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‘Foreverland: On the Divine Tedium of Marriage’
A new book, 'Foreverland', has been called an "illuminating, poignant, and savagely funny examination of modern marriage from Ask Polly advice columnist Heather Havrilesky."
Air Date: March 15, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29How owning our regrets makes us a better person
Author Daniel Pink says having regrets is natural and that confronting them can lead to personal growth, better decisions and relationships, and happier lives.
Air Date: March 10, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00As tourism returns, hotels continue to open: 6 new places for visitors or a staycation in Philly
From high-rise to boutique, the city has welcomed more than 1,500 new hotel rooms over the past couple of years.
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Christine Pride and Jo Piazza on ‘We Are Not Like Them’
The novel is written from alternating perspectives and tells the story of two women of different races whose friendship is altered by a tragic police shooting in Philadelphia.
Air Date: February 22, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14The dark origins of Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the ancient Romans had bloodier, drunker and more naked notions to mark the occasion.
2 years ago
Done with dating apps, some Philadelphians turn to Facebook groups for a more personal connection
People endorse their friends, relatives, and colleagues, adding a human touch to the process.
2 years ago
How a glitch on a dating app brought one couple together
Tinder told this couple they were less than a mile away and sparked an intercontinental romance.
2 years ago
Listen 6:38How to make soul food with a healthy twist? For Black History Month, a West Philly chef demonstrates
Chef Yuhnis Sydnor was recently diagnosed with diabetes. That spurred him to eat less sugar, fat, and salt, staples of traditional soul food.
2 years ago
The revolution in plant-based eating
50 years ago, Frances Moore Lappé started a food revolution when she wrote "Diet for a Small Planet" on the importance of plant-based eating.
Air Date: January 18, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Should we stop labeling generations?
Goal-oriented baby boomers, slacker Gen Xers, narcissistic Millennials, hyper-sensitive Gen Zers...why do we name and characterize large groups of people into generations?
Air Date: January 13, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 48:59From living rooms to landfills, some holiday shopping returns take a ‘very sad path’
It's peak season for returns, which are setting a new record. Some end up back on shelves or get resold to other merchants, and some wind up in landfills or sail overseas.
2 years ago
Thousands of airline passengers are stranded. Here’s what to do if you’re one of them
Thousands of flights have been canceled, leaving travelers scrambling to figure out how to book new seats and get reimbursements for added expenses.
2 years ago
‘Go in peace’: Pennsylvania church founded in 1800 holds last service
A central Pennsylvania church with a 221-year history held its final service and is scheduled to close at the end of the year due to declining membership and attendance.
2 years ago
How do we make create good habits, like exercising more or eating healthy food? A new study finds paying people even pennies can help. Today: how to make habits stick.
Air Date: December 16, 2021 10:00 am
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