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In this April 10, 2013 file photo, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. (left) and Sen. Patrick Toomey, R-Pa. arrive for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington to announce that they have reached a bipartisan deal on expanding background checks to more gun buyers. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
The Why
Politics & Policy

The fate of Sen. Toomey’s background checks bill

Pa. Sen. Pat Toomey is a rare Republican interested in some form of bipartisan gun control, but thinks are looking bleak for the bill he's tried, and tried, and tried to pass.

Air Date: October 2, 2019

Listen 12:06
This March 14, 2017, photo shows the flooded streets of a back bay neighborhood in Manahawkin N.J., after a moderate storm. Scientists and people living in back-bay areas behind barrier islands say flooding is increasing, even as the problem gets less attention and money than flooding along the ocean. (Wayne Parry/AP Photo)
Radio Times
Science

The cost of rising seas in N.J.

With New Jersey facing rising seas and stronger storms, what are the costs for shoring up coastal towns, who is paying, and are we fighting a losing battle?

Air Date: October 1, 2019

Listen 49:01
This home at 1121 Winding Drive in Cherry Hill, which belonged to Muhammad Ali in the 1970s, has become an Airbnb rental. (Sarah Glover/NBC)
The Why
Community

Why Muhammad Ali’s former S. Jersey mansion has neighbors up in arms

Raucous parties at Muhammad Ali's former mansion-turned-Airbnb has put Cherry Hill, N.J. in the midst of a bigger debate about how these rentals affect communities.

Air Date: October 1, 2019

Listen 12:01
(Matt Rourke/AP Photo, File)
Radio Times
Community

Regional Roundup – 09/30/19

This week: Are Pennsylvania police dropping the ball tracking racial profiling? Lt. Gov. John Fetterman discuses recreational marijuana in Pa.. Then, fall gardening cleanup.

Air Date: September 30, 2019 10:00 am

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The site of the Revolution Pipeline explosion that occurred in September 2018. (Marcellus Air)
The Why
Politics & Policy

The Chester County DA vs. the Mariner East pipeline

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan is threatening to sue Sunoco on behalf of residents afraid of sinkholes along the Mariner East 2 pipeline route.

Air Date: September 30, 2019

Listen 12:02
This artist's impression shows the planet K2-18b, its host star and an accompanying planet in this system. By ESA/Hubble, M. Kornmesser
Skytalk
Science

Looking for Goldilocks

Weeks ago, an announcement about the discovery on an exoplanet where it appeared possible for an atmosphere with precipitation to exist l ...

Air Date: September 28, 2019

Listen 05:54
Acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire testifies before the House Intelligence Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The whistleblower complaint

We examine the whistleblower complaint against President Trump, the alleged coverup, and the start of the impeachment inquiry.

Air Date: September 27, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:02
Bigstock/Digitalista
The Pulse
Health

Who Do You Think You Are?

Scientist. Farmer. Feminist. Leader. Alpha male. Veteran. African-American. Hindu. Identity isn’t just about who we think we are — it ...

Air Date: September 27, 2019

Listen 48:42
You Oughta Know

Taste of Nostalgia: NJ’s Throwback Drive-In Restaurant

Take off those roller skates and hop in your 1956 Plymouth Fury- we’re headed to ...

Air Date: September 26, 2019

Flicks

Hugh Bonneville & Elizabeth McGovern for “Downton Abbey”

Hugh Bonneville (Earl of Grantham) & Elizabeth McGovern (Cora) talk with Patrick Stoner about the #1 film in America & England, ...

Air Date: September 26, 2019

Adults play in the 'highly instagrammable' marshmallow pit at the Fashion District's Candytopia exhibit. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Radio Times
Lifestyle

Philly’s Fashion District and the future of shopping malls

We talk about the future the shopping and malls, starting off with the remodeled and rebranded Fashion District that opened last week in Philadelphia.

Air Date: September 26, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Hosts of The Why, Shai Ben-Yaacov and Annette John-Hall. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
The Why
Urban Planning

Could Fashion District Philadelphia turn Market East around?

The Market East neighborhood has a dismal history when it comes to development. Could the Gallery mall's new replacement, Fashion District Philadelphia, be a different story?

Air Date: September 26, 2019

Listen 15:04
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts to audience applause after his address to the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

Trump’s call to Ukraine and the rising call for impeachment

Since allegations that the President had withheld aide money to Ukraine in exchange for dirt on Joe Biden and his son, calls for impeachment by Democrats have been growing.

Air Date: September 25, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Protesters gather at City Hall opposing the city's smoking ban in inpatient addiction treatment facilities. (Nina Feldman/WHYY)
The Why
Health

Is Philly’s smoking ban at drug rehabs working?

It's been nine months since Philly banned smoking at city-funded drug rehab centers. Why it's hard to get answers about whether it's helping or hindering people in recovery.

Air Date: September 25, 2019

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(photo credit/Sameer Khan)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

Imani Perry’s letter to her sons

Imani Perry's new book "Breathe" is a letter to her sons about the challenges and joys of being black in America.

Air Date: September 24, 2019 10:00 am

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