Politics
Judges order the Trump administration to use contingency funds for SNAP payments during the shutdown
It wasn’t immediately clear how quickly the debit cards that beneficiaries use to buy groceries could be reloaded after the ruling. That process often takes one to two weeks.
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Congress remains deadlocked over extending federal health insurance subsidies and Pennsylvania makes contingency plans for disruption in the marketplace later.
10 months ago
Here’s why Philadelphia chocolatiers are optimistic despite inflation
Cocoa prices are climbing but Philly’s Craft Chocolate Makers say they are not worried about losing customers.
10 months ago
Retention election: Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania voters go to the polls next week to decide if three Supreme Court justices will remain on the bench. We hear from the justices and discuss with a panel.
Air Date: October 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:58Flight disruptions continue as air traffic controllers brace for their first full missing paychecks
The FAA reported issues at Newark's international airport, as well as in Los Angeles, Texas and Florida. Air traffic controllers are working without pay during the shutdown.
10 months ago
Democrats on the Graham Platner controversy
Are Democrats compromising their values in an effort to build a broad tent? What are the risks and where should the line be drawn?
Air Date: October 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:56Most candidates for local courts are “recommended” by the local bar association but some aren’t, and some are running despite scandal.
10 months ago
Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown
Republicans objected as Democrats proposed a voice vote on their legislation to pay all federal workers and prevent President Donald Trump’s administration from mass firings.
10 months ago
Will ‘No Kings’ rallies make a difference?
The "No Kings" demonstrations drew millions to the streets to protest President Donald Trump. Are peaceful protests an effective strategy and what’s the end goal?
Air Date: October 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 45:40New Castle County officials deny planned mass reclassification of properties raises possible due process concerns.
10 months ago
Listen 1:02Registration party in West Philly urges voters to get registered before tonight’s deadline
The event at the 52nd Street El stop recruited voters for both next month’s general election as well as next year’s congressional midterms.
10 months ago
Philly’s ‘No Kings’ protest brings thousands of anti-Trump demonstrators to Independence Mall
The crowd was smaller than June’s protest but participants were just as passionate about their opposition to President Trump.
10 months ago
With no takers yet, White House sets meeting with colleges still weighing an agreement with Trump
The White House asked university leaders to provide initial feedback by Oct. 20, yet as the deadline approaches, none have signed on to the document.
10 months ago
SNAP benefits for 2 million people in Pa. on hold during government shutdown
Democrats continue to demand that an extension of Obamacare subsidies slated to expire at the end of the year be tied to any budget deal.
10 months ago
University of Pennsylvania declines to sign Trump’s higher-education compact
President J. Larry Jameson said he sought a wide range of input so the response “reflected our values and the perspectives of our broad community.”
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