
Archives: Episodes
Why nursing homes are taking COVID-19 patients
At least half the COVID-19 deaths in Pa., N.J. and Del. have been among nursing home residents. So why are some facilities knowingly letting in patients with the virus?
Air Date: May 19, 2020
Listen 18:03Contact tracing and the fight against COVID-19
We look at how contact tracing works and speak to Montgomery County Commissioner Valerie Arkoosh about the high infection rates in the Pa. county.
Air Date: May 19, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Social distancing and summer at the Jersey Shore
N.J. beaches will be open just in time for Memorial Day weekend. But how could a socially-distanced Jersey Shore change the close culture beach-goers love?
Air Date: May 18, 2020
Listen 14:22Mary Barra is the CEO at General Motors and the first woman in history to head one of the “Big Three” American automakers.
Air Date: May 18, 2020
Listen 1:00This week: Governor Wolf's battle with municipalities disobeying social distancing orders, the nursing home crisis in NJ, and Philly cuts arts funding.
Air Date: May 18, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Remember when social distancing and staying at home was going to last for about two weeks? Weeks later, with little change, some aspects ...
Air Date: May 15, 2020
Listen 04:16As vacation season approaches, we’re going to talk about summer travel and trips in the era of the coronavirus.
Air Date: May 15, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:57Science Interrupted: The Impact of Coronavirus
Around the globe, COVID-19 has frozen economies, closed schools, stores, and restaurants, and even canceled the Olympics. Millions of peo ...
Air Date: May 15, 2020
Listen 48:54Unemployment’s unintended consequences
As Congress debates whether to extend benefits, here's a deeper look at why the unemployment system isn't working for many of the nearly 2 million Pa. residents out of work.
Air Date: May 14, 2020
Listen 18:21The award-winning director/writer of “Blue Story”, Rapman, talks with Patrick Stoner about taking his series about two friends who be ...
Air Date: May 14, 2020
Extended periods of isolation can take a toll on your mental health. What resources are available for those who are struggling?
Air Date: May 14, 2020
The battle over the United States Postal Service
The latest institution to face financial ruin in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is one of America's oldest and most popular agencies: The United States Postal Service.
Air Date: May 14, 2020
Listen 49:00Step inside Philadelphia's historic Cherry Street Pier, an imaginatively repurposed public space where artists create and collaborate.
Air Date: May 14, 2020
Supreme Court session begins; AG Barr absolves Flynn
We discuss the cases before the Supreme Court this session, and AG Bill Barr's attempts to absolve former National Security Advisor Flynn.
Air Date: May 13, 2020 10:00 am