
Archives: Episodes
Why some Amish are leaving Lancaster County
Lancaster County is home to the nation's largest Amish settlement. But even as the population continues to grow at a fast pace, some are choosing to leave.
Air Date: September 9, 2019
Listen 12:24The TV series ‘Star Trek’ premiered 53 years ago. The original series only lasted three seasons on prime time, but really hit ...
Air Date: September 7, 2019
Listen 05:09Walmart and the gun control debate
We discuss Walmart's decision to stop selling handguns and certain types of ammunition. And we look at what gun laws and measures are effective at reducing gun violence.
Air Date: September 6, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Gurinder Chadha and Sarfraz Manzoor for “Blinded By The Light”
Gurinder Chadha, director, & Sarfraz Manzoor, screenwriter, talk with Patrick Stoner about how they included the music of Bruce Spri ...
Air Date: September 5, 2019
Bioethics and changing health care
The era of modern medicine has seen a wave of new technology and lifesaving treatments. But should we be asking tougher questions about these medical advances?
Air Date: September 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:02Reclaiming the bodies of children who died at Carlisle Indian School
About 180 children died at the former Carlisle Indian Industrial School. Over 100 years later, tribes are reclaiming their bodies and bringing them home.
Air Date: September 5, 2019
Listen 12:10We look at the rising popularity of meat alternatives -- burgers, sausages, and nuggets-- that are turning up at grocery stores and fast food chains.
Air Date: September 4, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Pa.’s $2.83 an hour tipped worker is probably broke
The minimum wage for hourly workers in Pennsylvania is $7.25 — unless you work for tips. Why is the minimum wage for tipped workers so much lower?
Air Date: September 4, 2019
Listen 11:38Youse millennials are killing the Philly accent
Yo, Philadelphia’s trademark accent is more than just “jawn” and “youse guys.” What makes a Philly accent distinctive, and how are millennials killing it?
Air Date: September 3, 2019
Listen 13:16The gymnasts who brought down a sexual predator
Before dozens of women took to the podium to testify against former Olympic team doctor Larry Nassar, dozens more suffered his abuse in a small town in Michigan.
Air Date: September 2, 2019
Listen 49:00Regional Roundup Labor Day special
Today on the Regional Roundup Labor Day special, we bring you three stories about the biggest, best, and worthwhile destinations in the Philadelphia region.
Air Date: September 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Update: The long war on spotted lanternflies
We return to our episode about the spotted lanternfly, with an update on how the "great hitchhiker" has spread over the summer and the tools being used to combat it.
Air Date: September 2, 2019
Listen 12:53India Targets South Pole (of the Moon)
After a four-week journey from earth, the Indian Space Research Organization announced its Chandrayaan 2 spacecraft successfully entered ...
Air Date: August 31, 2019
Listen 05:19Meek Mill and Pennsylvania parole reform
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill has been battling with the city’s criminal justice system for 12 years after he was arrested on gun and drug charges when he was 19.
Air Date: August 30, 2019
Listen 49:04It’s Labor Day, which means we’re celebrating the hard-working people who keep the engines of productivity humming. On this e ...
Air Date: August 30, 2019
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