Archives: Episodes

With a line-up of Philly musicians whose influences range from Sun Ra to Bulgarian brass bands, West Philadelphia Orchestra is a unique ensemble in today’s auto-tuned world.

Ethan Anderson is a Seattle-based musician, educator, and an international torchbearer of Americana music, with a touring history that spans 12 different countries.

The Durty Rotten Parrots are a musical comedy band.

We discuss the end of Trump's election challenges in Pa. Then, we look at the future of U.S.-Iran relations after the assassination of their top nuclear scientist.

The Wanamaker Organ, still spreading holiday joy at Macy's in Philadelphia, has endured and entertained through the 1918 Spanish Flu and 2020 coronavirus pandemics.

A new study finds that people who are cheerful and content, what psychologists call "positive affect," are less likely to experience memory decline as they age.

Lorraine Hansberry wrote the celebrated "A Raisin in The Sun", the first play by an African American woman to be performed on Broadway.

This week; SEPTA head talks huge budget shortfalls, Congressman Andy Kim on reelection, Philly dance company gets a new director.

Are you an introvert or an extrovert? Open to new experiences, or comforted by routine? Shy or the life of the party? Figuring out what m ...

People are reporting having more vivid and bizarre dreams during the pandemic. We'll discuss what they mean and the science of dreaming.

Amy Adams and Glenn Close talk with Patrick Stoner about Ron Howard’s direction of them in their Oscar buzz roles. ...

National Book Award winner James McBride, author of "The Good Lord Bird, joins Marty to talk about his newest novel, "Deacon King Kong."

I scream, you scream, but why do we all scream for chocolate & vanilla ice cream?

We talk with Dr. Daniel Monti about the stresses caused by the pandemic, the impact on our bodies and minds, and healthful ways of coping.

Activists have called for UPenn to support city schools for years. So why is Penn giving now — and what does it mean for the future?