State of the State

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State of the State is a weekly podcast from PA Post — designed to keep you up to date on what’s happening in the state Capitol, but with a depth you don’t always get from the daily news.

  1. 05/26/2020

    When the State Stopped: Episode 1

    March 3 – March 16 The word “coronavirus” enters the lexicon: Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine holds her first press conference warning about the potential arrival of COVID-19. As the first cases are confirmed, Governor Tom Wolf’s administration moves to contain community spread — including ordering all non-essential business closed across the commonwealth.

    13 min

  2. 05/26/2020

    When the State Stopped: Episode 2

    March 18 – April 3 The state confirms the first death from COVID-19 in Pennsylvania. The rapid spread of the coronavirus leads to a rapid pace of events — bringing the state to a standstill as Governor Tom Wolf orders all Pennsylvanians to stay-at-home.

    17 min

  3. 05/26/2020

    When the State Stopped: Episode 3

    April 8 – May 12 The economic toll from the pandemic hits the state hard. At least 12 percent of Pennsylvanians file for unemployment, as Governor Tom Wolf faces a rebellion from some counties to re-open.

    25 min

  4. 12/31/2019

    Episode 54: The headlines of 2019

    As the year draws to a close, the reporters at WITF and PA Post been looking back at some of the state politics stories that have shaped it. From legislative fights over guns and the minimum wage, to the closure of Three Mile Island, to election angst, to the return of hemp farming, we have … Continue reading "Episode 54: The headlines of 2019"

  5. 11/25/2019

    Episode 53: Legislative avalanche

    Lawmakers spent a packed four days in Harrisburg before leaving town for the holidays. Here’s what they did.   Last week was a big one in Harrisburg. The House and Senate both convened for an unusual four-day session and passed a lot of bills—so many that we weren’t able to file stories on all of … Continue reading "Episode 53: Legislative avalanche"

  6. 11/21/2019

    Episode 52: Pipeline problems

    This week, we’re re-airing five stories you should hear. In one, Governor Tom Wolf learns the FBI is looking into his administration’s environmental permitting practices.  Plus, reporters in Philadelphia look into badly contaminated drinking water in a charter school, PA Post reports on a proposed community college in Erie, WITF follows up on problems with … Continue reading "Episode 52: Pipeline problems"

  7. 11/04/2019

    Episode 50: The Marsy’s Law twists continue

    The last week was exceptionally busy both in and outside the Capitol—from major election reforms passing the legislature to big, controversial court decisions on constitutional amendments. This week, we have all the big stories you should get caught up on. First, Marsy’s Law—the proposed amendment meant to enshrine victims’ rights in the state constitution. A … Continue reading "Episode 50: The Marsy’s Law twists continue"

  8. 10/28/2019

    Episode 49: Elections, abortions, booze and more

    The House and Senate were both in session last week, resulting in a number of notable developments on issues our newsroom follows closely—from long-awaited election reforms to controversial abortion proposals. We’ll also bring you the latest on a proposed constitutional amendment being challenged in court, the one-year anniversary of a major shooting in Pittsburgh, and … Continue reading "Episode 49: Elections, abortions, booze and more"

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State of the State is a weekly podcast from PA Post — designed to keep you up to date on what’s happening in the state Capitol, but with a depth you don’t always get from the daily news.

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  • Creator
    PA Post
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2020
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PA Post
  • Show Website
    State of the State