a New York gun law in a ruling expected to directly impact half a dozen other populous states. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Radio Times

Will new gun laws curb gun violence?

Gun violence researchers discuss how effective new federal gun legislation is and NJ Acting Attorney General Platkin talks about the state's new firearm safety package.

Air Date: July 7, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
John Eastman, attorney for former President Donald Trump, stands at left as Rudy Giuliani speaks in Washington at a rally in support of Trump. (Jacquelyn Martin/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Georgia grand jury subpoenas top Trump allies, including Giuliani and Eastman

Jurors have questions for former Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and John Eastman as well as others who advised the former president's attempts to reverse his defeat in 2020.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Jim Kenney is looking forward to not being mayor. What would happen if he resigns?

With a year and a half left in his term, Philadelphia’s 99th mayor once again faces mounting calls for his resignation.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Capitol quiet during 5th day without new Pennsylvania budget

Most Pennsylvania lawmakers are absent from the state Capitol five days into the new budget year.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

COVID nursing home deaths claim is campaign trail mainstay

Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor, Doug Mastriano, often makes the baseless allegation that one of Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID policies caused more deaths.

4 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Two Pottstown churches cited for violating the zoning code’s definition of ‘church,’ by offering free meals and other services

Two Montgomery County churches have been cited by the Pottstown Borough for violating the zoning code’s definition of “church.”

4 years ago

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