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Illness can make people feel hopeless – which can in turn affect their prognosis. Psychologist Dan Gottlieb knows this first hand ...
Air Date: May 7, 2019
Listen 03:47Racial resentment and white extremism in America
The FBI recently warned that white extremist violence is a "persistent and pervasive threat" in America.
Air Date: May 7, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:42Why students really called for prof Camille Paglia’s firing — and why UArts won’t do that
Recent student protests of professor Camille Paglia at University of the Arts reflect the larger debate about free speech on campus.
Air Date: May 7, 2019
Listen 12:26First, Philadelphia's new recycling plan, which no longer includes incineration. Then, environmental news from N.J. Lastly, we discuss the judicial elections in Philadelphia.
Air Date: May 6, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Why being a first-generation college student is uniquely hard
Your parents are still the biggest indicator of how successful you'll become.
Air Date: May 6, 2019
Listen 12:32Cellist Jean Kim, Violinists Ania Filochowska and Brandon Garbot
Two pieces from recent graduates of the Curtis Institute of Music. Violinists Ania Filochowska who is currently performing with the Berli ...
Air Date: May 5, 2019
The InSight Lander Seismometer Detects a likely Mars Quake – recorded early last month a 40-second long low rumble was detected by ...
Air Date: May 4, 2019
Listen 7:00Mental Illness from the Inside / Out
Mental illness affects people at all economic and social levels, yet it is still the source of stigma, rejection and isolation. In this ...
Air Date: May 3, 2019
Listen 52:59The American eugenics movement; immigration update
We talk with Daniel Okrent about his new book, "Guarded Gate," a history of the American eugenics movement, but first, we get an update on migrants at the US/Mexico border.
Air Date: May 3, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:46Eureka! Spark Your Curiosity at the Science Carnival
How do you get a piece of metal to levitate? Or a wiffle ball to draw a picture? See for yourself at the ...
Air Date: May 2, 2019
Meet Movers and Makers taking great strides to build an artful and sustainable Philadelphia. Celebrate 100 years of the Benjamin Franklin ...
Air Date: May 2, 2019
Why do companies connected to George Norcross get N.J. tax breaks?
Who is George Norcross? And why is New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy convening a task force to look into a state program from which Norcross and his allies have reaped benefits?
Air Date: May 2, 2019
Listen 13:05AG Barr questioned on Mueller Report
We discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday about the Mueller report and whether he mishandled it.
Air Date: May 2, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Civil asset forfeiture in Philly, Pa., and nationwide
A look at the state of civil asset forfeiture laws in Philly, Pennsylvania, and nationwide.
Air Date: May 1, 2019 10:00 am
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