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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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National
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Visual Arts

New Music Friday on a Thursday – from “brat summer” to Sabrina Carpenter

Charlie XCX's "brat" album cover, with its bright green background and simple font, is a visual hit. On the show, we discuss new music and revisiting some oldies.

Air Date: August 8, 2024 12:00 pm

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A pilot holds a bon voyage sign as some athletes from the United States depart from the airport, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Delta Air Lines celebrated members of Team USA on Wednesday at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport before the athletes flew to Paris for the Summer Games. The opening ceremony for the Games is scheduled for July 26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Studio 2
International
National
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Philadelphia
Sports

Olympic Games Paris 2024: What sports are you excited about?

Olympic dreams in the City of Love. The opening ceremony for the games is on Friday and Paris is getting ready. We preview local athletes headed to France and their sports.

Air Date: July 24, 2024 12:00 pm

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Southern California guard Bronny James, left, high-fives his father, Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, as he warms up before an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Los Angeles, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Studio 2
Home & Family
Sports

Passing on the torch: Is nepotism a good or bad thing?

It keeps power in the hands of the powerful. It limits opportunity. It makes a mockery of meritocracy. But is it all bad? Might there be an economic and societal upside?

Air Date: July 11, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 51:37
A woman walks through unclaimed bags at Southwest Airlines baggage claim at Salt Lake City International Airport on Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Studio 2
Books
Infrastructure
Sports
Travel

Why flying is such a hassle, Sixers free agent pick, Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods’

Lost bags, flight delays and cancellations, rowdy flyers - going on an airplane can be a hassle. We'll tackle the frustrations of modern air travel and more.

Air Date: July 2, 2024

Listen 49:58
Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Studio 2
Business
Environment
Food & Drink
New Jersey

Beaches and fun at the Jersey shore, Memorial Day tribute

Memorial Day weekend is a popular travel time. For many of us, it means a trip to the beach. We’ll talk about new rules at the Jersey shore and great places to visit.

Air Date: May 23, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:45
We are joined by some gardening experts ready to answer your questions.
Studio 2
Elections
Environment
Home & Family
New Jersey
Politics

First Day of Spring Means Time for Gardening, N.J. Ballot Design Challenge

On the first day of spring, we invite two master gardeners to answer your questions about planting, growing, weeding, mulching and more.

Air Date: March 19, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:01
From bike gear, jerseys to bike trails - lots to talk about ahead of the expo on March 16 and 17.
Photo: Bina Bilenky
Studio 2
Business
Food & Drink
Infrastructure
New Jersey
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Public Spaces
Sports

Bike Trends and Trails, Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg, Beer and Cheese – What a Pairing

With warm weather coming, it's time to dust off your bike and pump up those tires. We're talking about the joys of biking and the best places to do it in our region.

Air Date: March 12, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 50:25
Studio 2
Economy
Food & Drink
Higher Education
History
Kids
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Supermarket Shuffle, Babies and Screen Time, HBCU Cheyney Fights Back

As the FTC looks to block the largest supermarket merger in history, a look at the competitive world of grocery stores. Plus, screen time linked to child development issues.

Air Date: February 28, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 49:29
Kelly green is overrated? Gritty is annoying? Wawa has pizza? There's lots to talk about.
Studio 2
Environment
History
Philadelphia
Politics

What’s Your Most Unpopular Philly Opinion?, Toxic Turf

Studio 2 almost broke the internet when Avi asked for unpopular opinions about Philly. From dissing cheesesteaks to questioning the hype around the Rocky statue, we discuss.

Air Date: February 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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NPR
Business
Technology
TV

What is Temu, and should you let your parents order from it?

Temu’s Super Bowl ads promise to let people “shop like a billionaire” — and they’ve helped the Chinese-owned online discount marketplace expand in the U.S. at a rapid pace.

2 years ago

Studio 2
Books
Food & Drink
Infrastructure
Innovation
Media
Music
Philadelphia

2023 In Review: Behind the Scenes of Our Favorite Episodes

Cherri and Avi revisit their most memorable segments, from famous authors, to cocktail mixologists, to live music and the host of Jeopardy.

Air Date: December 28, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 10:55
A woman wearing a face mask carries shopping bags along Oxford Street
NPR
Economy

Roll your eyes, but Black Friday’s still got it. So here’s what to look for

Americans say Black Friday is overhyped, but nearly 1 in 5 still plan to do most of their shopping then. This holiday season is expected to break shopping records.

2 years ago

Berroco, a Rhode Island-based, nationally distributed textile company, doesn't give any hint that one of its new fall design collections is named after Philadelphia neighborhoods
Business
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

A national yarn company named its fall collection designs for Philly neighborhoods

The national textile company doesn’t have a connection to Philly — but turns out its lead designer does!

2 years ago

Studio 2
Gun Violence
Home & Family
K-12

What Makes a Great Board Game, “Schooled,” Black Teens and Suicide

Since the pandemic, board game sales are through the roof. We'll talk about what makes a great game -- for dinner parties, first dates or family game night.

Air Date: August 16, 2023 12:00 pm

Listen 50:02
Post Haste co-owner and beverage creator Fred Bebee mixes a drink at the Post Haste bar.
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Sustainability
Billy Penn

At Kensington ‘farm-to-glass’ cocktail bar Post Haste, sustainability is the key to fun

Instead of seasonal overhauls, Post Haste’s menus will change gradually throughout the year, depending on availability of ingredients.

3 years ago

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