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President Trump has a habit of teasing his opponents and critics for being short, most recently Mike Bloomberg. But for short people, this is probably not a shock.
Air Date: February 19, 2020 10:00 am
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Could bringing back Wilmington High help fix school inequities?
Why a system intended to integrate Wilmington's public schools led to less diversity — and why some think reopening a traditional public high school could help.
Air Date: February 18, 2020
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We discuss AG William Barr's interference in the Roger Stone case, his relationship with the President and what it says about independence within the Department of Justice.
Air Date: February 18, 2020 10:00 am
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Shirley Chisholm was born in Brooklyn in 1924 and spent her childhood living with her grandmother in Barbados. Chisholm’s fir ...
Air Date: February 18, 2020
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Regional Roundup: translating the Odyssey, Sacred Harp singing, Harriet Tubman
For President's Day, we bring you some of the best segments from the Regional Roundup archives.
Air Date: February 17, 2020 10:00 am
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Today is Galileo’s 456th birth anniversary. His iconoclastic reputation overshadows his basic raison d’etre at the time – to make a ...
Air Date: February 15, 2020
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Classical Guitarists of this Generation
John Marcel Williams performing pieces from Giulio Regondi and Isaac Albéniz and ending with Hao Yang performing a piece from Fernando Sor.
Air Date: February 14, 2020
Solitude and the creative life
Author Fenton Johnson joins Marty to talk about his decision to live in relative solitude. Then, we discuss the nuances of modern marriage with sociologist Kristi Williams.
Air Date: February 14, 2020 10:00 am
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What is love? Is it that warm and fuzzy feeling, that crazed obsession, that deep sentiment of trust and good will? It’s all of those t ...
Air Date: February 14, 2020
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When South Street was almost bulldozed to make room for a highway
Throughout the mid-20th century, Philly looked at turning South Street into a highway. Here's why the iconic party, music and shopping destination was spared.
Air Date: February 13, 2020
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Hosts Shirley Min and Kae Lani Palmisano sit down with Chef Marcus Samuelsson, host of PBS’ No Passport Required, for a meanin ...
Air Date: February 13, 2020
Psychologist Madeline Levine talks about her book, "Ready of Not" which offers advice for parenting in anxious times.
Air Date: February 13, 2020 10:00 am
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Nutter stands by Bloomberg on stop and frisk — and the campaign trail
A look at former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter's new job on the campaign trail — from stumping at rallies to defending his candidate (and himself) amid controversy.
Air Date: February 12, 2020
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Should the Americans be worried about the coronavirus? We start off discussing coronavirus containment in Philly, and then we talk about the psychology of risk assessment.
Air Date: February 12, 2020 10:00 am
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