Archives: Episodes
First we'll hear about the modern white supremacist movement in America. Then, we'll talk about the every day gun violence that often goes overlooked.
Air Date: August 7, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:03Last Chance High: 'Beautiful band of misfits' fight to graduate
How one student fought to go from drug dealer who dropped out to high school diploma.
Air Date: August 7, 2019
Listen 24:55Why some Philly neighborhoods have lots of trees — and others don’t
In Philadelphia, there many more trees in wealthy neighborhoods than in lower income ones. What are officials doing to make sure streets are equally green?
Air Date: August 7, 2019
Listen 13:29The roots of and challenges to the Democratic establishment
Ryan Grim charts how “Democratic establishment” developed its political ideology in as well as those who attempted to challenge their authority over the years.
Air Date: August 6, 2019
Listen 49:33When two N.J. reporters tried to break up with plastic
In New Jersey, more than a million tons of plastic end up in landfills each year. But is it possible to live without it?
Air Date: August 6, 2019
Listen 13:23This week: nepotism at the Philadelphia Parking Authority, NJ's moves to protect student borrowers, and the #1 classic car collector in the world.
Air Date: August 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:04The mystery of the gay wedding photos
The search is on to identify two men in a series of photos from a gay wedding that were printed in a North Philly drugstore in 1957 — but never returned to their owners.
Air Date: August 5, 2019
Listen 13:01Newly Discovered Exoplanets of Note
GJ 357d is one of three planets found orbiting a tiny (300,000 miles diameter) M-type star 31 light years away. This so-called R ...
Air Date: August 3, 2019
Listen 06:04The hidden history of the suburbs
We might think that all suburbs are the same but a dive into the history of suburbia shows something more interesting than shopping malls and housing developments.
Air Date: August 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:04Our planet’s surface is 71% water — with five vast oceans that span a range of temperatures and shades of blue. Humans have long love ...
Air Date: August 2, 2019
Listen 48:41A lot goes into creating an episode of Antiques Roadshow, so when the classic PBS program came to town, we went behind the scene ...
Air Date: August 1, 2019
After two nights of Democratic debates, we discuss the issues, the policies, the arguments, the memorable moments and what they say about the party and the upcoming primary,
Air Date: August 1, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Are blue lights a solution to Philly’s opioid epidemic?
Blue lights have been popping up around Philadelphia, even in some Starbucks bathrooms. Are the lights a solution to the opioid crisis or are they making it more dangerous?
Air Date: August 1, 2019
Listen 12:16Environmental protections on the line
The Trump administration has targeted 80 plus environmental regulations involving air and water pollution, drilling, toxic chemicals, and protecting land and wildlife.
Air Date: July 31, 2019 10:00 am
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