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Why there’s only one black certified professional midwife in Philadelphia
Some expectant mothers of color are looking to midwives as alternatives to hospital deliveries. But those looking for familiar faces in Philly may be hard-pressed to find one.
Air Date: April 2, 2019
Listen 12:22On today's regional roundup: Philly's plan for an "Esports arena;" Camden program pays homeless people to make public art; microplastics in the Delaware River.
Air Date: April 1, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Why researchers and regulators have more questions than answers about PFAS
PFAS, a class of toxic chemicals, are found in lots of everyday products from pizza boxes to dental floss. Why don't scientists know if they're safe?
Air Date: April 1, 2019
Listen 13:39Works from Aaron Copland, Debussy and Nick DiBerardino
This week’s program features works from American composer Aaron Copland, Debussy and Curtis graduate Nick DiBerardino (Composition ...
Air Date: March 31, 2019
Jupiter has seen quite a dramatic change since formation 4.5 billion years ago. Now the largest planet in the solar system, with a mass g ...
Air Date: March 30, 2019
Listen 3:56Moms have trouble finding help for postpartum depression, so it’s finding them
Moms have trouble finding help for postpartum depression, so it’s finding them ...
Air Date: March 29, 2019
Silenced by fear: New moms worry postpartum depression could mean losing their children
Silenced by fear: New moms worry postpartum depression could mean losing their children ...
Air Date: March 29, 2019
Julie Morgenstern, author of "Time to Parent," talks about the scheduling pressures families face and gives advice on how to organize your time so you can be a better parent,
Air Date: March 29, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Chow. Nibbles. Grub. Food — we relate to it in a lot of different ways. It can serve as nourishment, as pleasure, as fuel for our bodie ...
Air Date: March 29, 2019
Listen 48:51Sam Rockwell & Taraji P. Henson for “The Best of Enemies”
The actors discuss their new historical drama. ...
Air Date: March 28, 2019
Understanding where you came from informs where you can go; these Movers and Makers are exploring their diverse roots and inspiring posit ...
Air Date: March 28, 2019
Have you ever wondered where Gritty came from? Meet the team who brought the Flyer’s treasured mascot to life. Shirley puts grocery ...
Air Date: March 28, 2019
Three Mile Island anniversary and the future of nuclear power
On the 40th anniversary of the Three Mile Island nuclear accident, we look back at the disaster and discuss the effect it had on the nuclear power industry then and now.
Air Date: March 28, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Room to disagree: Why Philly can’t decide what to do with its illegal rooming houses
A deadly house fire at an illegal rooming house in North Philadelphia last March had city officials calling for reform. But one year later, nothing has changed.
Air Date: March 28, 2019
Listen 15:29We talk about solitary confinement in American prisons with Albert Woodfox, who served more then 40 years in isolation in Angola Prison, and Amy Fettig, of the ACLU.
Air Date: March 27, 2019 10:00 am
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