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The all-time great holiday movie debate

Listen to the All-time Greatest Holiday Movie Spectacular Extravaganza as Avi, Cherri, a panel of experts and a live audience debate the best holiday movie of all time!

Air Date: December 24, 2024 1:00 pm

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Dave Davies in 1985 interviewing sources during coverage of the MOVE Commission hearings that WHYY hosted and broadcast live.
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Dave Davies reflects on WHYY’s role in MOVE Commission, top Fresh Air interviews

WHYY’s Dave Davies reflects on the 1985’s MOVE bombing commission and some of his favorite Fresh Air interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Maggie Smith and more.

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Mayor Cherelle Parker (Emma Lee/WHYY); the Save Chinatown Coalition (Emily Neil/WHYY); Sen. Andy Kim (AP Photo/Seth Wenig); SEPTA Regional Rail train (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Philly’s biggest and weirdest stories of 2024

From standout political and cultural moments, to off-the-wall antics that could only happen in Philly, we’re talking about the top local news stories of the year.

Air Date: December 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Cooking with what you have: Minimal ingredients, maximum flavor

What’s for dinner? It’s a simple question…but sometimes it’s a heavy one. A new cookbook offers relief and a roadmap for how to cook when you don’t want to cook.

Air Date: December 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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Have we actually stopped reading books?

Some are concerned that Americans read fewer books than ever - but is it worth the literary panic? From BookTok to Libby, let's explore how we read -- not just how often.

Air Date: December 5, 2024 12:00 pm

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The best…and worst…holiday gifts

In this hectic holiday time, we talk about how to take the stress out of gift giving. Plus, gift giving etiquette and listeners share the presents that missed the mark.

Air Date: December 3, 2024 12:00 pm

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Studio 2 Extra: Philadelphia Marathon winner Katie Florio

Philadelphia Marathon champ Katie Florio talks to Avi about her win a year after giving birth to her first child.

Air Date: November 29, 2024 12:00 pm

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The Philadelphia 76ers and Toyota served a Thanksgiving dinner to military service members and veterans onboard the Battleship New Jersey on Monday night in Camden, New Jersey. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Philadelphia

Tears and thanks: Philadelphia’s moving Thanksgiving Eve stories

We’re celebrating gratitude just in time for Thanksgiving. On the eve of the holiday, we hear from listeners, old and young, about what they are most thankful for.

Air Date: November 27, 2024 12:00 pm

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The American shopping mall isn’t dead

Even with fewer shoppers, the mall isn't dead yet. With holiday shopping underway, some malls are finding creative ways to survive with experiences, entertainment and more.

Air Date: November 26, 2024 12:00 pm

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Food critic Craig LaBan reveals best restaurants in Greater Philadelphia Area

The Philly food scene is bursting with flavor and creativity, so we’re going through the list of best restaurants in our region, from West Chester to Camden and more.

Air Date: October 24, 2024 12:00 pm

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With people on the move, How do you stay connected? Or get past political differences?
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Pennsylvanians reveal their friendship secrets

While friendships are crucial to our well-being, maintaining them can be challenging, especially as we mo ...

Air Date: October 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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She talks about boundaries and being her own worst enemy. Whack recently partnered with Cotopaxi to empower a next generation of creatives. (Photo: Saint Samuel @ssbaynes)
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Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: Rapper Tierra Whack on being her own worst enemy

Philly rapper Tierra Whack gained public radio fame when she took the stage at NPR's Tiny Desk Concert. She shares her love story for our city and the Phillie Phanatic.

Air Date: October 11, 2024 5:00 pm

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Why are we spending so much time at home?

Many Americans call themselves homebodies. We all need downtime – but the rise in spending so much time at home, expanded by the pandemic, has some concerning implications.

Air Date: October 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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This Feb. 16, 2017 file photo shows newborn babies in the nursery of a postpartum recovery center in upstate New York. U.S. birth rates dropped for the fifth year in a row in 2019, producing the smallest number of babies in 35 years, according to numbers which were released Wednesday, May 20, 2020, by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
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Do you want kids? And other personal questions amid the declining birthrate

The decision to have children is a complicated one - finances, relationships, morality and more. When faced with the choice, people are opting to have fewer kids, if any.

Air Date: October 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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Studio 2 Extra: New Zealand Breakers owner Matt Walsh

A former Germantown Academy basketball star, turned NBA player, turned Europe pro, is the owner of the New Zealand Breakers, who take on the 76ers in preseason Monday night.

Air Date: October 7, 2024 5:00 pm

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