
Lifestyle
Why the Uber driver protest is the latest milestone in a gig economy reckoning
While Uber says drivers "are at the heart" of its service, the company admitted in a recent SEC filing that it only expects driver dissatisfaction to increase.
Air Date: May 14, 2019
Listen 12:49Secrets of a Maya supermom: What parenting books don’t tell you
Parenting doesn't have to be so stressful. Just ask a Maya mom.
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Philly’s first oat milk ‘creamery’ is opening on Headhouse Square
Kitchen’s Lane Creamery is a new herbivore/omnivore cafe specializing in oat milk. It will officially take over the Bodhi Coffee spot on Headhouse Square in late May.
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Space-tourism dream edges toward reality in New Mexico
British billionaire Richard Branson and his space-tourism company Virgin Galactic announced new steps Friday toward offering thrill rides into the low reaches of space.
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Facts aren’t enough: The psychology of false beliefs
This week on Hidden Brain, we look at how we rely on people we trust to shape our beliefs, and why emotion can be more powerful than facts.
6 years ago
Mister Rogers’ home state plans day of kindness in his honor
Residents of Fred Rogers' home state of Pennsylvania will be encouraged to exhibit acts of kindness in honor of the beloved PBS children's show host.
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Why your Philly Airbnb might be in danger of collapsing
The online rental site doesn’t check for code violations — and has no plans to start.
6 years ago
This week: an update on the 76ers, Democratic candidate for Mayor of Philadelphia Alan Butkovitz, and solar energy in Philly.
Air Date: April 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Andy Mullen, a Radnor resident who has been both a middle school and high school counselor for the past 16 years in the Tredyffrin/Eastto ...
6 years ago
Drowning in parenting advice? Here’s some advice for that
Welcome to early parenthood's barrage of contradictory advice. It tends to be detailed, with convincing logic. "Studies" are often invoked. And the stakes feel so high.
6 years ago
Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen
Mary Norris, the "Comma Queen" joins Marty to discuss her new book "Greek to Me."
Air Date: April 16, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:50It is always a joy taking Dahlia to school, but one morning was extra special. While she was working on her morning math worksheet, her t ...
6 years ago
Under employers’ gaze, Gen Z is biting its tongue on social media
Malak Silmi and many of her peers say they worry about being unable to express any opinions on social media out of fear of self-sabotaging a potential career opportunity.
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From sword battles to cosplay, Philly is ready for ‘Game of Thrones’ final season
The first episode of the fantasy saga’s final season airs Sunday night. People are hosting viewing parties from their businesses and living rooms.
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Former ‘Ebony’ publisher declares bankruptcy, and an era ends
JPC's move this week to file Chapter 7 is the final chapter in its storied history.
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