
Archives: Episodes
The U.S. and Iran: 1953 to today
The U.S. and Iran have had fraught relations since the 1950s. Today we'll talk about the decades of conflict, including the recent killing of Qassem Soleimani.
Air Date: January 8, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Missing and mentally ill: How much does the public need to know?
The Philadelphia Police Department used to routinely include mental health information in its public missing persons reports — until one reporter started asking why.
Air Date: January 7, 2020
Listen 13:13This hour, Mayor Kenney sits down with Marty to reflect on his last term and to discuss his plans for his second.
Air Date: January 7, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Philly has a new City Council. What could it get done?
Philadelphia City Council has passed more than 12,000 bills in the last two decades, without much objection. But as new faces are sworn in, that all could change.
Air Date: January 6, 2020
Listen 12:50This week: legal hemp in New Jersey, Pennsylvania's plan to serve the mentally ill, and seals are washing ashore (but stay away!)
Air Date: January 6, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:02On Stage At Curtis features pianist Benjamin Krasner a self-described storyteller. He has a narrative that unfolds through the music he ...
Air Date: January 3, 2020
Battleground 2020: How Pennsylvania turned red
In the first edition of our series, Battleground 2020, we take a look back at the last presidential election and the factors that led to Trump's victory in the commonwealth.
Air Date: January 3, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:01The New Year is often a time for a fresh start. We reflect on our past habits, and resolve to do better — eat healthier, work harder, o ...
Air Date: January 3, 2020
Listen 48:51Philly’s ’20th century Underground Railroad’ hides in plain sight
Philly had 45 'Green Book' sites, places cited as safe for African-Americans during segregation. Many that still stand are hiding in plain sight.
Air Date: January 2, 2020
Listen 14:13Naomie Harris for “Black and Blue”
Naomi Harris talks with Patrick Stoner about being a rare African-American female action star in the cop drama “Black & Blue.” ...
Air Date: January 2, 2020
Kiley Reid’s “Such a Fun Age” / Martha Graham Cracker
Kiley Reid discusses her debut novel, "Such a Fun Age," about a black 25-year old babysitter and her wealthy white employer. Then, Philly drag queen Martha Graham Cracker.
Air Date: January 2, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58The people who make Philly Philly
What do a full-time viking impersonator, a pioneering female sushi chef and a man who can't stop decorating his car have in common? They're all Philadelphians.
Air Date: January 1, 2020
Listen 14:29We explore the history and future of reproductive technologies and the thorny questions that arise around women’s bodies, fertility, and having children.
Air Date: December 31, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01This week: the ongoing battle over Neshaminy High School's team name, the Redskins, Philadelphia City Councilmember-elect Kendra Brooks, and the Eagles' big game.
Air Date: December 30, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00This year’s highlights in the world of astronomy include: 1) An image of the shadow of a black hole resembles an ‘oran ...
Air Date: December 28, 2019
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