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10/07/2025

Democrats say fallout from the Trump administration’s aggressive tactics during the shutdown of the federal government could give them a welcome boost in the only two governors’ races on the ballot this year.

New Jersey’s and Virginia’s gubernatorial elections are setting up a test of how voters view both President Donald Trump’s second term and the Democrats’ reaction.

10/07/2025

The federal government employs more than 66,000 civilian workers in Pennsylvania — many of whom are furloughed until Congress can reach an agreement to fund the government.

10/07/2025

Travelers across the U.S. are beginning to feel the impacts of the government shutdown, as air traffic control staffing shortages disrupt flights across the country.

A dozen facilities saw air traffic control shortages on Monday, delaying flights at several airports. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy blamed "a slight tick-up in sick calls" due to the shutdown.

10/07/2025

Earlier this month, the FRA issued an Emergency Order after recent fires on SEPTA’s Regional Rail trains.

Now, riders are experiencing service disruptions due to the ongoing inspections of 225 of its older Silverliner IV railcars.

The federally mandated inspections of SEPTA’s Silverliner trains come after several fires. New sensors will be added to warn of a possible fire.

10/07/2025

Karen refugees, a persecuted population from Myanmar, have been living in Philly for over a decade.

Unfortunately, many of us don’t know they’re here.

A new association is hoping to give them the support they need.

The Karen Community Association of Philadelphia is dedicated to helping Karen people — a refugee population from Myanmar — with specialized social service needs that larger organizations can’t provide.

10/07/2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of generals and admirals last week to deliver a stark message: the U.S. armed forces, he said, has become too woke, too fat, and had lost their warrior ethos.

Speaking at Quantico before the nation’s top brass, Hegseth argued that the military had lost its way due to an overemphasis on DEI initiatives. He announced a return to strict grooming standards and fitness requirements, even if that means excluding women and what he called “weak” men.

Hegseth explained, “there will be no more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement. Just common sense, maximum lethality, and full authority for our warfighters.”

President Donald Trump echoed Hegseth’s remarks and defended his deployment of National Guard troops in Democrat-led cities, calling it a response to a “war from within.” Trump suggested those cities could serve as training grounds for this more aggressive fighting force.

This episode: does the U.S. military need a cultural reset? Have woke policies compromised its effectiveness? Three veterans weigh in on Secretary Hegseth’s speech and the state of American military readiness in the 21st century.

Guests
Elliot Ackerman - Marine Corps veteran and New York Times bestselling author
Eric Stetson - U.S. Army, retired Lieutenant Colonel
Kyleanne Hunter - CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America and Marine combat veteran

10/07/2025

RFK Jr. is demanding medical schools teach nutrition.

Drexel and Rowan programs say they’re ready — because they have included nutrition as part of their curricula for years.

RFK Jr. gave all organizations in charge of medical education standards two weeks to include nutrition in licensing exams and residency requirements.

10/07/2025

A Philadelphia pilot program gave $1,000 a month to pregnant mothers with low incomes to improve maternal and infant outcomes.

Here's how it's gone so far ↓

The program provides $1,000 a month for 18 months to families with low incomes who live in Cobbs Creek, Strawberry Mansion and Nicetown-Tioga.

10/07/2025

The Phillies are on the brink of elimination after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Monday night in Game 2 of the National League Division Series.

Despite a ninth inning rally, the Phillies lost again to the Dodgers in the National League Division Series. The Phillies will face elimination in Game 3 on Wednesday.

10/06/2025

Maybe Saquon Barkley should fire off a cryptic social media post in the next day or two if he wants to carry the ball more.

What else would it take for the Eagles to remember they have a 2,000-yard rusher in the backfield?

Saquon Barkley seems to be struggling to find his rhythm this season. Barkley has managed only 267 yards rushing through five games.