Archives: Episodes
Sports Betting: From Vegas to Our Smartphones
With recent news of an FBi investigation into the NBA and mob ties around sports betting, this week on Sports in America, we take a look ...
Air Date: November 21, 2025 9:00 am
Listen 51:07How to 'Engineer' Your Dreams and End Nightmares
Researcher Michelle Carr explores “dream engineering” in her new book “Nightmare Obscura: A Dream Engineer's Guide Through the Sleeping Mind."
Air Date: November 17, 2025
Listen 31:33Debating Trump’s approach to homelessness
The Trump administration announced significant cuts to permanent housing programs. It wants to prioritize organizations focusing on drug treatment and work initiatives.
Air Date: November 17, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:40The Philadelphia hairstylist founded Restore Salon Services to offer no-cost haircuts in hospitals and health centers— creating moments of normalcy when families need it most.
Air Date: November 17, 2025
Listen 5:26On this edition of Jukebox Journey, Kevin cues up the sad songs as the days get shorter and the darkness creeps in. ...
Air Date: November 14, 2025
Listen 5:59How clashing regional cultures intensify our political divisions
Historian Colin Woodard explains how America's centuries-old regional differences have led to the political divisions that continue to pull the country apart.
Air Date: November 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:27Chaddsford Winery, Uncle John's BBQ Stand, Jeep Ducking, The Zeen, Pipe UP! and more!
Air Date: November 14, 2025
An exploration of how AI is changing the way we feel — about ourselves and everything else.
Air Date: November 14, 2025
Listen 49:34Fresh Air’s TV critic Bianculli on the best shows to watch this fall
Are you looking for a great new show? Searching for a series to really hook you? We have the best new shows on Netflix, HBO, Paramount and much more.
Air Date: November 13, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:29Cafe Nhan, A Truck Called Sandoz, The Mercury Cafe
This week we try a contender for Philly’s best bowl of pho, a super casual, super flavorful West Philly sandwich truck, and a homey Delaware teahouse and cafe.
Air Date: November 13, 2025
Investigating the high rates of C-sections
New York Times investigative reporter Sarah Kliff explains how electronic fetal monitoring is driving up C-section rates.
Air Date: November 12, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:11America’s First Democracy Was Already Here
Long before the birth of the United States, Native nations were leading through councils, consensus, and community. Their ideas of repres ...
Air Date: November 12, 2025
Josh Duhamel & the director talk to Patrick Stoner about the challenge of blending genres in their film. ...
Air Date: November 12, 2025
Veterans Day: Life after military service
Around 200,000 military service members transition out of active-duty service every year. On this Veterans Day, we hear from local heroes sharing stories of coming home.
Air Date: November 11, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Tim Hardaway on Fatherhood, Failure, and Forgiveness
Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway had a stellar career in the NBA, from his time with Run TMC on the Warriors to the epic Heat/Knicks rivalry in ...
Air Date: November 14, 2025 9:00 am
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