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
July 27, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the Panel discussed Coldplay-Gate: The Affair that broke the internet and how the loss of privacy in this 'going viral' world has shaped our society.
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July 20, 2025 • 28 mins
In this week's Inside Story, Sarah Bloomquist talks to our panel of insiders about a number of issues, including the AFSCME DC 33 strike. Who were the winners and losers and will the rank and file vote yes on the deal?
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July 13, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Tamala Edwards talks with Congressman Brendan Boyle (D) - A Ranking Member on the House Budget Committee - about the potential impact of the President Trump tax and spending bill on PA Residents.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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June 1, 2025 • 28 mins
Host Matt O'Donnell and the Panel took a deep dive into the future of AI and the workforce.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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April 6, 2025 • 27 mins
Host Tamala Edwards and the Panelists dissect the President Trump 'Liberation Day' and proposed tariffs and the local impact.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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