
Politics
Nutter stands by Bloomberg on stop and frisk — and the campaign trail
A look at former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter's new job on the campaign trail — from stumping at rallies to defending his candidate (and himself) amid controversy.
Air Date: February 12, 2020
Listen 17:29Evictionland, Pa: No time for politics when you’re ‘trying to put yourself in a home’
Reading, a heavily Democratic city, will likely be a tempting target for the candidate running to defeat President Donald Trump.
5 years ago
Listen 7:00Messy Iowa caucuses leave candidates scrambling for money
With campaigns girding for a protracted contest, fundraising success is critical to their long-term prospects.
5 years ago
Battleground 2020: Election reform in Pennsylvania
Changes in Pennsylvania's election processes go into effect by the April 28th primary. We'll talk about what it means for voters and the election outcome.
Air Date: February 7, 2020
Listen 49:00Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to tackle college debt in this year’s budget hinges on a massive new scholarship program
5 years ago
Fears of new virus trigger anti-China sentiment worldwide
A scary new virus from China has spread around the world. So has rising anti-Chinese sentiment and calls for a full travel ban on Chinese visitors.
5 years ago
In first court appearance, indicted Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson pleads not guilty
Prosecutors say Johnson allegedly stepped in twice to help Universal hang onto real estate in his district, which covers parts of South and Southwest Philadelphia.
5 years ago
N.J. legislators quickly reintroduce single-use plastic, paper bag ban bill
Legislators are acting quickly a few weeks after the New Jersey Assembly failed to act on the comprehensive ban on single-use plastic and paper bags.
5 years ago
We talk about the arguments and legal tactics used by Trump's defense team in the Senate impeachment hearings, as well as the effects of the John Bolton leaks.
Air Date: January 31, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Big on improving infrastructure, Carney makes $4.6 billion Delaware budget proposal
Flush with revenue, Delaware Gov. John Carney presents a spending plan to lawmakers that increases the budget by 4% over the current year.
5 years ago
Longtime former Harrisburg mayor dies at 70
Former Harrisburg Mayor Stephen Reed, who served for almost three decades but was later sentenced to probation for accumulating products he bought with public money, has died.
5 years ago
With Turzai departure, private and charter schools lose a major ally in the capital
As one of Harrisburg’s most powerful lawmakers, Mike Turzai used his muscle to push major education initiatives.
5 years ago
Listen 1:38Gov. Murphy signs legislation exempting disabled veterans from beach buggy permit fees
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that exempts disabled veterans from paying fees to obtain a beach buggy permit in New Jersey.
5 years ago
New Jersey law bans sale of flavored vaping products
Gov. Phil Murphy and the bill's sponsors say the flavors are meant to hook young people, who are using the products in increasing numbers.
5 years ago
What comes next for Philadelphia’s domestic workers?
A key factor in the enforcement of the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights will be ensuring that all workers are confident in the reporting process.
5 years ago