
Politics
Philly-based influencers weigh in on their rise in political clout
Political campaigns hope to parlay an influencer’s authentic relationship with their audience into votes for their candidate.
Air Date: August 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:42Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.’s budget surplus is on track to run dry
A state budget report warns Pennsylvania's multibillion-dollar surplus will run dry next fiscal year without cuts or an infusion of cash.
7 months ago
Philly-area man accused of voting in 2 states faces federal charges
A Huntingdon Valley man is accused of voting in both Florida and Pennsylvania for the 2020 presidential election, and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election.
7 months ago
New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim
A newly passed bill allows Pennsylvania to return unclaimed funds to a person without a claim. The law was originally proposed by state Treasurer Stacy Garrity last year.
7 months ago
Trump reportedly used a sexist slur against Harris in private conversations
The New York Times cited two people who, on different occasions, heard Donald Trump call Kamala Harris a “b——.” His campaign denies it.
7 months ago
Early Harris-Walz rallies feature big crowds, talk of ‘joy’ and unsolicited GOP counterprogramming
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz barnstormed through five battleground states this past week, including Pennsylvania, after Harris picked the Minnesota governor for the ticket.
7 months ago
Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference
As he addressed reporters at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate, ABC announced that Trump and Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate. Trump had recently backed out.
7 months ago
Project 2025’s new leader Kevin Roberts postpones his own book launch until after the election
The head of the far-right Heritage Foundation is postponing the release of his new book until after the presidential election. Sen. JD Vance wrote the forward for the book.
7 months ago
‘Democrats are in array’: Harris and Walz energize Democratic Pa. voters in first campaign rally
The Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees rallied voters at Temple University Tuesday evening.
7 months ago
Listen 1:19Takeaways from a Harris-Walz ticket now that the stage is set for a presidential race
Some in Harris' inner circle saw Walz as a do-no-harm choice who can keep the party unified heading into the Democratic National Convention opening in Chicago on Aug. 19.
7 months ago
What will Harris’s pick Tim Walz mean for the Democratic ticket and the race?
Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Will that be a winning ticket for battleground states like Pennsylvania? We'll discuss.
Air Date: August 6, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:02Due diligence: Would Shapiro help Harris win Pa. like Democrats hope? Let’s look at the numbers
Some Democrats hope that Harris’ choice for VP will help her win Pennsylvania and the election. Can Shapiro bring home the commonwealth’s 19 electoral votes?
7 months ago
Listen 3:20On school vouchers, fracking and Palestine, Shapiro draws criticism and praise
Some Democrats are protesting Shapiro's rightward moves, while some in the GOP call him an unreliable partner.
7 months ago
Where Gov. Josh Shapiro stands on immigration issues — in Pa. and beyond
Approximately 7.7% of Pennsylvanians are foreign-born — close to 1 million residents. More than half are naturalized citizens eligible to vote.
7 months ago
Listen 2:43‘Talented politician’: Pennsylvania Republicans respond to Shapiro as possible VP pick
Josh Shapiro has a reputation for reaching across the aisle to pass bills and “get s*** done.” So what do Republicans in Pennsylvania think about him? Depends on who you ask.
7 months ago
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