Politics
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.
5 years ago
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.
5 years ago
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
Mail delays could hurt the census, too
Some census advocates worry any U.S. Postal Service mail delays over the next few weeks could harm the accuracy of census data about rural areas.
5 years ago
Ex-White House adviser Steve Bannon charged in border wall scam
Federal prosecutors alleged that Bannon and three others “orchestrated a scheme to defraud hundreds of thousands of donors” in connection with an online crowdfunding campaign.
5 years ago
The political battle over the postal service
Today we look at the fallout from the embattled USPS, the impact on voting, and other threats to the election.
Air Date: August 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Pennsylvania aims to move election fight to state high court
In many ways, the Democratic Party's lawsuit is asking state courts to rule the opposite of what President Donald Trump's campaign and GOP are seeking in federal court.
5 years ago
First-time Pa. DNC delegates prepare to nominate Joe Biden virtually
The DNC’s selection process is designed to yield delegates who vary widely in race, age and background. Their political priorities can also vary widely.
6 years ago
Philadelphia’s incoming managing director Tumar Alexander says preventing violence is his top priority and brings more diplomatic style than Brian Abernathy.
6 years ago
A new report says sexual misconduct is ‘everywhere’ and ‘everything’ in N.J. politics
The N.J. Coalition Against Sexual Assault report follows legislative hearings documenting high-profile cases of harassment and assault in New Jersey politics.
6 years ago
One tough question for DOJ if Biden is elected: Whether to prosecute Trump
Experts said any decision about how a Biden Justice Department might handle a case against President Trump will pose huge legal and political challenges.
6 years ago
Biden introduces VP nominee Kamala Harris at Delaware high school
A few hundred people turned out at a high school near Wilmington, hoping to catch a glimpse of the newly minted Biden/Harris ticket.
6 years ago
5 takeaways on the new Biden-Harris presidential ticket
Beyond making history, Biden showed his vision for the future, opened a window into his decision-making and picked someone who will likely stand up well in a debate.
6 years ago
Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris as historic VP pick
Sen. Kamala Harris is the first Black woman, and the first woman of Asian descent, to be on a major party ticket.
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