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What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.
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No Small Endeavor

What does it mean to live a good life? What is true happiness? What are the habits and practices that lead to human flourishing? No Small Endeavor examines these questions with host Lee C. Camp.

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National
Technology

On ‘Radio Times’: ‘Facebook has taken over news distribution’

The 2016 election proved that Facebook is now a juggernaut of news distribution, both real and fake.

9 years ago

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Immigration

After ICE arrests her husband, Philly woman wonders why she was left behind

In the early morning hours of May 11, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents waited outside Juana's home in North Philadelphia.

9 years ago

(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
Radio Times
Technology

Social media’s unintended consequences

Guests: Alexis Madrigal, April Glaser, Alexandra Petri As the probe into Russian election meddling continues, we ...

Air Date: October 6, 2017

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two clean harbor cleanup boats work in a waterway alongside an industrial refinery, smoke stacks in the background
Environment
New Jersey

N.J. voters to consider dedicating money from environmental damage awards

New Jersey will ask voters next month to weigh in on how to use the money from environmental damage awards.

9 years ago

Inside the Pennsylvania state capitol building (AP Photo)
Economy
Insurance
Pennsylvania

Pa. GOP bid for Medicaid work requirements unlikely to withstand veto

House Republicans have managed to slide a piece of priority legislation through their chamber and on to Democratic Governor Tom Wolf's desk.

9 years ago

A woman passes crosses set up to honor those killed during the mass shooting in Las Vegas.
Speak Easy
Policing
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

The Second Amendment shouldn’t be king

As Monday mornings often go, I woke up after one too many "snoozes" of my alarm clock. Still half-asleep, I opened Facebook. Two words were everywhere: Las Vegas.

9 years ago

Rifles that have been handed in for refunds are pictured, Tuesday, April 22, 1997, as part of a federal government money-for guns scheme. (Rick Rycroft/AP Photo)
National Interest

Message from Australia: ‘We pray the U.S. will come to its senses’

Just for fun, or for sheer educational edification, let's see how a civilized people responds to a massacre.

9 years ago

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Building in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP Photo)
StateImpact
Environment

Former DEP official tapped to lead EPA regional office

Trump intends to name former Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Southeast Regional Director Cosmo Servidio as head of EPA’s Region 3 office.

9 years ago

Pennsylvania's oddly-shaped 7th Congressional district is often cited as an extreme example of gerrymandering.(via govtrack.us)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Pennsylvania

New gerrymandering suit challenges Pa. maps in federal court

Five Pennsylvania voters challenged the state's Congressional boundaries in federal court Monday, charging they're gerrymandered to favor Republicans.

9 years ago

W.D. Ehrhart teaches humanities at the Haverford School. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
History
Military
TV

Vietnam vet turned activist reflects on war experience as a poet, writer

Former Marine Sgt. W.D.Ehrhart, who now teaches humanities, is a poet, writer, and Vietnam War scholar. He was featured prominently in the PBS documentary 'The Vietnam War'.

9 years ago

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Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., take a photo of the 21st Century Cures Act prior to a signing ceremony on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Keystone Crossroads
National

Murphy won’t seek reelection after abortion controversy

Republican Congressman Tim Murphy of Pennsylvania has announced plans to retire at the end of this term — amid tawdry revelations of an extramarital affair.

9 years ago

Jeannine Lisitski, executive director of Women Against Abuse, says women are not the only targets of abuse. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Philadelphia
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Social Justice

Drawing attention to domestic violence, activists offer support at Philly City Hall

An observance in connection with Domestic Violence Awareness Month brought people to City Hall in Philadelphia where they signed a pledge to fight for the victims.

9 years ago

Bill Clinton, olive suit, arm outstreched gesturing, black background
Economic Development
International

On ‘Radio Times’: Clinton-era cut in the tax code contributes to Puerto Rico’s financial problems

How did Puerto Rico end up with more than $70 billion dollars of debt?

9 years ago

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Secretary of State Rex Tillerson makes a statement at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017.
National Interest

Rex Tillerson, whipped dog, grovels for the ‘moron’

The Secretary of State reportedly thinks the President is a "moron." And when asked point blank whether that press report is accurate, he did not deny using the word "moron."

9 years ago

President Donald Trump takes a walking tour to survey hurricane damage and recovery efforts in a neighborhood in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Radio Times
Economy
National

Puerto Rico’s financial problems

Guests: Jenna Johnson, Amilcar Antonio Barreto What did President Trump mean when he said that Puerto Rico has ...

Air Date: October 5, 2017

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