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Teenagers are spending hours every day on social media apps like Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
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Screenagers: the digital lives of young people

Some teens admit to being addicted to their screens...but for this generation, phones and tablets are critical to daily life. The authors of a new book, Behind Their Screens.

Air Date: November 1, 2022 10:00 am

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Some of the Phillies merch available on Etsy from local sellers.
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Get that Phillies merch: Etsy sellers have the Fightins swag you’ve been looking for

Support local makers and your World Series team.

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Business
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Your best bets for nostalgia Phillies gear, from playing card tees to bombers that slay

The manager at Center City’s Mitchell & Ness says Phils apparel is flying off the shelves.

3 years ago

Radio Times

‘The Gospel of Wellness’

Investigative journalist Rina Raphael on her new book, "The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop and the False Promise of Self-Care."

Air Date: October 24, 2022 10:00 am

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In this Nov. 21, 1979 file photo, Bella Abzug, left, and Patsy Mink of Women USA sit next to Gloria Steinem as she speaks in Washington where they warned presidential candidates that promises for women's rights will not be enough to get their support in the next election. (AP Photo/Harvey Georges)
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Bonus Interview: Gloria Steinem on feminism, abortion and her memoir

In this week's bonus hour of Radio Times, Marty speaks feminist activist, speaker and writer Gloria Steinem about her life, history, feminism and abortion access in the U.S.

Air Date: October 8, 2022 6:00 am

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Animals
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‘The Year of the Puppy’

In her new book, dog researcher Alexandra Horowitz 'keeps a lens on the puppy’s point of view, how they see and smell the world, make meaning of it, and become independent.'

Air Date: October 7, 2022 10:00 am

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Books
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Mental Health

The Power of Regret

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: October 4, 2022 10:00 am

In this Wednesday, April 8, 2015, photo, Colorado State's Kareem Rosser, center, celebrates with his team at the end of a polo match against SMU in the intercollegiate polo championships at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Conn. Rosser who grew up in poverty in West Philadelphia led Colorado State into the national championship game on Wednesday. About 50 schools field teams in what participants say is no longer just a sport for kings and millionaires. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Animals
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Bonus Interview: Philadelphia’s polo stars

From the Radio Times archive, our interview with polo star Kareem Rosser. He's hosting the first polo tournament in Fairmount Park today, the Philadelphia Polo Classic.

Air Date: September 24, 2022 9:00 am

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Home & Family

Parenting children – when they become adults

Parenting changes once kids reach adulthood, but it's hard to figure out what a parent's role should be. Today, raising resilient adults and the risks of overparenting.

Air Date: September 22, 2022 10:00 am

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Shout: The True Story of a Survivor Who Refused to be Silenced is published by Viking Books.
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Gender
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Bonus Interview: Laurie Halse Anderson on #MeToo and ‘Shout’

Laurie Halse Anderson's memoir, Shout, is a vulnerable and powerful reflection on our society failing victims, and a love letter to survivors of sexual assault.

Air Date: September 17, 2022 7:00 am

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Traffic on I-95 heads south toward Center City.
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Road rage, super-speeding and reckless driving on the rise

The pandemic set off a rise in speeding that hasn't stopped. This hour, we discuss incidents of road rage and dangerous reckless driving posing a threat to commuters.

Air Date: September 15, 2022 10:00 am

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A screenshot of an iOS messaging app shows a user hovering over a text, with the option to edit it after it has been sent
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Technology

iPhone users can now edit and unsend text messages (but only to other iPhone users)

The newest version of Apple's iOS will allow users to edit and unsend messages sent via iMessage.

3 years ago

A close-up of a barista making latte art.
Food & Drink
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

10 pumpkin spice lattes and other ~seasonal~ drinks to sip in Philly right now

Where to get your PSL in PHL (other than Starbucks).

3 years ago

Billie Jean King speaks after Serena Williams, of the United States, defeated Danka Kovinic, of Montenegro, during the first round of the US Open tennis championships, Monday, Aug. 29, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Radio Times
Gender
National
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Bonus Interview: Tennis great Billie Jean King

This week, we revisit our 2014 interview with international tennis legend and champion for gender equality, Billie Jean King.

Air Date: September 3, 2022 6:00 am

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A person in a red shirt orders from a brightly colored green and white food truck.
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The DF Nigeria truck is cultivating fans of West African food in Northeast Philly

Chef Divine and his wife, who moved down from NYC, are now looking to expand.

3 years ago

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