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Flicks

Scott Johnson and Nia Long for “The Banker”

Air Date: March 19, 2020

A health care worker stands by at a COVID-19 temporary testing site at Abington Hospital in Abington, Pa., Wednesday, March 18, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Radio Times
Health

Coronavirus preparedness and the Congressional stimulus

We discuss the degree to which hospitals are ready for an increase in coronavirus patients in the coming weeks. Then, a look at the stimulus package from Congress.

Air Date: March 19, 2020 10:00 am

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Yvonne Stephens, who heads a local civic group, wants to preserve the halcyon stability of Bridesburg for generations to come. (Jessica Kourkounis for Keystone Crossroads)
The Why
Community

The Philly neighborhood trying to keep renters out

Philadelphia has seen a big increase in renters in recent years. But Bridesburg, a neighborhood of mostly white homeowners in Northeast Philly, is trying to keep renters out.

Air Date: March 18, 2020

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Former Vice President Joe Biden, left, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., right, greet one another before they participate in a Democratic presidential primary debate at CNN Studios in Washington, Sunday, March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The primary and the pandemic

Today, we'll discuss the state of the Democratic primary and the way the coronavirus is complicating the process with Eddide Glude Jr. and Will Bunch.

Air Date: March 18, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:13
Eleanor Amplified
Eleanor Amplified

Ep 35: SMASH HARDSTONE

In an extreme business, it can get extremely personal. Show weakness to one of these sharks and you’ll end up like a goat (that acc ...

Air Date: March 18, 2020

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Brandyn Muller Campbell with her daughter, Riley (left) and son, Matthew.  (Tammy Bradshaw Photography)
The Why
Health

Coping during coronavirus

Life looks a lot different now than it did just a week ago. How are people in the Philadelphia area living and preparing?

Air Date: March 17, 2020

Listen 15:51
Signs in the briefing room of the White House indicate social distancing measures being taken to separate reporters working at the White House, Monday, March 16, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Radio Times
Health

Social distancing and the limits of the law

We talk about social distancing and its impact in the spread of COVID-19, talk with Pa Health Commissioner, and we look at the government's legal powers during a pandemic.

Air Date: March 17, 2020 10:00 am

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Second Amendment advocate Josh Finnical speaks during a Cumberland County freeholder meeting in support of a pro-gun rights resolution. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Politics & Policy

Pro-gun backlash in New Jersey

New Jersey has some of the strictest gun laws in the country. It also has a growing pro-second amendment movement.

Air Date: March 16, 2020

Listen 14:29
Ida Bell Wells-Barnett
Women 100

Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Ida B. Wells was born into slavery in Mississippi in 1862 and dedicated her life to exposing the injustices of racism and sexism and the ...

Air Date: March 16, 2020

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) goes up to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 3/16/20

This week: Helen Gym talks housing protections in a pandemic, WHYY reporters talk coronavirus in the city, and the state of the 76ers amidst the chaos.

Air Date: March 16, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 49:14
The hallway outside the Radio Times studio at WHYY.
Radio Times

Work in the age of coronavirus

On today's show we talk about work in the time of coronavirus, sick leave policies, and best practices in ensuring a safe working environment.

Air Date: March 13, 2020 10:00 am

Listen 48:44
A camera next to an old photo album on the table.
The Pulse
Science

Working Memory

Think about the millions of details stored in your memory: what you had for breakfast; how to get to work; the smell of lavender; your fi ...

Air Date: March 13, 2020

Listen 48:32
Flicks

Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie for “The Banker”

Actors Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson talk with Patrick Stoner about their new film. ...

Air Date: March 12, 2020

The National Museum of American Jewish History
The Why
Arts & Entertainment

Why Philly’s Jewish museum filed for bankruptcy

Philadelphia's Jewish museum recently filed for bankruptcy. What this situation says about fundraising for cultural institutions in the city.

Air Date: March 12, 2020

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A worker wearing protective gear is seen through a window as she works in the room of Susan Hailey, 76, who has tested positive for the new coronavirus, Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash., near Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Radio Times
Health

Coping with coronavirus anxiety

We discuss the fear and anxiety many Americans are feeling around the spread of COVID-19 and talk about ways to manage the stress.

Air Date: March 12, 2020 10:00 am

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