Politics
Resettling Afghan refugees and the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan
We look at Afghan refugee resettlement in the Philadelphia region and discuss the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, with millions at risk of famine.
Air Date: January 20, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 committee to get Trump documents
In a rebuff to former President Donald Trump, the Supreme Court is allowing the release of presidential documents sought by the congressional committee.
3 years ago
Big voting bill faces defeat as 2 Dems won’t stop filibuster
President Joe Biden’s own party is poised to let the bill fail as two holdout senators are unwilling to change the Senate rules to overcome a Republican filibuster.
3 years ago
On MLK Day, Biden says Americans must commit to King’s work
Biden's remarks Monday were among many by politicians acknowledging unmet needs for racial equality on Martin Luther King Day.
3 years ago
The Regional Roundup – January 17th
In 1965, Martin Luther King, Jr. joined fellow civil rights activist Cecil B. Moore to protest the segregation of Girard College in Philadelphia.
Air Date: January 17, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00After Biden’s first year, the virus and disunity rage on
President Joe Biden came to office seeing two sicknesses in his country. Neither has abated a year later.
3 years ago
The top House Republican won’t comply with Jan. 6 panel request to voluntarily testify
Among its questions, the committee is probing any conversations Kevin McCarthy had with former President Donald Trump on the day of the Capitol attack.
3 years ago
NAACP, pastors want end of punishment for Delaware senator acquitted of assault
Some Wilmington pastors and the state NAACP say state Sen. Darius Brown should have his senate leadership positions restored after being acquitted of assault.
3 years ago
Delaware AG sues city of Seaford over abortion ordinance
The complaint asks Chancery Court to make permanent a stay on the ordinance’s enforcement imposed by the city itself in hopes of thwarting a lawsuit.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers nearing deadline for new congressional map. Here’s what’s next
The state House is planning to pass a Republican-drawn draft by Wednesday. Gov. Wolf has signaled he’d veto that version. Courts seem poised to intervene.
3 years ago
Delaware lawmakers start third year of pandemic-limited meetings in Dover
With COVID-19 case numbers soaring, the Delaware General Assembly will regroup in Dover for the start of a hybrid of in-person and virtual meetings.
3 years ago
Pa. GOP seeks more control over legislative redistricting
State House Republicans who just lost a key vote on new preliminary legislative district maps moved Monday to regain more control of the process.
3 years ago
Incoming N.J. Senate leadership team the most diverse in state history
When the 219th state Legislature is sworn in at noon on Tuesday, the overall body and its Democratic leadership will include more people of color.
3 years ago