Arts & Entertainment
Conservative groups are pushing to pull books on issues of race, gender, sexuality, LGTBQ topics, and history. What's behind this rise in book challenges and what's at risk?
Air Date: February 4, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Without NHL pros in the Olympics, USA Hockey turns to vets and newcomers with local ties
NHL players won’t play in the Olympics, but in their place, veterans and newcomers have stepped up to fill their place, some of whom have local ties.
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Listen 1:37Sonia Sanchez poem ‘This is Not A Small Voice’ is now a piece of orchestral music
Composer Valerie Coleman said the words of Sanchez’s poem about the innocence of Black children naturally translated to notes for a new work by the Philadelphia Orchestra.
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Listen 2:04Does the feedback in creative writing workshops make for better writing?
This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and scie ...
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Listen 12:06Anne Ishii on her roles as writer, advocate, and now, host of WHYY-TV’s ‘Movers & Makers’
Anne Ishii spoke with WHYY’s “Morning Edition” host Jennifer Lynn about the new season and her dedication to leadership within the arts community and beyond.
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Listen 6:40McKennie goal gets U.S. going in frigid 3-0 win vs. Honduras
The Americans emerged from the pandemic-prompted winter session in second place in the CONCACAF group with three matches in March to go.
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Here are the 7 new Olympic events to watch in Beijing
The 2022 Winter Olympics are set to begin this week in Beijing, China. And viewers will be able to tune into a series of new events appearing at the Games.
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‘Artists need to be seen’: A private collection of works by young Black artists goes public
The Lumpkin-Boccuzzi Family Collection is on a mission to amplify the stories and works of young Black artists.
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Todd Rundgren’s ‘Something/Anything?’ celebrated with a 50th anniversary charity tribute album
Proceeds from the ‘Someone/Anyone?’ tribute album will benefit the Spirit of Harmony Foundation started by Upper Darby’s favorite son.
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Listen 7:05Esports betting gets underway in New Jersey
While sports betting is not a significant part of casinos’ bottom lines overall, the industry is still trying to get a piece of the electronic action.
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The New York Times buys Wordle
The game, created by Josh Wardle, will initially continue to be free to play.
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Laughton scores in OT, Flyers top Kings to snap 13-game skid
Gerry Mayhew also scored for the Flyers, who picked up their first victory since Dec. 29.
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Joni Mitchell joins Neil Young in protest against Spotify
The singer-songwriter is the first high-profile musician to join Young's protest against the streaming service over its hosting of Joe Rogan's podcast.
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Questions mount about whether Tom Brady is retiring from the NFL
ESPN reported that Brady, considered by many the greatest quarterback to ever play, was retiring. But his agent would not confirm it, prompting questions and confusion.
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