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The steps of the Pennsylvania state Capitol are seen on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, in Harrisburg, Pa., covered with an art installation by Michelle Angela Ortiz showing images of young mothers who were held in a facility in Pennsylvania that is one of three family detention centers in the United States that holds children and parents who are seeking asylum or entered the country illegally. (AP Photo/Marc Levy)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

The new governments of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania

Guests: Mark Eichmann, Joe Hernandez, Patrick Murray, Katie Meyer, John Baer As the nation’s new congress conve ...

Air Date: January 3, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:01
In this image taken from a Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 video provided by SNJTODAY.COM, Buena Regional High School wrestler Andrew Johnson is declared the winner after his match in in Buena, N.J. Before the match a referee told Johnson he would forfeit his bout if he didn't have his dreadlocks cut off. Johnson had his hair cut minutes before the match and a SNJ Today reporter tweeted video of the incident. The state's Interscholastic Athletic Association says they are recommending the referee not be assigned to any event until the matter has been reviewed more thoroughly. (Michael Frankel/SNJTODAY.COM viavAP)
The Why
Community

Forfeiting identity: A black wrestler’s cut dreadlocks raise questions about rules and race

A white referee recently forced a black South Jersey high school wrestler to choose between cutting his dreadlocks or forfeiting a match. Why did this unfold this way?

Air Date: January 3, 2019

Listen 14:01
From l-r., Rep.-elect Angie Craig, D-Minn., Rep.-elect Kim Schrier, D-WA., Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-NY., Rep.-elect Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, D-Fla., Rep.-elect Abby Finkenauer, D-Iowa, and Rep.-elect Sharice Davids, D-KS., line up as they join other members of the freshman class of Congress for a group photo on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Radio Times
Politics & Policy

What’s ahead for the 116th Congress

Guests: Jonathan Bernstein, Molly Reynolds When the 116th session of the U.S. Congress convenes on Thu ...

Air Date: January 2, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
The Painted Bride building was denied historic designation, opening the door to a sale of the iconic Old City building. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Arts & Entertainment

Art without walls: The future of Philly’s alternative art spaces

Why the Painted Bride, a staple in Philadelphia's art community for nearly 50 years, is selling its iconic building in Old City to pursue a more nomadic vision.

Air Date: January 2, 2019

Listen 12:57
Radio Times
Lifestyle

Textiquette and sharenting

Guests: Naomi Baron, Stacey Steinberg Hey! So… When someone texts you a lot of question marks, how does it make ...

Air Date: January 1, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 48:59
Philly-based barber B. Jawuan Jones wanted to give back to the community by giving free haircuts to homeless people. In 2017, he was gifted his own barber shop. Over the next five years, Jones hopes to open a homeless shelter. (Taylor Allen/WHYY News)
The Why
Community

Local heroes: Meet the people working to make the Philly region a better place in 2019

Amid all of the distressing and difficult headlines we encounter every day, let's meet some of the regular people working to make a positive change in their communities.

Air Date: January 1, 2019

Listen 12:28
Philadelphia Eagles' Nick Foles holds up the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018, in Minneapolis. The Eagles won 41-33. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
The Why
Community

The Why’s Philly Year in Review: Here’s to 2018

As we get ready to ring in the new year, we take a look back at some of the major stories that broke right here in Philadelphia.

Air Date: December 31, 2018

Listen 15:43
Digital technology lifestyle of school girl child or student using wireless internet for distance learning application and reading e-book app on mobile ipad smart device multimedia computer tablet
Radio Times
Education

Embracing children’s online lives

Guests: Jordan Shapiro In his new book, ...

Air Date: December 31, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 48:58
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

The best television of 2018

Guests: Willa Paskin, Mark Dawidziak It’s been another year with hundreds and hundreds of original television p ...

Air Date: December 28, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
The Pulse
Health

Sports and Health

We think of sports as part of a healthy lifestyle — a chance to move our muscles, work up a sweat, release endorphins. Often that’s t ...

Air Date: December 28, 2018

Listen 48:52
Flicks

Christian Bale and Amy Adams for “Vice”

Air Date: December 27, 2018

Mr. Rogers, subject of the 2018 documentary Won't You Be My Neighbor, rehearsing for a taping of his television show Mr. Roger's Neighborhood in 1989. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Radio Times
Arts & Entertainment

The best movies of 2018

Guests: Neil Oxman, Gary Thompson 2018 is winding down, which means it’s time to take a look at the best movies ...

Air Date: December 27, 2018 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
A look at the the Blaschak Coal Corporation pit mine Dec. 4, 2018, in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
The Why
Politics & Policy

Keeping an open mine: Are President Trump’s policies reviving Pa.’s coal industry?

A new coal mine is opening soon in Pennsylvania. Are President Trump's energy policies to thank?

Air Date: December 27, 2018

Listen 12:45
Skytalk
Science

Going, Going, Gone

Enjoy them while you can, because according to a new analysis of data from the Keck 10 meter telescope at Mauna Kea, Saturn’s rings ...

Air Date: December 26, 2018

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Portraits of Hiram Charles Montier and his wife, Elizabeth Brown Montier, by Franklin R. Street. (Courtesy of the Philadelphia Museum of Art)
The Why
Community

The Montiers: An American story

Family portraits found under a bed unraveled the story of an African-American family with a rich history and blood ties to the first mayor of Philadelphia.

Air Date: December 26, 2018

Listen 12:52
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