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Happy Little Trees: Painting like Bob Ross
Like Bob Ross himself, Chip Jonczak doesn’t believe in mistakes but “happy little accidents,” which is why he became a ...
Air Date: August 15, 2019
Standoff in north Philly/Mindfulness and doing nothing
How do we cope with the countless distractions that await us every day? By learning how to do nothing.
Air Date: August 15, 2019
Listen 49:02Could alleged Boy Scout victims in Pa. get justice years later?
Forty people in Pennsylvania have alleged they were sexually abused when they were in the Boy Scouts. Some allegations go back decades, but accusers may still be able to sue.
Air Date: August 15, 2019
Listen 12:46For students in Kensington who have dropped out of high school, El Centro de Estudiantes offers a second chance at graduation which, for some, means a chance at a better life.
Air Date: August 14, 2019
Listen 49:01Last Chance High: Beautiful band of misfits fight to graduate — part two
What do we really mean when we say students are ready to graduate high school? Is there a baseline that we’re really willing to enforce?
Air Date: August 14, 2019
Listen 24:32The fight over the Phillie Phanatic
The creators of the Phillie Phanatic are threatening to make him a "free agent." Now, the Phillies are suing to keep that from happening.
Air Date: August 14, 2019
Listen 10:07Philly gives out tickets for trashy blocks. Why isn’t it working?
A handful of blocks in Philadelphia get fined again and again for trash, but it doesn't seem to be stopping the litter.
Air Date: August 13, 2019
Listen 11:59This week: uncovering rampant sexual abuse in the Boy Scouts, a discussion about overdose rates in Philly and Pa., and what to look for in the Eagles preseason.
Air Date: August 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:58Why is there a Hepatitis A outbreak in Philly? One answer: poop
Too much poop on the street has led to an outbreak of of Hepatitis A in some Philly neighborhoods. Could public restrooms fix the problem?
Air Date: August 12, 2019
Listen 13:42The consequences of US Immigration policies on children
We'll get an update on child separations at the border, discuss the immigrant detention facility right here in Pa., and talk about the psychological consequences these have.
Air Date: August 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Tardigrades, also called water bears because of their microscopic teddy or panda bear-like appearance have been known to exist in a dorma ...
Air Date: August 10, 2019
Listen 06:03“The migration problem is a coffee problem”
We talk about how low coffee prices are driving Central American farmers to migrate to the U.S. and with La Colombe's Todd Carmichael about the coffee business.
Air Date: August 9, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:03How Buildings Impact Our Lives
From bungalows to skyscrapers, farmhouses to condos, brownstones to corner shops, buildings define the spaces of our lives. They are our ...
Air Date: August 9, 2019
Listen 49:15I Scream, You Scream, We all Scream for Mister Softee
We all know the playful tune of the Mister Softee ice cream truck. ...
Air Date: August 8, 2019
MAD Magazine has been skewering American culture and politics for over half a century. Today on the show, we pay tribute to the magazine and learn about its history.
Air Date: August 8, 2019 10:00 am
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