Episode 6: Countdown to the midterms

At the time of this podcast recording, we’re less than two weeks from an important election. Nationally, Democrats are trying to take back the congressional majority—and Pennsylvania is a huge part of that effort.

This week, WITF and Keystone Crossroads reporter Emily Previti joins us to explain how voter registration is shaking out in the commonwealth—and to assess whether this is, in fact, an exceptional year for the left. WHYY’s Jim Saksa will also drop in to talk about why any inroads Democrats make in Congress probably won’t extend to state House and Senate races.

Plus, PA Post’s Ed Mahon will help answer a bunch of listener questions. If you have a question of your own, shoot us an email at podcast@papost.org.

Episode 5: Legislative session ends, election run-up (and polling) intensifies

The state House and Senate ended their legislative session with a bang Wednesday night. Negotiations on a priority statute of limitations bill—which aimed to make it easier for victims of child sexual abuse to sue abusers—melted down. Plus, polling!

Episode 4: Congressional races that should be on your radar

Joining us to explain which congressional races to watch is Associated Press political reporter Marc Levy. Public radio reporters Lindsay Lazarski (of WHYY) and An-Li Herring (of WESA) will also give their input on a couple of interesting, individual races they’ve been following.

Episode 3: Does PA owe the poor better criminal defense? An investigation.

When it comes to funding public defense for poor—or indigent—people, Pennsylvania is an outlier. The commonwealth leaves that funding totally up to the counties, and provides no statewide oversight. Reporters Emily Previti, Lindsay Lazarski, Annette John-Hall, and Min Xian join us to explain the situation.