Archives: Episodes
Arlan Hamilton is a venture capitalist who champions “underestimated” and “underrepresented” entrepreneurs in technology and other fields.
Air Date: April 20, 2020
Listen 1:00Can Philly’s once-booming restaurant scene survive?
A conversation with Philly restaurateur Ellen Yin about the tough decisions she's had to make and what she thinks about the future of the city's once-booming food scene.
Air Date: April 20, 2020
Listen 12:45This week; the battle to save PA colleges and universities, fighting anti-asian discrimination in Philadelphia, and how the Phillies are helping track the spread of COVID-19.
Air Date: April 20, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Unlocking the novel coronavirus
We discuss what makes the novel coronavirus such an effective and dangerous pathogen in the human body and the race to develop a vaccine against it.
Air Date: April 17, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Ray Ushikubo is doing something that has not happened in more than a decade, he is a double major at the Curtis Institute of Music.
Air Date: April 17, 2020
This is Your Brain During a Pandemic
Optimizing our brains has become an obsession of the modern world. We meditate, take supplements, read books on productivity — all in t ...
Air Date: April 17, 2020
Listen 48:44Grocery workers: ‘We didn’t sign up to be heroes’
The federal government has given little guidance on how grocery stores should operate during the pandemic, leaving a patchwork of protections from businesses and states.
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Listen 14:50Grocery Delivery and Food Safety
Many have turned to online grocery shopping while social distancing. But how does a delivery service compare to in-person shopping?
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Little Fish, Dana Mandi & Bomb Bomb BBQ
Kae Lani and her guests discuss fresh seafood, hidden naan, and bomb BBQ.
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Patrick Stoner talks to director Alan Yang about the film ‘Tigertail’, currently available to stream while theaters are close ...
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Productivity and physical touch during coronavirus
We dive into why you're not feeling very productive right now and why we miss human touch so much.
Air Date: April 16, 2020
Listen 49:15The White House coronavirus briefing dilemma
We discuss the dilemma posed by the daily White House coronavirus briefings that often feature misleading information. Then, Trump's missed opportunities to stop coronavirus.
Air Date: April 15, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Inside Philly’s famous rare books collection
Join The Why's Shai Ben-Yaacov and his son for virtual tours of cool Philly spots they wish they could visit instead of being cooped up at home. First up: The Rosenbach.
Air Date: April 14, 2020
Listen 17:00Climate change: lessons from the pandemic
We'll talk about what our response to COVID-19 can teach us about tackling climate change and we'll discuss recent environmental rule rollbacks by the Trump administration.
Air Date: April 14, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Why a Philly casino is still being built in a pandemic
Gov. Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close to stop the spread of COVID-19. So why have some Philly construction sites remained open while others are not?
Air Date: April 13, 2020
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