Politics
Supreme Court strikes down state law barring ‘political’ apparel in polling places
In an extremely narrow opinion, SCOTUS Thursday struck down a law that bars voters inside a polling place from wearing political badges, buttons, and other insignia.
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Americans’ support for abortion rights wanes as pregnancy progresses
While a majority of Americans support legalized abortion in early pregnancy, most oppose it in the later stages, according to the survey.
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Delaware bill to legalize pot amended to address safety, regulatory concerns
Delaware would have six months to prepare for implementation.
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Guest: Robert Field The Trump administration announced that it would not defend the Affordable Care Act against a ...
Air Date: June 13, 2018 10:20 am
Listen 18:29Philly mental health experts call for end to separating kids, parents at Mexican border
Separating young children from parents can lead to "disruptive attachment" and increase their risk of developing PTSD, anxiety, depression, and behavioral problems.
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Delaware legislators advance paid leave bill
Under the legislation, new parents also would be eligible for leave for up to one year after a child’s birth or the adoption of a child under age 6.
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Delaware legislature advances marijuana expungement bill
The measure would benefit as many as 1,247 adults convicted between 1977 and 2015.
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Controller says Philly needs to get serious about fixing careless bookkeeping
Rob Dubow, the city's finance director, said his office is working on the issues brought to light by the controller.
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Philly region’s Korean community greets summit with high hopes, low expectations
Many people died waiting for diplomacy to reunite their families. Against that backdrop, any talks between North Korea and the U.S. can be seen as positive.
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Listen 3:03Philly students take steps to demand action on gun violence
Annual demonstration brings hundreds of young people to Philadelphia Museum of Art steps to call for changes in gun laws.
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Listen 1:52Trump trade policy forging strange alliances as Toomey seeks more congressional input
Toomey, a key Trump ally who is a reliable vote for almost every aspect of his agenda, has ruffled West Wing feathers with this effort.
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Listen 4:49Shania Bennett, 18, is the elected voice of South Philadelphia’s youth
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn talks with Shania Bennett about her community work and her election as treasurer in Philadelphia's 48th Ward’s 12th Division.
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Listen 6:51When Trump speaks: A conversation with Kathleen Hall Jamieson
Guest: Kathleen Hall Jamieson Middle-of-the-night tweets with errant capitalization and grammar, vitriolic insult ...
Air Date: June 7, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Delaware assault weapons ban fails to get past Senate committee
The bill, sponsored by state Sen. Bryan Townsend, called for banning the sale, purchase, and transfer of certain assault-style weapons.
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Bassem Youssef: from surgeon to political satirist
Guest: Bassem Youssef BASSEM YOUSSEF, du ...
Air Date: June 6, 2018 10:00 am
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