
Politics
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
Listen 49:00Shore 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 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
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
Listen 49:01Dannagal 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
Listen 49:00Prosecutors 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
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
Listen 49:01Pa. 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
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
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
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
Listen 1:43Pennsylvania’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
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
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
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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