Politics
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
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Trump’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.
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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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Governor signs Pennsylvania’s main budget, leaving work ahead for some programs’ funding
Pennsylvania's state budget moved closer to completion on Thursday.
2 years ago
Here’s where all the cases against Trump stand as he campaigns for a return to the White House
Here’s a look at some of the top probes against Trump as he campaigns for the 2024 Republican nomination.
2 years ago
One medical provider says dispensaries already have the infrastructure and know-how to provide safe, legal products. Some say that would be an unfair advantage.
2 years ago
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Members of Congress break for August with no clear path to avoiding a shutdown this fall
Lawmakers broke for their August recess this week with many worried about whether they can avoid a partial government shutdown upon their return.
2 years ago
Presidential primaries have seen dramatic comebacks. Could DeSantis ’24 be next?
Ron DeSantis' 2024 presidential campaign seems to be losing steam. However, there have been campaigns from past presidential candidates that have bounced back from the brink.
2 years ago
Trump accused of asking staffer to delete camera footage in Florida classified documents case
The allegations were made Thursday in an updated grand jury indictment that adds new charges against Trump and adds another defendant to the case.
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Trump’s classified documents trial date is set. What to know about this complex case
The legal complexities tied to former President Donald Trump's classified documents case are unique.
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Here’s where the criminal and civil cases facing Trump stand
Former President Donald Trump faces a number of criminal charges in two cases — but that may not be all, as he faces scrutiny in other probes.
2 years ago
Such a letter often can precede an indictment; Trump got one ahead of being charged last month in a separate investigation into the mishandling of classified documents.
2 years ago
Students in shortchanged Pennsylvania school districts plug away while lawmakers dither over funding
By pursuing funding equity in court, financially challenged Pennsylvania districts are following a well-traveled school reform path.
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