
Politics
CNN’s Amanpour criticizes network’s decision to hold Trump town hall
Amanpour became the network's most prominent journalist to publicly criticize the decision to host Donald Trump for a town hall in New Hampshire last week.
2 years ago
The suburban Philadelphia township is one of the many Pennsylvania communities battling the privatization of public water and sewer systems.
2 years ago
Cherelle Parker’s keys to victory in Philly mayoral race: Door-knocking and individualism
With relatively low turnout, the crowded mayoral election turned into a contest of who could bring out the most voters.
2 years ago
Election Analysis, Red Knots, Ilyon Woo’s “Master Slave Husband Wife”
One day after the primaries, what do we know about the outcome of the election, voter turnout and the issues at stake? Plus, red knits return to the Delaware Bay beaches.
Air Date: May 16, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:39From affordable housing to agency in voting, candidates and citizens tackled access — what it means, where it isn’t, and how it impacts the civic process.
2 years ago
Philly City Council members look to ban supervised injection sites in several neighborhoods
Several City Council members want to preemptively ban such sites in residential neighborhoods in certain parts of the city.
2 years ago
Senator Cassidy offers social security depletion solution. Will it see action?
Senator Cassidy looks to an "independent investment fund" to feed into the social security pot, only partially solving the overall solvency problem.
2 years ago
Ideas to steal: What Philly’s next mayor could borrow from other cities to support the arts
As the Philly mayoral race inches closer to the May 16 primary, here’s how other cities support and utilize arts in city government.
2 years ago
Listen 5:37Why We Lie, Pa. Judicial Elections, Trivia Thursday
Why do people lie? Wharton professor Maurice Schweitzer weighs in on the thrill some people get from not telling the truth. Plus, trivia and things to do.
Air Date: May 11, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:30An effort to change the constitution failed in 2021. Last year, courts struck down a new law allowing mail-in balloting for anybody who wanted it.
2 years ago
Listen 1:43Who’s running for Montgomery County Commissioner? A procrastinator’s guide to the candidates
All three county commissioner seats are open in a crowded race. Here’s a look at the eight candidates and their priorities.
2 years ago
Listen 1:43WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’ went 1-on-1 with Philly’s mayoral candidates. Here’s what they had to say
Hear directly from candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.
2 years ago
Mayoral Candidate David Oh, Four-Day Workweek, Puberty and Social Media
Could we make the four-day workweek...work? Plus, Republican mayoral candidate David Oh. And a new book helps teens get through puberty without taking cues from TikTok.
Air Date: May 9, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 45:33Jury finds Trump liable for sexual abuse, awards accuser $5M
The verdict was announced in a federal courtroom in New York City on the first day of jury deliberations.
2 years ago
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are crowned in elaborate ceremony
The U.K.'s King Charles III was officially crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey, followed by a large procession.
2 years ago