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We talk about how the media's coverage of the protests, the images and the language that is used, and how it shapes the narrative and influences public opinion and policy.

WHYY reporters chronicle how protests, looting and the police response have escalated in Philly, taking us deep into what they've seen, heard and experienced on the ground.

We talk about the protests over police violence against black Americans, the political implications, the public reaction and what comes next.

After protests, looting and a heavy police response rocked West Philly Sunday night, City Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier was able to calm tensions with just one phone call.

Danielia Cotton's sound is an eclectic mix of the music that shaped her — from the gospel and jazz/blues of her mother & aunts, to the rock and R&B legends that inspired her.

David Bakey, a modern fingerstyle guitarist based out of Gloucester City, NJ, performs "In the Event of (Falling Out)".

Richard Bush, a fixture in the Philly music scene who performs with David Uosikkinen's In The Pocket as well as his own band The Peace Creeps, performs "Take the Wheel".

Jude Gold, the lead guitarist from iconic San Francisco rock band Jefferson Starship, performs "Sunset Blvd."

Sahara Moon, a singer-songwriter who has shared the stage with Stephen Kellogg and Robert Cray Band, performs "Beauty in a Rose".

Jason McGovern, leader of the DIY Americana folk & pop rock The Describers, performs "The Walk".

Jill Haley, an oboist/pianist who composes music about our National Parks, performs the oboe/guitar duet "Towers and Kivas".

Internationally acclaimed duo Minas, who has been on the forefront of world music and Brazilian Jazz in the Northeast, performs "Singing Does Away With the Blues".

Mae Jemison was the first African American woman to become an astronaut. In 1992 she spent more than a week orbiting Earth in the space shuttle Endeavor.

On today's regional roundup: Protests in Philadelphia, rights of low-wage workers, Delaware's reopening plan

We get an update on COVID-19 testing and talk with physician Danielle Ofri about treating patients during pandemic and her new book, "When We Do Harm."