WITF News Stories Podcast
1) Pa. House Democrats consider ‘magic mushrooms’ as mental health treatment
Lawmakers are looking for ways to combat depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress — especially among veterans and first responders. WITF’s Jaxon White reports state House member...Show More
2) Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro condemns political violence, and criticizes President Donald Trump
Pennsylvania’s governor Josh Shapiro says President Donald Trump and his allies are making partisan claims about who is responsible for political violence in America. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie ...Show More
3) Unclear how much Pa. stands to gain from feds’ $50 billion rural hospital program
The White House is touting a new $50 billion program to aid rural health care, included in the Republican Party’s tax and jobs cut law passed in July. WITF’s Jaxon White reports it is uncl...Show More
4) Hemp leaders form guild, urge clear rules amid policy clash with cannabis, law enforcement
Pennsylvania's new Hemp & Cannabis Guild hopes to unite growers and retailers under a single advocacy banner. WITF's Jaxon White reports on the aspirations of the group's 30 members across the state.&...Show More
5) Americans across political spectrum reject assassination, justifications for political violence: F&M expert
The vast majority of Americans reject political violence. Studies show 98 percent of Americans across the political spectrum do not support murder as a political tool, like the killing of Charli...Show More
6) Mennonites arrested in peaceful Capitol protest against U.S. role in Gaza war
Seven Lancaster County Mennonites are out of jail after protesting in the U-S Capitol over the war in Gaza. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the Pennsylvanians joined over 100 protestors from ...Show More
7) Constitutionality of mail-ballot date requirement raised before Pa. Supreme Court
After years of litigation, Pennsylvanians may finally get an answer to one basic question about mail-in voting. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports the state’s supreme court justices are we...Show More
8) Pa. lawmakers say budget plan is imminent, without details — again
Pennsylvania is in its third month without a state budget, pausing payments for schools, counties and various human services. WITF’s Jaxon White reports that Democrats and Republicans are insist...Show More
9) Pa. Supreme Court justices defend impartiality in forum, as GOP seeks their ouster in November
Three Pennsylvania Supreme Court justices elected as Democrats are defending their records on the bench amid criticisms from the Republican Party over their impartiality in rulings. WITF’s...Show More
10) York assault creates call for hate crime reform in Pa.
A York County man is being charged with assault but not with a hate crime after attacking an LGBTQ+ community member. WITF’s Jordan Wilkie reports Pennsylvania’s laws do not include protec...Show More