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Philly-area teachers and students debate proposed school cellphone ban
Pennsylvania passed a bill this year to pilot cell phone bans in schools. Will this actually improve learning, attention and mental health?
Air Date: August 14, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:41Jean Reno, the celebrated French actor, talks with Patrick Stoner about bringing the emotional true story of a friendship that knew no bo ...
Air Date: August 14, 2024
A turnstile from Philly’s storied Veterans Stadium in the Atwater Kent collection reminded Nick Kupsey of how his father’s first job ...
Air Date: August 14, 2024
Listen 24:18Philly-based influencers weigh in on their rise in political clout
Political campaigns hope to parlay an influencer’s authentic relationship with their audience into votes for their candidate.
Air Date: August 13, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:42You Don’t Want to End Up Like Venice
Venice has long been considered the poster child for overtourism in Europe. As ever-growing waves of tourists aboard boats and cruise shi ...
Air Date: August 13, 2024
Listen 28:37What is the History of the Cookie?
Cookies have a long history that goes back way further than you may think! From gingerbread to your favorite Girl Scout cookie, Kae Lani ...
Air Date: August 12, 2024
Spin Doctors Still Rocking and Rolling with New Album and Bassist
Camden County Free Summer Concerts, Spin Doctors, Downsizing Designer & More!
Air Date: August 9, 2024
Dr. Arik Kershenbaum decodes howls, whistles, squeals, grunts and other sounds of the wild.
Air Date: August 9, 2024 12:00 am
Listen 50:55The Big Chill and the Future of Refrigeration
Amid the summer heat, we explore the history and future of cold technology, from innovations in freezing to the next generation of air conditioners.
Air Date: August 9, 2024
Listen 48:57New Music Friday on a Thursday – from “brat summer” to Sabrina Carpenter
Charlie XCX's "brat" album cover, with its bright green background and simple font, is a visual hit. On the show, we discuss new music and revisiting some oldies.
Air Date: August 8, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:08SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards on budget, crime and more
SEPTA's CEO and General Manager Leslie Richards joins us to talk about the transit agency and the state of public transportation - particularly after a state budget shortfall.
Air Date: August 7, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:37Haley Bennett talks with Patrick Stoner about playing the real life early 18th century woman who defied convention but not letting modern ...
Air Date: August 7, 2024
Stories about the stuff we collect and what happens to it after we’re gone. Neil Benson was a photographer and salvage artist who belie ...
Air Date: August 7, 2024
Listen 30:54What will Harris’s pick Tim Walz mean for the Democratic ticket and the race?
Kamala Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate. Will that be a winning ticket for battleground states like Pennsylvania? We'll discuss.
Air Date: August 6, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 52:02Peru’s tourism industry is best known for Machu Picchu, a wonder of the world, where adventurers go for a once-in-a-lifetime hike. But ...
Air Date: August 6, 2024
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