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This week: Rep. Andy Kim of N.J., the ongoing UAW strike, and the history and plight of the iconic Church of the Advocate in Philadelphia.
Air Date: October 14, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Eastwick: An environmental ‘sore’ that may be healing
More than 50 years ago, Philadelphia tried to remake the Eastwick neighborhood and failed. Now the city is trying to fix it. What will it take to correct past mistakes?
Air Date: October 14, 2019
Listen 12:27Saturn pulls ahead of Jupiter in the number of moons detected – current score: 82 to 79 Researchers recently announce ...
Air Date: October 12, 2019
Listen 6:43This week On Stage At Curtis features two pieces that generates feelings of home for Moscow harpist Alexandra Tihonova and pianist Yangya ...
Air Date: October 11, 2019
The video of Brandt Jean forgiving and hugging Amber Guyger, who murdered his brother, has sparked a national conversation about the nature of forgiveness.
Air Date: October 11, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Every culture, workplace, group, and family has its norms — its standards, the way things are done. Norms govern everything from relati ...
Air Date: October 11, 2019
Listen 48:50David Michôd and Timothée Chalamet for “The King”
Director David Michôd and actor Timothée Chalamet talk about “The King.” ...
Air Date: October 10, 2019
Chess Mates: Growing a Community of Girls Who Play Chess
Philadelphia native Jennifer Shahade is a 2 time U.S Women̵ ...
Air Date: October 10, 2019
Writers on living with disability
Three writers discuss living with disability, the influence its had on love, life and work,, the stigmas that persist, and the pressing issues facing disabled communities.
Air Date: October 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Philly’s supervised drug injection site moves forward
A judge's ruling that opening a place where people could use illegal drugs under medical supervision would not violate federal law could set a nationwide precedent.
Air Date: October 10, 2019
Listen 12:49The Kurds, Turkey, Syria, and Trump
Today on the show, we’ll talk about what Trump's announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Northern Syria means for the Kurds, the Middle East, and for U.S. foreign policy.
Air Date: October 9, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59Why does N.J. hold elections in off-years?
New Jersey is one of a few states that hold statewide elections only in odd-numbered years. The goal was to focus voters' attention more on local issues. But is it working?
Air Date: October 9, 2019
Listen 12:13Reporter Tom LoBianco has been covering Pence since his time as Indiana governor. His new book is a detailed account of Pence's life, outlook, and relationship with Trump.
Air Date: October 8, 2019
Listen 49:00Why the iconic Painted Bride building will stand — for now
The Painted Bride wanted to sell its iconic building in Old City to a developer, but a judge ruled its mosaics were too "priceless" to destroy.
Air Date: October 8, 2019
Listen 13:04This week: Judge approves safe injection sites in Philadelphia, how different districts are dealing with 'lunch debt,' and a UPenn prof who translates the classics from Greek.
Air Date: October 7, 2019
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