Archives: Episodes
She’s a ‘hug mobster,’ armed with love
Therapist Edie Weinstein gives away as many free hugs as she can. She's part of an international movement that connects with people through a shared hugging experience.
Air Date: December 18, 2019
Listen 10:55A look back at past impeachment efforts in American history and how they compare to inquiry against President Trump.
Air Date: December 18, 2019
Listen 49:03Welcome to the Navy Yard: Philly’s next hot neighborhood
What does a giant cocoon made of tape have to do with Philadelphia's future? Quite a bit, according to the city planners remaking the Navy Yard in South Philly.
Air Date: December 17, 2019
Listen 12:37Carmen Maria Machado: “In a Dream House”
Writer Carmen Maria Machado discusses her memoir. "In a Dream House" about her abusive relationship with another woman writer.
Air Date: December 17, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:03Did Philly’s tax abatement go too far?
Why Philadelphia is scaling back its signature development tool.
Air Date: December 16, 2019
Listen 17:29This week: the new leader of Pa.'s Working Families Party, uncovering Delaware's racist past, Pa. Auditor General talks the Berks detention facility and climate change costs.
Air Date: December 16, 2019
Listen 48:43Let There Be Light (but not too much)
SpaceX will coat one side of a satellite to reduce brightness interference when observing from Earth. They intend to test one unit on the ...
Air Date: December 14, 2019
Listen 06:23Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Laura Dern & Eliza Scanlen talk with Patrick Stoner about including modern sensibilities in the classi ...
Air Date: December 13, 2019
The House Judiciary voted on the impeachment of President Trump on Thursday. We'll talk about the hearings, the arguments, the vote and look ahead at what happens next.
Air Date: December 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 48:59You know what they say — all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. And science seems to confirm that statement, with findings that pl ...
Air Date: December 13, 2019
Listen 48:47Why the crack epidemic and ‘tough on crime’ still linger
Two New Jersey reporters found that blacks are still arrested at higher rates for cocaine than whites are for opioids.
Air Date: December 12, 2019
Listen 14:19Also on the show: visit the magical world of Northlandz!
Air Date: December 12, 2019
Craig Whitlock of The Washington Post has dug deep into the lack of planning, mismanaged money, and cynical politics of the Afghan War, now in it's 18th year.
Air Date: December 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Pennsylvania farmers taking a risk on hemp
Last year, some Pennsylvania farmers started growing hemp, hoping it would be a cash crop. But why is hemp farming regarded as risky?
Air Date: December 11, 2019
Listen 14:06Pa.’s ‘sad parade’ of corrupt politicians
Yet another Pennsylvania politician is staring down corruption charges. Why do our public officials keep cheating and what is being done to change the culture?
Air Date: December 10, 2019
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