Best Rails Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Philly baristas join nationwide protest against Starbucks on Red Cup Day 1:15

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Unionized Starbucks baristas from a handful of Philadelphia locations joined a nationwide strike to demand the coffee giant address what they say are unfair labor practices.KYW's Vik Raghupathi tells us the workers formed their picket line on one of the biggest days of the year for Starbucks.(Photo: Vik Raghupathi/KYW Newsradio)…

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Philadelphia City Council considers moratorium bill on backyard dog breeding 1:07

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A Philadelphia city council member, distressed at dogs being put to sleep, is calling for a moratorium on backyard dog breeding. KYW’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb reports.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Air traffic controllers relieved government shutdown ends, anxious for a potential next one in a few months 1:21

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After 43 days, the longest government shutdown in our nation's history is over. President Trump signed a temporary funding bill into law last night after it was approved by the House, mainly along party lines.Federal workers who've been going without a check are once again getting paid.But as airports work to get flights back up to speed, air traff…

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Responding officers tearfully recall the night Sgt. Richard Mendez died in Day 2 of his accused killers' trial 1:16

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The trial is underway for two men accused of killing Philadelphia police Sergeant Richard Mendez at an airport parking garage two years ago. KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson is covering the trial.(Photo: Getty Images)

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What's there to do in Franklin Square this Holiday Season? 1:12

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The Holiday season is kicking off in Franklin Square and features some free family fun.KYW's Shara Dae Howard has all you need to know.(Photo: Faina Gurevich/Getty Images)

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Get to know Media's first Black woman mayor Joi Washington 1:05

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History was made in Delaware County during last week’s election as America’s first free trade town elected its first Black woman mayor.KYW’s Justin Udo spoke with the new mayor of Media.(Photo: Getty Images)

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NJ lawmakers advance bill adding tax to phone bills to fund suicide hotlines 1:07

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New Jersey’s Senate Health and Human Services committee today voted to advance a bill to fund 988 suicide prevention call centers. KYW South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty has more on this.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Federal Reserve to rely on private sector data to decide whether or not to cut interest rates in December 1:00

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The Federal Reserve will use private sector data to determine whether or not to adjust interest rates in its December meeting, because the shutdown prevented key economic reports from being published.KYW’s Conner Barkon reports.(Photo: Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Fetterman hospitalized after a morning fall near his western PA home 1:23

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Senator John Fetterman was hospitalized today after a fall near his home. Doctors say it was caused by a heart issue.KYW's John McDevitt is at the KYW Breaking News Desk with the latest.(Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

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Boks Back in Business: Italy Awaits After French Firefight 8:46

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John Maytham speaks to Craig Ray, Daily Maverick Sports Editor, about what fans can expect from this clash and how the Boks are managing both recovery and focus after an emotionally charged French test. Brown notes that Italy’s attacking style, physicality, and breakdown strength pose a different challenge altogether, while loose forward Marco van …

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Power to Protect: DA Calls for Local Policing Amid Western Cape Killings 9:32

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John Maytham speaks to Ian Cameron, DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police, who says the crisis can no longer be addressed through bureaucratic national strategies alone. Cameron argues that the Western Cape’s Metro Police are among the few functional and trusted law enforcement units left — yet they remain limited by national laws that prevent them from…

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South Africa’s Indigenous vegetables – the nutritional riches in our gardens 5:34

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Research Dietician Jolaine Chetty speaks to John Maytham about the lack of information around the nutritional value of indigenous plants. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and …

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Recent Reports on Open Secrets gag order. 10:05

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John speaks to GroundUp editor Nathan Geffen on a recent report around the gag order for civil society group Open Secrets. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The ho…

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Joburg ahead of the G20 / Lesufi’s Costly Promise Falls Apart 6:09

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John Maytham speaks to veteran journalist Ferial Haffajee on the Johannesburg “clean up "ahead of the G20 summit, taking place later this month. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traff…

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New Delco task force proposes budget cuts, but property taxes are set to rise again in 2026 1:07

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After a year of work, a task force with the mission of looking at ways to cut spending in Delaware County government is back with its findings. As KYW Newsradio's Justin Udo tells us they still may not stop property taxes from another double-digit increase.(Photo: Getty Images)

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Cop crashes motorcycle during procession on I-95 in South Philadelphia 0:34

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A police officer crashed their motorcycle into another officer’s bike during a motorcade on I-95 Thursday morning. It happened just before 8 a.m. in the southbound lanes near Penn’s Landing during a procession for WMMR’s Camp Out For Hunger.Both officers fell onto the road. One quickly got back up, but the other stayed on the ground for a moment be…

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Plan B with Rebecca Davis 9:42

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Rebecca Davis joins John Maytham each week to reflect on just how strange the news can be. From the most important to the very strange, John and Rebecca offer their view of what is happening in our world that makes it at times infuriating, at times inspirational but always fascinating. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio…

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South African voters must 'move past historical allegiances and vote for competence to drive change' 9:55

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John Maytham speaks to political analyst and author Professor William Gumede, Founder of the Democracy Works Foundation and author of 'Restless Nation: Making Sense of Troubled Times'. Professor Gumede argues that South Africa’s democracy will remain stagnant unless citizens begin voting based on competence and accountability, rather than identity …

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A.J. Brown is not sorry for wanting to contribute more in Eagles offense 1:47

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A.J. Brown is not sorry for wanting to contribute more in the Eagles offense. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram explains.

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Former Famous Dave's CEO planning to take over 10 Iron Hill locations 0:27

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There may be new life for some Iron Hill restaurants after the chain's abrupt shutdown in September. The former CEO of Famous Dave's is planning to take over 10 locations.Jeff Crivello told the Philadelphia Business Journal that he's working to reopen them as Iron Hill or another brand "as quickly as possible."There are five locations in our area i…

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A cent-imental farewell: Federal government ends production of the penny 1:08

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They say a penny saved is a penny earned, and that's exactly what the federal government is trying to do by ending production of the one-cent piece. The very last ones were pressed on Wednesday at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. After more than 230 years of production, President Donald Trump decided that the 4-cent cost per penny was too much to con…

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The government shutdown is over, but it will take some time for air travel to return to normal 1:22

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The shutdown is over, but it will take some time for air travel to get back to normal. There are still cancellations, but officials say the cut to air traffic won’t get to the full 10% as originally planned. KYW Newsradio's Tim Jimenez reports live from Philadelphia International Airport with the story. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)…

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Woman injured after gunshots strike her car while driving in Kingsessing 0:56

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Someone fired nine shots at a woman's car in Kingsessing early Thursday morning. It happened around 1 a.m. on Greenway Avenue, near 51st Street.The woman was on her way to visit family on the block. When the gunshots rang out, she drove about half a block away and told her family what happened.Chief Inspector Scott Small says the woman thought she …

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End of government shutdown and passing of Pa. budget bring much-needed relief to food banks 1:19

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Both the long-awaited end of the federal government shutdown in Washington and the passing of a budget in Harrisburg bring much-needed relief for food banks. KYW Newsradio's Vik Raghupathi has more. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Thanksgiving food prices up nearly 20% compared to last year 1:08

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You're going to have to dig deeper into your wallet to put Thanksgiving dinner on the table this year.KYW Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams has the details.(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Medical Report: Study suggests link between COVID-19 during pregnancy and autism 0:56

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A major study found autism rates are higher in children born to mothers infected with COVID-19, but what does this mean? KYW medical editor Dr. Brian McDonough has more.

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Bucks County high school briefly evacuated on Wednesday after 4 students fell sick 0:31

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Pennridge High School in Perkasie, Bucks County, was briefly evacuated Wednesday morning after four students fell sick. School district officials say a student reported feeling ill around 10 a.m. Then, three other students exhibited similar symptoms over the next 15 minutes.

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Trial begins for men charged with killing Philadelphia police sergeant at airport in 2023 1:15

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The trial began on Wednesday afternoon for the men accused of killing Philadelphia police Sgt. Richard Mendez, who was shot while interrupting a car theft two years ago at the airport. Photo Credit: Philadelphia Police Department

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Shapiro signs Pa. budget bill 1:42

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Governor Josh Shapiro signs the Pennsylvania state budget, officially ending the 135-day standoff between House Democrats and Senate Republicans. Photo Credit: NBC 10

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SEPTA cancels 22 Regional Rail trains for rest of work week 1:28

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More terrible news for SEPTA regional rail riders. SEPTA announced Wednesday that the same two dozen trains cancelled on Monday will not run for the rest of the week. On top of all this, operators are poised to authorize a strike. Photo Credit: Tim Jimenez / KYW Newsradio

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Bill advancing in New Jersey would let companies test autonomous vehicles 1:05

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New Jersey lawmakers are working on legislation that would allow companies to test self-driving vehicles in the state. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

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Creative Philadelphia relaunches $1.5M grant to support local artists 1:05

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Creative Philadelphia is once again offering its annual grant for Philly artists. The head of the organization says the grant is meant to help local artists financially sustain their crafts.Photo Credit: Creative Philadelphia

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Motorcyclist hospitalized after accident involving police vehicle in University City 0:24

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There was an accident involving a Philadelphia Police vehicle and a motorcycle this morning in University City.Photo Credit: John McDevitt /KYW Newsradio

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Police: Boy shot near Lincoln High School in Mayfair, in stable condition 0:23

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A boy is in stable condition after being shot near Lincoln High School in Mayfair late Wednesday morning. Photo Credit: Getty Images

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Philly’s holiday tree installed outside City Hall 1:08

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City Hall’s holiday tree is in place ahead of next month's tree lighting ceremony, which will feature a Grammy-winning artist and other performers. KYW Newsradio's Conner Barkon has more.

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Teens crash parents’ car during joyride, damage two homes in New Jersey, police say 0:42

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Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say two 13-year-old girls stole their parents' car, took it on a joyride, and then crashed into a condo. Photo Credit: Washington Township Police Department

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Philadelphia City Council delays vote on first phase of Mayor Parker's HOME initiative 1:18

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Philadelphia City Council held hearings on Wednesday on the first phase of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s $2 billion HOME initiative. Some council members are calling for changes to the mayor’s blueprint, but the mayor is pushing back.Photo Credit: Pat Loeb / KYW Newsradio

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Lawmakers agree to $50.1 billion spending plan, ending Pennsylvania’s 135-day budget impasse 1:22

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Pennsylvania’s four-month budget impasse has come to an end as both the state House and Senate have agreed to a spending bill. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert reports.

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SEPTA woes continue as union holds strike authorization vote 1:14

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SEPTA riders could be facing even more problems in the near future. The transit agency's largest union is scheduling a strike authorization for this weekend. On a positive note, SEPTA has cut a deal to rent extra Regional Rail cars to beef up service. We get the update from KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo.…

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House Democratic leader Matt Bradford on vote ending Pa.’s budget impasse 2:34

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Pennsylvania’s 135-day budget impasse came to an end today. KYW Newsradio's suburban bureau chief Jim Melwert caught up with House Democratic leader Matt Bradford for an exclusive interview as Bradford was heading onto the House floor for the vote.

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Week 11 has arrived with another tough NFC North opponent for the Eagles 3:50

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Four days to go until the Eagles host the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football. KYW Newsradio's Dave Uram and the Pro Football Hall of Fame Voice of the Eagles Merrill Reese rehash some of the storylines from the Eagles' win in Green Bay, while looking ahead a bit toward Detroit.

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After 10 years of decline, has SA turned a corner? 12:00

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John Maytham speaks to Yellowoods CEO Adrian Enthoven about his Thought Leader Lecture: After 10 years of decline, has South Africa turned a corner? Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, t…

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Godongwana Feeling Good Before the Medium-Term Budget 5:31

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Economist Lisette Ijssel speaks to John Maytham about the MTBPS. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises t…

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Cape Town switches on pioneering gas-to-energy plant, powering 4 000 households 5:46

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John Maytham speaks to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, who led the switch-on ceremony alongside Alderman Grant Twigg, Mayoral Committee Member for Urban Waste Management, to learn more about this milestone project. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and inte…

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All Eyes on Brazil: Cop30 and everything we know 8:08

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To help unpack what’s on the agenda for COP30 in Brazil , what’s at stake, and what progress has been made since last year’s summit, John Maytham speaks to Professor Guy Midgley, the Acting Director of the School for Climate Studies at Stellenbosch University — one of South Africa’s leading voices on climate science and global policy. Presenter Joh…

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Power and Decline: Assessing the ANC’s Position in the Western Cape 5:46

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To unpack what’s behind the ANC’s decline and whether the party has a viable path to renewal in the Western Cape, John Maytham speaks to Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, a respected political analyst and academic. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and intern…

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From Holiday Haven to Party Hell: Dealing with Festive Season Rental Nightmares 8:11

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To help unpack how homeowners can protect their properties from nightmare parties — without missing out on rental income — John Maytham speaks to Nick Taylor from NOX Property. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the …

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The Oxfam study showing majority of SA’s dollar millionaires support a 2% wealth tax 6:17

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John Maytham speaks to Oxfam’s Amir Bagherioromi about a recent survey, showing SA’s dollar millionaires supporting a 2 percent wealth tax. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic an…

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Villanova named one of the top 50 hottest luxury housing markets in the country 0:33

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The well-heeled are putting up their feet in Villanova. The Main Line town has landed on the list of the hottest 50 luxury housing markets in the country.That's according to the Philadelphia Business Journal, which says homes in ZIP code 19085 sold for an average $1.9 million last quarter. That's up nearly 10 percent from the year before. And, the …

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NJ lawmakers want to make daylight saving time permanent 1:00

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New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation to make daylight saving time permanent, even though it’s not entirely up to them. More from KYW Newsradio South Jersey reporter Mike Dougherty. (Illustration by Getty Images)