
Politics
Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration
The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.
2 years ago
Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election
“Can you believe it? I’ll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be ARRESTED,” Trump wrote on his social media network, hours after his bond was set at $200,000.
2 years ago
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has to pick a new ‘partner-in-government’ in less than a month
Murphy is looking for someone with a record, but is keeping diversity in the forefront.
2 years ago
3 reasons Trump’s latest charges could be hard for him to shake
The former president has been charged four separate times in just over four months. But the latest indictment stands out in terms of its scope, evidence and location.
2 years ago
Trump and 18 allies charged in Georgia election meddling as former president faces 4th criminal case
Other defendants include former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows; Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani; and a Trump administration DOJ official, Jeffrey Clark.
2 years ago
Pa. state senator would like to see a page taken from his father’s playbook on crime prevention
State Senator Sharif Street would like to see his father, Mayor John Street’s, Safe Streets initiative come back to town.
2 years ago
N.J. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver celebrated in her hometown of Newark
The pride of Essex County was remembered by many and eulogized by the Rev. Al Sharpton.
2 years ago
As Assembly speaker, Sheila Oliver helped Steve Sweeney become Senate president
A political turf war created an “odd couple situation” between the South Jersey conservative and Essex County liberal, but they got things done for the state.
2 years ago
Prosecutors seek Jan. 2 trial date for Donald Trump in his 2020 election conspiracy case
Prosecutors said they want the case before U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to move to trial swiftly in Washington, setting up a likely battle with defense attorneys.
2 years ago
Biden issues an executive order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology
Senior administration officials say the effort stemmed from national security goals, rather than economic interests.
2 years ago
College Admission Post Affirmative Action, Philly Hip-Hop, Battleship New Jersey
Since the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action, the way college admissions officers handle diversity, equity and inclusion is in limbo.
Air Date: August 9, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 49:46Trump’s legal team offer more lax rules for a proposed protective order in Jan. 6 case
"In a trial about First Amendment rights, the government seeks to restrict First Amendment rights," Trump's lawyers wrote in the court filings.
2 years ago
New charges against Trump focus on lies. Scholars see an authoritarian playbook
The latest federal case against Donald Trump is putting a spotlight on the role of false and baseless claims in his presidency.
2 years ago
Prosecutors ask judge to issue protective order after Trump post appearing to promise revenge
Prosecutors want U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan to issue a protective order concerning evidence in the case.
2 years ago
Why People Believe Conspiracy Theories
We explore the psychology of conspiracies and what draws people to them. Author Michael Shermer joins us to talk about why people believe irrational things.
Air Date: August 4, 2023 12:00 pm
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