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With a name inspired by the First Amendment, 1A explores important issues such as policy, politics, technology, and what connects us across the fissures that divide the country. The program also delves into pop culture, sports, and humor. 1A's goal is to act as a national mirror-taking time to help America look at itself and to ask what it wants to be.

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The ensemble in '74 Seconds ... to Judgment' at Arden Theatre Company. (Photo courtesy of Mark Garvin)
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All it takes is ’74 Seconds … to Judgment’ at Arden Theatre Company

A homicide case, dissected in a jury deliberation room.

6 years ago

A visitor to the Philadelphia Museum of Art inspects the sculpture series,
Public Spaces
Sculpture

Antony Gormley’s iron sculptures loom over Rocky steps at Art Museum

People running up the Rocky steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art now face something new at the top – a wall of 10 cast-iron figures planted on the top step.

6 years ago

Poet Charles Bernstein, who teaches at the University of Pennsylvania, has received the prestigious Bollingen Prize for his poetic achievement. (University of Pennsylvania)
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Pennsylvania
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University of Penn poet Charles Bernstein wins major literary prize

The award, which comes with a $165,000 purse, is given every two years from Yale University to an American poet for lifetime achievement on the event of a new publication.

6 years ago

Dani Shapiro (courtesy of the author)
Radio Times
Biology
Home & Family

DNA, secrets, and inheritance

Marty speaks with writer Dani Shapiro about her new book, "Inheritance: A Memoir of Genealogy, Paternity, and Love"

Air Date: January 23, 2019 10:00 am

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In September 2013, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Roy Halladay delivers against the Miami Marlins. The All-Star ace and fan favorite has been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.  (AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
Sports

Former Phillies ace Roy Halladay elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame

Halladay's best season came in 2010, his first following a blockbuster trade to Philadelphia. The All-Star pitcher died in a plane crash in 2017.

6 years ago

Oscar statues at the 90th Annual Academy Awards on March 4, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Matt Sayles/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)
NPR
Media

‘Roma’ and ‘The Favourite’ lead Oscar nominations

Eight best picture nominations emerged on Tuesday morning: Black Panther, BlacKkKlansman, The Favourite, Vice, Green Book, Bohemian Rhapsody, Roma and A Star Is Born.

6 years ago

Matteo Scammell as Romeo and Taysha Marie Canales as Juliet in
Shapiro on Theater
Performing Arts

Shaking it up with ‘Romeo and Juliet’ (Wilma Theater)

It's not your high-school teacher's Shakespeare.

6 years ago

Jessica Johnson and Johnnie Hobbs Jr. in
Shapiro on Theater
Performing Arts

‘Oleanna,’ overtaken by real life (Walnut Street Theatre)

A student confronts her prof with allegations of sexual abuse. Was he simply patronizing, or was he pushing limits?

6 years ago

Geneviève Perrier as the wife of Gregory Isaac (middle) and Jered McLenigan as her lover in Lantern Theater Company's production of
Shapiro on Theater
Performing Arts

Lantern Theater Company’s ‘Betrayal,’ carefully looking back

Harold Pinter's quiet depiction of a love triangle, in a production that highlights its strength.

6 years ago

Sam Lemheney, chief of shows at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, announced the 2019 Philadelphia Flower Show's theme,
Philadelphia

Make mulch, not war: Philadelphia Flower Show to spread ‘Flower Power’

The annual Philadelphia Flower Show will highlight the emotional and social benefits of flowers.

6 years ago

American actress and singer Carol Channing starred in the musical
NPR
Movies
Performing Arts

Bidding farewell to ‘Hello, Dolly!’: Actress Carol Channing dies at 97

Channing's trademark platinum blond hair framed a face that always seemed to be smiling, her wide-eyed innocent style belied a very savvy mind, and her voice was unmistakable.

6 years ago

Photos printed on muslin create overlapping visual narratives in Carrie Mae Weems's work,
Social Justice
Visual Arts

Carrie Mae Weems exhibition opens in Allentown amid more contemporary push

In its ongoing push to be more contemporary, the Allentown Art Museum presents work by one of America’s most important art photographers.

6 years ago

Seventh Principle will perform at the Free Library of Philadelphia's Central Branch on Sunday. (Courtesy of Seventh Principle)
Dance
Music

African music, dance kick off 2019 Sundays on Stage at Philly Free Library

The decades-old series “Sundays on Stage” begins 2019 season at Free Library of Philadelphia with Seventh Principle performing African music and dance.

6 years ago

Revolutionary War reenactors and pyrotechnics accompany the announcement of the beginning of site preparation for the Museum of the American Revolution at Third and Chestnut streets. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Government Accountability

Now showing during the shutdown: Furloughed workers offered free tickets to Philadelphia museums, theaters

Philadelphia museums and theaters are offering freebies to furloughed government workers as the shutdown continues.

6 years ago

Radio Times
Books
History
Philadelphia

Benjamin Rush: doctor, writer, revolutionary

Guest: Stephen Fried Dr. Benjamin Rush may not be a household name, but the young signatory of the Declaration of ...

Air Date: January 11, 2019 10:00 am

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