Archives: Episodes

First, Philadelphia's new recycling plan, which no longer includes incineration. Then, environmental news from N.J. Lastly, we discuss the judicial elections in Philadelphia.

Your parents are still the biggest indicator of how successful you'll become.

Two pieces from recent graduates of the Curtis Institute of Music. Violinists Ania Filochowska who is currently performing with the Berli ...

The InSight Lander Seismometer Detects a likely Mars Quake – recorded early last month a 40-second long low rumble was detected by ...

Mental illness affects people at all economic and social levels, yet it is still the source of stigma, rejection and isolation. In this ...

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.

How do you get a piece of metal to levitate? Or a wiffle ball to draw a picture? See for yourself at the ...

Meet Movers and Makers taking great strides to build an artful and sustainable Philadelphia. Celebrate 100 years of the Benjamin Franklin ...

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?

We discuss Attorney General William Barr's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday about the Mueller report and whether he mishandled it.

A look at the state of civil asset forfeiture laws in Philly, Pennsylvania, and nationwide.

As of Monday, Philly has stopped the controversial practice of sending half its recyclables to an incinerator.

We look at the measles outbreaks, the underlying reasons parents don't vaccinate their children and efforts by public health officials to change their minds.

Dennis Deska is not considered competent enough to stand trial for aggravated assault, but he still went to jail — not a psychiatric hospital.