Politics
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."
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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.
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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 49:36The ‘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.
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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 49:30TikTok 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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 49:29Trump, 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.
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Listen 4:24Del. 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.
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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.
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