Politics
Right wing media’s coronavirus coverage
We talk about how different right-wing media outlets have been covering the pandemic, the effect it’s having on their viewers, and ...
6 years ago
Listen 13:28Connection and kindness during the pandemic
We discuss the importance of staying socially connected even when apart and the acts of kindness that are inspiring people during the pandemic.
Air Date: March 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Coronavirus preparedness and the Congressional stimulus
We discuss the degree to which hospitals are ready for an increase in coronavirus patients in the coming weeks. Then, a look at the stimulus package from Congress.
Air Date: March 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:13Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
The Treasury Department said Wednesday it wants to dedicate $500 billion to start issuing direct payments to Americans by early next mont ...
6 years ago
Bucks special election: Results have not been certified, but GOP claims victory
Sanitizer-toting candidates weren’t the only signs of an atypical special election day in Pennsylvania’s 18th House district.
6 years ago
White House tells federal workers to avoid all travel that is not ‘mission critical’
As the coronavirus outbreak continues, the White House has told federal agencies and executive departments to suspend all work travel unless absolutely necessary.
6 years ago
Philly City Council imposes ‘social distancing’ to limit coronavirus exposure
City Council says it doesn’t want to discourage the public from weighing in, but is taking steps to make it less likely to spread the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Wells Fargo CEO: ‘We have not done what’s necessary to address our shortcomings’
Charles Scharf told lawmakers that the company's structure and culture "were problematic." But he projected confidence that it could win back the public's trust.
6 years ago
Official: White House didn’t want to tell seniors not to fly
The White House overruled health officials who wanted to recommend that elderly and physically fragile Americans be advised not to fly on commercial airlines.
6 years ago
GOP lawmakers criticize overspending for Pa.’s medical assistance programs
Budget hearings concluded this week in Harrisburg and showed how far apart Gov. Tom Wolf and the Republican-controlled General Assembly are on agreeing to a spending plan.
6 years ago
Philly’s $5B budget: Tracking the increase over 10 years
Recent surpluses probably won’t carry the city through a recession.
6 years ago
Education, labor, and alleviating poverty: A look at Kenney’s 2020 budget proposal
The mayor’s plan doesn’t call for any new tax increases, but it does call for almost $170 million more spending than last year.
6 years ago
RNC mailer labeled a ‘census’ sows confusion
Census advocates are worried that an RNC mailer called the "2020 Congressional District Census" will confuse Pennsylvanians and cost the state federal funding.
Air Date: March 4, 2020
Listen 12:35We discuss the results from Super Tuesday that have come in so far, what they say about the 2020 democratic electorate, and each candidate’s viable path to the nomination.
Air Date: March 4, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Coronavirus and Super Tuesday voting: It’s touchy
Elections can be very tactile. Touchscreen voting machines, paper ballots, large crowds.
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