The True Philadelphia Podcast with Matt O'Donnell

Charlie Dent left Congress eight months before his term expired, explaining to some he was "exhausted." The Republican joins me on the podcast to talk about how moderates are dying off in Washington, why it is dangerous to build a party around a person rather than issues, who is on the GOP bench in a post-Trump world, if Democrats ever asked him to switch parties, and why other countries are experiencing the same things as the US: polarizing politics, tribalism and extreme views on immigration. Dent, now a fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, speaks to Matt at his office at the Perry World House on campus.

Villanova Coach Jay Wright is preparing for another college basketball season with sky-high expectations. That's just what happens when you win two of the last three NCAA championships. I joined Wright in his office at the Davis Center to ask him about the things anyone would: Do you love the three-pointer? (he didn't always) Do you want to coach in the NBA? (yes, absolutely) Are athletes of the past tougher than today's? (yes - but that's not the whole answer) What do you think of tanking in professional sports? (he hates it) Should NCAA athletes be paid? (never) What about "one-and-dones"? The Travel Mug Podcast packs even more into a 20-minute interview with the legendary coach. I even snuck in a question about the one thing people obsess about: Jay Wright's exquisite sense of fashion. Wildcat or not, you'll find Jay Wright a fascinating coach, a fascinating parent, a fascinating person. And given that he is a Bucks County native, Wright is one of ours. Listen now!

Villanova Coach Jay Wright is preparing for another college basketball season with sky-high expectations. That's just what happens when you win two of the last three NCAA championships. I joined Wright in his office at the Davis Center to ask him about the things anyone would: Do you love the three-pointer? (he didn't always) Do you want to coach in the NBA? (yes, absolutely) Are athletes of the past tougher than today's? (yes - but that's not the whole answer) What do you think of tanking in professional sports? (he hates it) Should NCAA athletes be paid? (never) What about "one-and-dones"? The Travel Mug Podcast packs even more into a 20-minute interview with the legendary coach. I even snuck in a question about the one thing people obsess about: Jay Wright's exquisite sense of fashion. Wildcat or not, you'll find Jay Wright a fascinating coach, a fascinating parent, a fascinating person. And given that he is a Bucks County native, Wright is one of ours. Listen now!

Villanova Coach Jay Wright is preparing for another college basketball season with sky-high expectations. That's just what happens when you win two of the last three NCAA championships. I joined Wright in his office at the Davis Center to ask him about the things anyone would: Do you love the three-pointer? (he didn't always) Do you want to coach in the NBA? (yes, absolutely) Are athletes of the past tougher than today's? (yes - but that's not the whole answer) What do you think of tanking in professional sports? (he hates it) Should NCAA athletes be paid? (never) What about "one-and-dones"? The Travel Mug Podcast packs even more into a 20-minute interview with the legendary coach. I even snuck in a question about the one thing people obsess about: Jay Wright's exquisite sense of fashion. Wildcat or not, you'll find Jay Wright a fascinating coach, a fascinating parent, a fascinating person. And given that he is a Bucks County native, Wright is one of ours. Listen now!

Villanova Coach Jay Wright is preparing for another college basketball season with sky-high expectations. That's just what happens when you win two of the last three NCAA championships. I joined Wright in his office at the Davis Center to ask him about the things anyone would: Do you love the three-pointer? (he didn't always) Do you want to coach in the NBA? (yes, absolutely) Are athletes of the past tougher than today's? (yes - but that's not the whole answer) What do you think of tanking in professional sports? (he hates it) Should NCAA athletes be paid? (never) What about "one-and-dones"? The Travel Mug Podcast packs even more into a 20-minute interview with the legendary coach. I even snuck in a question about the one thing people obsess about: Jay Wright's exquisite sense of fashion. Wildcat or not, you'll find Jay Wright a fascinating coach, a fascinating parent, a fascinating person. And given that he is a Bucks County native, Wright is one of ours. Listen now!

Villanova Coach Jay Wright is preparing for another college basketball season with sky-high expectations. That's just what happens when you win two of the last three NCAA championships. I joined Wright in his office at the Davis Center to ask him about the things anyone would: Do you love the three-pointer? (he didn't always) Do you want to coach in the NBA? (yes, absolutely) Are athletes of the past tougher than today's? (yes - but that's not the whole answer) What do you think of tanking in professional sports? (he hates it) Should NCAA athletes be paid? (never) What about "one-and-dones"? The Travel Mug Podcast packs even more into a 20-minute interview with the legendary coach. I even snuck in a question about the one thing people obsess about: Jay Wright's exquisite sense of fashion. Wildcat or not, you'll find Jay Wright a fascinating coach, a fascinating parent, a fascinating person. And given that he is a Bucks County native, Wright is one of ours. Listen now!

Back in 2010, Chris Coons was the Democratic county executive of New Castle County, Delaware and preparing for what he thought would be the underdog fight of his career. Just about anyone who knew anything about Delaware politics predicted Coons would face Rep. Michael Castle (R-Delaware) in the battle for a US Senate seat that November - and would lose really badly. But something crazy happened: Castle, a widely respected, long-time moderate Republican with huge name recognition, lost the GOP primary to political upstart Christine O'Donnell. Suddenly, Coons went from being a Democratic sacrificial lamb to the overwhelming favorite to win the senate seat once held by Joe Biden. This podcast is simply an exercise in analyzing a decision we all sometimes face: whether or not to go for something that seems out of reach. As with the case of now-Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware), sometimes you just never know what is going to happen in the future. Recorded in the Inside Story studio at 6abc in Philadelphia.

Back in 2010, Chris Coons was the Democratic county executive of New Castle County, Delaware and preparing for what he thought would be the underdog fight of his career. Just about anyone who knew anything about Delaware politics predicted Coons would face Rep. Michael Castle (R-Delaware) in the battle for a US Senate seat that November - and would lose really badly. But something crazy happened: Castle, a widely respected, long-time moderate Republican with huge name recognition, lost the GOP primary to political upstart Christine O'Donnell. Suddenly, Coons went from being a Democratic sacrificial lamb to the overwhelming favorite to win the senate seat once held by Joe Biden. This podcast is simply an exercise in analyzing a decision we all sometimes face: whether or not to go for something that seems out of reach. As with the case of now-Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware), sometimes you just never know what is going to happen in the future. Recorded in the Inside Story studio at 6abc in Philadelphia.

Back in 2010, Chris Coons was the Democratic county executive of New Castle County, Delaware and preparing for what he thought would be the underdog fight of his career. Just about anyone who knew anything about Delaware politics predicted Coons would face Rep. Michael Castle (R-Delaware) in the battle for a US Senate seat that November - and would lose really badly. But something crazy happened: Castle, a widely respected, long-time moderate Republican with huge name recognition, lost the GOP primary to political upstart Christine O'Donnell. Suddenly, Coons went from being a Democratic sacrificial lamb to the overwhelming favorite to win the senate seat once held by Joe Biden. This podcast is simply an exercise in analyzing a decision we all sometimes face: whether or not to go for something that seems out of reach. As with the case of now-Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware), sometimes you just never know what is going to happen in the future. Recorded in the Inside Story studio at 6abc in Philadelphia.

Back in 2010, Chris Coons was the Democratic county executive of New Castle County, Delaware and preparing for what he thought would be the underdog fight of his career. Just about anyone who knew anything about Delaware politics predicted Coons would face Rep. Michael Castle (R-Delaware) in the battle for a US Senate seat that November - and would lose really badly. But something crazy happened: Castle, a widely respected, long-time moderate Republican with huge name recognition, lost the GOP primary to political upstart Christine O'Donnell. Suddenly, Coons went from being a Democratic sacrificial lamb to the overwhelming favorite to win the senate seat once held by Joe Biden. This podcast is simply an exercise in analyzing a decision we all sometimes face: whether or not to go for something that seems out of reach. As with the case of now-Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware), sometimes you just never know what is going to happen in the future. Recorded in the Inside Story studio at 6abc in Philadelphia.

Back in 2010, Chris Coons was the Democratic county executive of New Castle County, Delaware and preparing for what he thought would be the underdog fight of his career. Just about anyone who knew anything about Delaware politics predicted Coons would face Rep. Michael Castle (R-Delaware) in the battle for a US Senate seat that November - and would lose really badly. But something crazy happened: Castle, a widely respected, long-time moderate Republican with huge name recognition, lost the GOP primary to political upstart Christine O'Donnell. Suddenly, Coons went from being a Democratic sacrificial lamb to the overwhelming favorite to win the senate seat once held by Joe Biden. This podcast is simply an exercise in analyzing a decision we all sometimes face: whether or not to go for something that seems out of reach. As with the case of now-Senator Chris Coons (D-Delaware), sometimes you just never know what is going to happen in the future. Recorded in the Inside Story studio at 6abc in Philadelphia.

The University of Delaware grad is building a phenomenal career with the Washington Mystics as one of the world's best female basketball players. Delle Donne also reminisces about her time as the leader of the Blue Hens' women's basketball team, how she broke the news to UConn that she was leaving the school and returning to Delaware, playing multiple sports, if the Sixers have the talent to win a title, how surprising Carson Wentz has been in recovering from knee surgery, kneeling in the NFL and the perception of women's sports. Our thanks to Elena for squeezing us in between her charity golf tournament and a road game for her WNBA team.

The University of Delaware grad is building a phenomenal career with the Washington Mystics as one of the world's best female basketball players. Delle Donne also reminisces about her time as the leader of the Blue Hens' women's basketball team, how she broke the news to UConn that she was leaving the school and returning to Delaware, playing multiple sports, if the Sixers have the talent to win a title, how surprising Carson Wentz has been in recovering from knee surgery, kneeling in the NFL and the perception of women's sports. Our thanks to Elena for squeezing us in between her charity golf tournament and a road game for her WNBA team.

The University of Delaware grad is building a phenomenal career with the Washington Mystics as one of the world's best female basketball players. Delle Donne also reminisces about her time as the leader of the Blue Hens' women's basketball team, how she broke the news to UConn that she was leaving the school and returning to Delaware, playing multiple sports, if the Sixers have the talent to win a title, how surprising Carson Wentz has been in recovering from knee surgery, kneeling in the NFL and the perception of women's sports. Our thanks to Elena for squeezing us in between her charity golf tournament and a road game for her WNBA team.

The University of Delaware grad is building a phenomenal career with the Washington Mystics as one of the world's best female basketball players. Delle Donne also reminisces about her time as the leader of the Blue Hens' women's basketball team, how she broke the news to UConn that she was leaving the school and returning to Delaware, playing multiple sports, if the Sixers have the talent to win a title, how surprising Carson Wentz has been in recovering from knee surgery, kneeling in the NFL and the perception of women's sports. Our thanks to Elena for squeezing us in between her charity golf tournament and a road game for her WNBA team.