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President Trump
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Politics & Policy

Trump defends Kenosha shooting suspect

The president painted the accused 17-year-old Kenosha shooter's actions as possible self-defense, saying, without evidence, that the teen "probably would have been killed."

5 years ago

The first open meeting of the Philadelphia Board of Elections since June 22 took place in front of four members of the public, in the loading dock of the new voting machine warehouse at 3500 Scotts Lane in East Falls. (YouTube)
Politics & Policy

Philly election meeting in far-flung warehouse criticized for hindering public input

Philadelphia’s city commissioners aren’t livestreaming in-person election meetings or publicizing minutes. Critics say that’s unacceptable.

5 years ago

RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel speaks to delegates in the Charlotte Convention Center’s Richardson Ballroom in Charlotte, NC on Monday, August 24.  The delegates have gathered for the roll call vote to renominate Donald J. Trump to be President of the United States and Mike Pence to be Vice President.

(Travis Dove for The New York Times)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Unpacking the 2020 Republican National Convention

Today we discuss the Republican's pitch to voters to re-elect President Trump.

Air Date: August 28, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:36
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks during a discussion on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Courts & Law

The ‘Notorious RBG’ will be this year’s Liberty Medal recipient

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will receive the honor in Philadelphia on Constitution Day next month.

5 years ago

A voter casts a mail-in ballot at a drop box in West Chester, Pa., prior to the June 2 primary election. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Battleground 2020: Mail-in voting

Pennsylvania's battle with the USPS, Joe Biden's narrow lead in the state, and the ins and outs of voting this November.

Air Date: August 25, 2020

Listen 49:30
TikTok
NPR
Courts & Law

TikTok sues Trump to block U.S. ban

Lawyers for the company say Trump's crackdown is not driven by national security concerns, but rather an attempt "to further the president's anti-China political campaign."

5 years ago

President Donald Trump
Courts & Law

NY AG probes if Trump pumped up value of estate, assets

The investigation centers on whether the Trump Organization and the president improperly inflated the value of assets to secure loans and tax benefits.

5 years ago

Mail-in ballot
Courts & Law

Gray area of mail-in voting law up to Pennsylvania court

The state Supreme Court could decide as early as Monday whether to take over a lawsuit that would order counties to count mail-in ballots without secrecy envelopes.

5 years ago

President Donald Trump
Health

Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19

The plasma treatment may provide benefits to those battling the coronavirus, but the evidence has been inconclusive as to how it works or how best to administer it.

5 years ago

A worker processes mail-in ballots
Courts & Law
WITF

Federal judge stays Trump campaign lawsuit over Pa. voting rules

U.S District Court Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan's order says the federal case won’t move forward pending the conclusion or delay of similar lawsuits in Pennsylvania state courts.

5 years ago

U.S. Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., acknowledged a technical glitch, not dissatisfaction with the postal service, led him to blurt out a triple F-bomb. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Sen. Carper admits ‘technology’ led to triple F-bomb outburst in postal hearing

Carper later tried to spin his profane utterings as a symptom of his frustration with delays and changes, but acknowledged a technical glitch was the reason.

5 years ago

Democratic vice presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., takes her place at the podium to speak before the light go up on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, at the Chase Center in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Unpacking the 2020 Democratic National Convention

Today we discuss the speakers, the speeches, and the message the Democrats are sending to voters.

Air Date: August 21, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:29
Trump fans excitedly greeted his motorcade as he campaigned in Old Forge, Pa., Thursday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Trump, Biden battle for the soul of Scranton

Four years ago, Trump did unexpectedly well in the Scranton area. Now he’s trying to keep those voters, while Biden tries to win them back.

5 years ago

Listen 4:24
Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility
Courts & Law

Del. GOP lawsuit says state’s new vote-by-mail law ‘unconstitutional’

Inspired by the coronavirus crisis and health concerns, the new law allows any registered voter to request a mail-in ballot for any reason.

5 years ago

Dr. Jill Biden
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Dr. Jill Biden would be the first official first lady from the Philly area

President Andrew Jackson’s daughter-in-law, briefly assigned the title, was born in the city.

5 years ago

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