Archives: Episodes

Planet Money's Jacob Goldstein discusses his new book about the history and future of money.

A Bucks woman's experience shows incarceration can make mental illness worse — and that a Pa. law meant to help people instead of putting them behind bars isn't working.

A lot of people feel overwhelmed by the news lately. The pandemic continues, the political landscape is polarized, wildfires rage on the ...

In 1946 a team of six young women mathematicians made computer science history by programming the first general-purpose electronic digital computer.

This week; looking at the races in Delaware, Native American mascot names in PA, and the past and present of Penn's Landing.

How is the COVID pandemic changing the world? And what are the economic, technological, and demographic trends shaping our future?

We rely on our friends for all kinds of things — companionship, laughter, and right now — support in times of crisis. But it’s ...

The pandemic has exposed inequities in Philly's restaurant industry. Workers are speaking out and some restaurants are making changes. Here's what it could it mean for diners.

Voting and our election process is under threat from political attacks and the confusion caused by the pandemic. We discuss ways to secure voting and a fair election.

Charlie Kaufman (writer/director) and his two stars talk with Patrick Stoner about playing in a reality that is not made known to the aud ...

Philadelphia has announced it will be clearing the homeless encampment along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Sept 9th.

Cobbs Creek residents have been complaining that the road is dangerous for decades. Neighbors there have called for greater safety measures, but little has changed.

Christine Havrilla and her band, The Gypsy Fuzz, missed playing music so much during quarantine, that they recorded their new song "Desire" separately from their homes.

Chanting of mantras has become a big part of Brittany's yoga/meditation practice in the past year, and has influenced her music.

South Jersey natives singer-songwriter John Torres and guitarist/songwriter Brian McMahon work together in the John Torres Band.