Why Larry Krasner won, the Mark Dial verdict, and how the “Tush Push” prevailed
Plus, SEPTA hears it from riders and local officials, travel tips in PA for Memorial Day weekend, and the importance of looking out for veterans’ mental health.
The Week in Philly from KYW Newsradio
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Show Notes
District Attorney Larry Krasner has his fair share of vocal detractors, but his performance at the polls speaks for itself. After a convincing win over challenger Pat Dugan in the Democratic primary, Krasner is all but assured a third term. KYW Newsradio’s Pat Loeb explains his appeal to voters and keys to victory. Plus, get analysis of the Mark Dial verdict in the trial of Eddie Irizarry’s killing, and hear what riders who depend on SEPTA had to say about the potential impact of its impending doomsday budget. Matt Leon and KYW Newsradio’s team of reporters cover these stories and more, including the survival of the Eagles’ famed “tush push” and Memorial Day weekend activity tips in Pennsylvania.
00:00 Intro
02:01 How - and why - DA Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary
07:51 Analyzing the Mark Dial verdict in the trial for Eddie Irizarry’s killing
14:06 What riders said at SEPTA public budget hearing meetings
19:36 Ahead of Memorial Day, veterans continue to wrestle with mental health struggles
23:57 The “Tush Push” LIVES!
30:02 Where to go in PA this Memorial Day and into the summer
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