Heated Mayoral Debate, Philly's Labor Movement, Trans Teen Book Banned

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Kristin Hunt, senior staff writer at PhillyVoice, and Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, workplace reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. We discuss the final mayoral candidate debate before the May 16th primary, recent union activity in our region, and why a book about trans youth by a local author has become one of the most banned works in the country.

Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism. Here are some stories discussed in this episode: 

• Candidates in Philly mayor's race point fingers, make accusations during final debate before Democratic primary
• Mayoral candidates squabble over campaign ethics, donations
• Meet Your Mayor Quiz 
• 'Beyond Magenta,' Susan Kuklin's profile of 6 trans teens, has become one of the most banned books in America
• As Philadelphia Labor Department faces proposed budget cuts, advocates seek more funding for worker’s-rights enforcement

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