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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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Politics

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Politics & Policy
6abc

Lady Gaga, Oprah Winfrey among those expected at Harris campaign concert on Ben Franklin Parkway

Kamala Harris' campaign is hosting the concert, which is set to begin 5 p.m. Monday. Ricky Martin, The Roots and the vice president are also expected to attend.

2 years ago

Voters line up outside the Bucks County Administration Building
Politics & Policy

When polls close in Pennsylvania, other battleground states on Election Day

It will be a game of hopscotch to keep up with key times Tuesday in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina and Wisconsin.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris and Maya Rudolph, dressed the same onstage
Politics & Policy

Harris appears on ‘Saturday Night Live’ as mirror image of Maya Rudolph with election looming

She told Rudolph's version of Harris “you got this” and the pair in sync delivered the signature “Live from New York, it's Saturday Night!”

2 years ago

Michelle Obama speaks onstage
Politics & Policy
6abc

Michelle Obama visits Montgomery County high school to rally for Kamala Harris

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's team stopped by Glenmoore, Broomall and Lansdale over the weekend, with a planned rally in Lancaster County on Sunday.

2 years ago

a display of Trump-talking greeting cards
Politics & Policy

‘Sometimes the line is out the door’: Bensalem store does brisk business selling Trump, MAGA merchandise

“They're proud to be part of it. It's almost like [how] everybody wears Eagles shirts,” store owner Michael Domanico said.

2 years ago

Donald Trump slightly raises a fist
Politics & Policy

Trump is using election lies to lay the groundwork for challenging 2024 results if he loses

Rally after rally, he urges his supporters to deliver a victory “too big to rig,” telling them the only way he can lose is if Democrats cheat.

2 years ago

Filmmaker Steve McQueen's ''Static,'' a 7-minute helicopter shot of the Statue of Liberty filmed in 2009 when it reopened for the first time since the 9/11 attacks, occupies the Grand Staircase of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Let’s be still: Philly Art Museum shows political art with the volume turned down

“What Times Are These?” is an antidote for election exhaustion.

2 years ago

Listen 1:06
Political text messages
Politics & Policy

‘Please, leave me alone. I get it. I’m going to vote’: Campaign messages overwhelm Pa. voters

“You make me want to throw my pager out the window,” said one Philadelphia voter, quoting “Bug a Boo” by Destiny’s Child.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
ELon musk
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk’s $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves back to state court

The ruling is a loss for the world's richest man and his political action committee.

2 years ago

a sign reads vote aqui
Politics & Policy

Combating misinformation: How Philly, national organizers are fighting fake news and propaganda targeting Latino voters

“Latinos tend to be some of the most prime targets for mis- and disinformation narratives,” said Claudia Ruiz of UnidosUS.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
Elon Musk speaks
Politics & Policy

A Chester County man signed Elon Musk’s $100 petition. He hasn’t gotten paid yet

The America PAC promises to issue all payments for signing giveaway petitions by Nov. 30, but some have grown tired of waiting.

2 years ago

Listen 1:02
Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas in City Council chambers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council takes first step toward approving Sixers’ arena proposal

Council has yet to vote on the legislative package introduced last week that would authorize the Sixers to build the controversial development.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Forty-fore! Eagles get rare opportunity to play golf with former president Barack Obama

Quarterback Jalen Hurts was not permitted to actually play golf, per terms of his $255 million contract.

2 years ago

Statue of Donald Trump
Community
Billy Penn

Mysterious Trump statue appears near Art Museum, then carted away

The statue was similar to one discovered in Portland, Oregon, earlier this week.

2 years ago

a sign reads EARLY VOTE TODAY THIS JAWN MATTERS
Politics & Policy

A look at false and misleading claims surrounding the 2024 election

Two videos circulating on social media on Wednesday are falsely claiming they show wrongdoing around voting in Pennsylvania, a key swing state.

2 years ago

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