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Esther Smith, star of the multi season series, talks with Patrick Stoner about needing to pretend it will never end just like we do in re ...

No one likes getting stuck on hold or having to negotiate with a chatbot... and yet it feels harder and harder to avoid.

Uncle Mars is running for Block President! Win or lose, can we still make a difference? ...

We talk about threats to election security, the erosion of voter confidence and what it takes to keep our elections free and fair.

Plastic is everywhere. Going "plastic-free" can be much easier said than done.

Cleocatra is stung by a bee and Hildegard wants REVENGE. Can Freddie & Roz convince her that bees are friends? ...

The MLB Trade Deadline has come and gone and the Phillies made some big moves, acquiring Giants infielder Luis Arraez and relief pitcher Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian.

WHYY News staffers Susan Phillips, Alan Yu, Peter Crimmins, Emily Neil and Emma Lee contributed to this episode, which is hosted by Kenny Cooper. 

On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin does an artist spotlight on modern jazz saxophone pioneer Kamasi Washington.

State Rep. Andre D. Carroll discussed the circumstances leading to the Pennsylvania General Assembly failing to pass new sentencing guidelines for second degree murder.

Exploring new research on the causes of — and potential solutions to — different kinds of pain.

A whole new generation seems to be trading screens for binoculars and knitting needles. What’s behind the trend?

The Odyssey translator Emily Wlison and Oxford psychiatrist and philosopher Neel Burton on why Homer’s epic poem endures and what it says about the human condition.

The struggling Phillies were swept in Miami against a Marlins team that entered their series on a 12-game losing streak.

In this month's Big Fix episode: the housing crisis. Flexible zoning, more vouchers, accessory dwelling units, YIMBYISM and more.