Archives: Episodes
How far should doctors go to help women give birth?
The birth of a baby boy in Philadelphia to a couple who had a uterus transplant is raising questions about how far doctors should go to help women get pregnant and give birth.
Air Date: February 3, 2020
Listen 15:42
Dawn Staley, a Hall of Fame basketball player and coach, grew up playing against the boys in her North Philadelphia neighborhood. Her par ...
Air Date: February 3, 2020
Listen 1:00
This week: an update on the Pa. Statehouse, fighting "dark money" in N.J., and Bucks County DA on why he's suing JUUL.
Air Date: February 3, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:57
49ers, Chiefs & Punxsutawney Phil
49ers, Chiefs & Punxsutawney Phil This Superbowl Sunday coincides with Groundhog Day – the first cross-quarter da ...
Air Date: February 1, 2020
Listen 5:18
20th Century Composers: Ysaÿe and Debussy
This week On Stage At Curtis features two pieces from 20th Century composers, Eugène Ysaÿe from Belgian and Claude Debussy fr ...
Air Date: January 31, 2020
We talk about the arguments and legal tactics used by Trump's defense team in the Senate impeachment hearings, as well as the effects of the John Bolton leaks.
Air Date: January 31, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:02
When you’re a teenager, everybody tells you that getting pregnant happens quickly, under all kinds of circumstances. But when you look ...
Air Date: January 31, 2020
Listen 49:20
Trial for ex-Philly cop involved in fatal shooting? Delayed for one word
The first trial of a Philly police officer charged with fatally shooting a suspect in nearly 20 years is being delayed indefinitely. The reason? It comes down to one word.
Air Date: January 30, 2020
Listen 20:47
Marsha Brown, Silk City & Mica
Kae Lani is joined by toxicologist Barbara Soares, social worker Marcely Jean-Pierre, and professor Ross Koppel. They discuss what makes ...
Air Date: January 30, 2020
The special bond between dogs and humans
Humans have always had a unique connection to dogs. We'll discuss how the human-dog relationship has evolved and why our bond is so strong.
Air Date: January 30, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59
Greta Gerwig for “Little Women”
Greta Gerwig, director & writer of the most recent “Little Women” film, talks with Patrick Stoner about balancing the period pie ...
Air Date: January 30, 2020
Gnawing question for former Philly teacher: Did my school make me sick?
As anxiety mounts over the condition of Philly schools, many teachers wonder if their buildings made them sick. Lynn Johnson is one of them.
Air Date: January 29, 2020
Listen 20:58
SEPTA’s new general manager, Leslie Richards
She joins us to talk about her plans to bring the transit authority up to date and create an equitable transportation system.
Air Date: January 29, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59
LGBTQ protections in Pa. happening town by town
Pennsylvania is the only Northeastern state that doesn’t outlaw discrimination against LGBTQ people. So advocates are working to pass local ordinances town by town.
Air Date: January 28, 2020
Listen 15:22
We talk to the creative team behind the new play "My General Tubman" about Harriet Tubman's life and her continuing significance.
Air Date: January 28, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 48:59