Archives: Episodes
Why cleaner streets could be around the corner in Philadelphia
A WHYY investigation found Philly was ticketing people for not moving their cars during street sweeping — even though streets weren't being swept. What's happened since?
Air Date: April 9, 2019
Listen 13:21This week: "ghost gun" ban in New Jersey, handling sexual harassment in Philadelphia City government, the effect of breaking up the heroin encampments on the opioid crisis.
Air Date: April 8, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:32Why the spotted lanternfly is invading the Philadelphia region
The spotted lanternfly is an invasive species from Asia that recently showed up in New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania, and poses big problems for farmers.
Air Date: April 8, 2019
Listen 10:30Mozart Quintet, Ibert’s Histoires, Amit Melzer
A Mozart Quintet for clarinet, two violins, a viola and cello, six of Jacques Ibert Histoires (Stories) arranged by Michel-Joseph Gebauer ...
Air Date: April 7, 2019
The Event Horizon Telescope team may reveal an image of a black hole event horizon on Wednesday. An array of eight radio telescopes aroun ...
Air Date: April 6, 2019
Listen 06:40Stacey Abrams: her politics and her life
Stacey Abrams talks about her book, "Lead from the Outside" and about current politics, voting rights, and her personal story.
Air Date: April 5, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:31“Motherhood will change your life.” It may sound like a greeting card sentiment — but it’s also a statement of fact. Pregnancy ch ...
Air Date: April 5, 2019
Listen 48:28Spring has sprung and love is in the air! Matchmaker Kristi Price shares dating tips and reveals that people are straying from online dat ...
Air Date: April 4, 2019
Philadelphia is a city with a rich, well-known history. Today we’re unearthing some of its hidden treasures— both old and new. Celebr ...
Air Date: April 4, 2019
Chances are you retrieved one of the 26 billion robocalls made last year. We discuss robocalls, what's being done to stop them, and how to protect yourself.
Air Date: April 4, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:31Why prayers are allowed in government meetings — including the Pa. Legislature
A Republican Pennsylvania state Rep. has been under fire after her prayer opening a recent voting session. A look into the constitutional debate over religious invocations.
Air Date: April 4, 2019
Listen 12:24NJ Governor Phil Murphy is expected to sign into law legislation that allows terminally-ill patients the option to end their own lives.
Air Date: April 3, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:30Why there’s no system to save Philly’s hidden graves under private construction sites
Archaeologists say the remains of at least 491 people were found on a construction site in Old City. Could there be more forgotten burial grounds waiting to be unearthed?
Air Date: April 3, 2019
Listen 14:45Equal Pay Day: closing the gender wage gap
On Equal Pay Day, we discuss the gender wage gap and why women earn only 82 cents to every $1 that men make.
Air Date: April 2, 2019 10:00 am
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