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A decade after lawsuit, Philly is still stopping and frisking
Ten years after it was sued for racial bias, the city still employs the controversial police tactic known as stop-and-frisk. Mayor Jim Kenney says he wants it to end. Will it?
Air Date: December 8, 2020
Listen 14:45D'Vina expresses her individuality through her diverse talents and represents the voice of Philadelphia young adults and youth.
Air Date: December 8, 2020
Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950s west-coast jazz and pop.
Air Date: December 8, 2020
Jack Goldsmith and Bob Bauer discuss their book, "After Trump" which lays out 50 ways to fix the presidency, check executive power, and safeguard democracy.
Air Date: December 8, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Beru Revue is a rousing bit of nonsense delivered in a no nonsense theatrical rock style.
Air Date: December 8, 2020
Lost Art is a local band with roots in the new wave scene of the 80s.
Air Date: December 8, 2020
A camera, a mask and 2020’s most enduring image
Philadelphia photographer Kyle Cassidy captured images of essential workers for his series Between Us and Catastrophe.
Air Date: December 7, 2020
Listen 17:20At the 2018 U.S. national championships, Simone Biles became the first female gymnast in nearly 25 years to win all five events.
Air Date: December 7, 2020
Listen 0:59This week; police reform program in Bucks County, how food banks are faring nine months into COVID shutdowns, and spiritual music from Philly's Jewish community.
Air Date: December 7, 2020
Listen 49:01“Long Time Coming:” Michael Eric Dyson on today’s racial reckoning
Professor, minister and author Michael Eric Dyson on his book, "Long Time Coming," written as letters to victims of police violence from Emmett Till to George Floyd.
Air Date: December 4, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Suicide is a tough topic — it can feel frightening, and sad, and hard to talk about — but it’s also one we can’t afford to ignore ...
Air Date: December 4, 2020
Listen 54:14$1 billion in relief sat around while Pa. businesses struggled
Pa. lawmakers haggled for six months over how to spend $1 billion in CARES Act money while businesses struggled. In the end, Gov. Wolf sided with Republicans.
Air Date: December 3, 2020
Listen 15:49Masking and vaxxing for the public good
There's been resistance to wearing masks and many people report they're reluctant to getting a COVID vaccine. This hour, how to get people to think and act more pro-socially.
Air Date: December 3, 2020
Listen 49:01Paul Bettany and director/writer Alan Ball talk with Patrick Stoner about the importance of knowing for whom a film is made. ...
Air Date: December 2, 2020
Congress deadlocked on Covid relief as workers and businesses struggle
We examine the latest attempt to get Congress to provide relief money to Americans, and we look specifically at the struggles of restaurants and their workers.
Air Date: December 2, 2020 10:00 am
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