Archives: Episodes
I’m Stuffed: Becoming a Professional Taxidermist
What do a deer, a raccoon and a zebra all have in common? Bill ...
Air Date: June 13, 2019
We talk about the life of Philadelphia boxing legend Joe Frazier with sports writer Mark Kram Jr., author of "Smokin' Joe."
Air Date: June 13, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:17A Philadelphia fertility clinic’s secret
The Farris Institute was once Philadelphia's premiere clinic for artificial insemination. But it left an unknown number of children wondering who their fathers really were.
Air Date: June 13, 2019
Listen 13:47American democracy has always had a difficult relationship with the truth, according to University of Pennsylvania history professor, Sophia Rosenfeld.
Air Date: June 12, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:15One cancer survivor’s case for assisted suicide
Wilmington resident Judy Govatos has survived cancer twice. If it returns, she wants to be able to choose how to die and is pushing for a controversial bill in Delaware.
Air Date: June 12, 2019
Listen 12:03Democrats debate impeachment and ramp up oversight
We discuss the Mueller report hearings, the House vote to hold Don McGahn and AG Barr in contempt of Congress, and the pros and cons of beginning impeachment inquiries.
Air Date: June 11, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:15The consequences of cutting back on opioid prescriptions
Efforts to limit opioid prescriptions are leading some patients to use more dangerous drugs.
Air Date: June 11, 2019
Listen 13:21This week: New Jersey's Democratic Party feuds, the eviction crisis in Philadelphia, and saving the shorebirds of the Delaware Bay.
Air Date: June 10, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Computer virus still crippling Philly courts and their online systems
Normal court proceedings have slowed or stopped since Philly's First Judicial District shut down the court websites after getting a virus almost a month ago.
Air Date: June 10, 2019
Listen 12:48“The Apollo Chronicles” by regional producer Rotfeld Productions premieres at The Franklin Institute next week at Night Skies ...
Air Date: June 8, 2019
Listen 05:39Libyan comedian Mohanad Elshieky / Trump’s Mexico tariffs
Elshieky talks with Marty about growing up in Benghazi and working as a comedian in the U.S. Then - Marty will discuss the ins-and-outs of Trump's tariffs on Mexican products.
Air Date: June 7, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Smart Tech: Safer Schools and Streets
Grammy award-winning producer, Jahlil Beats is working to rebuild his hometown of Chester, PA with help from a Manayunk-based start-up ca ...
Air Date: June 6, 2019
Philly cops face scrutiny for offensive Facebook posts
A recent report collected racist and violent posts made by more than 300 Philadelphia police officers, and the department has launched an internal investigation.
Air Date: June 6, 2019 10:00 am
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