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Politics

Robert Costa speaking with journalists on Washington Week.
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Political journalist Robert Costa

First, Marty's conversation with journalist Robert Costa to get the inside scoop on reporting in the Trump era. Then, we'll get a preview of the UK general elections.

Air Date: December 10, 2019 10:00 am

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A sign indicates a store that accepts the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP, the official name of the food stamp program. (File photo/The Columbus Dispatch/TNS)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Shore congressman slams rule that will substantially limit federal food stamp program

A congressman representing the southern New Jersey shore is seeking to a resolution to reverse a new Trump administration rule that will limit the federal food stamp program.

5 years ago

City Hall in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council caves to mayor’s threat, agrees to push back abatement reform

City Council passed the amended bill, which pushes back implementation of the abatement reform to Dec. 31, 2020.

5 years ago

From left, Constitutional law experts, Harvard Law School professor Noah Feldman, Stanford Law School professor Pamela Karlan, University of North Carolina Law School professor Michael Gerhardt and George Washington University Law School professor Jonathan Turley testify during a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee on the constitutional grounds for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The impeachment probe gets constitutional

The impeachment inquiry continued Wednesday as the House Judiciary Committee called four constitutional law professors to testify.

Air Date: December 5, 2019 10:00 am

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Dannagal Goldthwaite Young, author of Irony and Outrage: The Polarized Landscape of Rage, Fear, and Laughter in the United States
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Irony and Outrage

Dannagal Goldthwaite Young argues that conservative talk radio and liberal political satire might be two halves of the same whole for their audiences.

Air Date: December 4, 2019

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Hanifa Shabazz sought Dion Wilson’s arrest, but prosecutors dropped charges. (City of Wilmington)
Courts & Law

Prosecutors drop charges against man arrested after Wilmington City Council meeting

Council President Hanifa Shabazz had said she felt threatened by Dion Wilson’s remarks. Police charged him, but a prosecutor dropped the charges.

5 years ago

(AP Photo/Alexander F. Yuan, File)
Radio Times
Science

Climate change: where science and politics collide

As world leaders and scientists gather at the UN climate summit in Madrid, we discuss the state of the climate crisis and clash between science and politics.

Air Date: December 3, 2019 10:00 am

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The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol is visible in Harrisburg. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Health
PA Post

Pa. is a step closer to starting a state-based health insurance exchange

Lawmakers and the governor opted to create their own exchange because it’s likely to save the commonwealth money.

6 years ago

Foundations and pilings are all that remain of brick buildings and a boardwalk in Atlantic City, N.J., Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, after they were destroyed when a powerful storm that started out as Hurricane Sandy made landfall on the East Coast on Monday night. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

N.J. proposes diverting $20M in Sandy funds to improve Atlantic City infrastructure

New Jersey is proposing a transfer of $20 million in federal funding to repair and replace Atlantic City infrastructure and public facilities damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

6 years ago

Rehabilitation & Community Providers Association CEO Richard Edley speaks at the state Capitol Oct. 24, 2019. (Brett Sholtis/Transforming Health)
Health

Mental health groups push to restore $84 million in annual funding

Groups that provide mental health and intellectual disabilities services are lobbying for an additional $84 million in funding.

6 years ago

Susann Schofield, 39, and her son Brice, 11,  will be affected by the USDA's proposal to reduce SNAP benefits (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Pa. residents brace for Trump administration’s proposed cuts to food stamps

Pennsylvania is among the states that would be especially hurt because utility costs are significantly higher than the national average.

6 years ago

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Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, the same as the federal rate. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Money

Pennsylvania’s lowest-wage workers may have a raise coming — or not

The state Senate signed off on increase from $7.25 to $9.50, but it's not clear if the House is willing to follow suit

6 years ago

This November 2019 photo shows new condos at 1834 Frankford Avenue (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Council moves to phase down abatement after abandoning cap on tax break

A bill that aims to “phase down” Philadelphia’s controversial 10-year tax abatement on residential construction got introduced at City Council Thursday.

6 years ago

An up-close photo of Darrell Clarke speaking into a microphone in City Council chambers.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Council rushing to close deal on 10-year tax abatement before 2020

Philadelphia’s 10-year property tax abatement on residential construction could be dramatically different by the end of this year.

6 years ago

People rally outside the Supreme Court as oral arguments are heard in the case of President Trump's decision to end the Obama-era, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Supreme Court in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Radio Times
Courts & Law

DACA in the crosshairs

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments last week on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which provides protections for immigrant children.

Air Date: November 20, 2019 10:00 am

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