Politics
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.
6 years ago
Pennsylvania Lt. Governor John Fetterman
Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman joins Marty in the studio to talk about his support for legalizing marijuana, fracking, and sentencing reform.
Air Date: February 27, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:28At this barbershop in Chambersburg, Pa., red, blue and other come together for conversations of political ‘grace and mercy.’
6 years ago
Listen 5:20N.J. legislator proposes fines for beachgoers who don’t secure umbrellas
A new bill in the New Jersey legislature sets fines for beachgoers who don't properly secure beach umbrellas and vendors that fail to warn the public about the product's risks
6 years ago
The South Carolina Democratic debate and the state of the primary
The South Carolina debate comes ahead of the high stakes, multi-state “super Tuesday” primaries which will determine the trajectory of the remainder of the race.
Air Date: February 26, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:27Snooki used as cudgel in South Jersey congressional race
In a contentious new ad, a Republican candidate compares his GOP rival to “Jersey Shore” cast member Nicole ‘Snooki’ Polizzi.
6 years ago
Lawmakers question Wolf’s corporate tax proposals — again
The Democratic Governor has pitched the same overhaul to Pennsylvania’s corporate tax structure for five years in a row.
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