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Youse 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
Listen 47:13The Stars of “Brittany Runs a Marathon”
Jillian Bell & others talk with Patrick Stoner about the difficulties of portraying a troubled but charming character in “Britany ...
Air Date: August 29, 2019
Challenge Accepted: Adaptive Surfing in New Jersey
Celebrating its 9th year, the They Will Surf Again event in Wildwoo ...
Air Date: August 29, 2019
First we look at the fires burning in the Amazon -how they started, the response, and the impact on climate change. Then, we discuss threats to U.S. forests.
Air Date: August 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00The secret way some got a gender-neutral Pa. driver’s license
Trans and nonbinary Pennsylvanians got gender-neutral markers (“X” or “U” instead of “M” or F”) long before PennDOT said they could.
Air Date: August 29, 2019
Listen 13:32Trump and the international community
President Trump recently attended the G7 summit of world leaders to discuss global trade and security issues. This happens as his he engages in a trade war with China.
Air Date: August 28, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:01The mental health impact of being a veterinarian
Working around pets and animals sounds like it should be fun and enjoyable. But new research finds that veterinarians and people who volu ...
Air Date: August 28, 2019
Listen 03:09Hope, love and basketball: Summer at North Philly’s Hank Gathers Rec Center
A summer at the Hank Gathers Rec Center will tell you everything about North Philadelphia that the headlines leave out.
Air Date: August 28, 2019
Listen 45:44Female cops face a blue wall of silence when reporting sexual harassment
Richard Ross resigned after ignoring sexual harassment claims filed by a female officer. Could there be a systemic problem within the Philadelphia Police Department?
Air Date: August 28, 2019
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