Politics
The new districts have the potential to change the balance of power in both Harrisburg and Washington, so it’s not surprising that legal action played a major role.
4 years ago
Maria Quiñones Sánchez is running for mayor: What to know about the Democratic party insurgent
The four-term council member on Tuesday resigned her seat and announced her candidacy.
4 years ago
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series
The former president won the best narrator award at Saturday's Creative Arts Emmys for his work on the Netflix documentary series, “Our Great National Parks.”
4 years ago
Chile votes on proposed constitution with big changes
Chileans are voting in a plebiscite to decide whether to adopt a far-reaching new constitution that would fundamentally change the South American country.
4 years ago
Why one of the ‘most important speeches’ of Biden’s presidency took place in Philadelphia
The 46th president praised Independence Hall as a symbol of his subject matter: the “fundamentals” of U.S. democracy.
4 years ago
Ex-NYPD officer sentenced to record 10 years for Jan. 6 riot
Thomas Webster’s prison sentence is the longest so far among roughly 250 people who have been punished for their conduct during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
4 years ago
Mastriano sues Jan. 6 committee over deposition authority
The lawsuit filed contends that the committee lacks House Republican appointees, and doesn't comply with House rules for conducting a compelled deposition of witnesses.
4 years ago
Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan
President Biden's plan to provide relief to borrowers of federal student loans has been met with celebration and condemnation. Too far, too little, overreaching and unfair?
Air Date: August 31, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:31President Biden to deliver prime-time speech in Philadelphia on ‘battle’ for democracy
The speech will be delivered Thursday outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the White House said.
4 years ago
Pa. gov. candidate Doug Mastriano wore Confederate uniform for faculty photo
Reuters said Friday that Mastriano was in the uniform in a 2013-14 portrait for the Department of Military Strategy, Plans and Operations, where he worked until he retired.
4 years ago
Bonus Interview: Dan Rather on ‘What Unites Us’
In his 2017 book, Dan Rather asks, “when did we accept a can’t-do spirit from so many of our national leaders?” We revisit our interview from the Radio Times archive.
Air Date: August 27, 2022 6:00 am
Listen 49:31The war in Ukraine rages on, but the country's people are showing resiliency and fighting back in a way unpredicted by some. We discuss the past 6 months of Russia's invasion.
Air Date: August 26, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Judge orders unsealing of redacted affidavit in Trump search
The judge said the department must file its redacted version by noon Friday.
4 years ago
2 plead guilty in scheme to sell Biden’s daughter’s diary
Project Veritas has not been charged with any crime. The group says its activities were newsgathering and were ethical and legal.
4 years ago
Regional Roundup: August 22, 2022
Reimagining the infamously dangerous Roosevelt Boulevard. Plus, what's going on with hurricane season? And, we start with an update on the shake ups in city council.
Air Date: August 22, 2022 10:00 am
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