
Politics
Proposed U.S. change on evaluating green card, visa applications could impact Philly kids
The proposal calls for looking at use of food stamps, federal medical assistance and housing assistance when weighing an immigration application.
7 years ago
Wagner vows to ‘stomp’ on Wolf’s face with golf spikes in Pa. gubernatorial race
Pennsylvania’s Republican candidate for governor has released a video of himself saying he wants to “stomp” on the sitting ...
7 years ago
Wolf administration adds funds for families hit by opioid crisis
The state plans to spend more to help families impacted by the opioid epidemic raise children.
7 years ago
Does religion dictate politics, or visa versa?
Guest: Michele Margolis It is conventional wisdom in American politics that Christian voters gravitate to the GOP ...
Air Date: October 12, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Delaware teachers union president resigns after sexist, racist blog posts unearthed
The president of the Delaware teachers union resigned Wednesday night, just hours after WHYY reported about sexist, racist, and other inflammatory remarks on his former blog.
7 years ago
Listen 1:06Wolf leads Wagner in large donations in Pa. governor’s race — a breakdown
About a month before Election Day, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf has raised significantly more money than Republican challenger Scott Wagner ...
7 years ago
Pa. legislature votes to give incumbent judges a break on signature requirements
Supporters argue that district judges tend to make more personal enemies than other officials.
7 years ago
Kavanaugh debuts on Supreme Court, pledging to be a ‘team player’
Trump, however, began the ceremony with a sharp partisan rebuke.
7 years ago
‘Believe women, until it’s time to stop’: Republican senators celebrate in ‘SNL’ open
This week's Saturday Night Live imagined the locker room talk among Senate Republicans on a day that marked a big victory for conservatives.
7 years ago
Trump celebrates Kavanaugh win
When it was official, Trump delivered a double thumbs-up from his desk. Several aides applauded.
7 years ago
Montco congressional hopefuls square off
Democrat Madeleine Dean and Republican Dan David debate in Eklins Park
7 years ago
Free transit on Election Day? SEPTA votes no
Other cities offer free transit on Election Day: Dallas, Houston, Tampa, Minneapolis, Austin, and Asheville, among others.
7 years ago
Watch: Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh clears crucial Senate hurdle
Some fence-sitting senators could conceivably vote to advance Kavanaugh's nomination but still hold out their support ahead of a final confirmation roll call over the weekend.
7 years ago
While nation watched Kavanaugh hearings, House passed ‘Tax Cuts 2.0’
Running on tax cuts would normally unite Republicans, but 2018 is not turning out to be a normal year.
7 years ago
‘Jeopardy!’ host plays monopoly during first — and only — Pa. gubernatorial debate
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with WHYY senior reporter Dave Davies about the midterm elections in Pennsylvania.
7 years ago
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