Politics
The revelation that elected officials in Virginia had at one point worn or endorsed blackface has caused us to grapple with its history.
Air Date: February 12, 2019
Listen 49:29One year of Krasner: Why Philly went from ‘the Deadliest DA’ to its most progressive
And why Larry Krasner's criminal justice reform agenda is having a moment.
Air Date: February 12, 2019
Listen 14:32Congressional leaders make deal to avert shutdown; Trump pushes wall in Texas
Negotiators on Capitol Hill announced that lawmakers had reached an agreement in principle to fund the government ahead of midnight Friday deadline to avoid another shutdown.
5 years ago
Controversy swirls around new Philadelphia city voting system
Philadelphia election officials are about to select a new voting system, and critics say they’ve tilted the process toward one high-priced bidder.
5 years ago
Long-serving Greenlee decides against another run for Philly City Council
After serving for 40 years in Philadelphia government, Councilman Bill Greenlee won't run for re-election this year. Other candidates are ready to seek his seat.
5 years ago
Advocates flag concerns over Pa.’s new mental health law
The law would lessen the requirements to have someone be mandated to receive outpatient services for a mental illness.
5 years ago
Listen 4:32Philadelphia to receive HIV funding under new Trump plan to eliminate virus by 2030
The effort to eliminate HIV by 2030, will target “hotspots” nationwide for extra resources to diagnose, treat, and prevent the disease.
5 years ago
Ex-Allentown administrator spared jail time
Former Allentown managing director Francis Dougherty, who pleaded guilty to a corruption charge almost two years ago, was sentenced Friday to three years' probation.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania’s school funding fight exits spotlight
For years, Pennsylvania's school-funding system has stuck out nationally, occasionally flagged as one of the least equitable.
5 years ago
Why Venezuela’s oil money could keep undermining its economy and democracy
As political and economic crises threaten to topple Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro, political scientists like us are not surprised that he has run into trouble.
5 years ago
Philadelphia councilwoman delayed major city land deal to help a developer
Philadelphia Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell froze the sale of 4601 Market to help developer and Belmont Charter School Network CEO Michael Karp.
5 years ago
Skeptical GOP, economists review Wolf plan to raise minimum wage
Republicans say they’re keeping an open mind — but their initial reactions indicate a gradual hike to $15 may may be a pipe dream in Pennsylvania.
5 years ago
Evaluating Trump’s State of the Union Address
Marty and her panel of guests will evaluate Trump's second State of the Union Address, delivered Tuesday night.
Air Date: February 6, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Why we keep looking at the Northam photo
How many people who are currently flaying Ralph Northam engaged in routine racist behavior when they were younger?
5 years ago
Voters may be asked to weigh in on victims’ rights this year
The ACLU says the amendment could make it harder for defendants to get the information they need to defend themselves.
5 years ago