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 - A visit from Founding Father - Ben Franklin!

July 6, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell sat down with the one, the only BEN FRANKLIN!  As one of America's Founding Fathers and signer of the Declaration of Independence, they discussed his impressive list of 'Firsts' and what he's most proud of inventing! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - A talk with SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer

June 29, 2025 • 28 mins
Matt O'Donnell sits down with the General Manager of SEPTA Scott Sauer about what can be done to get the services back on track - literally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - The Impact of the 'No Kings' Protest in Philadelphia

June 22, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Brian Taff and the Panel discussed the massive turn out for the 'No Kings' Protest in Philadelphia and what that signals to the current administration.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - The debate over ICE immigration raids

June 15, 2025 • 28 mins
With images of ICE agents chasing farm workers through fields, scooping up non-citizens from hardware store parking lots and outside schools, Brian Taff and the panel of insiders enter the intense debate over the ICE immigration raids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - The changing landscape of higher education

June 8, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Tamala Edwards and the Panel went back and forth on a myriad of topics including; Philadelphia's sanctuary city vs. 'welcoming city' status, how the political headwinds of the current administration will affect Pennsylvania residents, how both political parties are currently fairing with the Latino and the male demographic, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - The future of A-I and work

June 1, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the Panel took a deep dive into the future of AI and the workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - District Attorney Larry Krasner's PA Primary Victory

May 25, 2025 • 28 mins
Tamala Edwards and our panel of insiders talk about District Attorney Larry Krasner's victory in the Pennsylvania primary and the possibility that his opponent, Patrick Dugan, will face off against him again in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Update on the Philadelphia District Attorney's Race

May 18, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the Panel discussed where the Philadelphia District Attorney's race stands a few days before the Primary Election Day on Tuesday, May 20th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Celebrating the new Pope with local ties

May 11, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Tamala Edwards and the  Panel start with discussing the NEW American Pope  - Cardinal Robert Prevost - now named Pope Leo XIV, and his local ties to the Philadelphia area. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Local ties to two bombshell books on the 2024 election

May 4, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the Panel talked about two bombshell books on the 2024 election with local ties - "Fight" by Jonathan Allen and Amie Parnes claiming Governor Josh Shapiro gave a list of demands in his vice president interview with then VP Kamala Harris, and Philadelphia/Lower Merion raised Jake Tapper's new book "Original Sin" looks at the claimed cover-up of President Joe Biden's decline. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
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Inside Story - The impact of SEPTA funding cuts

April 27, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Tamala Edwards and the Panel discuss a myriad of local issues and topics that will have an impact on our hyper-local community and economy now and the future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Political violence at Governor Shapiro's Mansion

April 20, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Brian Taff and the Panelists went deep with their insight and reflections on the political violence that took place at the Pennsylvania Governor's Mansion last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Should congress members trade stock?

April 14, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the Panelists start with the question... "Should Congress Members be banned from trading stocks?" This as a Freshman Congressman representing Lackawanna County, PA made 2.69 million just this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - The local response to Trump Administration Tariffs

April 6, 2025 • 27 mins
Host Tamala Edwards and the Panelists dissect the President Trump 'Liberation Day' and proposed tariffs and the local impact.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Why vandals targeted the 'Philadelphia Portal' in LOVE Park

March 30, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the Panelists discuss a myriad of topics, including a thoughtful discussion on why vandals targeted the 'Philadelphia Portal' in LOVE Park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - A talk with Republican U.S. Senator Dave McCormick

March 23, 2025 • 28 mins
In this week's Inside Story, Matt O'Donnell sits down with Republican U.S. Senator Dave McCormick for an exclusive interview here at our 6abc studios. The freshman Senator offers his thoughts on working across the aisle, DOGE, tax cuts and the new Trump economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Mayor Parker's Budget address

March 16, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Brian Taff and the Panel discuss Mayor Cherelle Parker's recent budget address to Philadelphia City Council and how she's asking some of the local thriving medical and educational institutions to 'invest' more into the region.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - A talk with Ambassador to Canada (retired) David L. Cohen about tariffs

March 9, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Tamala Edwards interviews Newsmaker David L. Cohen, Ambassador to Canada (retired) about the tariffs imposed by President Trump's Administration on Canada and other countries and how they will effect everyday consumers in our region. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - The local impact of federal layoffs

March 2, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Sarah Bloomquist and the panel discussed a myriad of topics including the impact on the local economy by the ongoing federal layoffs and President Trump's efforts to reduce the size of the government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Inside Story - Mayor Parker announces new housing initiative

February 23, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Tamala Edwards and the Panel discuss Mayor Cherelle Parker's new H.O.M.E Initiative launch that vows to create and/or restore 30,000 affordable homes in Philadelphia during her tenure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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