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Flicks

Danny Boyle & Richard Curtis for “Yesterday”

Air Date: June 27, 2019

Members of the media gather for a walk-through of the stage set-up for the first democratic debate, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Ten presidential candidates, led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, are set to converge on the debate stage on the first night of Democratic debates to offer their pitches to the American people and attempt a breakout moment for their campaigns. (Marta Lavandier/AP Photo)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Democratic presidential debate: night 1

Wednesday night marked a milestone in the 2020 election cycle. Ten of the twenty plus Democratic candidates for President squared off in the first of two debates.

Air Date: June 27, 2019 10:00 am

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The Pottstown Mercury and the Times Herald of Norristown, both owned by Alden Global Capital, often publish the same stories by the same reporters. On a recent Monday, Evan Brandt had front page stories in both papers. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Community

Who’s filling the local news void in Philly’s suburbs?

As local newspapers Philly suburbs continue to shrink, dozens of scrappy, new media startups have risen to fill the gaps in coverage. What that means for your community.

Air Date: June 27, 2019

Listen 12:43
This is a photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani , in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, June 25, 2019.  (Iranian Presidency Office via AP)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Sanctions, insults and threats: the state of U.S.-Iran relations

Sanctions against Iran's Supreme Leader are the latest move in the ongoing turmoil between the U.S. and Iran. So, what comes next?

Air Date: June 26, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 48:58
Wilmington Police Chief Robert J. Tracy with resident Robert Flonnory on Market Street. Tracy has been credited with bringing down the crime rate in the city by building bridges within communities. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
The Why
Courts & Law

How Wilmington is shedding its ‘Murder Town’ label

In 2017, Wilmington experienced its highest levels of gun violence ever. But the following year, shootings dropped by 60%.

Air Date: June 26, 2019

Listen 12:36
FILE - In this July 4, 1967 file photo Kay Tobin Lahusen, right, and other demonstrators carry signs calling for protection of homosexuals from discrimination as they march in a picket line in front of Independence Hall in Philadelphia. In 2019, same-sex marriage is the law of the land in the U.S. and at least 25 other countries. LGBT Americans serve as governors, big-city mayors and members of Congress, and one _ Pete Buttigieg _ is waging a spirited campaign for president. (AP Photo/John F. Urwiller)
Radio Times

Remembering Stonewall

Years before the police raids that led to the Stonewall riots, Philadelphia was home to activists and protesters demanding rights for the LGBTQ community.

Air Date: June 25, 2019

Listen 48:59
In December 2018, Katie Brennan, the chief of staff at the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, raises her hand as she is sworn in to testify before the Select Oversight Committee at the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J. (Mel Evans/AP Photo)
The Why
Politics & Policy

N.J. official’s rape allegation could change state law

Should the Murphy administration have done more in response to Katie Brennan's allegation that a campaign staffer assaulted her? N.J. legislative committee says yes.

Air Date: June 25, 2019

Listen 12:40
Eleanor Amplified

Extra: S4 Sneak Peek Shhh…

Huh? What? Nope. Nothing to see here. Not buying it? Okay, fine, yes, this is a sneak peek at what you'll be getting in Season 4 of Eleanor Amplified... but tell no one!

Air Date: June 24, 2019

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Flames and smoke emerge from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refining Complex in Philadelphia, Friday, June 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup 06/26/19

This week: The latest in the battle over the Millionaire's Tax in New Jersey, what were conditions at the oil refinery that exploded Friday, Philadelphia's violent weekend.

Air Date: June 24, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
More than 1,000 enthusiasts and researchers came together for the annual Bigfoot Camping Adventure, a conference-of-sorts at a Fayette County campground. (Jason Nark/Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Why
Lifestyle

Searching for Bigfoot in Pennsylvania

Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Jason Nark recently made a surprising discovery: There are lots of people in Pennsylvania who believe in Bigfoot.

Air Date: June 24, 2019

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Celiah Aker works on her business and administrative services class at her desk at home (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Radio Times
Education

Cyber charter schools

A new study shows that many students enrolled in Pennsylvania’s cyber charter schools are not getting a quality education.

Air Date: June 21, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:15
The Pulse
Science

The Science of Everyday Objects

From penicillin to the moon landing, we have science to thank for humanity’s greatest achievements. But science has also helped advance ...

Air Date: June 21, 2019

Listen 48:07
Radio Times
Lifestyle

Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen

Mary Norris, the "Comma Queen" joins Marty to discuss her new book "Greek to Me."

Air Date: June 20, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:50
At top, a family photo of Martha Peight, left, at 13 years old, and her brother, Jesse Hostetler, right, at 14, work on their homeschooling lessons sometime between January and May 2002 at their home in Alexandria. Around the time of this photo is when Martha’s father started abusing her, she says. (Courtesy of Martha Peight.)
The Why
Courts & Law

Uncovering abuse in Pa.’s Amish, Mennonite communities

A recent investigation has revealed numerous cases of sexual abuse in Pennsylvania's Amish and Mennonite communities. Why has the abuse gone unchecked for so long?

Air Date: June 20, 2019

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Flicks

Justice Smith and Kathryn Newton for “Pokémon: Detective Pikachu”

Air Date: June 19, 2019

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