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Sharks — From Fear to Fascination
On this rebroadcast of The Pulse: Before dinosaurs, before trees — even before Saturn had its rings – there were sharks. The fierce p ...
Air Date: May 30, 2025
Listen 48:54WHYY Newscast for Thursday 3:00 p.m.
The latest local headlines from WHYY
Air Date: May 29, 2025
Listen 1:42Mayor John Carney on Wilmington, ‘DExit’, Biden’s legacy
Del.'s status as the corporate capital of America is under threat. Some CEOs, like Elon Musk, move their headquarters out of the First State protesting the state’s courts.
Air Date: May 29, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:20Discussing President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
President Trump’s budget bill passed the House by a single vote and faces a legislative showdown in the U.S. Senate. Could the bill pass? And how would it impact our region?
Air Date: May 28, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:04Terri Vaughn talks with Patrick Stoner about playing the lead as the straight part amidst a cast of farcical characters. ...
Air Date: May 28, 2025
Rising seas, rising costs: The future of the Jersey Shore
Beaches are open, but things may get more pricey down the shore. Many Jersey homeowners have seen their home insurance premiums spike. What can we do about the shore?
Air Date: May 27, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 52:00David Cross on comedy and finding optimism in an ‘awful world’
Actor, producer and comedian David Cross will be at the Ardmore Music Hall on May 28 as part of his “The End of The Beginning of The End” tour.
Air Date: May 27, 2025 10:00 am
Listen 16:23Feeling outrage doesn’t lead to action, but it can hurt us
A lot of people feel outrage when they’re online – about the news, about injustice or violence in their neighborhood, country ...
Air Date: May 26, 2025
Listen 4:40Studio 2 Extra: Amina restaurateur Felicia Wilson is on top of Philly’s food scene
African fusion restaurant Amina opened in Old City and quickly outgrew its small space. The Amina Hospitality Collection now includes 5 open restaurants and two on the way.
Air Date: May 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 14:24The Melody: Piano – Elijah Orlenko
With his fascination and curiosity towards all forms of art and science the piano was a piece of cake. On this episode of On Stage at Cur ...
Air Date: May 23, 2025
What existential psychology can teach us about living well
Psychologist Steven Heine explains that our deep-seated need for meaning lies in our brains and how to use it to build a life of purpose.
Air Date: May 23, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 50:00What It Takes to Prove the Truth
In the “post-truth era,” we explore standards of proof, evidence, and how we know what we think we know.
Air Date: May 23, 2025
Listen 49:14Dawn Staley on her new book ‘Uncommon Favor’
Basketball phenom and former Temple coach Dawn Staley has a new book. She talks about growing up in the projects in North Philadelphia, the fight for equal pay, and more.
Air Date: May 22, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:36Philadelphia’s juvenile justice problem
Philadelphia locks up more children than any other large city in America--four times the national average. Why is Philly such an outlier when it comes to juvenile detention?
Air Date: May 21, 2025 12:00 pm
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