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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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Capitol police officers in riot gear push back pro-Trump insurrectionists who try to break a door of the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Lawmakers vow to investigate police after Capitol breach

Four people died, one of them a woman who was shot and killed by police inside the Capitol. Three other people died after suffering “medical emergencies” tied to the breach.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a rally protesting the electoral college certification of Joe Biden as President, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

After excusing violence, Trump acknowledges Biden transition

Trump’s acknowledgement came after a day of chaos and destruction on Capitol Hill as a mob of his supporters stormed the Capitol building.

6 years ago

Trump supporters try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. As Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory, thousands of people have gathered to show their support for President Donald Trump and his claims of election fraud. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Politics & Policy

Philly-area congressional delegations condemn violent insurrection at U.S. Capitol

Members of Congress have been hunkered down through much of the afternoon as security attempted to retake control of the chamber from Trump insurrectionists.

6 years ago

Police with guns drawn watch as protesters try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Former Philly Police Commissioner on DC violence: This is a coup attempt

Charles Ramsay joined CNN Wednesday afternoon as chaos unfolded in the nation’s capital.

6 years ago

People shelter in the House gallery as pro-Trump insurrectionists try to break into the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol in bid to overturn election

The skirmishes occurred outside in the very spot where president-elect Biden will be inaugurated in just two weeks.

6 years ago

Merrick Garland walks into Federal District Court
Politics & Policy

Biden to name judge Merrick Garland as attorney general

In picking Garland, Biden is turning to an experienced judge who held senior positions at the Justice Department decades ago.

6 years ago

Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki holds his hand in the air as he is sworn in for his second term.
Politics & Policy

Days after bypass surgery, Wilmington mayor kicks off second term with pledge to create ‘a more just city’

Mayor Purzycki took the oath of office virtually from his home, and invoked the words of John Lennon while discussing his recent heart bypass surgery.

6 years ago

Vice President Mike Pence
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The electoral vote count; and mayhem in the Pa. state house

The past and present of counting the electoral college votes for President. We'll also hear about how Pa. Senate Republicans refused to seat a Democratic election winner.

Air Date: January 6, 2021 10:00 am

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President Donald Trump supporters gather on the statehouse steps as the Pennsylvania House of Representatives are sworn-in
Politics & Policy

In chaotic session, GOP seizes control from Fetterman, refuses to seat Democratic member who won election

The state has confirmed that an Allegheny County Democrat won another term in the Senate by 67 votes. The GOP is still hoping the courts will overturn the outcome.

6 years ago

Capitol in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy

Frustrated by the Pa. legislature? How obscure rules kill reforms and fuel partisan gridlock

The rules put much of the power in the hands of the majority party, which Democrats and good-government groups said effectively stifles the voices of many Pennsylvanians.

6 years ago

Voters wait in line to casts their ballot in the Pennsylvania primary
Politics & Policy

Facing pressure from Trump and constituents, Pa. GOP aims to limit expanded voting

Some proposals would completely get rid of no-excuse absentee voting; other plans would clarify rules around how mail ballots can be submitted and counted.

6 years ago

Cori Bush speaks during a canvassing event
NPR
Politics & Policy

Here’s a look at Congress’ incoming freshman class

The 117th Congress will be the most diverse group of federal lawmakers yet.

6 years ago

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speaks at her weekly news conference on Capitol Hill
NPR
Politics & Policy

Nancy Pelosi narrowly reelected speaker

The vote was 216 for Pelosi, 209 for House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy of California.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport
Politics & Policy

Trump, on tape, presses Ga. official to ‘find’ Trump votes

The conversation was the latest in an unprecedented effort by a sitting president to pressure a state official to reverse the outcome of a free and fair election that he lost.

6 years ago

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., walks to the Senate floor on Capitol Hill
NPR
Politics & Policy

Congress overturns Trump veto on defense bill after political detour

Senate Republicans rejected their own president's veto on New Year's Day, and the National Defense Authorization Act is set to take effect despite Trump's efforts.

6 years ago

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