
Archives: Episodes
Music from “piano city” Shenzhen, China: Wei Luo
Pianist Wei Luo had to leave the Curtis Institute of Music and Philadelphia during the pandemic to return to her hometown of Shenzhen, China.
Air Date: January 14, 2021
The U.S. House of Representatives debated and voted for a second impeachment of President Trump, this time for his role in inciting the violent attack on the Capitol building.
Air Date: January 14, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Insurrection, extremism and social media
We examine the extremist groups and spread of disinformation and conspiracy theories online that fueled the insurrection at the Capitol.
Air Date: January 13, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15In the late 1980s, composer Bill Mills came upon a piano and liked it so much, he's been playing the piano/keys ever since.
Air Date: January 12, 2021
Keli Vale and Nick Bucci have been making music together for over a decade and began writing together five years ago.
Air Date: January 12, 2021
Political fallout from the insurrection; raising Black kids in white spaces
How do you explain to children, especially Black children, the insurrection at the Capitol? What about white supremacy? Our guests dive into the conversation.
Air Date: January 12, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01This week; the fallout of the Capitol raid in the Pa. state house, liquified natural gas terminal proposed on the Delaware River, and trumbonist Papo Vazquez.
Air Date: January 11, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:15The latest on COVID and vaccines
We look at the vaccine rollout and why it's behind schedule as deaths, hospitalizations, and infections continue to surge.
Air Date: January 8, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Owning a pet means making decisions that affect their health — from what they eat, to whether and how much they exercise, to how they s ...
Air Date: January 8, 2021
Listen 49:09Sounds of Musical Expressions: Aiyana Braun
Experience composer Aiyana Braun's symphonic orchestral works Refractions (2019) and Drop a Pebble in the Water (2018) performed by the Curtis Symphony Orchestra.
Air Date: January 7, 2021
Trump supporters storm the Capitol
Today we'll talk with Congressman Andy Kim, professors Julian Zelizer and Anthea Butler, as well as conspiracy theory reporter Will Sommer, about the storming of the Capitol.
Air Date: January 7, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Director Joel Crawford talks with Patrick Stoner about creating the animated sequel to popular first Croods film. ...
Air Date: January 6, 2021
The electoral vote count; and mayhem in the Pa. state house
The past and present of counting the electoral college votes for President. We'll also hear about how Pa. Senate Republicans refused to seat a Democratic election winner.
Air Date: January 6, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Trump’s phone call; pandemic preparedness
We examine the legal and ethical issues raised by President Trump's leaked phone call. Then, why weren't we prepared for the pandemic and will we be next time?
Air Date: January 5, 2021 10:00 am
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