Archives: Episodes
Lucy The Elephant at 138: Standing the test of time
Lucy The Elephant, the 65-foot-tall Margate landmark, turns 138 Saturday. The country's oldest roadside attraction has withstood natural disasters and threats of demolition.
Air Date: July 17, 2019
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Racist rhetoric from the White House
We discuss President Trump's racist attacks on Representatives Ocasio-Cortez, Omar, Tlaib and Pressley, all women of color, and the political and public response.
Air Date: July 17, 2019 10:00 am
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The fate of Hahnemann Hospital’s medical residents
Hahnemann's own bankruptcy filings say a plan to close the hospital involves the largest "orphaning" of medical residents the country's ever seen.
Air Date: July 16, 2019
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On the Clock with Emily Guendelsberger
One journalist took three low-wage jobs; one at Amazon, one at McDonalds, and another at a call center - to learn about work in modern America.
Air Date: July 16, 2019 10:00 am
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Pa.’s widening PFAS water-contamination crisis
PFAS chemicals have been discovered in some private water wells in Bucks Couny. Why are some Pennsylvanians only now realizing their water is contaminated?
Air Date: July 15, 2019
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Planet + Renegade Moon = Ploonet
A new study suggests that moons of some exoplanets might be pulled away from their planet parents to become independent star orbiters ...
Air Date: July 13, 2019
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This week: we get an update on the closure of Hahnemann Hospital and we learn about the Clean Slate Act.
Air Date: July 15, 2019 10:00 am
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Philadelphia is now the most bed bug infested city in the country. We'll talk about the dangers and annoyances bed bugs pose and how to protect yourself from them.
Air Date: July 12, 2019 10:00 am
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On July 20th, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to walk on the moon. It was an astounding achievement — ...
Air Date: July 12, 2019
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Home Field Advantage: The Sons of Ben
The Sons of Ben, the support and fan group for the Philadelphia Union soccer team, actually pre-d ...
Air Date: July 11, 2019
John David Washington for "BlacKkKlansman"
Actor John David Washington talks about the Spike Lee film “BlacKkKlansman.” ...
Air Date: July 11, 2019
Why it’s hard to permanently fire a Philly cop
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross has vowed to fire some officers who made offensive Facebook posts. But whether those firings stick isn't up to him.
Air Date: July 11, 2019
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Jeffrey Epstein and sex trafficking
First we hear from journalist Vicky Ward about covering Jeffrey Epstein for almost two decades. Then, how to fight the scourge of sex trafficking and support it's victims.
Air Date: July 11, 2019 10:00 am
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Battle over immigrant youth center is bigger than Philly
VisionQuest wants to open a center that would house 60 unaccompanied immigrant teen boys. Why Philadelphia, immigrant advocates, and its own staff are pushing back.
Air Date: July 10, 2019
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Nicole Dennis-Benn on her new novel, “Patsy”
The critically acclaimed author of "Here Comes the Sun" discusses her new novel, which tackles motherhood, immigration, and sexual identity.
Air Date: July 10, 2019 10:00 am
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