Archives: Episodes
Today, Marty and her guests discuss President Trump's combativeness with his own intelligence agencies, the power struggle in Venezuela, and peace talks with the Taliban.
Air Date: January 31, 2019 10:00 am
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Johnny Doc’s biggest fight: Why Pa.’s most powerful union boss is under indictment
The brash union boss has been the powerbroker behind a slew of Pa. politicians for years. But have Johnny Doc's "in-your-face" politics caught up with him?
Air Date: January 31, 2019
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How do employers hire undocumented immigrants and what are the laws surrounding this practice? Also, we hear about Trump's use of undocumented labor on his properties.
Air Date: January 30, 2019 10:00 am
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Keeping the river rolling: How the Clean Water Act helped revive the Delaware
The Clean Water Act helped turn the Delaware River and its waterfront into a place many people enjoy today. But can the river be protected from future pollution?
Air Date: January 30, 2019
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Strolling Our Galactic Neighborhood
Our Milky Way is one of some forty galaxies that comprise what is known as our “local group.” Two of our nearest galact ...
Air Date: January 29, 2019
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The strange history of the Myers-Briggs personality test
Author Merve Emre discusses her new book "The Personality Brokers: The Strange History of Myers-Briggs and the Birth of Personality Testing."
Air Date: January 29, 2019 10:00 am
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Andrew Erace is both an entrepreneur and the host of Movers and Makers on WHYY. Join him and explore Philadelphia’s unique ...
Air Date: January 29, 2019
Movers and Makers host Andrew Erace grew up watching WHYY. Now he’s here to introduce you to the fascinating people and in ...
Air Date: January 29, 2019
Zoning the American Dream: Where Philly fits in the debate over affordable housing
Cities like Minneapolis are considering eliminating single-family zoning as a way to make housing more affordable. Here's why Philly isn't following suit.
Air Date: January 29, 2019
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Goodbye flipboard, hello hemp, and the shutdown ends
We hear about the removal of iconic 30th St. station flipboard sign. Then, Marty talks with Pa.'s Agriculture Secretary about hemp. Last, reaction to the end of the shutdown.
Air Date: January 28, 2019 10:00 am
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From Mao to Mozart: The Philadelphia Orchestra’s 80-year relationship with China
Despite the U.S. and China's complex and often tense relationship, why has the bond between China and the Philadelphia Orchestra has endured for almost 80 years?
Air Date: January 28, 2019
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From anti-vaxxers to climate change deniers and even flat-Earthers, there’s a lot of mistrust in science. But how did we get here in th ...
Air Date: January 25, 2019
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Why do we have so much stuff? And where does it all go? Profession ...
Air Date: January 24, 2019
Climate change is real…now what?
Today, we'll talk about how an increasing number of Americans are worried about climate change, as well as a couple of small changes being proposed to stem it.
Air Date: January 24, 2019 10:00 am
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