Politics
Police say they’re ready for rally supporting Jan. 6 rioters
The U.S. Capitol Police have requested assistance from nearby law enforcement agencies, including the National Guard.
5 years ago
Election security experts: Pa. GOP trying to play ‘Russian roulette’ with voters’ personal info
Republican lawmakers are requesting social security digits and driver’s license numbers, which aren’t public, of every Pennsylvania voter.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania’s labor force shrank, payrolls flat in August
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate dropped to another post-pandemic low, but the labor force shrank in August and payrolls remained virtually flat.
5 years ago
Voting restrictions and election audits
We discuss Pennsylvania's Republican-led review of the 2020 election, legislation to restrict voting and efforts to undermine American's confidence in the electoral process.
Air Date: September 17, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00What 4 of Philly Council’s fiercest housing advocates plan to fight for this fall
As Philly City Council prepares to restart, here’s a rundown of the policies some of Council’s most vocal housing advocates are bringing to the (virtual) chambers.
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Delaware Supreme Court hears arguments over FOIA requests for Biden’s papers
Biden gifted the papers to UDel in 2011 when he was vice president. The total collection includes more than 1,850 boxes of documents and 415 gigabytes of electronic records.
5 years ago
Biden’s economic plan and the state of the economy
Democrats are trying to pass President Biden's massive economic plan. We'll talk about what's in it and the challenges it faces. And we'll look at the state of the economy.
Air Date: September 15, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Another round of grants and a warning from Philadelphia’s DA
The Philadelphia District Attorney’s office is combating violence while also warning of harsh penalties for people who settle disputes with guns.
5 years ago
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on grants going to community organizations throughout Philadelphia to help combat gun violence. And, the Fringe Festival turns 25.
Air Date: September 13, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Internet funding rule could favor rural areas over cities
Officials in some urban areas are raising concerns about a federal rule limiting how federal coronavirus relief money can be spent on high-speed internet.
5 years ago
Biden, Obama, Clinton mark 9/11 in NYC with display of unity
Three presidents and their wives stood side by side at the National September 11 Memorial, sharing a moment of silence to mark the anniversary with a display of unity.
5 years ago
Biden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges
Republicans swiftly denounced the mandate that could impact 100 million Americans as government overreach and vowed to sue.
5 years ago
House Dems begin moving parts of Biden $3.5T domestic plans
Democrats are starting to push plans for providing paid family and medical leave, easing climate change, and bolstering education through House committees.
5 years ago
Lawmakers vow action after Ida floods Gulf Coast, Northeast
Lawmakers from both parties say haunting images of Hurricane Ida show the need to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network.
5 years ago
Storm’s damage might boost support for more aggressive climate policy, experts hope
Policymakers urged to step up preparations for the next storm, and cut carbon emissions
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