6abc’s Inside Story

6abc’s Inside Story

Philadelphia’s favorite political conversation is now available as a podcast. Each week, the “insiders” will join Action News anchors for behind the scenes details about the stories you think you know, and new stories that you probably haven’t heard yet. For decades, political junkies and politicians themselves have been watching "Inside Story" to be in the know.

Episodes

Inside Story - Philadelphia Sheriff's comments on ICE go viral

January 18, 2026 • 25 mins
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel discussed Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal's comments about ICE agents going viral, and an update on the race for PA Governor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - CHOP's Dr. Paul Offit on the new CDC vaccination guidelines

January 11, 2026 • 26 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell interviews Dr. Paul Offit, world renowned Pediatrician and Director of the Vaccine Educarion Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They discuss important information that viewers and Parents can use regarding the new CDC vaccination guidelines for children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Philadelphia's Domestic Violence Crisis

January 4, 2026 • 26 mins
While 2025 was a good year for Philadelphia with a big reduction in homicides (down 15%-18%), the City has also seen a spike in domestic violence with in increase of 20% in reported cases. On Inside Story Joanna Otero-Cruz, the Executive Director of Women Against Abuse, and Adam Geer, Philadelphia's Chief Public Safety Officer, joined Tamala Edwards as Newsmakers to discuss the crisis and the efforts actively underway to reduce the...
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Inside Story - The biggest political headlines from 2025!

December 28, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the Panel are dressed to the nines to discuss biggest political stories from 2025 ... while predicting the biggest headlines for 2026 in the New Year's edition! Raise a glass with Dom Giordano, Rich Negrin, Farah Jimenez, and Nia Meeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - A glimpse into PA Society Weekend in NYC

December 21, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel donned their ugliest holiday sweaters and discussed the PA Society weekend in New York, who is the front-runner for Dwight Evan's congressional seat, Brian Fitzpatrick (R) voting for extending ACA subsidies and why Trump hasn't sent troops to Philadelphia or Pennsylvania? Grab a mug of hot chocolate and get the inside story with David Dix, Donna Gentile O'Donnell, Brian Tierney, and Liz Preate Ha...
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Inside Story - Would Australia's ban on social media for teens happen in the U.S.?

December 14, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the Panel took a deep dive into Australia's ban on social media for teens, and if the U.S. would consider the same? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - How to navigate politically charged conversations during the holidays

December 7, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Tamala Edwards interviews clinical psychologist Dr. Howard Stevenson on how to survive the emotionally stressful holidays, navigate politically charged conversations and the new 'No Contact with Family' trend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Food insecurity is on the rise .. how can you help?

November 30, 2025 • 26 mins
As food insecurity grows in our region, hear how YOU can help the cause and ensure that your neighbors continue to have access to nutritious foods no matter what their situation in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Rep. Jordan Harris on the $50 billion PA state budget

November 23, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Tamala Edwards interviewed PA State Rep. Jordan Harris (D) - who serves as Majority Appropriations Committee Chair - about what's in the $50 billion PA state budget that recently passed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill (D)

November 16, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell speaks with New Jersey Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill (D) fresh off her win the Garden State - beating Challenger Jack Ciattarelli by 13 points in the election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Governor Josh Shapiro talks with Brian Taff

November 9, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Brian Taff sits down with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro for a long-ranging interview on many pressing topics, including the Pa. budget impasse, the federal government shutdown, SEPTA and the tone and temperature of the commonwealth and beyond after a decisive win for Democrats on election night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Understanding the PA judicial retention vote

November 2, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel took a deep dive to explain the Pennsylvania Judicial Retention Vote and the impact it will have on state politics in the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - The story behind declining homicides & violent crimes in Philadelphia

October 26, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Tamala Edwards interviews David Brown - Executive Director of the Civic Coalition to Save Lives and Adam Geer - the City of Philadelphia's Chief Public Safety Director on the recent good news of a steep decline in homicides and violent crime in the city in 2024 and 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Senator Andy Kim on the Federal Government Shutdown

October 19, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Tamala Edwards interviewed Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey about the Federal Government Shutdown and important court rulings threatening voting rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Reactions to the New Jersey Gubernatorial debate

October 12, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Matt O’Donnell is joined by political reporter Brent Johnson who is covering the race for Governor in New Jersey. The Panel joined in the discussion about the New Jersey  Gubernatorial race after this week’s debate between candidates Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciatarrelli (R), and also talked about Philadelphia’s improving track record on crime and the perception in the city.   Get the Inside Story with Nia Meeks, Christine F...
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Inside Story - The local impact of the Federal Shutdown

October 5, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Brian Taff and the Panelists looked at the politics that caused the Federal Government Shutdown, talked about the approval ratings for PA Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator John Fetterman plus discussed the latest on the New Jersey Governor's Race between Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciattarelli (R) and who's ahead in the polls leading into their last debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - PA GOP endorse PA Treasurer Stacy Garrity for governor, panel speak about NJ gubernatorial race

September 28, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the panel speak about the New Jersey gubernatorial race after the first televised/streaming debate between candidates Mikie Sherrill (D) and Jack Ciatarrelli (R). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Advice on navigating politically turbulent times

September 21, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Tamala Edwards and the Panel open with a frank discussion on how to navigate these politically turbulent times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - StopGap Solution for Septa Funding

September 14, 2025 • 26 mins
This week on Inside Story, Matt O'Donnell and our panel of insiders dissect the stopgap solution for SEPTA funding: who won, who lost, who caved? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson

September 7, 2025 • 26 mins
Host Brian Taff interviewed Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson about SEPTA, violence numbers dropping in the city, future plans for 2026 and his 'resilience' in the public eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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