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David Xol of Guatemala hugs his son Byron
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Trump’s hardline immigration legacy and the efforts to reverse it

First we speak with the lawyer suing Trump on behalf of separated families. Then; immigration Trump's final push to reduce immigration. Also, Biden's immigration plan.

Air Date: December 10, 2020

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The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy

Some Pa. Dems want maskless House GOP lawmakers sworn in last

At least nine state representatives and three state senators have contracted COVID-19 this year, two Democrats, nine Republicans and state Sen. John Yudichak, an independent.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media while wearing a face mask
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Wolf quarantining after testing positive for COVID-19

The governor said in a statement that he tested positive during a routine test Tuesday, adding that he has no symptoms and is feeling well.

5 years ago

Philadelphia police face protesters following the killing of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Philly Police Department seeks outside funding for early intervention system

Implementing the system is part of the city’s Pathways to Reform, Transformation and Reconciliation, launched after protests of police brutality and racism.

5 years ago

Workmen raise the LOVE statue off its pedestal in Dilworth Park in February 2017
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Office of Arts and Culture got knocked down, still fighting

Philly’s Office of Arts and Culture was severely reduced in the city’s COVID-era budget, but it’s still shining a light on cultural assets.

5 years ago

A supporter of President-elect Joe Biden holds up his mobile phone to display the electoral college map outside the Philadelphia Convention Center
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP leaders urge Congress to ‘object’ to Electoral College vote — Dems call it ‘desperation’

A group of Pa. Republican lawmakers are urging Congress to take an extreme, last-ditch, and likely ineffective step to overturn President-Elect Joe Biden’s victory.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden gives a thumbs-up during an event earlier this week. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
NPR
Health

Biden asks Dr. Fauci to join his team; will urge 100 days of mask wearing

The Democratic president elect also told CNN on Thursday he would ask Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days of his administration.

5 years ago

The interior of a restaurant, with stools overturned on tables
The Why
Politics & Policy

$1 billion in relief sat around while Pa. businesses struggled

Pa. lawmakers haggled for six months over how to spend $1 billion in CARES Act money while businesses struggled. In the end, Gov. Wolf sided with Republicans.

Air Date: December 3, 2020

Listen 15:49
Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
Health

Pennsylvania Capitol closing to public amid virus surge

The governor’s office and General Assembly will continue to operate, with access limited to employees and others with credentials, the agency said.

5 years ago

Ivanka Trump holds out her arms in front of a mic
NPR
Politics & Policy

Ivanka Trump deposed In inauguration fund lawsuit

The District is suing the Trump inaugural committee, charging it with "grossly overpaying" for event space as a way of funneling money to the Trump family.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump’s baseless allegations feed menacing undertow post-election

Death threats are on the rise, and local and state election officials are being hounded into hiding.

5 years ago

Protesters carrying a banner reading
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Trump’s army of new Pa. voters could shape 2022 elections — if the GOP can keep them

While President-elect Joe Biden’s strength with urban and suburban voters ultimately won him Pa., Trump’s performance cannot be understated, far exceeding his 2016 totals.

5 years ago

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Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at a recent Parks Department ribbon-cutting. (City of Philadelphia/Facebook)
PlanPhilly
Money
Broke in Philly

How would you spend $1M in city cash? Philly wants residents to shape next budget

Set aside from the city’s capital budget, the $1 million will be spent through a participatory budgeting process.

5 years ago

President-elect Joe Biden arrives at The Queen theater, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Money

Biden, top Democrats swing behind bipartisan virus aid bill

Biden said the developing coronavirus aid package "wouldn’t be the answer, but it would be the immediate help for a lot of things.”

5 years ago

President Trump is being urged to pardon some of those closest to him preemptively, including son Donald Trump Jr. (John Bazemore/AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

Talk of ‘preemptive’ pardons by Trump raises questions: What can he do?

President Trump is being urged to use his remaining time in office to grant preemptive pardons to people close to him, including family members and maybe even himself.

5 years ago

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