Politics
Biden’s vaccine rules to set off barrage of legal challenges
Republicans swiftly denounced the mandate that could impact 100 million Americans as government overreach and vowed to sue.
3 years ago
House Dems begin moving parts of Biden $3.5T domestic plans
Democrats are starting to push plans for providing paid family and medical leave, easing climate change, and bolstering education through House committees.
3 years ago
Lawmakers vow action after Ida floods Gulf Coast, Northeast
Lawmakers from both parties say haunting images of Hurricane Ida show the need to upgrade the nation’s aging infrastructure network.
3 years ago
Storm’s damage might boost support for more aggressive climate policy, experts hope
Policymakers urged to step up preparations for the next storm, and cut carbon emissions
3 years ago
Biden to mark 20th anniversary of 9/11 at 3 memorial sites
The White House says Biden will visit ground zero in New York City, the Pentagon, and the memorial near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where United Flight 93 was forced down.
3 years ago
Philly lawmakers: PA should tap COVID relief funds to help flooded businesses
The GOP-controlled legislature declined to comment on the request from Democrats.
3 years ago
Biden moves to declassify documents about Sept. 11 attacks
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order directing the FBI to declassify documents related to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
3 years ago
TikTok activists are flooding a Texas abortion reporting site with spam
A new law in Texas makes it illegal to have an abortion after six weeks, as well as to help anyone have an abortion.
3 years ago
The Texas abortion law and the future of reproductive rights
We discuss the restrictive Texas abortion law that the Supreme Court refused to block and the impact that it will have on women and reproductive rights.
Air Date: September 3, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Delaware abortion rights advocates pledge to double down support after Texas passes restrictions
Delaware Democrats say they’ll fight harder to keep abortion legal in the First State after a new Texas law effectively bans the procedure after six weeks.
3 years ago
The PA GOP may carry out an audit of the 2020 election. Plus, efforts to restore beaches at the Jersey shore might not be enough to address rising sea levels.
Air Date: August 30, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Scenes from the Philly airport welcoming center for Afghan evacuees
You can help by donating to local relief organizations.
3 years ago
Fed up with inaction over voting rights, thousands are planning a march on Washington
Thousands of activists are expected to converge Saturday in Washington and other cities across the country on the anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington.
3 years ago
Nine months after defeat, Del. GOP candidate relaunches campaign for U.S. House
Republican Lee Murphy hopes the third time's the charm for his campaign for Delaware’s lone seat in the House of Representatives.
3 years ago
Legal marijuana: can NJ navigate a totally new industry? And, there's a 3rd party gaining traction in PA that plans to oust local establishment politicians.
Air Date: August 23, 2021 10:00 am
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