Politics
The legal challenges to Trump’s national emergency
We discuss the legal arguments and challenges to President Trump's declaration of a national emergency to get funding for a border wall.
5 years ago
Listen 13:30U.S. soda taxes work, studies suggest — but maybe not as well as hoped
Researchers, meanwhile, are trying to quantify the impact of soda taxes by looking at sales data from retail establishments, including grocery stores and convenience stores.
5 years ago
Daylin’s dilemma: Why Daylin Leach’s political career may be derailed by sexual misconduct charges
Gov. Tom Wolf and others have called for Daylin Leach to step down amidst sexual misconduct allegations — but the Pa. state senator is standing firm.
Air Date: February 21, 2019
Listen 16:31The Green New Deal / oceanic noise pollution
First, we'll talk about the specifics of the Green New Deal and the political fight over it. Then, we'll hear about the ways sound and noise can adversely affect ocean life.
Air Date: February 20, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:37Auditor general pushes to reduce gun deaths, focusing on mental health resources
The auditor general's report calls on the state "to expand access to mental health funding, especially in rural areas." It's one of 12 recommendations included in the report.
5 years ago
Philly GOP retains mayoral endorsement for Daphne Goggins after all
The Philly GOP said it would reconsider Goggins' endorsement over concerns she collected federal disability benefits. Then the party voted to stay the course Monday night.
5 years ago
Elected officials to N.J. Transit: South Jersey deserves better
A New Jersey state senator and two assemblymen are demanding answers from NJ Transit about the ongoing closure of the Atlantic City Rail Line.
5 years ago
Philly GOP rethinking endorsement of mayoral candidate over federal disability concerns
Goggins would be the first African-American woman ever backed by the party, and was endorsed by the party’s ward leaders at a meeting Wednesday night.
5 years ago
N.J. will spend up to $100 million to keep state’s horse racing industry on track
In each of the next four years, state officials will be able to award as much as $20 million to race track operators — but they could give less.
5 years ago
N.J. attorney general subpoenas Trump’s inaugural committee
President Donald Trump's inaugural committee received a sweeping request for financial records this week from prosecutors in New Jersey.
5 years ago
U.S. court: Feds can’t withhold funds from sanctuary cities
The ruling echoes others that block the department from withholding funds to cities that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration agencies.
5 years ago
Student loan debt has more then doubled in the last decade to $1.5 trillion. We look at the causes, consequences and possible policy solutions for tackling student debt.
Air Date: February 15, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30N.J. lawmakers announce plan to extend statute of limitations in sex abuse cases
Lawmakers say victims need more time to bring their cases. The measure has gotten renewed attention in the wake of the Catholic Church’s clergy sex abuse scandal.
5 years ago
Philly GOP taps first African-American woman as mayoral candidate
A Republican primary fight is shaping up with three candidates seeking the nomination to run for Philadelphia mayor in the May 21 primary.
5 years ago