Politics
Parker renews plea for rideshare tax to skeptical council
Mayor argues Uber and Lyft can afford the $1-per-ride tax and schools urgently need the money.
1 month ago
In 2024, the president flipped Bucks County, where more than 30% of residents are Catholic. It’s also represented by a vulnerable Catholic congressman.
1 month ago
Listen 1:21Pa. is considering $900K to fund meals tailored to people’s chronic diseases and medical needs
Medically tailored meals are informed by dietitians who evaluate recipes and match them to nutrition needs for diabetes, cancer and other diseases.
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Listen 2:08Uber launches campaign against Philly’s proposed $1 rideshare tax
Under the mayor’s proposal, $1 from every Uber and Lyft ride in Philly would go to the city’s school district. Uber says riders will bear the cost.
2 months ago
Listen 0:57LIVE from Penn Law: How the U.S. Supreme Court evolved through history
From Penn Carey Law School, a look at three consequential SCOTUS rulings. As The Court evolves with our democracy, how do generations view constitutional rights and ideals?
Air Date: April 13, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:37Gov. Matt Meyer's controversial firing of former chair Michael Houghton is motivating lawmakers to make the group permanent.
2 months ago
What Greenland Can Teach Us About the Earth’s Past and Future
Politicians see Greenland as an asset. Researchers say the island can teach us about the Earth’s past and future.
Air Date: April 10, 2026
Listen 49:34A record quarter adds to the governor's $35 million cash edge over the likely GOP challenger.
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Listen 1:05Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware is one of five districts that previously reached an anti-discrimination agreement with the Biden and Obama administrations.
2 months ago
Sen. Cory Booker on civic ideals
New Jersey's own Senator Cory Booker joins us to discuss his new book, "Stand," as well as foreign policy, turning anger into action, and the future of the democratic party.
Air Date: April 1, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:41Two local researchers explain why the site matters to their work, and the field of social psychology.
2 months ago
Listen 2:03Seaside Park votes to annex South Seaside Park from Berkeley Township
South Seaside Park, home to about 400 residents, had submitted a petition to join Seaside Park last year.
2 months ago
Philadelphia DA Krasner requests new funding in 2027 budget to fund prosecution efforts in the city
The office says its Family Violence and Sexual Assault unit is handling more than 1,000 cases with only 19 staffers.
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Listen 1:07El estado está destinando $8 millones a ampliar la educación de la primera infancia.
2 months ago
A growing faction of concerned citizens in the Philadelphia suburbs and across the U.S. are positioned on the front lines of the anti-Trump resistance.
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