Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Moves Ahead With Drug Testing Food Stamp Users
Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps.
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Gov. Scott Walker moved ahead Monday with his plans to make Wisconsin the first state to drug test able-bodied adults applying for food stamps.
Rich discussed N.C.'s bathroom bill, the passing of Prince and Pennsylvania fining Uber. He also discussed candidates campaigning in Pennsylvania, stories of Ed Snider throwing Trump out his suite and Clinton getting grilled about Wall Street Transcripts. Rich spoke with Dr. Mazz at 4pm and Rape survivor Kaeley Triller at 4:30pm.
Chris discussed Donald Trump defending his campaign manager following his being charged with assaulting a reporter and then disavowing his pledge to support the Republican nominee if the party does not choose him. He talked with Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 Chris discussed Donald Trump defending his campaign manager following his being charged with assaulting a reporter and then disavowing his pledge to support the Republican nominee if the party does not choose him. He talked with Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane hiring former Montgomery County District Attorney Bruce Castor as an adviser and Jim Donovan and Brooke Thomas from CBS 3 at 8:50.
Rich discussed the Eagles loss, Ben Carson's thoughts on a Muslim president and recapped the Emmys. He also discussed molestation among Afghan allies, Scott Walker dropping out the Presidential race and Hillary Clinton's declaration to be a real person. Rich spoke with CJ Pearson about his latest viral video about Obama at 3:30pm. He also spoke with Philly Mag's Joel Mathis about Kathleen Kane at 4:30pm.
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Chris analyzed Donald Trump's appeal, Rachel Dolezal's interview with Vanity Fair, and SEPTA's website crashing. He talked with John Hayward from Breitbart at 6:20 about the Netroots Nation conference, Nicole Russel from the Federalist at 7:00 about Taylor Swift's style of Capitalism, and Rick Santorum at 8:00 about his campaign for President.
Chris discussed the deal reached in Vienna on nuclear negotiations with Iran, Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker's declaration that he is running for President and an approaching mini-ice age. He also spoke with Clyde Wayne Crews Jr. from Forbes at 7:20 and La Salle University foreign policy analyst Ed Turzanski at 8:20.
Rich discussed Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman threatening Donald Trump, Jim Webb's comments about the Democratic party and Scott Walker's presidential bid. He also discussed whether jury duty is a civic duty, country stars protesting the Confederate Flag and President Obama commuting sentences of drug offenders. Rich spoke with Professor Nick Bromell about his article, Let's Make The Confederate Flag a Hate Crime at 5pm and CBS analyst Jill Schlesinger about the Greece debt crisis at 5:40pm.
Rendell spoke with Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT and said there is a real chance for Trump to emerge as a serious contender.
Rich analyzed the reaction to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker failing to graduate college, an application to join Al-Qaeda found at Osama bin Laden's compound, and a hot dog vendor price gouging tourists. He also talked with Kirsten Powers from FOX News, WPHT's Chris Stigall, and Republican candidate for Mayor in Philadelphia, Melissa Murray Bailey.
Rich broadcasts from the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington DC and talks with former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, Amber Smith from Concerned Veterans for America, Arthur Brooks from the American Enterprise Institute, Carolyn Bolton from American Majority, and Grover Norquist from Americans for Tax Reform.
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Rich discussed today's shooting at the University of North Carolina, Jon Stewart stepping down as host of the Daily Show, and President Obama seeking a war resolution from Congress. He also talked to Kaz Nejatian, the CEO of Kash.
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Chris reviews the recall elections in Wisconsin, talks to CBS 3's Ben Simoneau about flash mobs and to Larry Kane about privatization of the states liquor stores.
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The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
Jaheim Warner is being called a hero after helping a woman last month who appeared to be having a seizure behind the wheel.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
The debate over gas-powered leaf blowers is gaining momentum in Radnor Township.
Jaheim Warner is being called a hero after helping a woman last month who appeared to be having a seizure behind the wheel.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
Naseem Sills, wanted in connection with the July 4, 2024, mass shooting in Philadelphia, turned himself in to police Friday.
David Jayne, a former Bristol Township police officer and school district security guard, was charged with child pornography.
New Jersey is one of the nation's top growers of peaches, but the fruit may be harder to find this season and possibly more expensive at the grocery store.
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DeSean Jackson and Delaware State University failed to discipline a football player who assaulted two teammates, a lawsuit claims.
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The Philadelphia Walk to End Bladder Cancer is raising awareness for a disease doctors say is often overlooked.
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The Philadelphia region received an F for bad air quality in an annual report from the American Lung Association.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
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FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
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A funeral was held at Laurel Hill in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, on Friday, which is quite the norm at the famous cemetery, but what made this one memorable is that the service was held for a tree. Siafa Lewis reports.
A former police officer and school district security guard in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, authorities in Bristol Township said Friday.
Naseem Sills, who was allegedly involved in a mass shooting that killed one person and injured eight others on the Fourth of July in Philadelphia nearly two years ago, turned himself in to police on Friday.
The Central Bucks High School East swim team dealt with dual losses in 2023 and 2024, losing a swimmer and a coach. Krystle Rich reports.