Sexual assault in politics
Listen 30:24
This is unmistakably an historic moment when it comes to powerful men getting their comeuppance for sexual indiscretion. Today on the show we’re going to talk about what all of the headline-grabbing allegations of sexual assault portends for politics, and for the entertainment industry. We’ll begin with the most pressing instance – that of, Roy Moore, senate candidate in Alabama. New York Times columnist MICHELLE GOLDBERG joins us to discuss Moore, other prominent politicians alleged of sexual assault, and what is says about the culture in politics.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Brought to you by Radio Times
Radio Times
WHYY's Radio Times is an engaging and timely call-in program that tackles wide-ranging issues of concern to listeners in the Delaware Valley.
Subscribe for free
Democratic floor leader Rep. Matt Bradford proposed the rule change after Dem. Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while being sought on charges he violated a restraining order.
21 hours ago
Thanks anyway, Bobby: In North Philly, Kennedy family endorses Biden for 2024 over one of their own
Joe Biden received the endorsement of the Kennedy family at large in Philadelphia on Thursday.
23 hours ago
Listen 1:17
Biden returns to his Scranton roots to pitch his plan for higher taxes on the rich
The U.S. president has begun three straight days of campaigning by speaking Tuesday at a community center and visiting a union hall in his Pennsylvania hometown.
3 days ago