The District

The District

Keep up with news, politics, and current events close to home. The District is WHIP's one-stop shop for state and local news discussion.

  1. 09/23/2019

    Temple Professors Underpaid, SEPTA overhaul and THE AMISH | The District

    LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Temple professors are underpaid (shocker)! Septa finally stepping up its game? And the amish growing hemp! Join Sam, Haley and Amelia for a rundown and discussion about what’s going on in the District today. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 00:50 -  Faculty receive smaller slice of revenue at Temple 16:24 - Kendra Brooks wants to put affordable transit on City Council’s agenda 27:47 - Viral CBS3 interview with apartment building fire 'hero' shades Eagles' Nelson Agholor 30:46 -  As farmers flock to hemp, Amish and ‘English’ in Pennsylvania foresee real profits 40:40 - Temple President Richard Englert delivers 2019 State of the University address ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Samantha Hughes.

  2. 09/10/2019

    Construction & Gun Violence | The District

    LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | MWF 6-7PM EST An off-campus fire displaced 110 Temple students! Philly was ranked as one of the worst cities for Generation Z! And Temple is preparing to launch another construction project! Join Sam Hughes, Haley Quillen-Knox, and Amelia Winger for a rundown and discussion about what’s going on in the District this week.  DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 00:57 -  Philly is among the worst U.S. cities for Gen Z, report says 10:45 - Students allowed back into homes after off-campus fire 21:54 - Temple to construct multi-use building on Broad Street 40:30 - Why is gun violence in Philly ‘exploding’ when solutions exist? ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

  3. 04/24/2019

    Gas Prices on the Rise and Kate Smith Statue Taken Down | The District

    LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Gas prices rising in Pennsylvania! Kate Smith statue taken down! And Temple Updates their sustainability plan! Join Maya, Jennie, and Alesia for a rundown and discussion about what’s going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:36 -  Gas Prices Rising in Pennsylvania 8:50 -  'Jeopardy!' Record-Holder Explains His Strategy for Winning 16:20 - Kate Smith Statue in South Philly Taken Down 25:52 - Temple Updates Sustainability Plan 32:31 - Elizabeth Warren Releases Sweeping Student Debt Cancellation and Free College Plan 38:19 - Boy Scouts of America Accused of Long-Standing Sexual Abuse 42:22 - Easter Bunny Who Broke Up Fight Has Warrant for His Arrest  ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

  4. 04/17/2019

    New Safety App for Philadelphia & Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit | The District

    LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Active mumps cases drop to less than 10! Pennsylvania names state’s official amphibian! And Philadelphia is planning to start a new street cleaning experiment! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what’s going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 3:43 -  Mumps Cases Less Than 10 6:17 -  Philly Street Cleaning Experiment 14:57 - Driver Intentionally Drives into 6 People in North Philadelphia 22:10 - New "Citizen" App to Keep You Safe Available in Philadelphia 30:49 - Lawsuit Alleges Child Sex Abuse at Prominent Washington Synagogue 37:28 - Faith-Based Adoption Agency Sues Over Same-Sex Couple 42:20 - Eastern Hellbender Named Pennsylvania's Official Amphibian ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

  5. 04/12/2019

    Bed Bugs & Municipal IDs | The District

    LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST President Trump’s sister retired as a federal judge in Philadelphia, stopping a probe into their family’s finances! Pennsylvania officials are being sued for not protecting children from abuse at the Glen Mills Schools! And the Phillies will most likely host the 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park! Join Amarynth Ruch and Emely Morel for a rundown and discussion about what’s going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 5:12 -  Temple Brick and Shoe Mystery 11:25 -  Philadelphia charter school closed Thursday due to bed bugs, officials say 15:44 - Advocates sue Pa. officials, say they failed to catch major problems at Glen Mills Schools 28:51 - WHIP Sports Update 31:10 - Phillies to host All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in 2026 34:37 - Trump’s sister retires as federal judge in Philadelphia amid reported probe of family finances 39:46 - More than 1,000 people already have gotten Philly municipal IDs, and appointments are full ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

  6. 04/05/2019

    TSG Election Results & 2018 Philadelphia Award | The District

    LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Philadelphia’s successfully implemented an opioid overdose information network! A federal judge rejected a PA Turnpike toll hikes lawsuit! And state universities are being given more power over tuition prices! Join Maya Tejada and Amarynth Ruch for a rundown and discussion about what’s going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 2:32 -  Gov. Wolf touts success of opioid info sharing system after first year 7:01 -  TSG Election Results 14:37 - WHIP News Update 16:07 - CCP, faculty reach contract deal as funding woes loom 24:35 - New Pa. policy gives state universities more power over tuition 31:35 - WHIP Sports Update 33:21 - 2018 Philadelphia Award goes to the founder of Coded by Kids 41:02 - Judge rejects lawsuit over Pennsylvania Turnpike toll hikes ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

  7. 03/29/2019

    An Interview with the 2019 TSG Campaigns | The District

    LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST  Temple Student Government elections are right around the corner! BecomingTU and RiseTU are competing for your votes! Join Amarynth Ruch and Emely Morel to hear what each campaign has to say about their goals for Temple on the District.  DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 3:32 -  Temple Student Government announces two executive teams for 2019-20 campaign 14:22 - Interview with RiseTU 29:47 - Interview with BecomingTU ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Amelia Winger

  8. 03/27/2019

    Intense Yoga & Justin Bieber Retires | The District

    LISTEN TO THE DISTRICT LIVE ON WHIP | T/TR 7-8PM EST Justin Bieber announces he’s retiring for music! A GOP Rep. quotes Hitler’s “Mein Kampf” on the House floor! And Jussie Smollett is free from felony charges! Join Maya Tejada, Jennie Sheffer, and Alesia Bani for a rundown and discussion about what’s going on in the District. DISCUSSION TIMES AND SOURCES: 1:47 -  Ex-Traffic Court Judge Barred from City Council Ballot 5:52 -  GOP Rep. Quotes Hitler on House Floor 15:32 - Charges Against Jussie Smollett Dropped 23:13 - Famous Instagram Woman Has Stroke in Dangerous Yoga Pose 30:27 - County in New York Declares State of Emergency for Measles 36:55 - Justin Bieber Announces He's Quitting Music ATTRIBUTIONS: Live show edited to podcast format by Jennie Sheffer

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Keep up with news, politics, and current events close to home. The District is WHIP's one-stop shop for state and local news discussion.

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  • Creator
    The District
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
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