Archives: Episodes
Children spend a lot of time on screens, which worries many parents. We discuss the effects of screens on kids' mental, physical, emotional, and social health
Air Date: May 28, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:28Why Alabama’s abortion ban is reminiscent of Pennsylvania challenge to Roe v. Wade
The landmark Supreme Court case from Pennsylvania, Planned Parenthood v. Casey, didn't overturn Roe v. Wade. But could Alabama's anti-abortion law?
Air Date: May 28, 2019
Listen 12:45Benjamin Rush: doctor, writer, revolutionary
Dr. Benjamin Rush may not be a household name, but the young signatory of the Declaration of Independence lead a remarkable life.
Air Date: May 27, 2019 12:00 am
Listen 49:00Why the ‘curse of Billy Penn’ still looms large for many Philadelphians
Where did the "curse" come from and why was it so emblematic of Philadelphia — its traditions, culture, and insecurities?
Air Date: May 27, 2019
Listen 14:20The moon has two distinct faces; gravity readings of the moon’s surface by a lunar orbiting satellite suggest that not long after forma ...
Air Date: May 25, 2019
Listen 06:34Latina mental health / Veterans Court
First, we talk with a veteran about his rocky return from combat. Then, we'll discuss a new report detailing the serious mental health problems among Philadelphia's Latinas.
Air Date: May 24, 2019
Listen 49:47Cats and Dogs, their Health and Ours
For a lot of Americans, cats and dogs are more than just pets — they’re our fur babies. We’re willing to do whatever it takes to ke ...
Air Date: May 24, 2019
Listen 48:32Music to Your Ears: Where to Get Your Own Custom Guitar
Blood, sweat, and tears: that’s what a lot of people expect in personal training. But host Regina Mitchell, who doubles as a fitnes ...
Air Date: May 23, 2019
Meet Movers and Makers exploring and discovering new sides of themselves and others. The Barnes Foundation uses new technology to preserv ...
Air Date: May 23, 2019
Playwright and activist Eve Ensler discusses her new book "The Apology," written as a letter from her father apologizing for years of sexual abuse.
Air Date: May 23, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:45Why so many Latina teens in Philly have attempted suicide
A new report reveals that Latina girls in Philadelphia are more likely to attempt suicide than white or African-American girls.
Air Date: May 23, 2019
Listen 13:36The call for impeachment intensifies
Democrats are putting pressure on Speaker Pelosi to open an impeachment inquiry into the President.
Air Date: May 22, 2019
Listen 49:45Why both sides of Philly’s supervised injection debate say it’s about life and death
A plan to create a supervised injection site in Philadelphia is faces fierce opposition from neighbors in Kensington, ground zero of the city's opioid epidemic.
Air Date: May 22, 2019
Listen 12:56Why the Philadelphia Free Library is putting community before books
Modernizing the Philadelphia Free Library system has meant more than offering computer labs and e-books.
Air Date: May 21, 2019
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